OFC: Ultimate Warrior 3.1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Brinkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Sparks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sparks
vs
Brinkley

185 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
28
178 lbs
5 - 12 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Brinkley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brinkley throws a right hand that Sparks ducks under and follows up with a left that Sparks also avoids with ease.
Brinkley misses the body punch
and Sparks counters with a nice leg kick.
Sparks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Jesse Brinkley has been cut.

Brinkley gets tackled into the cage by Sparks. Sparks maintains the clinch.
Sparks can't get the takedown.

Sparks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Brinkley moves into the clinch successfully.

Sparks decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sparks is adopting a defensive guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brinkley!
Brinkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brinkley is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sparks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sparks has control of Brinkley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brinkley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
BOOM! Sparks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

The cut above Jesse Brinkley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sparks lands with some strikes.

Brinkley is rocked!

Jesse Brinkley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Sparks!

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 Jacques Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoshiko Takara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grande comes to the cage accompanied by I Drove All Night. Takara is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heartbeats. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Grande
vs
Takara

181 cm
26
198 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hoshiko Takara!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grande misses with a body kick.
Grande misses with an uppercut. Takara saw that one coming.
Grande is looking to clinch but Takara is avoiding it.
Grande dives in and grabs Takara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takara pushes down on Grande's head and hops out.
Takara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grande manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Grande looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Takara!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Takara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grande looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grande wants to free his trapped foot but Takara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grande thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takara to regain full guard.
Grande trying to control the position from guard on top but Takara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grande 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.
Grande looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grande working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grande is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Jacques Grande wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Takara scores with a body shot.
Grande tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takara swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Takara finds it's target.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick from Takara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande throws a hook to the side of Takara's head but Takara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takara fakes the leg kick and cracks Grande in the body.
Takara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takara digs a good body shot into Grande's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Takara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grande throws a series of punches but Takara avoids them all with ease.
Jacques Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takara scores with a hook.
Grande wants to clinch up but Takara keeps it at a distance.
Grande misses with a takedown attempt - Takara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grande.
Hoshiko Takara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grande is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takara.
Takara throws a series of punches but Grande avoids them all with ease.
Takara scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grande.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takara stuffs the takedown attempt from Grande. Grande gets slowly back to his feet.
Grande tries to clinch up but Takara circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grande misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Grande 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grande had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Takara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takara manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Takara.
Grande is breathing heavily.
Takara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.
Takara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grande's calf.
Takara lands the left hand.
Takara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grande's hands.
Takara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takara.
Takara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takara connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoshiko Takara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Takara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Takara settles back down.
Grande shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takara as he jumps to the side.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Grande misses with a double jab.
Grande shoots in but no luck this time.

Takara has managed to clinch.
Takara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grande.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takara is leaning against Grande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takara pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takara lands a left hand.
Takara lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Takara tries to land knees in the clinch but Grande avoids the damage to the body.
Takara cracks Grande with a nice body shot.
Takara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takara lands with a left to the head.
Takara lands with a right to the head.
Takara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takara lands an uppercut.
Takara working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Grande is rocked!
Takara lands with a left to the head.
Oh Grande is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takara lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takara.
Takara lands with a right to the head.
Grande tries to pull guard but Takara holds him up against the cage and eventually Grande drops back down to his feet.

Takara breaks from the clinch.
Grande seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Takara.
A punch combination from Grande misses.
Grande fails with a takedown attempt.
Takara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Takara lands with a cross.
Takara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grande on the side of the head.
Grande looks to land a left hand but Takara moved out of range nicely.
Takara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takara connects with an inside leg kick.
Takara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takara scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.
Takara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takara lands a jab.
Takara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grande. That did some damage!
Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takara cracks Grande with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Takara.

Takara moves into the clinch.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
A short right from Takara.
Takara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Takara slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takara misses with a punch to the body.
Takara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande tries a body shot but Takara blocks it.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grande tries to pull guard but Takara holds him up against the cage and eventually Grande drops back down to his feet.
Takara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grande is trying to drag Takara to the mat but Takara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grande is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grande jumps guard but Takara stands there with Grande around his waist. Grande gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hoshiko Takara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takara struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoshiko Takara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takara moves away.
Nice shot lands for Takara.
Grande stuns Takara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takara lands with a nice combination. Grande backs away looking to recover.
Takara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Takara.
Grande misses with a double jab
and Takara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grande walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande tries to clinch but Takara is having none of it.
Takara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grande misses with the combination.
Grande takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takara lands a really nice looking cross but Grande seems unphased.
Grande looks for a takedown but Takara sprawls well.
Grande throws a right and a left that Takara avoids nicely.
Takara tests Grande's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Takara takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Takara as the two fighters clinch.
Takara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grande or not.
Takara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.
Takara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Takara is pushing Grande up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Takara.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Takara prevents a body shot from Grande.
Takara works on Grande's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Takara.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takara.
Takara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takara scores with a shot to the side of Grande's head.
Takara lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takara lands with a right to the head.
Takara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takara lands a left hand.
Takara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Takara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Takara on the inside.
Takara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Takara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grande avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Takara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Takara slowing the pace effectively.
Takara pushes Grande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jacques Grande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grande.
Grande tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takara smiles and moves away.
Takara throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takara throws a leg kick which misses Grande's front leg but catches the back leg as Grande tries to avoid it.
Grande takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takara.
That kick from Takara tenderised Grande's leg. Grande is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grande tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takara swivels and escapes.
Grande shoots in for a takedown but Takara shows good takedown defense.
Takara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.
Takara scores with a hook to the body. Grande takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takara feints a jab promting Grande to slip. Takara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grande slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Takara lands with an uppercut that bounces Grande off the cage and back into rage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoshiko Takara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takara 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoshiko Takara!

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 Jeff MaGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tino Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MaGee comes to the cage accompanied by I Just Had Sex (feat. Akon). Tino Savage is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

MaGee
vs
Savage

190 cm
20
184 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

189 cm
26
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff MaGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tino Savage!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MaGee works Savage's body with a nice hook.
MaGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage takes a swing at MaGee's ribcage but misses.
Savage tries to clinch up but MaGee circles away and keeps his distance.

MaGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

MaGee wants to finish this one by submission but Savage is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from MaGee.

MaGee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

MaGee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Savage manages to avoid the submission attempt.

MaGee is trying to get an arm triangle but Savage is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MaGee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MaGee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savage is trying to improve his position.

MaGee is trying to get an arm triangle but Savage is defending well.

MaGee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage struggling a bit here.
Savage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Savage tries to get to full guard but MaGee has control of the leg.
Savage is holding on to half guard well.
Savage is trying to maintain the position but MaGee is very close to passing his half guard.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is refusing to be controlled, as MaGee sits in half guard.
Savage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MaGee is working away from the top position though.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tino Savage wasn't active enough on the ground.
A combination from Savage does no damage.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savage misses with a double jab.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savage throws a right hand that MaGee ducks under and follows up with a left that MaGee also avoids with ease.
Savage looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MaGee dodges the punch combination from Savage.

MaGee moves into the clinch.
Savage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

MaGee manages to break the clinch.
MaGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage closes the distance looking to clinch

and MaGee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MaGee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch.

MaGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but MaGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff MaGee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

MaGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage misses with a body punch
enabling MaGee to counter with a crisp jab.
Savage tries to clinch but MaGee moves out of range.
MaGee throws a combination that misses

and Savage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

MaGee breaks from the clinch.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MaGee sprawls well. MaGee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage throws a shot to the body.
Savage tries to clinch but MaGee moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage throws out a loose jab but MaGee uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt - MaGee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt - MaGee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jeff MaGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Savage.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but MaGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tino Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MaGee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

MaGee moves into the clinch.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.

MaGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to clinch

and MaGee counters by moving into the clinch.

MaGee jumps guard.

MaGee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savage defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MaGee is keeping the position for now.

MaGee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savage trying to control but MaGee is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

MaGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but MaGee is tightening it up a little... Savage has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Savage reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Savage taps out! nice BJJ there by MaGee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jeff MaGee!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Del Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rey has chosen Notorious B.I.G - Juicy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Margera
vs
Del Rey

183 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manu Del Rey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera shoots for a takedown but Del Rey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Del Rey stuffs the takedown.
Margera shoots in looking for a takedown but Del Rey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Margera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Margera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Margera closes the distance and clinches up with Del Rey, looking for a takedown. Margera pushes Del Rey against the cage but Del Rey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Margera is looking to clinch but Del Rey is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Del Rey misses.
Nice shot lands for Del Rey.

Del Rey darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Margera is trying to drag Del Rey to the mat but Del Rey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Del Rey is trying to force a seperation but Margera has the dominant position.
Margera wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera is looking to control Del Rey's arms but Del Rey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Margera has his back to the cage.
Margera lands an elbow just above Del Rey 's eye.

It looks like Manu Del Rey has been cut.
Del Rey takes an elbow to the temple.

Del Rey breaks from the clinch.
Del Rey throws a left and a right that both miss

so Margera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Del Rey keeping full guard, as Margera tries to pass.
Margera trying to control but Del Rey is working from the bottom.
Margera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Rey is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws and elbow that misses. Del Rey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Margera's guard. Nice move by Del Rey!
Margera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bam Margera just wasn't active enough.
Del Rey is looking to clinch but Margera is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Rey moves in looking to clinch but Margera pushes him off.
Del Rey misses with a double jab.
Margera is looking to clinch but Del Rey is avoiding it.
Margera keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Rey scores with a jab to the head.
Manu Del Rey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Margera with that takedown attempt.
Del Rey misses with a double jab.
Margera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Del Rey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Del Rey.
Margera wants to clinch up but Del Rey keeps it at a distance.
Del Rey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Del Rey has Margera up against the cage in a clinch.
Margera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera wants to stall.
Del Rey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Margera effectively controlling the action here.
Margera has Del Rey pressed against the cage, preventing Del Rey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Del Rey blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Margera.
Margera looking for a takedown.
Margera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Del Rey is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Rey blocks an elbow strike from Margera.
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 Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manu Del Rey's cut.
That's time! Margera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Del Rey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Margera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Del Rey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Margera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Del Rey breaks from the clinch.
Del Rey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Margera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Del Rey fails with an attempt to clinch.

Margera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Margera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Del Rey's defenses.
Margera tries to score a body lock takedown but Del Rey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Del Rey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Margera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Rey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Margera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Manu Del Rey's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera misses with the head strike.
Margera lands an elbow just above Del Rey 's eye.
Del Rey gets underhooks to prevent Margera's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Rey.
Del Rey prevents the takedown attempt.
Del Rey is looking to break free of the clinch but Margera has double underhooks.
Margera stalling against the cage.
Del Rey blocks the elbow strike.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rey is trying to push Margera away but Margera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Margera is trying to drag Del Rey to the mat but Del Rey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera tries to score a body lock takedown but Del Rey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Del Rey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Del Rey is looking to break free of the clinch but Margera has double underhooks.
Margera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Del Rey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Margera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Del Rey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Del Rey can't break the clinch.
Del Rey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rey is looking to break free of the clinch but Margera has double underhooks.

Margera gets control of Del Rey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Margera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Margera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Margera tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera wants to get back to his feet but Del Rey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera is trying to keep Del Rey in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bam Margera just wasn't active enough.
Del Rey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Margera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Del Rey as he connects with a hook.
Margera shoots for a takedown but Del Rey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Del Rey clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera lands with a left to the head.
Margera looking to stall.
Margera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Del Rey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Margera tries to stall but Del Rey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Margera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Del Rey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Del Rey wants to get back to striking at distance but Margera won't allow it.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rey prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Rey tries to break free but Margera pushes him back against the cage.
Margera misses with an elbow strike.
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 Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manu Del Rey's cut.
That's time! Margera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Margera shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Rey tries to sprawl out of it but Margera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Rey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Margera moves forwards but Del Rey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Margera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margera dives in and grabs Del Rey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Rey pushes down on Margera's head and hops out.
Del Rey throws a right and a left that Margera avoids nicely.
Margera fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Margera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Rey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Rey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rey tries to clinch up but Margera circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Rey falls off balance throwing a combination

so Margera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Margera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Rey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Margera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Del Rey is proving hard to escape from.
Margera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bam Margera wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Margera dodges the punch combination from Del Rey.
Del Rey tries to close the distance and clinch but Margera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Margera shoots for a double leg takedown but Del Rey sprawls well. He's pushed Margera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Del Rey misses.
Del Rey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bam Margera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Rey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Del Rey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera wants to sweep here but Del Rey controlling him for the moment.
Margera has Del Rey pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bam Margera.

Margera moves into the clinch successfully.
Del Rey is looking to break free of the clinch but Margera has double underhooks.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Margera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Rey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Margera leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Del Rey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Margera misses with the head strike.
Margera throws an elbow but it misses.
Margera tries to stall but Del Rey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rey is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Rey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rey is trying to push Margera away but Margera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manu Del Rey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Del Rey lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bam Margera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Margera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Margera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Finnian Liam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Driftwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam comes to the cage accompanied by Check to Check. 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.

Liam
vs
Driftwood

185 cm
28
196 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

178 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finnian Liam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Otis Driftwood!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Driftwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Driftwood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Liam takes a step back to recover.
Driftwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Driftwood counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Liam is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Driftwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Driftwood scores with a push kick.
Liam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Driftwood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Driftwood can pounce on him.
Liam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Driftwood digs a good hook to Liam's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driftwood avoids the head kick by Liam.
Liam checks a leg kick.
Driftwood defending well as Liam loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood looks to clinch
and Liam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liam throws a nice looking combination but Driftwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liam misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Driftwood. Those never looked like landing.
Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liam.
Driftwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Driftwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Driftwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood throws a low kick but Liam moves out of range easily.
Liam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liam counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liam throws a series of punches but Driftwood avoids them all with ease.
Driftwood tries to clinch up but Liam circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Driftwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liam stuffs the takedown.
Liam lands a two punch combo.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Liam.
Driftwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Liam circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Liam misses.
Liam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood with a hook.
Driftwood is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Liam moves out of range easily.
Driftwood moves to clinch but Liam breaks away
and Liam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liam misses with a straight right.
Driftwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liam's waist but Liam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Driftwood off to one side.
Liam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Liam.
Driftwood throws a sloppy head kick and Liam moves out of range easily.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liam is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Liam lands a jab to the head.
Finnian Liam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Driftwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liam throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liam throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Driftwood darts in trying to clinch
and Liam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Liam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Driftwood tries to clinch there but Liam circles away.
Driftwood scores with a head kick. Liam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liam throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driftwood is looking to land body kicks.
Liam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driftwood.
Liam throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Driftwood slips a jab and a cross from Liam.
Driftwood throws a chopping leg kick but Liam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Driftwood looks to land a body kick but Liam moved away.
Otis Driftwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Driftwood.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Liam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Driftwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Driftwood is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driftwood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Driftwood is trying to break the clinch but Liam is controlling him.
Liam avoiding damage as Driftwood throws knees to the body.
Liam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Driftwood.
Liam avoids a wild elbow strike from Driftwood.
A frustrated look appears on Liam's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Liam breaks from the clinch.
Driftwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Driftwood is looking to chop away at Liam's legs.
Liam just misses with a punch to the body.
Liam dips to his left and cracks Driftwood with an uppercut!
Driftwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liam counters with a one-two to the body.
Driftwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Driftwood!
Driftwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Driftwood misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Driftwood closes the distance but Liam moves to the side
and Driftwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driftwood motions for Liam to come forward. Driftwood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Driftwood throws a head kick that Liam semi-blocks.
Liam blocks the body kick.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Driftwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Driftwood shoots in for a takedown but Liam shows good takedown defense.
Driftwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Driftwood at a distance.
Driftwood is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Driftwood.
Liam thuds his right hand into Driftwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Driftwood.
Finnian Liam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Driftwood.
Liam fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnian Liam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Driftwood misses
and Liam counters with a two punch combo.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driftwood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liam throws a combination. Driftwood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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 Finnian Liam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Liam cracks Driftwood with a good jab.
Driftwood shoots in for a takedown but Liam shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Driftwood fails with the takedown
and Liam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liam throws a series of punches but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood looks for a takedown but Liam sprawls well.
Finnian Liam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Driftwood.
Liam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Driftwood at a distance.
Driftwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Liam scores with a three punch combo!
Driftwood shoots in and drives through. Liam sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liam throws a good cross that connects.
Liam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Driftwood back to the cage. Liam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Driftwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Driftwood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Driftwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Driftwood shoots for a double leg takedown but Liam sprawls well. He's pushed Driftwood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liam counters with a nice uppercut.
Driftwood moves to clinch but Liam breaks away
and Liam counters with a series of strikes. Driftwood will be more careful next time no doubt.

Driftwood is rocked!
Liam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Driftwood under the eye.
Driftwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Liam finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Driftwood seems to have recovered his senses.
Driftwood tries to move into range but Liam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Driftwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Driftwood fails with the takedown.
Liam misses with a head kick.
Liam throws a series of punches but Driftwood moves out of range.
Liam avoids a kick to the body.
Driftwood tries to move into range but Liam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Driftwood needs to keep his hands up - Liam had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Liam plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Liam.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liam manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Liam. Those never looked like landing.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Driftwood throws a body kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Liam as Driftwood shoots in.
Driftwood throws a lazy body kick
and Liam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liam throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Liam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Driftwood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liam looks to land a combination but Driftwood avoids it well.
No joy there for Liam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liam lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Liam misses
and Driftwood counters with a nice leg kick.
Liam leaves Driftwood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driftwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liam as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finnian Liam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnian Liam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buvaisar Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Raymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saitiev's entrance music is Gimme Shelter Rolling stones. A fine choice. Ben Raymond has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Saitiev
vs
Raymond

155 cm
26
184 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buvaisar Saitiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Raymond!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buvaisar Saitiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymond lands a right hook to the body.
Saitiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Raymond leaves Saitiev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buvaisar Saitiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saitiev shoots and misses
enabling Raymond to counter with a crisp jab.
Saitiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raymond leaves Saitiev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Raymond.
Saitiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Raymond tries to sprawl out of it but Saitiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raymond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raymond slaps away a takedown attempt from Saitiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saitiev is breathing heavily.
Raymond jabs Saitiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raymond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Saitiev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raymond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raymond lands a nice shot to the body.
Raymond lands a nice hook to Saitiev's body. Saitiev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitiev walks into a straight right hand from Raymond.
Raymond moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Raymond catches Saitiev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Saitiev. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Raymond connects with a nice looking jab.
Raymond lands with a good body shot.
Raymond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saitiev.
Saitiev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raymond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raymond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raymond scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raymond closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Saitiev is rocked!
Raymond cracks Saitiev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Saitiev falls to his knees and Raymond doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Tenorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Heidegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heidegger has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tenorman
vs
Heidegger

185 cm
24
182 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

200 cm
21
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
World class MT
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 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Tenorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Heidegger!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heidegger misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tenorman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tenorman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heidegger was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenorman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heidegger.

Heidegger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tenorman did well to prevent Heidegger getting side control.
Tenorman keeping hold of Heidegger's head, controlling as best he can.
Tenorman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heidegger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tenorman defending well though.
Tenorman keeping control of the position.
Heidegger trying to advance position but Tenorman counters by regaining guard.
Tenorman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heidegger thows a big elbow that misses.
Tenorman is trying to control the position but Heidegger postures up.
Heidegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenorman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tenorman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heidegger throws and elbow that misses. Tenorman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heidegger's guard. Nice move by Tenorman!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tenorman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heidegger keeping full guard, as Tenorman tries to pass.
Tenorman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tenorman advances position into side control!
Heidegger is trying to control Tenorman's posture but Tenorman avoids it.
Heidegger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tenorman's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenorman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tenorman tries to pass to full mount but Heidegger defends it.
Tenorman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heidegger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenorman works his way into side control.
Heidegger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tenorman working the head with strikes.
Heidegger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tenorman's best efforts.
Tenorman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tenorman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heidegger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heidegger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tenorman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heidegger is keeping the position for now.
Heidegger can't keep his opponent in guard - Tenorman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tenorman 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenorman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heidegger's head.
Heidegger wants to control but Tenorman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tenorman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heidegger trying to control but Tenorman postures up.
Tenorman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tenorman moves into full mount! Heidegger won't be happy about that!
Heidegger can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tenorman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A big strike lands for Tenorman! That's really hurt Heidegger and he's turned his back - Tenorman keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tenorman jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Tenorman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between C G Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Frederman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Frederman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

G Stark
vs
Frederman

180 cm
28
187 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

195 cm
24
200 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, C G Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Frederman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark lands a body shot.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frederman circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark swings for the body but Frederman moves out of range.
Frederman moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark throws the left hand but Frederman avoids the punch easily.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Frederman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark connects with a body shot.
Stark scores with a nice strike.
Frederman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Frederman blocks the leg kick.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Frederman throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Frederman slips a jab from Stark.
Frederman checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stark throws a series of punches but Frederman avoids them all with ease.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark lands a nice shot to the body.
Frederman just misses with a punch to the body.
Frederman ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frederman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark throws a hook but Frederman avoids it easily.
C G Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frederman but Frederman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frederman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frederman looks gassed!
Stark connects with a leg kick. Frederman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss

and Frederman counters with a shoot takedown. Stark fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frederman prevents Stark from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stark manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frederman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frederman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.

Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frederman to the mat! Frederman manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frederman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stark controls the pace.
Stark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stark won't allow Frederman to sweep him here.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. C G Stark wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frederman.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frederman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frederman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark scores with a shot to the body.
Frederman avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stark, as that shot connected.
Stark throws a one two combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Frederman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frederman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Stark thuds a left hand into Frederman's body.
Frederman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Frederman's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frederman drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frederman. Frederman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark jabs Frederman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stark lands a jab to Frederman's midsection.
Frederman is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Stark moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). C G Stark!