OFC 103: Halloween PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dane Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook comes to the cage accompanied by Lifeless by 12 Stones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cook
vs
Mitchell

182 cm
18
181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
24
167 lbs
11 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dane Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alek Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Cook ducks down to avoid it.
Cook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cook misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mitchell takes one to the side of the head.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
Cook lunges at Mitchell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mitchell's hand.
Mitchell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
A combination from Cook does no damage.
Cook throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Cook is out of range.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.

Mitchell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cook's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell forces his way into half guard.

Mitchell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mitchell prevents Cook from improving his position.
Mitchell works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell takes a little break here. Cook wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cook's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Mitchell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cook wants to control but Mitchell postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
Cook tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.

Mitchell looking to secure an arm triangle but Cook defends it well.
Mitchell wants to control the pace but Cook is squirming around nicely.

Mitchell working for a submission but Cook is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to control and managing it successfully.

Mitchell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cook is on top in guard.
Cook wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mitchell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cook is aware though and is defending well.

Mitchell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Cook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch lands to the side of Mitchell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mitchell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mitchell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook sizes up Mitchell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cook lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mitchell backs up against the cage.
Dane Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Cook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Cook.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cook misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Cook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mitchell doesn't seem phased though.
Cook pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mitchell is out of range and Cook settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cook manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.

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

Mitchell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitchell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cook is trying to improve his position.
Mitchell is staying tight to Cook's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Mitchell tries for a kimura but Cook is defending well.

Mitchell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitchell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cook keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cook will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cook is not content to let Mitchell control the position.

Mitchell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cook knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook is trying to improve his position.
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 Dane Cook will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Cook.
Mitchell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cook throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Cook clobbers Mitchell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cook's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cook duly obliges.
Cook lands with a right hand.
Cook tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell walks into a stiff left hand from Cook.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
Dane Cook is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook lands with a nice combination. Mitchell backs away looking to recover.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Cook lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by Cook.
Dane Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cook.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Dane Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mitchell scores with a takedown into Cook's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.

Cook is looking for a triangle but Mitchell pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell slips nicely into half guard.

Mitchell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cook defends it well.
Cook wants to get back to full guard.

Mitchell is working for a kimura but Cook is defending it quite comfortably.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cook wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Cook is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mitchell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cook is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cook is trying to control but can't.

Mitchell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook wants to get back to full guard.
Alek Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cook wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Cook is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cook wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cook is defending against the submission attempts here by Mitchell.
Cook tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Cook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cook 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Cook!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Audet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox's entrance music is Something I Can Never Have. A fine choice. Audet has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Pump it as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Knox
vs
Audet

176 cm
21
163 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

173 cm
29
167 lbs
10 - 10 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Audet!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knox rushes Audet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Audet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox has Audet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Audet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knox takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Mickey Knox has been cut.
Audet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox stalling the fight.
Knox can't get the takedown.
Audet has Knox pressed against the cage.
Audet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Audet blocks it with crossed arms.
Audet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Audet tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for Audet to work.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Audet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Audet lands a nice elbow.
Audet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knox is keeping busy.
Audet tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it.
Audet lands a knee to the body.
Audet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knox is defending well for now.
Audet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Audet.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Audet.
Audet is stalling here.
Knox goes for a takedown attempt but Audet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Audet tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Audet slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Mickey Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Audet has a takedown stuffed.
Audet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Audet's ribs.
Audet looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Audet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Audet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Audet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.

Knox has Audet up against the cage in a clinch.
Audet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses.
Audet stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Audet is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Audet to work.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Audet blocks an elbow strike from Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Audet uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Audet - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Audet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Audet.
Audet pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Audet.

Mickey Knox's cut is getting worse.
Audet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms.
Audet is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Audet down to the mat. Audet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Audet doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Knox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Audet's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Knox passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knox staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Audet down.
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 Mickey Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Knox's cut.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Knox stalks Audet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Audet's face. Audet staggers backwards, shaken.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Audet.

Audet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knox to the mat! Knox manages to get full guard.
Audet throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Audet landing some decent shots from guard.
Audet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Audet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Audet is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knox has escaped and now he's on top!
Knox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws and elbow that misses. Audet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knox's guard. Nice move by Audet!
Knox keeping moving, preventing Audet from controlling successfully.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Audet being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Audet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Audet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Audet darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Audet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Audet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Audet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Audet letting Knox take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox just leaning against Audet, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
Audet tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox tries to pull guard but Audet holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Audet is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Audet into the cage.
Knox lands an elbow that stopped Audet in his tracks for a moment.
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
Nathan Audet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knox tries a body shot but Audet blocks it.
Audet misses with a knee strike.

Audet is fighting off a takedown attempt but Knox is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Audet to the mat. Audet regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Audet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mickey Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Audet scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Audet slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox throws a low kick but Audet moves out of range easily.
Audet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Audet shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Audet seems unphased.
Audet tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Audet wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knox!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nathan Audet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mickey Knox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Knox lands with a cross.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Audet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
The fight stays on the outside here - Audet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Audet ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Audet.
Audet tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab from Knox.
Knox tries for a takedown but Audet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Audet tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Mickey Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Audet counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Audet.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Audet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knox's face.
A knee to the head by Audet.

Knox is rocked!

Mickey Knox's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Audet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Audet misses with an elbow over the top.
Audet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Audet tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Audet misses with a knee to the head.
Knox can't get the takedown.
Knox is trying to stall.
Audet misses with a knee to the head.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Audet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knox fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Audet tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it.
Audet is struggling to control the position.
Audet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Audet with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

Knox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Audet's guard.
Knox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knox trying to control the position but Audet is working away.
Knox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Audet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Knox seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox cracks Audet with a big elbow.
Knox postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Audet seems a little lost for a moment, as Knox dominates the positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox throwing shots but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Knox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Weapon of Choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Sanchez

192 cm
27
178 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

183 cm
28
179 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid 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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucifer Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rico Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee.
A head kick from Jones lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Sanchez was not able to check.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanchez eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.

Sanchez is rocked!
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
Jones rushes Sanchez with punches - Sanchez moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sanchez goes down! Jones follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryuzo Fukiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carter's choice of entrance music: Ludacris-Move Bitch. Ryuzo Fukiko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerome Carter's chin.

Fukiko
vs
Carter

192 cm
26
214 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

189 cm
31
202 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

LHK Clothing

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryuzo Fukiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Carter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carter drops Fukiko with a beautiful combination! Fukiko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carter is looking for the KO!

It looks like Ryuzo Fukiko has been cut.
Carter shoots for a takedown but Fukiko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter throws a right and a left that Fukiko avoids nicely.
Fukiko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fukiko wants it to stay on the feet.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fukiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Jerome Carter has been cut.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter blocks a jab.
Fukiko slaps away a takedown attempt from Carter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryuzo Fukiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Carter.
Fukiko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukiko swivels and escapes.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukiko misses with a wild body shot.
Jerome Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukiko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Fukiko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fukiko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carter looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukiko feints a jab promting Carter to slip. Fukiko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Fukiko lands with a shot to the body.

Fukiko waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Carter. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Carter to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Carter is rocked!

That has opened up Jerome Carter's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fukiko loads up on a big left hand. Carter felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fukiko looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Carter can't hide his disappointment, as Fukiko celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryuzo Fukiko!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kris Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kris Striker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Curtis Richard's chin.

Striker
vs
Richard

172 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Richard!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Striker scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Striker.
Striker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Striker.
Richard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Striker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kris Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown. Striker tries to sprawl out of it but Richard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Striker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Striker misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Striker as he avoids it easily.
Kris Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Richard.
Striker feints a jab promting Richard to slip. Striker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Richard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Curtis Richard has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Richard drives through with a takedown into Striker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Richard stands up over Striker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Striker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard.
Richard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richard with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Striker is breathing heavily.
Striker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but Striker has wrist control.
Richard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Striker's head.
Richard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richard lands a couple of digs.
Richard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Striker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard.
Striker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Striker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Striker tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richard lands a couple of elbows.
Richard throws a big right hand that misses.
Richard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Striker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard cracks Striker with a solid left hand.
Richard is working Striker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Striker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Striker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Richard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Striker tries to avoid it but Richard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Striker to the ground. Striker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Striker throws a series of punches but Richard moves out of range.

Striker gets caught napping as Richard dives in and scores a takedown. Striker manages to retain guard.
Richard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Richard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richard lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Richard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richard is working Striker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richard thows a big elbow that misses.
Richard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Richard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard with a nice head shot there.
Striker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Striker's head.
Curtis Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richard throws a big right hand that misses.
Richard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richard passes Striker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Striker taking some punishment here, with Richard in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard slips a nice elbow through Striker's hands, connecting with Striker's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striker defending well though.
Striker has hold of Richard's hands but Richard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Richard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Striker defending well though.
Richard working the head and body with strikes.
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Richard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Richard.
Striker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
Richard lands with a punch from half guard.
Striker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richard scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richard lands a nice short elbow.
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Striker's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Richard works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Richard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Curtis Richard's cut.
That's time! Striker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Richard.
Richard landing strikes.
Richard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Striker is rocked!
Striker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Striker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richard in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Striker looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Richard turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Richard!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpa Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jex Midnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chino might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smile Back . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Chino
vs
Midnight

169 cm
22
169 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

173 cm
28
155 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alpa Chino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jex Midnight!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midnight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chino.
Jex Midnight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midnight lands with a right hand.
Midnight misses with a wild body shot.
Midnight avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Midnight.
Midnight misses with a wild body shot.
Midnight misses the shot to the body.
Midnight scores with a decent looking hook.
Chino throws a shot from downtown. Midnight moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Midnight.
Midnight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Midnight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chino staying out of range there.
Midnight slips a jab and a cross from Chino.
Chino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Midnight to score with a decent uppercut.
Midnight misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Midnight tests Chino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chino avoids the body shot from Midnight.
Chino slips under a jab from Midnight.
Midnight misses with a hook
and Chino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chino blocks a jab.
Chino misses with a body shot.
Alpa Chino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Midnight works the jab nicely.
Chino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Chino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chino scores with a sloppy right hand. Midnight should have avoided that one.
Chino throws a nice looking combination but Midnight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Midnight misses with an uppercut
and Chino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Midnight throws a looping overhand right but Chino ducks down to avoid it.
Chino misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midnight throws a hook but Chino avoids it easily.
Midnight swings widly with a right hand
and Chino counters with a head kick. That will keep Midnight thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Midnight throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chino throws a right and a left that Midnight avoids nicely.
Midnight throws the left hand but Chino avoids the punch easily.
Chino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Midnight.
Midnight throws a jab but it's blocked by Chino.
Chino missing with a left hand there. Midnight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Midnight.
Chino slips under a jab.
Midnight misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Chino misses.
Chino misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midnight throws out a powerful jab.
Chino avoids the body shot from Midnight.
Midnight throws a big shot that misses.

Midnight bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Midnight tries for a kimura but Chino is defending well.
Midnight works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Midnight off and has taken his back!
Midnight has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Midnight rolls, trying to escape but Chino keeps control of the position.
Chino struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Midnight is in bad spot here.
Chino gets his hands free as Midnight looks to control.
Midnight manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chino's guard. Nice work there by Midnight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chino can't keep his opponent in guard - Midnight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Midnight works his foot free and advances to mount.
Midnight lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Midnight goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chino is on top in guard.
Midnight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Midnight looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chino puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jex Midnight dominated that round.
That's time! Chino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Midnight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Midnight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chino was well out of range. Poor timing from Midnight.
Midnight lands a jab to the head.
Midnight ducks under a wild hook from Chino.
Midnight misses with a wild body shot.

Chino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Midnight letting Chino take a breather here.
Chino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Midnight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chino smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino slips a jab from Midnight.
Midnight looks to score with a jab to the body but Chino is just out of range.
Chino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Midnight.
Chino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Midnight misses with a straight left.
Chino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Midnight throws a body punch but Chino moves out of range.
Chino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Midnight.
Chino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chino misses with an uppercut.
Midnight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Midnight throws a shot from downtown. Chino moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midnight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chino manages to avoid it.
Midnight misses with a straight left.
Chino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Midnight circles away quickly and effectively.
Midnight throws the left hand but Chino avoids the punch easily.
Alpa Chino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Midnight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chino manages to avoid it.
Midnight throws the left hand but Chino avoids the punch easily.
Midnight throws a hook but Chino avoids it easily.
Chino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Midnight manages to avoid it.
Chino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Midnight.
Midnight thows a body shot but no joy.
Jex Midnight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Chino.
Sloppy strikes from Chino. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midnight tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chino swivels and escapes.
Chino cracks Midnight with an open hand slap.
Midnight keeps the fight on the outside.
Chino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Midnight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Midnight throws a hook to the side of Chino's head but Chino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Midnight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Midnight shoots for a double leg takedown but Chino sprawls well. He's pushed Midnight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alpa Chino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jex Midnight.

Midnight feints and as Chino raises his hands in defense, Midnight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Midnight trying to control the position from guard on top but Chino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chino can't keep his opponent in guard - Midnight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chino is refusing to be controlled, as Midnight sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chino is trying to stand up here but Midnight is controlling him well.

Midnight is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chino sees it coming and defends easily.

Chino is defending against the submission attempts here by Midnight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Midnight works his foot free and advances to mount.

Midnight goes for an armbar but Chino turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chino.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Midnight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jex Midnight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Midnight.
Midnight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chino has time to react.
Midnight swings for the body but Chino moves out of range.
Chino blocks a jab.
Midnight lands with a good body shot.
Chino throws a right hand that Midnight ducks under and follows up with a left that Midnight also avoids with ease.
Midnight scores with a body shot.
A big right from Midnight misses.
Midnight misses with a looping right.
Midnight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Midnight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chino.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Midnight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Midnight misses with an uppercut.
Chino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Midnight.
Midnight misses with an uppercut
letting Chino counter with a right hand.
Midnight misses with a wild body shot.
Chino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Midnight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chino.
Chino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Midnight moves out of range of the body kick from Chino.
A combination from Chino does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Midnight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midnight looks to throw the jab but Chino is out of range.
A big right from Midnight misses.
Midnight misses the shot to the body.
Midnight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Midnight lands a head shot.
Midnight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chino moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Midnight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Midnight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Midnight just misses with a punch to the body.
Midnight throws a jab but it's blocked by Chino.
Midnight misses with a wild body shot.
Midnight swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Midnight looks to score with a jab to the body but Chino is just out of range.
Midnight misses with a looping left.
Midnight misses with a wild body shot.
Chino swinging wildly here.
Midnight avoids the body shot from Chino.
Chino throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chino moves out of range of the strikes.
Midnight misses with a looping right.
Chino misses with a series of wild punches.
Chino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jex Midnight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chino throws a series of punches but Midnight avoids them all with ease.
Midnight throws a big shot that misses.
Midnight throws a hook to the side of Chino's head but Chino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Midnight swings for the body but Chino moves out of range.
Midnight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chino.
Midnight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chino.
A jab from Midnight misses.
Midnight throws a shot from downtown. Chino moves away and avoids it.
Chino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Midnight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Chino.
Chino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alpa Chino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Midnight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chino counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jex Midnight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Midnight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jex Midnight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luther Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luther Conrad could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Fanning's chin.

Conrad
vs
Fanning

180 cm
28
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
23
153 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luther Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conrad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fanning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fanning throws a right hand that Conrad ducks under and follows up with a left that Conrad also avoids with ease.
Fanning displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conrad.

Fanning looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Conrad!
Fanning throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Conrad tries to hold on but Fanning postures up.
Fanning wants to control the pace but Conrad is squirming around nicely.
Conrad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fanning trying to control but Conrad is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Conrad hang on?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Conrad hang on?

Conrad is rocked!
Fanning dominating with strikes here.
Oh Conrad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conrad takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Fanning's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Fanning!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Korey Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korey Reid has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Reid
vs
Dama

175 cm
28
142 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

157 cm
23
156 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korey Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid tries to bum rush Dama with a series of wild strikes but Dama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reid falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dama.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dama controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dama is fighting to break Reid's control of his arms but Reid is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dama trying to control the position from guard on top but Reid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Genki Dama has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Reid tests Dama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reid misses with the combination.
Dama throws the kick towards the body but Reid avoids it.
Reid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reid lands with a good body shot.
Dama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Dama gets a clinch.
Dama tries to land knees in the clinch but Reid avoids the damage to the body.
Dama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reid regains guard.
Dama wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Dama throwing strikes but missing.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.
Dama thows a big elbow that misses.

Dama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reid is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reid has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dama throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully.

Reid stands and steps away. Dama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dama just misses with a punch to the body.
Korey Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dama slips a straight right by Reid.
Dama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reid misses with a wild combination.
A left lands for Reid.
Dama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reid as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dama does it's job there.
Reid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dama tried to score with a low kick but Reid checks it.
Reid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dama dodges the punch combination from Reid.
Reid scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dama circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reid throws a right hand that Dama ducks under and follows up with a left that Dama also avoids with ease.
Reid misses with a two punch combination.
Dama misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genki Dama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Dama has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dama as the two fighters clinch.
Dama tries to pull guard but Reid holds him up against the cage and eventually Dama drops back down to his feet.
Dama tries to score a body lock takedown but Reid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dama tries to score a body lock takedown but Reid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Korey Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
Reid wants to get back to striking at distance but Dama won't allow it.

Dama pulls Reid into guard.
Reid trying to control but Dama is working from the bottom.
Dama wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dama has an active guard here but Reid has managed to pass into half guard.
Reid sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dama trying to control from the bottom.
Reid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dama trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dama is trying to maintain the position but Reid is very close to passing his half guard.
Reid is looking to take a break and control but Dama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dama tries to clinch but Reid moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reid crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dama - the referee stops the clock and Reid gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dama. Reid manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reid misses with a hook. Dama ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Dama.
Dama scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses.
Dama slips under a jab.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dama.

Dama gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dama gets control of Reid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Dama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dama on the ground.
Reid wants to control from the top but Dama keeps moving.
Dama looking for a sweep. Not yet Dama, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid wants to stand but Dama has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reid tries to free his leg and advance position but Dama is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reid trying to control the position from guard on top but Dama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Dama moves into the clinch.
Dama keeps control of Reid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dama effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dama misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genki Dama 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. 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.

Reid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dama.
Dama throws a sloppy head kick and Reid moves out of range easily.

Dama has managed to clinch.
Dama misses with some punches.
Dama with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Dama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reid blocks a head kick by Dama.
Reid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reid blocks the body kick.
Reid lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dama throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Dama misses with a kick to the body.
Dama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reid is out of range and Dama settles back down.
Reid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korey Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dama dodges the punch combination from Reid.
Reid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korey Reid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reid throws a right hand that Dama ducks under and follows up with a left that Dama also avoids with ease.
Dama loads up on a big right hand but Reid slips the punch.
A punch combination from Reid misses.
Dama throws a body kick that misses.
Dama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dama punishes Reid's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Reid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dama doesn't seem phased though.
Reid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reid fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Dama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab from Reid.
Dama tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid misses with a combination
and Dama counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dama. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dama.
Dama takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands a jab to Dama's midsection.
Dama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dama dodges the punch combination from Reid.

Dama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reid, pushing him back against the cage.
Reid gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dama.
Korey Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
Dama working aggressively here.
Reid letting Dama take a breather here.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dama's elbow.
Korey Reid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama wants a takedown but no success here.
Dama has Reid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Genki Dama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reid managing to block the knees to the body from Dama.
Dama misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid is pressed up against the cage. Dama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reid down to the mat. Reid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reid throws a series of punches but Dama avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dama throws a right hand that Reid ducks under and follows up with a left that Reid also avoids with ease.
Dama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reid throws a nice looking combination but Dama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genki Dama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dama 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genki Dama!