UFF 1 The Start Of A New Life PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kickin Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay Medway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Rad
vs
Jay Medway

200 cm
19
264 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
223 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kickin Rad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Jay Medway!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rad fails to land the takedown.
Medway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Medway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rad misses with an uppercut
and Medway counters with a head kick. That will keep Rad thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Medway throws a sloppy head kick and Rad moves out of range easily.
Jay Jay Medway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medway throws a low kick but Rad moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Medway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rad. That did some damage!
Rad misses with a hook
and Medway makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick from Medway misses.
Rad misses with a double jab
and Medway counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medway tries a head kick but it misses.
Medway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Medway.
Medway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rad counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Medway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Medway wants to clinch up but Rad keeps it at a distance.
Medway tries to clinch
and Rad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Medway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rad shoots in for a double leg but Medway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medway tries a head kick but it misses.
Medway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medway throws a head kick that misses.
Rad misses with a left hand
and Medway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Medway moves in looking to clinch but Rad pushes him off.
Medway tries a head kick but it misses.
Medway wants to clinch up but Rad keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Medway as Rad shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medway misses with a low kick.
Medway throws a head kick but Rad moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Medway!
Medway ducks under a wild hook from Rad.
Medway wants to clinch up but Rad keeps it at a distance.
Rad misses with a wild body shot.
Medway looks to clinch
and Rad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad takes a swing at Medway's ribcage but misses.
Medway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Medway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Medway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jay Jay Medway seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Rad misses.
Jay Jay Medway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medway throws a head kick but Rad moves out of range.
Medway tries to close the distance and clinch but Rad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rad swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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.
Medway throws a lazy head kick
and Rad counters with a right hand to the body.
Medway throws a head kick but Rad moves out of range.
A punch combination from Rad misses.
Medway throws a sloppy head kick and Rad moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medway connects with a nice looking jab.
Medway closes the distance but Rad moves to the side
and Rad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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 Kickin Rad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rad is defended easily by Medway.
Medway scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medway lands a leg kick that knocks Rad off balance momentarily.
Rad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medway manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medway wants to clinch but Rad slips to the side
and Rad counters with an inside leg kick.
Medway moves in looking to clinch but Rad pushes him off.
Rad is looking to wear down Medway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rad is defended easily by Medway.
Medway misses with a head kick.

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.
Rad shoots in looking for a takedown. Medway tries to sprawl out of it but Rad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Medway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kickin Rad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rad misses with a takedown attempt - Medway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Medway on the side of the head.
Rad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Medway.
Medway tries to clinch there but Rad circles away.
Rad throws a lazy uppercut
and Medway counters with an inside leg kick.
Medway is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad with a poor takedown
enabling Medway to counter with a crisp jab.
Medway tries a head kick but it misses.
Rad throws a predictable looking body shot

and Medway counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Medway.
Medway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rad blocks an elbow strike.
Rad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Medway.
Medway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Medway misses with an elbow strike.
Medway lands an elbow inside.
Medway looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Jay Medway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Medway 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Jay Medway!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Antosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds has chosen Palmdale by Afroman 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?

Antosh
vs
Deeds

175 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Antosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Antosh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Antosh fails with the takedown
and Deeds counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Antosh is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Deeds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Antosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Antosh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deeds counters with a good low kick that Antosh was not able to check.
Antosh ducks right into an uppercut from Deeds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Deeds.
Antosh tries for a takedown but Deeds circles away easily
and Deeds counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Antosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antosh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deeds.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Antosh. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Deeds scores with a decent looking hook.
Deeds throws a nice head kick!
Antosh tries for a takedown but Deeds circles away easily
and Deeds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deeds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deeds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Antosh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Antosh content to control rather than advance.
Antosh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Antosh connects with a nice short shot to Deeds's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antosh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Antosh winds up and cracks Deeds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Antosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deeds taking some punishment here, with Antosh in his half guard.
Antosh prevents Deeds from improving his position.
Deeds trying to control but Antosh postures up.
Antosh stalling.
Antosh 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.
Antosh trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.

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.
Antosh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Travis Antosh just wasn't active enough.
Antosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Antosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deeds tests Antosh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Antosh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deeds cracks Antosh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Antosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Deeds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Deeds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Deeds lands a leg kick that knocks Antosh off balance momentarily.
Deeds scores with the left hand. Antosh knows he should have avoided that one.
Antosh tries for a takedown but Deeds circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Antosh doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Deeds counter with a right hand.
Deeds throws a head kick that half lands.
Deeds clobbers Antosh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antosh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Deeds counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Antosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Antosh shoots and misses
and Deeds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antosh takes one to the chin there.
Antosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deeds counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Deeds rushes Antosh and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deeds breaks the clinch.
Deeds lands a leg kick that knocks Antosh off balance momentarily.
Antosh walks into a stiff left hand from Deeds.
Antosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Deeds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mister Deeds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deeds lands a two punch combo.
Mister Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deeds lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds lands a head kick!
Antosh misses with a takedown attempt
and Deeds counters with a good low kick that Antosh was not able to check.
Deeds scores with a head kick.
Antosh with a poor takedown
and Deeds counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Deeds. Those never looked like landing.
Antosh shoots and misses
and Deeds counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Deeds coming out on top.
Antosh shoots and misses

and Deeds counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Antosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antosh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Antosh keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Antosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antosh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Deeds!
Antosh tries to control but Deeds wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Deeds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Antosh misses with a takedown
and Deeds counters with a nice body kick.
Deeds connects with the punch.
Antosh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deeds feints and then cracks Antosh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Antosh down.
Antosh fails with the takedown
and Deeds counters with a head kick. That will keep Antosh thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Antosh walks into a stiff left hand from Deeds.
Deeds wants to clinch up but Antosh keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds lands with a kick to the temple. Antosh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deeds cracks Antosh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Antosh shoots and misses
and Deeds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Antosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deeds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Deeds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Antosh has Deeds pulled in close to control his posture.
Antosh looking to control.

Antosh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Antosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Antosh trying to control the position here.
Mister Deeds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Antosh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Antosh wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Antosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Antosh wants to sweep here but Deeds controlling him for the moment.
Antosh keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
Antosh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Antosh is on top in guard.
Antosh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Antosh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Deeds for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antosh looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Antosh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deeds wants to stand and escape but Antosh is having none of it.
Deeds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Antosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Deeds is retaining full guard.
Deeds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Antosh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Deeds!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Huges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gardner
vs
Huges

178 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Huges!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huges's sensitive parts.
Huges takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Huges with a poor takedown
and Gardner counters with a stiff right hand.
Huges looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huges throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Huges slips a jab and a cross from Gardner.
Gardner lands a big head kick that sends Huges to the canvas! Gardner follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duse Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Askern looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Askern
vs
Smith

185 cm
25
173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Askern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duse Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith with a poor takedown

and Askern counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith seems keen to control Askern's posture.
Askern trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Askern working some strikes from top position.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Askern drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Askern has Smith in his guard.
Askern is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Askern lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Askern controlling his opponent.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.

Askern jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Askern has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Askern content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith tries to buck Askern off but Askern is having none of it.

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.

Askern looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Askern sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Askern 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.

Smith moves to clinch but Askern breaks away

and Askern counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.

Smith breaks from the clinch.

Askern changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Askern is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying to buck Askern off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askern wants to take a breather but Smith manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Askern.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Askern is controlling him.
Askern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Askern passes into half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Askern sits in half guard.
Askern thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Askern prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Askern trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askern prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Askern!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Pereira Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Pereira Dos Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gracie
vs
Pereira Dos Santos

175 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
27
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Pereira Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie drives through with a takedown into Pereira Dos Santos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Pereira Dos Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Main event

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

Mariotti
vs
Boyerov

188 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alberto Mariotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Boyerov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyerov misses with a left hand
letting Mariotti counter with a right hand.
Boyerov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mariotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Boyerov swings widly with a right hand
and Mariotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mariotti jabs at Boyerov's body.
Boyerov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boyerov throws a right hand that misses
and Mariotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyerov swings widly with a right hand
and Mariotti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boyerov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mariotti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyerov darts in trying to clinch
and Mariotti counters with a nice body shot.
Boyerov looks gassed!
Boyerov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mariotti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyerov moves to clinch but Mariotti breaks away
and Mariotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariotti scores with a nice right hand.
Boyerov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mariotti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyerov walks into a stiff left hand from Mariotti.
Boyerov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mariotti scores with a jab to the body.
Mariotti connects with a right hand. Boyerov shakes it off.
Boyerov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boyerov walks into a left hand.
Mariotti works over Boyerov's head and body with a nice combination.
Mariotti scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mariotti jabs at Boyerov's body.
Mariotti lands a lovely overhand right.
Mariotti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boyerov backs up against the cage.
Mariotti scores with a jab.
Boyerov misses with a body shot
and Mariotti counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyerov walks into a left hand.
Mariotti lands a jab to Boyerov's midsection.
Boyerov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boyerov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boyerov walks into a jab.
Mariotti jabs Boyerov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mariotti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boyerov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mariotti tests Boyerov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mariotti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boyerov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mariotti lands the left hand.
Mariotti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mariotti clinches.
Mariotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Mariotti.
Mariotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boyerov backwards.
Mariotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Mariotti.
Mariotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boyerov backwards.
A short uppercut from Mariotti.
Mariotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mariotti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boyerov.
Mariotti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mariotti lands a nice uppercut.
Mariotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boyerov backwards.
Mariotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boyerov backwards.
Boyerov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mariotti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Mariotti.
Mariotti lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mariotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mariotti pushes Boyerov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mariotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mariotti scores with a hook to the body.
Mariotti lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mariotti scores with a shot to the side of Boyerov's head.
Mariotti lands with a light punch inside.
Boyerov takes a shot to the head.
Mariotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boyerov takes a shot to the head.
Mariotti lands a body shot.
Mariotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mariotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mariotti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mariotti lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Mariotti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Mariotti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mariotti with a nice cross.
Mariotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boyerov's head.
Mariotti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boyerov misses with a right hand
and Mariotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mariotti lands a nice hook to Boyerov's body. Boyerov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boyerov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mariotti counters with a right hand to the body.
Mariotti throws a series of punches but Boyerov avoids them all with ease.
Mariotti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mariotti connects with a nice looking jab.
Mariotti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boyerov is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Mariotti.
Mariotti lands a jab to the head.
Mariotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariotti cracks Boyerov with an open hand slap.
Mariotti lands an overhand right.

Mariotti moves into range and clinches up with Boyerov.
A right hand to the body from Mariotti.
Mariotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mariotti leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Mariotti.
Mariotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Mariotti.
Mariotti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mariotti lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Mariotti.
Mariotti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boyerov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mariotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mariotti lands with a right to the head.
Mariotti digs a right hand underneath Boyerov's ribcage. Boyerov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mariotti lands a nice uppercut.
Mariotti lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mariotti.
Mariotti lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyerov backwards.
Mariotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Mariotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mariotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mariotti lands a shoulder strike.
Mariotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mariotti lands a nice uppercut.
Mariotti stalling the fight.
Mariotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyerov can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariotti pushes Boyerov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mariotti lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyerov backwards.
Mariotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mariotti slowing the pace effectively.
Mariotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mariotti effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Mariotti.
Mariotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mariotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boyerov backwards.
Mariotti digs a right hand into Boyerov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boyerov's gas tank.
Mariotti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mariotti for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alberto Mariotti.
Boyerov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mariotti is able to avoid easily.
Boyerov tries to clinch but Mariotti moves away
and Mariotti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mariotti catches Boyerov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Mariotti lands.
Alberto Mariotti is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyerov misses with a shot to the body
and Mariotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Chad Boyerov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyerov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mariotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyerov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Mariotti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mariotti checks a leg kick nicely.
Boyerov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mariotti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boyerov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mariotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mariotti lands an overhand right.
Boyerov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mariotti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boyerov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mariotti lands a right hook to the body.
Mariotti scores with a hook.
Mariotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boyerov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Mariotti there.
Mariotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boyerov. Boyerov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyerov misses with a combination
and Mariotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mariotti throws a series of strikes that have Boyerov backpedaling.
A cross from Mariotti lands.
Mariotti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mariotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mariotti lands with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Mariotti scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Mariotti does it's job there.
Mariotti lands the left hand.
Mariotti lands with a shot to the body.
Boyerov swings widly with a right hand
and Mariotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyerov takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariotti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boyerov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mariotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mariotti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mariotti lands a nice shot that snaps Boyerov's head back.
Boyerov takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Mariotti drives through and clinches with Boyerov against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mariotti.
A short uppercut from Mariotti.
Mariotti lands with a light punch inside.
Mariotti stalling.
A short left from Mariotti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mariotti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boyerov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mariotti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mariotti lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariotti gets through Boyerov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mariotti lands a nice uppercut.
Mariotti lands a right hand.
Mariotti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyerov being controlled against the cage.
Alberto Mariotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boyerov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Mariotti.
Mariotti has Boyerov pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mariotti.
Boyerov letting Mariotti take a breather here.
Mariotti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mariotti lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mariotti as the two fighters clinch.
Mariotti works on Boyerov's body with a couple of short punches.
Mariotti lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mariotti.
Mariotti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mariotti.
Mariotti lands a left hand.
Mariotti scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mariotti slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Mariotti.
Chad Boyerov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto Mariotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mariotti lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Mariotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mariotti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Mariotti!