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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Millen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Boom
vs
Millen

180 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Killer Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Millen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Millen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Millen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Boom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Boom controlling the pace for now.
Millen is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Millen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boom could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Millen regains half guard.
Boom stalling.

Killer Boom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Millen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Millen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Millen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killer Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Millen tries to land knees in the clinch but Boom avoids the damage to the body.
Boom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Millen.
Millen working hard to break the clinch.
Boom effectively controlling the action here.
Millen lands an elbow inside that Boom shrugs off.
Boom has Millen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Millen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Millen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boom is defending well for now.

Boom wants the takedown. Millen is fighting it off but Boom persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Millen's guard against the cage.

Millen has his foot on Boom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boom works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom preventing the sweep.
Boom pushes down on Millen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Millen is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Millen wants to get back to full 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 Killer Boom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Millen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boom is looking to reverse the position.
Boom can't do much from the bottom here.
Boom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Millen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boom is trying to control Millen's posture but Millen avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boom is not content to let Millen control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom struggling a bit here.
Millen slows the pace down.
Boom is trying to improve his position.
Millen trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Boom struggling a bit here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boom misses with a takedown attempt
and Millen counters with a big head kick but Boom shrugs it off.
Millen scores with a spinning back kick!
Millen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom blocks a head kick by Millen.

Millen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boom manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boom wants to hit a switch here but Millen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boom there!
Millen working Boom over with strikes here.
Millen controlling his opponent.
Boom wants to control but Millen is having none of 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.
Millen looking to control but Boom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Millen controlling from mount.
Boom tries to hold on but Millen pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Millen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Boom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Millen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boom controlling from side mount.
Boom tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here as Boom stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom working away.
Boom scoring with punches from side control.
Boom trying to control the action but Millen is working from the bottom.
Millen is trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Boom slows the pace down.
Millen is holding Boom down, trying to stall.
Millen is trying to control Boom's posture but Boom avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Millen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Millen shoots in and gets a takedown into Boom's guard.
Millen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boom is trying to keep Millen in close.
Millen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millen trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boom controlling the position.
Boom will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Millen counters with a good, hard body kick but Boom shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Millen.
I think Millen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Millen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Grand Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karch Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilbert Grand Jacques has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Grand Jacques
vs
Griffin

188 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Grand Jacques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karch Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Griffin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grand Jacques is trying to defend but Griffin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grand Jacques avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Grand Jacques is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griffin uses his free foot to push down on Grand Jacques's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grand Jacques.
Griffin wants to take Grand Jacques's back but he can't do it this time.

Griffin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grand Jacques is surviving well by controlling Griffin's body position as best he can.

Griffin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grand Jacques is now in Griffin's guard. A big mistake from Griffin there, giving up the dominant position!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.

Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grand Jacques has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Griffin pushes a forearm under Grand Jacques's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Grand Jacques is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karch Griffin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bosch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenic Gazza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazza has chosen National Anthem of Italy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bosch
vs
Gazza

190 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Bosch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Domenic Gazza!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosch slips under a jab.
Bosch wants to clinch
and Gazza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gazza circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Gazza to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gazza's head.

It looks like Domenic Gazza has been cut.
Bosch throws a right and a left that Gazza avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Gazza.

Gazza clinches.
Bosch misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch is trying to push Gazza away but Gazza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bosch prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bosch pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch tries to clinch
and Gazza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bosch tries to clinch but Gazza moves away

so Gazza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gazza wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosch controlling Gazza's posture.
Gazza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gazza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bosch parries the strikes from Gazza easily there. Gazza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bosch to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Gazza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gazza tries to score with some ground and pound. Bosch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bosch takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bosch is breathing heavily.
Gazza throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gazza is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazza scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bosch to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Gazza crashes against the mat.
Gazza lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazza working the head and body with strikes.
Gazza lands an elbow.
Bosch dodges the ground and pound from Gazza.
Bosch on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazza controlling from side mount.
Gazza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosch is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gazza connects with a decent elbow.
Bosch taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gazza lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bosch taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gazza working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Gazza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domenic Gazza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Bosch as Gazza shoots in.
Bosch keeps the fight on the outside.
Bosch wants to clinch

and Gazza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gazza content to stall in guard here.
Gazza postures up in Bosch's guard and throws a big left but Bosch blocks it.
Bosch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gazza is pushing down on Bosch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bosch is fighting to maintain full guard but Gazza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Gazza connects with a nice short shot to Bosch's temple.
Gazza winds up and cracks Bosch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gazza lands strikes from half guard.
Gazza thows a huge punch but Bosch dodges it nicely.
Gazza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gazza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gazza winds up and cracks Bosch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bosch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gazza.
Nice strikes from Gazza there.
Gazza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Gazza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gazza is nestled in close to Bosch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bosch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gazza.
Domenic Gazza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gazza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gazza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gazza is nestled in close to Bosch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bosch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gazza on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazza working over Bosch with some ground and pound. Bosch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gazza slips a nice elbow through Bosch's hands, connecting with Bosch's forehead.
Well, if Gazza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gazza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Gazza.
Gazza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Gazza there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bosch has hold of Gazza's hands but Gazza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gazza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gazza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gazza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gazza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Gazza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Domenic Gazza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bosch walks into a straight right hand from Gazza.
Bosch defending well as Gazza loads up on a big left hand.
Bosch moves to clinch but Gazza breaks away

and Gazza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bosch won't be happy with that.
Gazza landing strikes.
Gazza lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazza working the ground and pound.
Gazza connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bosch some visible discomfort.
Gazza scores with a couple of short elbows.

Bosch is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gazza landing a few strikes.
Oh Bosch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Gazza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bosch seems to have got his legs back now.
Gazza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bosch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bosch tries to get out of the position.
Gazza landing a few strikes.
Bosch on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gazza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bosch takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Gazza's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gazza misses with the ground and pound.
Gazza cracks Bosch with a big right hand but Bosch just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gazza scoring with punches from side control.
Gazza working the ground and pound.
Gazza working the head and body with strikes.
Gazza in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bosch looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gazza turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domenic Gazza!

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 Junior Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and You Lost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Castro
vs
Lost

180 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, You Lost!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.

Castro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lost napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Castro decides to stand back up. Castro steps back and let's Lost get back to his feet.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lost avoids a punch combination nicely.

Castro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Castro decides to stand back up. Castro steps back and let's Lost get back to his feet.
Lost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lost scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like You Lost has been cut.

Lost shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castro's guard.
Lost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro wants to stand up but Lost is controlling him.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Lost from controlling successfully.
Castro looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lost stops Castro from standing up.
Lost is looking to work some ground and pound but Castro has wrist control.

Castro wriggles free and stands up.
Castro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro throws a series of punches but Lost moves out of range.
Lost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castro.

Lost throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castro was covering up waiting for the punch and Lost finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Castro is looking to stand up but Lost isn't so interested in that idea.
Lost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now.
Castro is looking to stand up but Lost isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Lost from controlling successfully.
Castro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lost looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro trying to control but Lost is working from the bottom.
Lost is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Lost has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
Lost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castro wants to control from the top but Lost keeps moving.
Lost is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Castro looking to pass the guard.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Castro postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lost paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lost drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Castro gets back to half guard.
Lost passes to side control.
Castro is looking for a sweep.
Castro prevents Lost from moving into mount.

Lost thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lost trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lost asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on You Lost's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lost avoids a punch combination nicely.

Lost closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castro quickly recovers to half guard.

Castro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Lost shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lost showed some decent athleticism there.
Lost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lost throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
You Lost has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lost wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
Lost looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lost works his way into full mount!
Lost looking to control but Castro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lost is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Castro can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Castro prevents Lost from taking his back.
Lost throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lost trying to control but Castro is having none of it.
Castro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Castro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Castro has one foot on Lost's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a nice head kick!
Lost slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Castro is looking to clinch but Lost is avoiding it.
Junior Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Castro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lost sprawls well initially but Castro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lost flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Lost is defending well.
Lost trying to hold on to Castro's head to control him but Castro postures up.
Lost makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lost.
Lost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castro being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lost will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Castro wants to stand but Lost is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lost working a defensive guard here.

Lost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castro defends well.
Lost can't keep his opponent in guard - Castro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castro passes the guard and advances to mount!

Castro stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Castro enables Lost to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lost passes into half guard.
Castro is refusing to be controlled, as Lost sits in half guard.
Lost wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castro is pressing down on Lost's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Castro looking for subs off his back but Lost has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lost keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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 Junior Castro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on You Lost's cut.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lost feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Castro keeping full guard, as Lost tries to pass.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lost is one step ahead there.
Castro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lost trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Lost is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lost preventing the sweep.
Lost passes Castro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lost is trying to control the action in half guard but Castro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lost prevents Castro from improving his position.
Lost is pressing down on Castro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castro is holding on for now.
Lost not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lost wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
Castro pushes Lost off looking to stand but Lost dives back in and keeps control.
Lost wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.

Lost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Castro is trying to stand.

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

Lost is working for a submission of some sort.

Lost is working for a kimura but Castro is defending it quite comfortably.
Lost wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Castro gets back to full guard.

Castro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.

Castro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lost's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro looking to pass the guard.
Lost tries to strike from the bottom.

Lost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castro is aware though and is defending well.

Castro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castro passes Lost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lost wants to get back to full guard.

Castro postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lost to stand up.

Lost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Castro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lost asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Castro dodges the ground and pound from Lost.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro is looking for a sweep.

Lost is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Castro looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lost gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Castro is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lost lets go of the hold and Castro can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). You Lost!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blayne Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knon Hbh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawke comes to the cage accompanied by Send the Pain Below. Knon Hbh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hawke
vs
Hbh

181 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White 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, Blayne Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Knon Hbh!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawke misses with a head kick.

Hbh clinches up against the cage.
Hawke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hbh tries to pull guard but Hawke won't allow it.

Hbh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hawke uses from the top position.

Hawke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hbh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hbh has escaped and now he's on top!
Hbh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawke's guard.
Hbh is controlling the pace.
Hbh prevents Hawke from standing back up.
Hbh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hbh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hawke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hbh pulls his head out easily.
Hawke is looking to get back to is feet but Hbh passes into side control.
Hawke throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hbh controls the position.

Hbh decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hawke to his feet.

Hbh clinches with his opponent.

Hbh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hawke uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke wants to control from the top but Hbh keeps moving.
Hawke throwing strikes but missing.
Hawke trying to control but Hbh is working from the bottom.

Hbh looking for a guillotine here but Hawke defends easily.
Hawke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hbh is trying to control the position but Hawke postures up.
Hbh looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hbh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hbh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hbh!
Hawke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hbh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hawke manages to get back to half guard.
Hbh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawke keeps working.
Hawke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hbh is working away from the top position though.
Hawke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hawke moves into full guard.

Hawke has his foot on Hbh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hbh works his way back into a safe position though.
Hbh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hbh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Hawke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hbh defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hawke working for a triangle but Hbh defends it easily.
Hawke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hawke is trying to keep Hbh in close.

Hawke wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Knon Hbh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hawke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hbh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hbh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hawke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hbh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawke throws a right and a left that Hbh avoids nicely.
Hawke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Hawke misses.
Hbh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawke counters with a series of strikes. Hbh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hawke.
Hbh avoids the head kick by Hawke.
Good shot there by Hawke.
Hawke stuffs the takedown.
Hbh is breathing heavily.
Hawke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawke throws a combination. Hbh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hawke misses with the combination.
Hawke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Knon Hbh has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawke.
Hawke throws a right and a left that Hbh avoids nicely.
Hawke throws a right and a left that Hbh avoids nicely.
Hawke misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Hawke does no damage.
Blayne Hawke is winning the standup battle so far.
Hbh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawke lands a leg kick that knocks Hbh off balance momentarily.
Hawke lands a jab to Hbh's midsection.
Hawke misses with a two punch combination.
Hawke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hawke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawke throws a head kick that misses.
Hawke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hawke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawke throws a good cross that connects.
Blayne Hawke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke misses with a double jab.
Hbh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawke.
Hawke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawke misses with a low kick.
Hawke tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawke looks to land a combination. Hbh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hawke stuns Hbh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawke throws a right and a left that Hbh avoids nicely.
Hawke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hbh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hawke.
Hawke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hbh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawke is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hbh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawke.
Hawke throws a right and a left that Hbh avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke clobbers Hbh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Hawke.
Hbh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawke lands a really nice looking cross but Hbh seems unphased.
Blayne Hawke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hbh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hawke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hbh backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawke throws a solid leg kick but Hbh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawke.
Hawke misses with a body kick.
Hbh slips a jab and a cross from Hawke.
Hbh slips a jab and a cross from Hawke.
A nice combination there by Hawke.
Hawke scores with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawke 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 Hbh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hbh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hawke.
Hawke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hawke throws a low kick but Hbh avoids it.
Hbh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hawke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hbh is out of range and Hawke settles back down.
Hawke feints a jab promting Hbh to slip. Hawke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hbh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blayne Hawke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawke throws a right and a left that Hbh avoids nicely.
Hbh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawke misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawke misses with a head kick.
Hawke lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blayne Hawke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Knon Hbh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hawke throws a low kick but Hbh avoids it.
Hbh slips a jab and a cross from Hawke.
Hbh fails with the takedown.
A shot to the body from Hbh misses
and Hawke counters with a three punch combo that has Hbh backing up. Hbh nods at Hawke to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawke falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hbh counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hawke!
Hawke is trying to escape the mount.
Hbh avoids the attempt from Hawke to control.
Hawke regains half guard.
Hbh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hbh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hbh's back!

Hawke is looking for the choke from the back position but Hbh is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawke avoiding Hbh 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke misses with an elbow to the head.

Hawke working for the choke.
Hawke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hawke keeps control of the position as Hbh tries to break free.

Hbh defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hawke's arms.
Hbh just trying to survive but Hawke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hawke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Hawke has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hbh! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hawke gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blayne Hawke!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ove Stenmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Leper Messiah by Metallica. Ove Stenmark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Castle's chin.

Stenmark
vs
Castle

189 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
203 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class 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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ove Stenmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle looks to land a combination but Stenmark avoids it well.
Ove Stenmark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stenmark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenmark. Castle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castle looks to land a body kick but Stenmark moved away.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenmark is just out of range.
Stenmark throws a poor cross that misses
and Castle counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Castle!
Stenmark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castle counters with a straight right hand.
Castle lands with an overhand left.
Stenmark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenmark dodges the punch combination from Castle.
Stenmark misses with a body punch
and Castle counters with a three punch combo that has Stenmark backing up. Stenmark nods at Castle to acknowledge the strikes.
Stenmark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castle moves away.
Stenmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castle manages to avoid it.
Stenmark takes a swing at Castle's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Castle.
Stenmark throws a sloppy body shot
and Castle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenmark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stenmark is looking to wear down Castle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Castle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stenmark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castle counters with an inside leg kick.
Castle lands a jab to the head.
Castle scores with a jab. Stenmark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenmark's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Castle.
Castle with a jab.
Stenmark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenmark is breathing heavily.

Oooooh!!! Castle has knocked Stenmark down with a huge combo! Castle steps away and waves a wobbly Stenmark back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Stenmark is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Stenmark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castle closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stenmark! Castle dives in looking to finish! Stenmark is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Castle!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunther Octavius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Credible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Credible has chosen Killing Me Inside by Crossfade as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Octavius
vs
Credible

210 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunther Octavius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Credible!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Octavius moves into the clinch.

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

Octavius darts in and clinches Credible up against the cage.
Octavius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Credible tries to pull guard but Octavius won't allow it.
Credible has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Octavius.
Credible tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Octavius smiles and moves away.

Octavius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible working a defensive guard here.

Octavius has gone for a leg lock! Credible slips out almost immediately though and dives into Octavius's guard.
Credible pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavius is keeping the position for now.
Octavius pulls Credible in close to prevent any damage.
Octavius tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Octavius controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Credible drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Octavius manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Credible has Octavius in his guard.
Credible trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Credible tries to keep at a distance but Octavius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Credible tries to pull guard but Octavius holds him up against the cage and eventually Credible drops back down to his feet.
Gunther Octavius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Credible.
Octavius lands a hook that snaps the head of Credible backwards.

Octavius jumps into guard, dragging Credible to the mat.

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.
Octavius trying to control the position here.
Credible trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Octavius holds on and takes a little breather.
Credible looking to sit in guard and control but Octavius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Credible utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Octavius misses with a wild body shot.

Octavius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Credible quickly recovers to half guard.

Octavius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Credible doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Octavius.
Octavius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Credible's head.
Octavius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Credible defending well though.

Octavius stands up from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Octavius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Octavius wants to take a breather but Credible is having none of it.
Octavius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Octavius tries to pass to full mount but Credible defends it.
Credible regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Octavius.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Credible can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Octavius controls the pace.
Octavius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Octavius trying to control but Credible is working from the bottom.

Octavius 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.

Octavius gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gunther Octavius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Octavius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Credible tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Octavius is in Credible's guard.
Octavius controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Octavius trying to control the position from guard on top but Credible is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Octavius sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Octavius trying to control but Credible is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gunther Octavius has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Octavius closes the distance and clinches.
Octavius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Credible up against the cage.
A short right from Octavius on the inside.
Credible tries to pull guard but Octavius holds him up against the cage and eventually Credible drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunther Octavius dominated that second 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.

Octavius gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octavius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Octavius passes to side control.

Octavius stands up.
Octavius circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Octavius.

Octavius is trying to get an arm triangle but Credible is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Octavius decides to stand back up. Octavius steps back and let's Credible get back to his feet.
Octavius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Credible paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Octavius has Credible up against the cage in a clinch.
Octavius scores with a shot to the side of Credible's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Credible tries to pull guard but Octavius holds him up against the cage and eventually Credible drops back down to his feet.
Octavius pressing his opponent against the cage.
Octavius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Credible backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Credible jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Octavius walks away with a smile on his face. Credible gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Credible tries to sprawl but Octavius drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Octavius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Octavius is stalling here. Credible is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Octavius seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Credible has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Credible looking to control but instead Octavius has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Credible looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Octavius works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Octavius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Credible is one step ahead there.
Octavius is controlling Credible's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunther Octavius clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Credible fails with the takedown

and Octavius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Octavius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Octavius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Credible for as long as he can get away with.

Octavius decides to return to a standing position.
Credible misses with a takedown

and Octavius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Credible's guard.
Credible is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavius pushes down on Credible's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Octavius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Octavius trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Octavius frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Octavius stands up from mount. Strange move.
Credible tries to clinch up

and Octavius counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavius lands with a short shot to the head.
Octavius has Credible pushed against the cage.
Octavius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Credible can do to turn this around?
Credible looking to stall.
Octavius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Credible wants to get back to striking at distance but Octavius won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Octavius scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Octavius is trying to trip Credible. He has hold of a leg but Credible is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Octavius persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Octavius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Octavius passes into half guard.

Octavius decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jab from Octavius.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Octavius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Octavius lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunther Octavius had his way with Justin Credible in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Credible fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Octavius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Octavius not doing much here.
Gunther Octavius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Octavius with the ground and pound but Credible uses the opportunity to regain guard.

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

Octavius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Credible is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Credible has escaped and now he's on top!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible looking to sit in guard and control but Octavius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Octavius looking to pass the guard.
Octavius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Octavius is pushing down on Credible's leg trying to pass to half guard. Credible is fighting to maintain full guard but Octavius has managed to sneak the leg through.
Credible is looking to control Octavius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Credible avoid being mounted?

Octavius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Credible doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Octavius.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Octavius in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavius tries to pass to full mount but Credible defends it.
Octavius passes to side control.

Octavius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Credible knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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.

Octavius decides to stand up, so the ref orders Credible to his feet.
Credible has his takedown stuffed

and Octavius counters with a takedown into side control.
Justin Credible has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunther Octavius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunther Octavius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Octavius 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:44
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunther Octavius!
Gunther Octavius retains his super heavyweight title!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Cerrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cerrano
vs
Pena

182 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Cerrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cliff Pena!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrano has his takedown stuffed

and Pena counters with a single leg into guard. Cerrano didn't expect that.
Cerrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Cerrano, not yet.
Pena looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pena is one step ahead there.
Pena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Pena postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cerrano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pena, into his guard.
Cerrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pena 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Pena working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cerrano is trying to control Pena's posture but Pena avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pena tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerrano wants to control but Pena postures up.

Pena is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cerrano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cerrano stops Pena from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Cerrano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.

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

Pena goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cerrano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pena's guard! Nice work there by Cerrano!

Pena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cerrano is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cerrano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cerrano wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Pena 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.

Cerrano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pena counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cerrano!

Pena goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cerrano turns into him and now he's in Pena's guard.
Pena is trying to keep Cerrano in close.
Cerrano passes Pena's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrano trying to control the action but Pena is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerrano tries to stand and escape but Pena is controlling the position.
Cerrano throwing shots but Pena is blocking nicely.
Pena wants to improve his position but Cerrano is controlling well.
Cerrano wants to control but Pena is keeping him busy.
Pena has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cerrano is working away from the top position though.

Cerrano seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pena is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Cerrano!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Corley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Beauvais (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.

Corley
vs
Beauvais

184 cm
20
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Corley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Beauvais!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Corley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Beauvais trying to hold on to Corley's head to control him but Corley postures up.

Beauvais is defending against the submission attempts here by Corley.

Corley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Beauvais is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stan Corley!
Stan Corley retains his welterweight title!