OFC 104: Rogue PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Montross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaffer comes to the cage accompanied by DubRaider- Starry Eyes. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jaffer
vs
Montross

179 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
153 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jaffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Montross!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaffer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jaffer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
You can see the frustration on Montross's face as Jaffer controls the position.
Montross takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jaffer lands some shots froms side control.
Montross taking a bit of punishment here - Jaffer scoring with strikes.
Jaffer lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montross is trying to control Jaffer's posture but Jaffer avoids it.
Jaffer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Montross on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jaffer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Montross on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Montross is rocked!
Jaffer in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Montross looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jaffer turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Jaffer!
James Jaffer took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First, I'd like to thank King Justus and the OFC for giving me a chance to put a show on for you guys! Shouts to MMA Montreal & Dream Fitness for helping me prepare for this fight. Ay, James Carter what up!? Thanks to my friends and family for the undying support! I'm taking over, get ready! Woo!'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Fukuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fukuda
vs
Gracie

177 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

177 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryo Fukuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Fukuda.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Fukuda is defending well.

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fukuda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fukuda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie prevents Fukuda from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukuda wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fukuda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fukuda wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukuda, who protects the arm well.
Fukuda is trying to buck Gracie off.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukuda, who protects the arm well.
Gracie looks gassed!

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fukuda is trying to buck Gracie off.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fukuda is trying to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukuda is trying to get back to his feet.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukuda, who protects the arm well.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fukuda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fukuda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukuda, who protects the arm well.
Fukuda is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fukuda trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

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

Fukuda sneaks out the side door and pushes Gracie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ryo Fukuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Fukuda has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fukuda.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fukuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuda.
Fukuda pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Fukuda.
Fukuda lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fukuda.
Gracie is working for takedown but Fukuda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fukuda digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Fukuda.
Fukuda lands with a right to the head.
Fukuda is working Gracie over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Fukuda lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Fukuda.
Fukuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fukuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fukuda.
Fukuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukuda scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Fukuda on the inside.
Fukuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fukuda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Fukuda.
Fukuda lands with a left to the head.

Gracie is rocked!
Fukuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukuda finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukuda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Fukuda.
Fukuda lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Fukuda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryo Fukuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Gracie.
A short left from Fukuda.
A short right from Fukuda on the inside.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fukuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Fukuda pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fukuda.
Fukuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fukuda lands a shot to the body.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Fukuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fukuda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fukuda lands with a light punch inside.
Fukuda lands a big right hand that drops Gracie! The killer instinct kicks in and Fukuda finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fukuda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Fukuda!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grande comes to the cage accompanied by I Drove All Night. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grande
vs
Partridge

181 cm
26
198 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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, Jacques Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Partridge!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande wants to clinch.
Partridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Partridge.
Grande throws a series of strikes that have Partridge backpedaling.

It looks like Lance Partridge has been cut.
Grande scores with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grande!
Partridge looks gassed!
Partridge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grande is fending him off so far but Partridge persists. Nope, Grande circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Grande.

Partridge is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Grande shuts the power down on Partridge. Lights out, game over! Grande is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacques Grande!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Howard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Immortality by Pearl Jam. Jeff Bakreek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Howard
vs
Bakreek

189 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

188 cm
21
212 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard misses with a combination
and Bakreek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Bakreek scores with a jab to the body.
Howard throws a right hand that Bakreek ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakreek also avoids with ease.
Bakreek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Bakreek.
Howard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Jeff Bakreek has been cut.
Bakreek throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.

Bakreek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Check out the look on Bakreek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bakreek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Howard is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek throws an elbow but Howard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bakreek throws a strike aimed at the side of Howard's head but Howard avoids it well.
Bakreek lands a nice forearm strike.
Bakreek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bakreek tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bakreek wants to control but Howard is keeping him busy.
Bakreek prevents Howard from escaping the position.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Bakreek working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Bakreek crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakreek working the head and body with strikes.
Bakreek working the body and head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bakreek.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek working the ground and pound.
Bakreek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Howard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bakreek on the ground.
Howard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bakreek.
Bakreek lands an elbow.
Bakreek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bakreek tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bakreek landing strikes.
Check out the look on Bakreek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Howard is rocked!
Bakreek tries to score with some ground and pound. Howard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oh Howard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakreek lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Howard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bakreek lands an elbow.
Bakreek cracks Howard with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bakreek immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Howard is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bakreek!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Bakreek!
Jeff Bakreek made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This org is full of has beens, nobodies and chicken shits. I want to be released from my contract so I can fight some real competition.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lupe Fiasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Kov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tibor Kov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Fiasco
vs
Kov

183 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lupe Fiasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tibor Kov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kov drops his hands momentarily and Fiasco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Kov closes the distance and clinches.
Fiasco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fiasco.
Kov misses with a body punch.
Fiasco avoiding damage as Kov throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Fiasco to work.
Fiasco managing to block the knees to the body from Kov.
Kov being controlled against the cage.
Kov tries to land knees in the clinch but Fiasco avoids the damage to the body.
Fiasco tries a knee to the head but Kov blocks it.
Kov trying to land knees to the body.
Fiasco gets underhooks to prevent Kov's takedown attempt.
Fiasco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Fiasco breaks the clinch.
Kov wants to clinch up but Fiasco keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiasco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fiasco.
Kov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fiasco!
No joy there for Fiasco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kov moves out of range of the body kick.
Lupe Fiasco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fiasco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fiasco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kov.
Fiasco feints a jab promting Kov to slip. Fiasco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fiasco lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fiasco moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fiasco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Tibor Kov has been cut.
Fiasco crunches a lovely knee into Kov's ribcage.
Kov looks gassed!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fiasco.
Kov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kov pushes off an throws an elbow but Fiasco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fiasco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Fiasco.
Fiasco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Fiasco drives through and clinches with Kov against the cage.

Fiasco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kov misses the jab.
Fiasco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fiasco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Fiasco closes the distance and pushes Kov back into the cage.
Fiasco is struggling to control the position.
Kov managing to block the knees to the body from Fiasco.
Kov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fiasco crunches a lovely knee into Kov's ribcage.
Kov wants to stall.
Fiasco content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kov tries to land a knee to the head but Fiasco blocks with his arms.
Fiasco struggles to land a body shot inside as Kov controls his hands.
Fiasco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fiasco scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fiasco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fiasco. That's going to slow Kov down.

Fiasco forces Kov back against the cage and clinches.
Kov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fiasco avoids it.
Kov missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fiasco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kov up against the cage.
Fiasco prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kov slips a jab and a cross from Fiasco.

Fiasco clinches with his opponent.
Fiasco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kov tries to throw a body punch but Fiasco avoids it by throwing Kov back against the cage.
Fiasco missing with knees to the body.
Fiasco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kov blocks an elbow strike from Fiasco.
Fiasco misses with a knee to the head.
Kov leaning against his opponent.
Kov tries to stall but Fiasco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fiasco is pressed up against the cage. Kov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fiasco down to the mat. Fiasco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kov doesn't manage to clinch there - Fiasco circles away.
Fiasco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Fiasco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiasco lands with a slapping head kick.
Kov blocks a jab.
Fiasco does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Fiasco moves into the clinch.
Fiasco trying to land knees to the body.
Kov tries a body shot but Fiasco blocks it.
Fiasco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fiasco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kov blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Fiasco.
Kov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fiasco lands with a good body shot.
Lupe Fiasco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fiasco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kov wants to clinch

and Fiasco counters with a head kick that drops Kov to the mat! Kov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Kov is rocked!
Kov is breathing heavily.
A combination from Kov does no damage.
Fiasco is looking to clinch.
Kov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fiasco counters with a three punch combo that has Kov backing up. Kov nods at Fiasco to acknowledge the strikes.
Kov is still on wobbly legs! Can Fiasco finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fiasco moves into the clinch.
Kov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kov goes for a takedown attempt but Fiasco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fiasco tries to clinch up but Kov circles away and keeps his distance.
Fiasco lands with a slapping head kick.
Fiasco misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Kov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fiasco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kov.
Kov throws a wild hook but Fiasco just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kov gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Fiasco raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lupe Fiasco!
In his post fight interview, Lupe Fiasco started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doba Zigi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zigi comes into the arena with Obie Trice - Violent blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zigi
vs
Jackson

195 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doba Zigi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson stuns Zigi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Zigi's belly button to the back.
Zigi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zigi throws a head kick that misses.

Zigi dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.

Jackson pushes Zigi off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zigi is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.

Jackson scores with a takedown into Zigi's guard.
Zigi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zigi keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zigi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigi wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson postures up in Zigi's guard and throws a big left but Zigi blocks it.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zigi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zigi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zigi is retaining full guard.
Jackson stands up over Zigi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.

Zigi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zigi has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Zigi trying to control here.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson throwing shots but Zigi is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zigi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Zigi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson postures up in Zigi's guard and throws a big left but Zigi blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Zigi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zigi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zigi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zigi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Zigi shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Zigi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zigi slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.

Jackson drops Zigi with a right and a left! Jackson comes rushing in but Zigi regains his composure and manages to keep Jackson in guard.
Zigi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson throws a strike but Zigi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson wants to stand up but Zigi is controlling him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Zigi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zigi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zigi!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Zigi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Zigi is in trouble!

Zigi is rocked!
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Zigi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zigi is looking to get to half guard.
A big strike lands for Jackson! That's really hurt Zigi and he's turned his back - Jackson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jackson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Jackson!

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 Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hate me now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Daniels
vs
Liu

178 cm
30
169 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

173 cm
20
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jie Liu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu lands a body shot.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick.
Daniels lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Daniels avoids a kick to the body.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Daniels down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu cracks Daniels with a hook to the temple - Daniels is on wobbly legs here! Liu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Daniels falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Liu wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jie Liu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton has chosen BOOM by P.O.D. as his entrance music. Scott Carson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Orton's chin.

Carson
vs
Orton

190 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
247 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carson closes the distance and clinches.
Orton is trying to break the clinch but Carson has him pressed against the cage.
Carson trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Carson as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Carson.
Carson lands with a left to the head.
Carson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

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

Orton is rocked!

It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.

Carson pushes Orton up against the cage in a clinch.
Orton is still on wobbly legs! Can Carson finish him?
Orton has had enough of the clinch but Carson keeps him there for the moment.

Carson manages to break the clinch.
Orton seems to have recovered his senses.
Carson moves away from the strike by Orton.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Carson throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Orton is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Scott Carson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Lonnie G - Ledge. Abe Jefferson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boby Lee's chin.

Lee
vs
Jefferson

181 cm
24
180 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

171 cm
26
179 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition (Disciples of Pain)

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boby Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abe Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Jefferson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jefferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jefferson is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jefferson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jefferson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Jefferson is having none of it.
Jefferson preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jefferson is aware though and is defending well.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jefferson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jefferson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jefferson tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.

Jefferson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jefferson has Lee in his guard.
Jefferson trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Jefferson scores a takedown into full mount!

Jefferson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jefferson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee trying to control but Jefferson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.

Jefferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jefferson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jefferson is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.

Jefferson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee wants to control but Jefferson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jefferson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.

Jefferson is looking for a kimura here.
Jefferson wants to advance to full mount but Lee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lee has his hands on Jefferson's head, controlling the position.
Lee wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jefferson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jefferson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Jefferson tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jefferson gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Jefferson 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.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jefferson gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Boby Lee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Jefferson backpedaling.
Jefferson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jefferson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Jefferson looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
Lee cracks Jefferson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jefferson is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jefferson manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abe Jefferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Jefferson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Jefferson up and slammed him! Jefferson can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control!

Lee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Lee.
Jefferson cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
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 Boby Lee 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. And we move into the final round!

A left and a right from Jefferson both land. Nice combination.
Jefferson throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee misses with a hook.
Jefferson fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jefferson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Jefferson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jefferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jefferson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jefferson duly obliges.

Lee is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jefferson throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson gets in close and tags Lee with a short punch that almost sends Lee to the mat! Oh Lee is in big trouble! He turns his back on Jefferson, trying to create some distance but Jefferson rushes him, striking wildly and Lee goes down! The referee tackles Jefferson into the cage to end the fight! Jefferson is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abe Jefferson!