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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kross Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns's entrance music is Gimme the Loot. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Burns
vs
Viking

189 cm
28
214 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
202 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kross Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Viking sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Viking shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Viking postures up.
Viking trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Viking has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Burns to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Viking is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Burns pulls down on the head and he's put Viking to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kross Burns!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Sobchak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sobchak
vs
Knight

177 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
28
153 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Sobchak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Knight!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobchak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Knight closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sobchak did well to prevent Knight getting side control.
Sobchak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sobchak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
Knight controlling the action here.
Knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Alex Knight has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.

Knight tries to keep at a distance but Sobchak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knight landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Sobchak pulls Knight into guard.
Sobchak is breathing heavily.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sobchak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knight is pushing down on Sobchak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sobchak is fighting to maintain full guard but Knight has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sobchak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Knight was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Knight scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobchak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sobchak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sobchak fails with the takedown
and Knight makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight closes the distance and pushes Sobchak back into the cage.
Knight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sobchak up against the cage.
Knight with a knee to the head.
Sobchak avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sobchak avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight landing knees to the body.
Knight with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knight unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knight utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knight utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sobchak to the mat! Sobchak manages to get full guard.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Knight is pushing down on Sobchak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sobchak is fighting to maintain full guard but Knight has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knight content to control rather than advance.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sobchak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight passes to side control.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak is letting Knight control him for a moment.
Knight is chipping away with strikes.
Knight in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Knight hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Knight throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Knight scores with a head kick.
Sobchak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andrei Sobchak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Sobchak off balance momentarily.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knight. Sobchak shrugs it off though.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight scoring well with a low kick there.

Knight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sobchak quickly recovers to half guard.
Knight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Knight prevents Sobchak from standing back up.
Sobchak is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight is taking a breather. Sobchak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Knight.
Sobchak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knight as he avoids it easily.

Knight drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight stands up over Sobchak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alex Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sobchak has an active guard here but Knight has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Knight 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sobchak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.
Knight is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knight working Sobchak over with knees to the body.
Sobchak is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight lands a good knee to the midsection. Sobchak won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobchak.

Sobchak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knight advances to half guard.
Knight content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Knight hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Knight throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knight scoring well with a low kick there.
Sobchak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
A solid body kick from Knight.
Knight keeps Sobchak at a distance using the push kick.
Knight is looking to land body kicks.
Sobchak shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knight.

Sobchak closes the distance and pushes Knight back into the cage.
Knight putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sobchak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knight utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sobchak avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
Sobchak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak tries to land a knee to the head but Knight blocks with his arms.
Sobchak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knight is keeping busy.
Sobchak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sobchak wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight landing knees to the body.
Knight stops a takedown attempt from Sobchak.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Sobchak. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sobchak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sobchak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sobchak is looking for a triangle here but Knight uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sobchak trying to remain calm as Knight controls from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Knight!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Acacia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fausto Carmelon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Acacia
vs
Carmelon

185 cm
31
150 lbs
19 - 6 - 1

172 cm
24
157 lbs
7 - 11 - 1

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Zeke Acacia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Fausto Carmelon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acacia lands a slapping body shot.
Acacia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmelon.
Carmelon throws a poor cross that misses
and Acacia counters with a two punch combo.
Acacia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carmelon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Zeke Acacia has been cut.
Carmelon is looking to clinch but Acacia is avoiding it.
Acacia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Acacia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carmelon.
Carmelon throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carmelon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carmelon checks the leg kick.
Carmelon looks to score with a jab to the body but Acacia is just out of range.
Carmelon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carmelon throws a series of punches but Acacia moves out of range.
Carmelon misses with a series of wild punches.
Acacia moves forwards but Carmelon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Acacia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carmelon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carmelon misses with a body punch.

Acacia breaks the clinch.

Carmelon clinches with his opponent.
Carmelon is trying to push Acacia away but Acacia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carmelon gets underhooks to prevent Acacia's takedown attempt.
Carmelon wants to break the clinch but can't.

Acacia manages to break the clinch.
Carmelon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acacia misses with a head kick.
Acacia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carmelon circles away quickly and effectively.
Acacia slips under a jab from Carmelon.
Carmelon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Carmelon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Acacia's guard.
Acacia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Acacia tries to get out of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Carmelon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Acacia, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acacia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Acacia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carmelon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Acacia. Acacia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Carmelon instigates a clinch.
Acacia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carmelon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carmelon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carmelon fails to land with a series of punches.
Carmelon cracks Acacia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carmelon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acacia.
A left lands for Carmelon.
Acacia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carmelon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carmelon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Acacia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Acacia is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acacia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Acacia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carmelon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Acacia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Acacia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Carmelon misses.
Carmelon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Carmelon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carmelon looks gassed!
Acacia moves away from the strike by Carmelon.
Acacia misses with a leg kick.
Carmelon misses with a two punch combination.
Acacia is looking to score with low kicks.
Carmelon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acacia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carmelon misses with a hook.
Acacia misses with a body shot.
Acacia seems to have got his legs back now.
Acacia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carmelon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Acacia counters with a one-two to the body.
Carmelon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acacia.
Carmelon misses with a two punch combination.
Carmelon tries to move into range but Acacia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carmelon misses with a hook to the body
and Acacia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acacia was well out of range. Poor timing from Carmelon.
Acacia lands a nice hook to Carmelon's body. Carmelon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Acacia connects with a body shot.
Acacia is looking to wear down Carmelon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Acacia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carmelon.
Carmelon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Acacia scores with a three punch combo!
Acacia scores with a leg kick.
Acacia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Acacia throws a combination. Carmelon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Acacia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carmelon.
Acacia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Acacia scores with a nice head shot.
Carmelon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acacia moves away.
Carmelon misses with a right hand
and Acacia counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fausto Carmelon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeke Acacia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Acacia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carmelon misses with a body shot
and Acacia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carmelon looks to land a combination but Acacia avoids it well.
Carmelon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acacia counters with a good low kick that Carmelon was not able to check.
A head kick from Acacia lands but Carmelon takes it in his stride.

It looks like Fausto Carmelon has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Acacia, right into the meat.
Fausto Carmelon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Acacia.
Carmelon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Acacia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acacia delivers a nice body kick.
Acacia lands with a shot to the body.
Acacia punishes Carmelon's body with a nice straight punch.
Acacia lands a head kick!
Acacia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carmelon is breathing heavily.
Acacia misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acacia fails to land with a series of punches.
Carmelon avoids the head kick by Acacia.
Acacia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carmelon swinging wildly here.
Acacia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Carmelon swings for the body but Acacia moves out of range.
Acacia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carmelon. That did some damage!
Carmelon throws a shot from downtown. Acacia moves away and avoids it.
Carmelon throws a right and a left that Acacia avoids nicely.
Acacia digs a good hook to Carmelon's body.
Acacia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Acacia digs a good hook to Carmelon's body.
Carmelon fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acacia lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmelon tries to clinch but Acacia moves out of range.
Acacia throws a wild body kick that Carmelon sees coming a mile off.
Carmelon throws a poor cross that misses
and Acacia counters with a thumping low kick.
Acacia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carmelon.
A head kick misses from Acacia.
Zeke Acacia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carmelon scores with a jab to the body.
Carmelon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Acacia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carmelon misses with an uppercut
and Acacia counters with an inside leg kick.
Carmelon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acacia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Acacia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Acacia scoring well with a low kick there.
Acacia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carmelon takes a step back to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Acacia. That snapped Carmelon's head back.
Carmelon throws a series of punches but Acacia moves out of range.
Acacia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carmelon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Acacia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Acacia's corner calls for a 1-2. Acacia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carmelon moves forwards but Acacia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Acacia fails to land with a series of punches.
Acacia ducks under a wild hook from Carmelon.
A big right from Carmelon misses.
Zeke Acacia is winning the standup battle so far.
Acacia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acacia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Acacia pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon misses with a two punch combination.
Carmelon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Acacia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carmelon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Acacia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Acacia lands with a shot to the body.
Acacia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmelon clobbers Acacia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carmelon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Acacia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carmelon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carmelon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carmelon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acacia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Acacia dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Carmelon scores with a nice strike.
Carmelon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carmelon clobbers Acacia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Acacia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carmelon. That did some damage!
Carmelon lands a jab.
Carmelon throws a lazy right hand but Acacia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acacia feints and then cracks Carmelon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carmelon down.
Acacia connects with a leg kick. Carmelon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Acacia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Acacia throws a sloppy head kick and Carmelon moves out of range easily.
Acacia connects with the punch.
Carmelon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carmelon misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carmelon misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmelon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Acacia. That one must have hurt.
Acacia scores with a hook to the body. Carmelon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carmelon shoots in for a double leg but Acacia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Acacia lands a leg kick that knocks Carmelon off balance momentarily.
Acacia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carmelon takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Acacia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carmelon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carmelon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acacia working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carmelon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon struggling a bit here.
Carmelon wants to get back to his feet but Acacia drags him back down.
Acacia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Acacia has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Carmelon misses with a wild combination.
Carmelon tries to clinch but Acacia moves out of range.
Acacia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Acacia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Acacia as Carmelon shoots in.
Carmelon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Acacia.
Carmelon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Acacia.
Nice uppercut lands for Acacia. That snapped Carmelon's head back.
Acacia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Acacia.
Carmelon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carmelon throws a combination that misses
and Acacia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carmelon thinking.
Acacia connects with a leg kick. Carmelon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carmelon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Acacia lands a head kick!
Acacia scores with a body shot.
Carmelon swinging wildly here.
Acacia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carmelon.
Acacia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelon misses the body punch
and Acacia counters with a good low kick that Carmelon was not able to check.
Acacia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmelon throws a series of punches but Acacia avoids them all with ease.
Acacia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acacia lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Acacia does it's job there.
Carmelon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acacia.
Carmelon works over Acacia's head and body with a nice combination.
Acacia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmelon.
Acacia lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carmelon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acacia.
Acacia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carmelon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Acacia.
Carmelon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acacia manages to avoid it.
Carmelon tries to clinch but Acacia moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Acacia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Acacia 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Acacia!

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 Rellik X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snap Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). X kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Gotta Feeling. Davis has chosen Bottoms Up by Trey Songz f. Nicki Minaj as his entrance music. Snap Davis has the eye of the tiger tonight.

X
vs
Davis

194 cm
28
215 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

194 cm
23
212 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Sublime Supplements
Beast Body

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 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rellik X!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Snap Davis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
X tries to clinch up.
X misses with a double jab

and Davis counters with a single leg into guard. X didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Davis trying to control but X is working from the bottom.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis wants to control from the top but X keeps moving.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. X is keeping the position for now.

X is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Davis landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davisis looking to pass into half guard but X pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now X is in guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing X from controlling successfully.
X postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
X postures up and lands a big shot to Davis's brow.
Davis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
X makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but X gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

X got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, X has managed to get both his arms back between Davis's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
X in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
X postures up.
X forces his way into half guard.

X wants to work for an arm triangle but Davis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
X wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
X passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis!
Davis taking shots to the head.
X landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! X connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Davis is rocked!
X drops a big elbow. That's hurt Davis! More shots from X and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rellik X!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, East London Rap - Wha we a bout . Charles Harrison could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brock Lesnar's chin.

Harrison
vs
Lesnar

195 cm
23
232 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harrison lands a left and a right that send Lesnar crashing to the mat, dazed. Harrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Harrison.
Harrison throws an overhand right that drops Lesnar like a sack of potatoes! Harrison dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Harrison!

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 Dennis Carcetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Bernardes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernardes has chosen vermilion as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carcetti
vs
Bernardes

198 cm
22
221 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
28
212 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Russian Top Team Nutrition

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Carcetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Bernardes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardes throws a series of punches but Carcetti avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bernardes is defended easily by Carcetti.

Bernardes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carcetti to the ground. Bernardes is now in Carcetti's guard.
Carcetti is adopting a defensive guard.
Carcetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernardes is one step ahead there.

Carcetti wriggles free and stands up.
Bernardes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carcetti.
Carcetti lands with a nice combination. Bernardes backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernardes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carcetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carcetti slaps away a takedown attempt from Bernardes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dennis Carcetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Bernardes.
Carcetti digs a good body shot into Bernardes's ribs.
Bernardes looks gassed!
Carcetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Carcetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Bernardes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Josh Bernardes has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carcetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carcetti swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carcetti, right into the meat.
Carcetti tries to bum rush Bernardes with a series of wild strikes but Bernardes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carcetti dodges the punch combination from Bernardes.
A combination from Carcetti does no damage.
Carcetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dennis Carcetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernardes throws a nice looking combination but Carcetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardes moves to clinch but Carcetti breaks away
and Carcetti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carcetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Carcetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carcetti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carcetti duly obliges.
Carcetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carcetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carcetti tried to score with a low kick but Bernardes checks it.
Carcetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bernardes is able to avoid easily.
Bernardes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti tries to bum rush Bernardes with a series of wild strikes but Bernardes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carcetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bernardes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bernardes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carcetti throws a nice looking combination but Bernardes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bernardes dodges the punch combination from Carcetti.
The fighters circling - Bernardes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carcetti throws a leg kick but Bernardes checks it.
Dennis Carcetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carcetti throws a front kick aimed at Bernardes's knee but Bernardes avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernardes looks to land a body kick but Carcetti moved away.
Carcetti lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Carcetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Bernardes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Carcetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Carcetti misses.
Carcetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bernardes.
Carcetti throws the kick towards the body but Bernardes avoids it.
Carcetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Carcetti wants to slow Bernardes down by chopping away at his legs.
Bernardes looks for a takedown but Carcetti sprawls well.
Carcetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bernardes. That did some damage!
Bernardes throws an overhand right that lands on Carcetti's shoulder, as Carcetti tries to avoid the shot.
Carcetti misses with a two punch combination.

Bernardes drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Bernardes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bernardes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bernardes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carcetti postures up.

Bernardes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carcetti passes into side control.
Carcetti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardes is looking to regain half guard here but Carcetti keeps moving and retains side control.
Carcetti trying to control the action but Bernardes is working from the bottom.
Bernardes struggling a bit here.
Carcetti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bernardes on the ground.
Carcetti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernardes keeps working.
Bernardes is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardes manages to get back to half guard.

Bernardes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carcetti pulls his head out easily.

Bernardes has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Carcetti escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Carcetti!
Carcetti working away.
Bernardes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carcetti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bernardes is controlling Carcetti's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bernardes is trying to maintain the position but Carcetti is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bernardes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernardes wants to get back to full guard.
Carcetti tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Carcetti controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bernardes looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bernardes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carcetti.
Carcetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carcetti tries to bum rush Bernardes with a series of wild strikes but Bernardes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carcetti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bernardes.
Dennis Carcetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Carcetti.
Bernardes shoots in for a double leg but Carcetti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bernardes throws a hook but Carcetti avoids it easily.
Bernardes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carcetti is fending him off so far but Bernardes persists. Nope, Carcetti circles away and we're back to standing.
Carcetti lands with a hook. Bernardes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carcetti scores with a jab.
Carcetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Bernardes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carcetti cracks Bernardes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carcetti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carcetti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carcetti connects with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Carcetti.
Carcetti connects with a right hand. Bernardes shakes it off.
Carcetti misses with a double jab.
Carcetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bernardes's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carcetti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Carcetti as he connects with a hook.
Carcetti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carcetti swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Carcetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carcetti lands a nice looking body kick.
Bernardes dodges the punch combination from Carcetti.
Carcetti misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti slips a jab from Bernardes.

Bernardes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carcetti's guard.
Carcetti keeping moving, preventing Bernardes from controlling successfully.
Bernardes looking to pass the guard.
Carcetti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bernardes controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Josh Bernardes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bernardes throws a big shot that misses.
Carcetti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bernardes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bernardes throws a lazy right hand but Carcetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Carcetti gets caught flat footed, as Bernardes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernardes wants to control from the top but Carcetti keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bernardes wants to pass the guard but Carcetti is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Carcetti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carcetti 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Carcetti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wk comes into the arena with I Want Your Face- Andrew WK blaring out of the sound system. Costa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 26 Bass by Roni Size. Andrew Wk had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wk
vs
Costa

185 cm
27
177 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

186 cm
30
186 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

White Gorilla Nutrition

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Wk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Costa!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Wk throws a leg kick but Costa sees it coming and moves out of range.

Wk dives in and scores a takedown into Costa's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wk defends well.
Wk trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Wk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Costa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Costa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wk trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Costa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Costa working for a triangle but Wk defends it easily.
Wk looking to pass the guard.

Wk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Costa dives on top into guard.
Costa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Wk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costa defends well.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Wk is keeping the position.

Wk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Costa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Costa passes into half guard.

Wk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa is looking to advance position but Wk won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa lands with a punch from half guard.

Costa seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Costa is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Costa connects with a nice short shot to Wk's temple.
Wk is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Wk looking for submissions off his back.
Costa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Costa works his way into side control.
Costa is working Wk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wk wants to control but Costa postures up.
Wk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Costa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Costa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Wk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costa pulls his head out easily.
Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wk is trying to escape the mount.
Costa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Costa lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Wk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Costa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Costa landing strikes from the mount.
Costa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wk hang on?

Wk is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Wk scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Costa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Costa stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Costa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Just (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Just comes to the cage accompanied by Intriguing Possibilities- Trent Reznor. Villegas has chosen War is my destiny as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Just
vs
Villegas

181 cm
23
198 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

177 cm
21
204 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Just!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Villegas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villegas.
Villegas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Just was well out of range. Poor timing from Villegas.
Just scores with a head kick. Villegas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Just throws a right hand that misses
and Villegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Just has managed to clinch.
Villegas has a couple of punches blocked by Just.
Villegas can't find room to land a body shot as Just controls the action.
Villegas controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Just drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Villegas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Villegas is pushing Just up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Just has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Villegas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Villegas prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Just. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Just displaying some good clinch control by pressing Villegas up against the cage.
Just tries for a takedown but Villegas manages to get underhooks.
Just has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Villegas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Villegas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Villegas gets underhooks to prevent Just's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas being controlled against the cage.
Villegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Just controls his hands.
Villegas misses with a punch to the body.
Villegas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Just tries to pull guard but Villegas won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villegas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Just tries for a takedown but Villegas manages to get underhooks.
Villegas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Just tries to pull guard but Villegas won't allow it.
Villegas has Just pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Villegas.
A shot to the body from Just misses
and Villegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Villegas fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Just.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Villegas will probably get the nod.
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.

Just connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Villegas momentarily.

Just looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Villegas is trying to control but can't.
Just is trying to control the action in half guard but Villegas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Just wants to free his trapped foot but Villegas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Villegas wants to control but Just is keeping busy.
Just trying to control from half guard but Villegas is working away.
Just is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Just prevents Villegas from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Villegas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Just postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Villegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Just.
Just trying to control but Villegas is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Villegas is on top in guard.
Just tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just wants to improve his position but instead Villegas has moved into half guard.
Just 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.
Just is looking to control Villegas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Just avoid being mounted?
Villegas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Just is pressing down on Villegas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Villegas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Villegas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Just looking for submissions off his back.

Just actively working from the bottom here.
Villegas not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Just's head.
Villegas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Just is trying to maintain the position but Villegas is very close to passing his half guard.
Villegas is trying to control. Just wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villegas is thwarting Just's attempts to control the position.
Villegas thows a huge punch but Just dodges it nicely.
Villegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Just keeps working.
Just tries to get to full guard but Villegas has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Villegas.
Villegas wants to pass the guard but Just is defending well.

Villegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Just is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Just makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Just.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Peter Just will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Villegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Villegas ducks under a wild hook from Just.
Villegas throws a hook but Just blocks it.
Villegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Villegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Just.
Just misses with a left hand

and Villegas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Just's guard now.

Just looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Villegas has picked Just up and slammed him! Just can't keep hold of the triangle and Villegas manages to pass to side control!
Villegas misses with the ground and pound.
Just manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Just sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Just thows a huge punch but Villegas dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Just is just content to waste time from the top position. Villegas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Villegas looking for a sweep. Not yet Villegas, not yet.
Villegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Just.
Just pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villegas is keeping the position for now.
Just postures up.
Just won't allow Villegas to sweep him here.
Just throws a big right hand that misses.
Villegas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Just is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villegas controls Just momentarily but Just frees himself.
Villegas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Just trying to control the position from guard on top but Villegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Just throwing strikes but missing.
Just trying to control but Villegas is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Just displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Villegas throws out the jab.
Villegas looks to land a right hand but Just moved out of range.
Villegas looks to land a left hand but Just moved out of range nicely.
Villegas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Just looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Just misses with a straight right.
Just defending well as Villegas loads up on a big left hand.
Villegas throws a lazy right hand but Just sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just lands a head kick. Villegas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Just moves into the clinch.
Villegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Just's elbow.
Just tries for a takedown. No joy.
Just tries to pull guard but Villegas holds him up against the cage and eventually Just drops back down to his feet.
Just tries to score a body lock takedown but Villegas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Just. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Just goes for a takedown in the clinch but Villegas prevents it.
Just changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Villegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Villegas!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Protacio Jawo
vs
Sandoval

175 cm
25
180 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

182 cm
23
164 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class 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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Protacio Jawo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jawo throws a head kick that misses.
Jawo thows a body kick. Sandoval tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sandoval lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jawo's sensitive parts.
Jawo is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
Jawo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sandoval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval lands with a good body shot.
Sandoval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jawo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Jawo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jawo throws a series of punches but Sandoval moves out of range.
Jawo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandoval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jawo swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sandoval tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jawo is able to avoid easily.
Jawo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sandoval.
Jawo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jawo throws a lazy uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a left and a right that stings Jawo.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Jawo.
Jawo tries to bum rush Sandoval with a series of wild strikes but Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jawo scores with a shot to the body.
Jawo is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
Jawo cracks Sandoval with an open hand slap.
Jawo misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jawo leaves Sandoval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jawo swings widly with a right hand

and Sandoval counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sandoval is keen to just control but Jawo is a slippery customer.
Sandoval is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sandoval prevents Jawo from improving his position.
Jawo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jawo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Jawo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval preventing the sweep.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Jawo is keeping the position.
Sandoval stopping the sweep attempt from Jawo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval trying to control but Jawo is working from the bottom.
Jawo working a defensive guard here.
Jawo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandoval throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jawo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jawo is looking for a triangle but Sandoval pushes his legs off easily.

Jawo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jawo keeping full guard, as Sandoval tries to pass.
Jawo trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
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 Jose Protacio Jawo will probably get the nod.
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.

Sandoval lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sandoval.
Jawo misses the body punch

and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sandoval is looking to stall here but Jawo recovers full guard.
Sandoval must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jawo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandoval is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jawo is looking for a triangle but Sandoval pushes his legs off easily.
Flavio Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandoval throws and elbow that misses. Jawo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sandoval's guard. Nice move by Jawo!
Jawo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandoval is keeping the position for now.
Jawo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo trying to control but Sandoval is working from the bottom.
Sandoval manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jawo wants to control but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sandoval controlling the position easily from mount.
Jawo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jawo is looking to improve his position.

Jawo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sandoval.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo wants to control but Sandoval is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Sandoval is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jawo defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jawo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jawo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sandoval rolls with it to try and escape but Jawo cranks on the arm and Sandoval is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Protacio Jawo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blithering Idiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cocteau Twins - Song to the Siren. Blithering Idiot has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hernandez
vs
Idiot

185 cm
29
162 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

180 cm
27
167 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blithering Idiot!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idiot checks the leg kick.
Idiot slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Idiot walks into a straight right hand from Hernandez.
Idiot scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Oscar Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Idiot sends Hernandez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Idiot is motioning to the referee to let Hernandez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Hernandez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idiot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez shoots and misses
and Idiot scores with a counter punch that sends Hernandez to the canvas! Idiot smells blood - he's punishing Hernandez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hernandez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blithering Idiot!
Blithering Idiot is the new lightweight champion!