Sudden Impact:2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Hinges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle has chosen Leper Messiah by Metallica as his entrance music. Hinges has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jaxon Hinges has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hinges
vs
Castle

180 cm
24
177 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

190 cm
23
203 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Hinges!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle misses with a kick to the body
and Hinges counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jaxon Hinges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Castle lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hinges sprawling to the canvas. Castle follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hinges hang on?

Hinges is rocked!

It looks like Jaxon Hinges has been cut.
Hinges is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Castle stands up from half guard.
Castle throws an overhand right that has Hinges reeling! Castle follows up with more punches and Hinges is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Castle!
Frank Castle is the new middleweight champion!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harris Crowse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Scala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Crowse
vs
Scala

190 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
27
220 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harris Crowse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Scala!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crowse tries to clinch but Scala moves away

and Scala counters with a nice right hand that sends Crowse toppling to the canvas! Crowse scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Scala finish him?!

Crowse is rocked!

It looks like Harris Crowse has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowse wants to clinch
and Scala counters with a right hand from hell and Crowse is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Scala!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie Money - Take me home tonight. Hill has chosen Daniel Haaksman ft. Mc Miltinho - "Kid Conga" as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Howard
vs
Hill

196 cm
22
277 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harold Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hill!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill looks to clinch
and Howard counters with a straight right hand.
Howard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hill's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Howard.
Hill tries to clinch
and Howard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hill thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill closes the distance but Howard moves to the side
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill looks gassed!
Hill has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howard finds it's way round the side to connect with Hill's head.

Howard lands a big head kick that sends Hill tumbling to the mat! Howard takes a step backwards and waves Hill back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Ryan Hill has been cut.
Hill throws a lazy head kick
and Howard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Hill is rocked!
Howard grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hill takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Howard cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harold Howard!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bader
vs
Christ

196 cm
26
253 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader lands a glancing blow to the side of Christ's head.

Bader shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Christ manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Christ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christ wants to control the position but Bader says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ pushes Bader off looking to stand but Bader dives back in and keeps control.
Bader thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christ can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christ blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bader.

Bader decides to stand and escape the position.
Christ throws a combination that misses

and Bader counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bader.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bader has gone for a leg lock! Christ slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bader's guard.

Bader is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bader obliges.
Christ looks gassed!
Bader is working for takedown but Christ is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christ misses with a combination

and Bader counters with a single leg into guard. Christ didn't expect that.
Bader scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christ manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bader manages to get himself to full guard.
Bader wants to sweep here but Christ controlling him for the moment.

Bader throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Bader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to get back to his feet but Christ is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christ controlling from the top position.
Christ must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christ wanted to stand there but Bader had control of the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bader pushes Christ off and scrambles back to his feet.
Christ wants to clinch but Bader slips to the side

and Bader counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ trying to control the position but instead, Bader has worked for underhooks and has pushed Christ into the cage.
Christ is trying to break free.
Bader keeps control of Christ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christ is trying to break free.
Bader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Christ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Christ can't break the clinch.
Christ is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bader taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Christ has had enough of the clinch but Bader keeps him there for the moment.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Christ enables Bader to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christ manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Christ wants to improve his position but instead Bader has moved into half guard.
Christ wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader thows a huge punch but Christ dodges it nicely.
Christ blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bader.

Bader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christ has managed to free his arm - good work.

Christ kicks Bader off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christ misses with a head kick.
Bader misses with a head kick.
Christ misses with a shot to the body

and Bader counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bader.
Bader is pushing down on Christ's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christ is fighting to maintain full guard but Bader has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Bader 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.

Bader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christ counters with a one-two to the body.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Bader moved out of range nicely.
Christ looks for a takedown but Bader sprawls well.
Christ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Bader shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Christ's guard.
Bader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bader is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bader prevents Christ from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christ is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Christ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bader's head.
Christ controlling the action here.

Bader has one foot on Christ's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bader wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Christ misses with a two punch combination.

Christ shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bader manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Christ looking to sit in guard and control but Bader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Bader is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christ is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bader dives into side control.
Bader throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bader 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.
Bader sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Christ is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bader throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Bader thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Bader.
Bader is putting a hurting on Christ here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Christ's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christ manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Christ tries to get to full guard but Bader has control of the leg.
Bader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Bader is controlling him
Christ is looking to improve his position.

Bader decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Bader dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Christ.
Bader dodges the punch combination from Christ.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Bader is out of range.
Christ misses with a double jab

and Bader counters with a single leg into guard. Christ didn't expect that.
Bader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bader is working Christ over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bader content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Christ wants to sweep here but Bader controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Christ is looking for a triangle but Bader pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader is looking to work some ground and pound but Christ has wrist control.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bader is controlling him.
Bader postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bader postures up in Christ's guard and throws a big left but Christ blocks it.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bader is controlling him.
Christ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bader stands up over Christ, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jay Bader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bader preventing the sweep.
Christ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bader.

Christ pushes Bader off and gets back to his feet.

Bader closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Christ's guard.
Christ has momentary wrist control but Bader slips an elbow through the middle.
Christ is pulling down on Bader's head. It's preventing any offense from Bader, at least for the moment.
Bader won't allow Christ to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bader keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Christ content just to control the position here.
Christ prevents Bader from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christ landing shots from mount.
Christ punishing his opponent with strikes.
Christ is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ lands a big shot there that rocks Bader but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bader tries to buck Christ off but he can't manage it.
Christ is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bader can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Christ punching from mount but Bader doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bader tries to reverse the position but Christ maintains control.
Bader is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jay Bader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bader wants to control but Christ is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between You Lost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Foster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lost
vs
Foster

185 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
28
166 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, You Lost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Foster!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Foster.
Lost has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like You Lost has been cut.

Foster drops Lost with a right and a left! Foster comes rushing in but Lost regains his composure and manages to keep Foster in guard.

Lost is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Lost is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lost is trying to keep Foster in close.

Foster stands and steps away. Lost gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lost seems to have got his legs back now.
Jake Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lost circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from Foster.
Foster jabs at Lost's body.
Foster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lost tries for a takedown but Foster circles away easily
and Foster counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lost's knee momentarily.
Lost is breathing heavily.

Foster moves into range and clinches up with Lost.
Foster lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Foster breaks from the clinch.

Nice combo by Foster! Oh, that's hurt him - Lost falls to the canvas and Foster follows him into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster crunches a massive hammerfist down on Lost - he's out! Foster Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Foster!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taro Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Puckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishima's entrance music is a. A fine choice. 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.

Mishima
vs
Puckerman

175 cm
29
157 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

184 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taro Mishima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Puckerman!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puckerman throws a leg kick that misses.
Puckerman throws a right hand that misses

and Mishima counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mishima looking to pass the guard.
Mishima prevents Puckerman from getting back to his feet.
Puckerman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mishima's guard.

Puckerman stands up and waves to Mishima to follow him.
Nice uppercut lands for Puckerman. That snapped Mishima's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puckerman throws a lazy uppercut
and Mishima counters with a left to the body.
Puckerman throws a head kick that misses

and Mishima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mishima.
Puckerman keeps control of Mishima as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima is trying to break the clinch but Puckerman is controlling him.
Mishima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puckerman looking to stall.

Mishima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mishima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mishima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Puckerman pinned against the cage. Puckerman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mishima blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Puckerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mishima.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taro Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puckerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puckerman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puckerman misses with a right hand

and Mishima counters with a single leg into guard. Puckerman didn't expect that.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Puckerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima wants to pass the guard but Puckerman is keeping the position.
Mishima with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mishima moves out of range of the body kick from Puckerman.
Puckerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puckerman throws a hook to the side of Mishima's head but Mishima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puckerman tries to land a leg kick but Mishima saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puckerman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Mishima counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puckerman wants to sweep here but Mishima controlling him for the moment.
Mishima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mishima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mishima wants to control from the top but Puckerman keeps moving.
Puckerman wants to sweep here but Mishima controlling him for the moment.
Mishima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Who's going to make the next move?
Puckerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mishima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Mishima tries for a kimura but Puckerman is defending well.

Mishima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Puckerman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mishima here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima trying to control the position but Puckerman is working away.
Puckerman dodges the ground and pound from Mishima.
Mishima trying to control the position but Puckerman is working away.
Puckerman regains half guard, as Mishima was trying to land strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mishima passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Puckerman!
Puckerman can't escape the position.
Mishima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puckerman is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taro Mishima dominated that second round.
That's time! Mishima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Puckerman misses with a hook

and Mishima counters with a shoot takedown. Puckerman fights it but they end up in guard.
Puckerman keeping moving, preventing Mishima from controlling successfully.
Puckerman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Puckerman wants to hit a switch here but Mishima passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Puckerman there!
Mishima throws some wild stikes that Puckerman manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mishima moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Puckerman has worked his arm free - good work by Puckerman!
Mishima throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Puckerman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Puckerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puckerman wants to get back to his feet.
Mishima trying to control the action but Puckerman is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mishima wants to free his trapped foot but Puckerman is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mishima is working for an americana but Puckerman has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mishima was thinking about the submission.
Mishima stays in close to Puckerman's body and controls the position.
Mishima trying to control but Puckerman is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mishima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Puckerman dives on top into guard.
Mishima has a closed guard, preventing Puckerman from standing up.

Mishima is working an open guard so Puckerman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Puckerman is predictable there

and Mishima counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Puckerman!

Mishima moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Puckerman has worked his arm free - good work by Puckerman!

Mishima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puckerman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mishima goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Puckerman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mishima but great work by Puckerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taro Mishima clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mishima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Puckerman pinned against the cage. Puckerman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Puckerman is predictable there

so Mishima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mishima wants to pass the guard but Puckerman is keeping the position.
Mishima postures up in Puckerman's guard and throws a big left but Puckerman blocks it.

Mishima postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Puckerman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mishima, into his guard.
Mishima has a closed guard, preventing Puckerman from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puckerman stands up and waves to Mishima to follow him.
Puckerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice sprawl there from Puckerman as Mishima shoots in.
Puckerman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taro Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puckerman throws a leg kick

so Mishima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Puckerman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mishima is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mishima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Puckerman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Puckerman has escaped and now he's on top!

Puckerman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puckerman. Mishima does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puckerman throws a right hand that misses
and Mishima counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Puckerman misses.
Puckerman misses with a right hand
and Mishima counters with a right hand to the body.
Puckerman swings for the body but Mishima moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taro Mishima had his way with Noah Puckerman in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Puckerman swinging wildly here.
Mishima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puckerman is fending him off so far but Mishima persists. Nope, Puckerman circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puckerman as he jumps to the side.
Mishima looks for a takedown but Puckerman sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taro Mishima. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puckerman lands a really nice looking cross but Mishima seems unphased.
Puckerman scores with a jab to the body.
Noah Puckerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman swings for the body but Mishima moves out of range.
Puckerman throws a right hand that misses

and Mishima counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Puckerman is looking for a sweep. Mishima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puckerman is staying active underneath Mishima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mishima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puckerman keeping control of the position.
Puckerman is refusing to be controlled, as Mishima sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima is really struggling to control Puckerman but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Taro Mishima just wasn't active enough.
Puckerman throws a low kick but Mishima moves out of range easily.
Noah Puckerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mishima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mishima staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puckerman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Puckerman as he avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puckerman - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Puckerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mishima 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taro Mishima!
Taro Mishima is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Pagnotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pagnotto has chosen Angels-Dirty Money as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jane
vs
Pagnotto

182 cm
23
183 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

171 cm
27
181 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Pagnotto!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnotto fails with the takedown
and Jane counters with a leg kick.
Pagnotto blocks a leg kick.
Pagnotto tries to clinch
and Jane counters with a nice uppercut.
Pagnotto slips a jab from Jane.
A jab lands there for Jane.
Jane lands with a right hand.
Pagnotto checks a leg kick.
Pagnotto dives in and grabs Jane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jane pushes down on Pagnotto's head and hops out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jane works over Pagnotto's head and body with a nice combination.
Pagnotto looks to clinch
and Jane counters with an inside leg kick.
Pagnotto looks gassed!
Jane lands a jab to the nose.

Jane lands a big head kick that sends Pagnotto tumbling to the mat! Jane takes a step backwards and waves Pagnotto back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Pagnotto is rocked!

It looks like Nino Pagnotto has been cut.
Jane drops Pagnotto with a big left hand! Pagnotto is injured, injured bad! Jane jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Jane!
Patrick Jane retains his welterweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Michaels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Michaels
vs
Thompson

199 cm
24
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michaels.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Michaels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Michaels lands a high kick!
Michaels throws a head kick that Thompson semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Michaels lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Michaels takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Thompson is rocked!

It looks like Jeff Thompson has been cut.
Michaels seems to be stalking Thompson here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Thompson drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Michaels!
John Michaels is the new heavyweight champion!