Underground Fight club #1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Descharme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Valentine's choice of entrance music: I Buy the Drugs. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Descharme
vs
Valentine

186 cm
19
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Descharme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Descharme shoots in and bounces Valentine off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Valentine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valentine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
It looks like Valentine is going to stand back up.
Valentine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valentine tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Valentine is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Valentine is thwarting Descharme's attempts to control the position.
Descharme tries to get to full guard but Valentine has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Descharme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet.
Descharme on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Descharme tries to get out of the position.
Valentine prevents Descharme from improving his position.

Valentine stands up out of the half guard.
Descharme on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes a swing at Descharme's ribcage but misses.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Descharme misses with a body shot.
Descharme is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valentine.
Descharme takes one to the side of the head.
Valentine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Descharme.
No luck for Descharme with that takedown attempt.
Descharme shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Descharme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Descharme moved out of range nicely.
Valentine scores with a head kick. Descharme tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Descharme looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Descharme.
Valentine cracks Descharme with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Descharme.
Valentine misses with a double jab.
Valentine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Descharme slips the punch.
Valentine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Valentine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Descharme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Valentine lunges at Descharme with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Descharme's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valentine, as that shot connected.
Valentine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Descharme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Descharme throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine cracks Descharme with an open hand slap.
Descharme fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Descharme.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Descharme counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valentine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valentine is on top in guard.
Valentine wants to get up but he can't break Descharme's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Descharme moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
Descharme misses with a wild body shot.
Descharme avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Descharme cracks Valentine with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Valentine misses.
Valentine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Descharme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Descharme misses with a jab to the body
and Valentine counters with a leg kick.
Descharme avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Dick Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Descharme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Descharme dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
Valentine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Valentine throws a right hand that Descharme ducks under and follows up with a left that Descharme also avoids with ease.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Descharme tries for a takedown but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Descharme takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tried to score with a low kick but Descharme checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valentine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Descharme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Descharme takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Descharme counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Descharme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
Descharme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valentine doesn't seem bothered though.
Descharme looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Valentine.
Valentine feints and then cracks Descharme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Descharme down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a shot from downtown. Descharme moves away and avoids it.
Descharme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Descharme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
Valentine thumps Descharme with a low kick.
Valentine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dick Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Descharme pushes him off.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Valentine lands but Descharme takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Descharme misses with a looping left.
Descharme on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dick Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Descharme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but Descharme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Descharme connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine lands a nice shot that snaps Descharme's head back.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Descharme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Descharme gets slowly back to his feet.

Descharme scores with a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Descharme throws and elbow that misses. Valentine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Descharme's guard. Nice move by Valentine!
Descharme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Valentine stands and steps away. Descharme gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Valentine jabs at Descharme's body.
Descharme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Descharme gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valentine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Descharme to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Valentine stalks Descharme and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Descharme's face. Descharme staggers backwards, shaken.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valentine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Descharme. Descharme gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Descharme to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Descharme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Descharme.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Descharme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Descharme throws a series of punches but Valentine avoids them all with ease.
Jean Descharme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Descharme's ribs.
Valentine scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Descharme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but Descharme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Descharme slips a jab from Valentine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Descharme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine takes a swing at Descharme's ribcage but misses.

Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
Descharme throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Descharme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Descharme's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Descharme is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Valentine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Descharme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Descharme has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Descharme is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Descharme is trying to break the clinch but Valentine has him pressed against the ropes.
Descharme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valentine lands a nice knee to the body.
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Descharmes head.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
Valentine crunches a lovely knee into Descharme's ribcage.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Descharme backwards.
Valentine lands a knee to the body.
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Valentine lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Descharme.
Dick Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valentine 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Dick Valentine!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Dick Valentine!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Dick Valentine!

Dick Valentine wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Howard's choice of entrance music: My Hero. Dylan Howard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bauer
vs
Howard

189 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Howard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but Bauer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Howard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Bauer.

Howard rushes Bauer and presses him up against the ropes.
Bauer is trying to push Howard away but Howard has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bauer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bauer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howard has him pressed against the ropes.
Howard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howard slowing the pace effectively.
Bauer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bauer wants a takedown.
Howard tries a body shot but Bauer blocks it.
Bauer has Howard pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Howard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Bauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bauer is trying to break the clinch but Howard has him pressed against the ropes.

Howard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bauer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howard controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard stops Bauer from standing up.

Bauer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howard passes into side control.
Bauer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Howard is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bauer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Howard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bauer really wants to buck Howard off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard with a couple of short strikes.
Howard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bauer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bauer is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action.
Bauer tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Bauer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Howard landing strikes from the mount and Bauer is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer tries to lock up and control but Howard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Howard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bauer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bauer is working to get back to half guard.
Bauer wants to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Bauer is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Howard has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bauer's face.
Bauer tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bauer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howard looking to control but Bauer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howard controlling from mount.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Howard 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.

Bauer stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bauer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bauer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Howard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Howard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bauer!
Bauer is looking to improve his position but Howard isn't that keen on the idea.
Bauer really wants to buck Howard off and get back to his feet.
Bauer tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.
Bauer tries to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard trying to control but Bauer is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.
Bauer tries to lock up and control but Howard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bauer is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action.
Howard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bauer is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bauer is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Howard lands with some strikes.
Howard content just to control the position here.
Bauer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bauer is working hard here to advance position.
Howard controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer wants to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Bauer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Howard controlling the position easily from mount.
Howard wants to control the pace but Bauer is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Howard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bauer tries to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bauer is looking to improve his position but Howard isn't that keen on the idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howard lands a heavy elbow.
Howard controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bauer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howard's waist but Howard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bauer off to one side.

Howard feints and as Bauer raises his hands in defense, Howard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Bauer is keeping the position.
Bauer working a defensive guard but Howard passes into half guard.

Bauer looking for submissions off his back.
Bauer punching from the bottom.
Bauer wants to improve his position but Howard is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer is pressing down on Howard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bauer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howard won't allow Bauer to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howard advances to half guard.
Howard is trying to control. Bauer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dylan Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard working Bauer over with strikes.
Howard throwing shots but Bauer is blocking nicely.
Bauer is in trouble now - Howard has advanced to mount!
Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howard controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a heavy elbow.
Bauer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Howard wants to control the pace but Bauer is squirming around nicely.
Howard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bauer hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard wants to control the pace but Bauer is squirming around nicely.
Howard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bauer can't escape the position.
Howard trying to control but Bauer is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Howard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Howard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bauer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Howard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer struggling a bit here.
Howard has control of an arm but Bauer manages to advance to Howard's back!
Sven Bauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Howard holding both Bauer 's hands and preventing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Howard is having to fend off submission attempts from Bauer, who is looking to sink in the choke. Bauer doesn't have the hooks in though and Howard manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howard 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Dylan Howard!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Dylan Howard!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Dylan Howard!

Dylan Howard wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen The Game as his entrance music. Charles Harper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harper
vs
Smith

189 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith shoots in but Harper avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Harper tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith controls the position from side control.
Harper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.

Smith tries for a kimura but Harper is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Harper is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.

Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Harper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Super Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dude might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the Tiger. Super Dude is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dude
vs
Savage

181 cm
25
177 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

180 cm
22
182 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Super Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Savage!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude just misses with a punch to the body.
Dude slips under a jab from Savage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Dude's shoulder, as Dude tries to avoid the shot.
Savage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dude slips under a jab from Savage.
Dude throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dude was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Savage checks a low kick from Dude.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Savage finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dude closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savage circles away.
Savage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dude counters with a big head kick but Savage shrugs it off.
Savage jabs Dude to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Dude.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Dude lands a head kick. Savage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savage 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.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dude.
Savage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and Dude counters with an inside leg kick.
Dude bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Dude's shoulder, as Dude tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dude manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Dude.
Nice uppercut there from Savage.
Dude throws a chopping leg kick but Savage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice jab there from Savage.

Dude is rocked!
Dude gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Savage gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dude is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Savage!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Taneyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffery Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat. Gilbert Taneyev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Taneyev
vs
Reynolds

182 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Taneyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoffery Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taneyev is looking to land body kicks.
Taneyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Taneyev.
Reynolds with a poor takedown
and Taneyev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Taneyev counters with a shoot takedown. Reynolds fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Reynolds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taneyev is aware though and is defending well.
Taneyev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taneyev stays in close to Reynolds's body and controls the position.

Reynolds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taneyev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Reynolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taneyev defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reynolds isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taneyev stacks Reynolds on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taneyev!
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.
Taneyev working away.
Reynolds tries to improve position but can't.
Reynolds regains half guard.

Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taneyev pulls his head out easily.
Reynolds looks gassed!
Taneyev works his way into full mount!
Taneyev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reynolds looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev controlling from the full mount.
Taneyev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.
Taneyev with good strikes from the mount here!
Taneyev controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taneyev is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Reynolds regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds looking for submissions off his back.

Taneyev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reynolds defends it well.

Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taneyev pulls his head out easily.
Reynolds tries to roll over but Taneyev keeps him under control.

Reynolds looking for submissions off his back.
Taneyev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Reynolds controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control here.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Taneyev is controlling well.
Taneyev works his way into side control.
Taneyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reynolds keeps working.
Reynolds can't do much from the bottom here.
Taneyev is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Taneyev is trying to get an arm triangle but Reynolds is defending well.
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 Gilbert Taneyev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Taneyev looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Taneyev.
Gilbert Taneyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taneyev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taneyev tries to clinch up.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taneyev. Taneyev obviously looking to wear him down.
Taneyev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gilbert Taneyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taneyev lands with a shot to the body.
Taneyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.

Taneyev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reynolds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Reynolds looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taneyev has picked Reynolds up and slammed him! Reynolds can't keep hold of the triangle and Taneyev manages to pass to side control!
Reynolds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reynolds wants to control but Taneyev postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is not content to let Taneyev control the position.
Reynolds struggling a bit here.
Taneyev working the ground and pound.
Taneyev controls the position.

Taneyev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reynolds, who protects the arm well.
Reynolds struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds looking for subs from the bottom but Taneyev mounts him!
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Taneyev raining down hammerfists from mount.

Reynolds is rocked!
Gilbert Taneyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taneyev drops a big elbow. That's hurt Reynolds! More shots from Taneyev and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbert Taneyev!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Patasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dado Hennessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dado Hennessy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Patasse
vs
Hennessy

188 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Patasse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dado Hennessy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennessy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Patasse defends it nicely.
Hennessy misses with an uppercut.
Patasse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abel Patasse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Patasse 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Patasse controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patasse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patasse tries to free his leg and advance position but Hennessy is retaining full guard.

Hennessy is looking for a triangle but Patasse pushes his legs off easily.

Hennessy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patasse defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hennessy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hennessy, not yet.
Patasse is in close to Hennessy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Patasse throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hennessy is on top in guard.
Hennessy advances to half guard.
Hennessy trying to pass the guard but Patasse defending well.
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!
Patasse tries to get to full guard but Hennessy has control of the leg.
Hennessy wants to pass to mount but Patasse is defending the position.
Hennessy lands strikes from half guard.
Patasse wants to control but Hennessy is keeping busy.
Patasse tries to kick Hennessy off but Hennessy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennessy slows the pace down in half guard.
Hennessy is pressing down on Patasse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Patasse is holding on for now.
Hennessy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hennessy is looking to advance position but Patasse won't allow it.
Patasse is controlling Hennessy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hennessy wants to take a breather but Patasse is having none of it.

Hennessy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patasse has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patasse is looking for a sweep. Hennessy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennessy throwing shots but Patasse is blocking nicely.
Patasse is trying to get back to full guard.
Patasse is looking to control Hennessy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patasse avoid being mounted?

Hennessy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Patasse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hennessy.
Hennessy wants to pass to mount but Patasse is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hennessy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patasse keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dado Hennessy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hennessy throws a looping overhand right but Patasse ducks down to avoid it.
Patasse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hennessy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hennessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patasse moves away.
Hennessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennessy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patasse swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patasse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hennessy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patasse.
Dado Hennessy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patasse slaps away a takedown attempt from Hennessy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hennessy fails with a takedown attempt.
Hennessy misses with a hook to the body

and Patasse counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patasse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hennessy is staying active underneath Patasse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dado Hennessy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patasse is really struggling to control Hennessy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Patasse lands strikes from half guard.
Hennessy tries to get to full guard but Patasse has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennessy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hennessy being controlled here, momentarily.

Hennessy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennessy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patasse.
Patasse with a nice head shot there.
Hennessy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hennessy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Patasse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hennessy fails to move to back control.
Patasse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennessy punching from mount but Patasse doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hennessy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Hennessy tries to take his opponent's back but Patasse turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patasse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patasse landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patasse is in close to Hennessy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 Abel Patasse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Patasse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hennessy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hennessy throws a jab when Patasse was well out of range.
Patasse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hennessy throws a looping overhand right but Patasse ducks down to avoid it.
Patasse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Hennessy misses the target.
Patasse shoots in but Hennessy avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessy misses with a hook

and Patasse counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hennessy!
Patasse raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hennessy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patasse landing punches.
Patasse content just to control the position here.
Patasse tries to control but Hennessy wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patasse is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Patasse with a couple of short strikes.
Patasse with a couple of short strikes.
Patasse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hennessy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Patasse is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patasse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Patasse is trying to work for a kimura but Hennessy is defending well.
Patasse throwing shots but Hennessy is blocking nicely.
Hennessy has hold of Patasse's hands but Patasse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Patasse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hennessy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hennessy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hennessy is looking to sinch up a triangle. Patasse throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hennessy's body to avoid the submission. Hennessy has instead reached around Patasse's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hennessy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dado Hennessy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacKallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacKallister comes to the ring accompanied by Four Horsemen by Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

MacKallister
vs
Paul Whoddanikabollokoff

168 cm
28
178 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

178 cm
25
183 lbs
12 - 11 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane MacKallister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacKallister's guard.
MacKallister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacKallister is working hard here to advance position.
MacKallister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whoddanikabollokoff.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to control from the top but MacKallister keeps moving.
MacKallister looking to control.

Whoddanikabollokoff is sitting in close to MacKallister's body. MacKallister has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Whoddanikabollokoff is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Whoddanikabollokoff is tapping! That was a very nice submission by MacKallister.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane MacKallister!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Hummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvaka Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt Hummel is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hummel
vs
Drago

172 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
172 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Allstar MMA clothing all $10 (laundering aswell)

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, Kurt Hummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elvaka Drago!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hummel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Drago is rocked!

Hummel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drago tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hummel is in Drago's guard.
Drago is still in real trouble! Can Hummel finish him?
Hummel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drago's head.
Hummel 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.
Hummel postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Hummel trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hummel controlling from the top position.
Hummel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hummel tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.
Drago being controlled here, momentarily.
Hummel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hummel working some strikes from top position.
Hummel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drago looks gassed!
Drago keeping moving, preventing Hummel from controlling successfully.
Hummel is looking to work some ground and pound but Drago has wrist control.
Drago wants to stand up but Hummel is controlling him.
Hummel working some strikes from top position.
Hummel slips nicely into half guard.

Hummel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hummel controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hummel working Drago over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hummel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kurt Hummel!