SSF16 Junior vs Oquendo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sameul Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bradshaw
vs
Desperado

175 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
30
192 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sameul Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Desperado. Desperado gets slowly back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Desperado.
Bradshaw throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

Desperado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bradshaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Desperado tries for a kimura but Bradshaw is defending well.
Bradshaw tries to buck Desperado off but Desperado is having none of it.
Desperado is looking to take a break and control but Bradshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Desperado in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

It looks like Sameul Bradshaw has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desperado blocks the strikes from Bradshaw.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Desperado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Desperado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Desperado creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bradshaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw pushes Desperado away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Desperado gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bradshaw is looking for a sweep.
Desperado moves into full mount!

Bradshaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Desperado.
Desperado with a couple of short strikes.
Desperado forces the positional change into back control.
Desperado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Desperado looking for the RNC.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Desperado is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Desperado doesn't have the hooks in and Bradshaw manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Desperado is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bradshaw has his hands clasped together but Desperado extends an breaks Bradshaw's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Desperado.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tito Desperado!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bowness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Wrestling Machine 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!

Bowness
vs
Tyler

181 cm
28
153 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

175 cm
23
140 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Bowness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bowness feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tyler is trying to keep Bowness in close.
Bowness is in close to Tyler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bowness trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowness controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bowness puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tyler is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowness is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bowness lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bowness raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bowness working Tyler over with strikes here.
Tyler is looking to improve his position but Bowness isn't that keen on the idea.
Bowness lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowness lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tyler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bowness has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tyler's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowness landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Bowness connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Tyler is rocked!
Tyler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tyler is still in real trouble! Can Bowness finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bowness tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyler seems to have recovered his senses.

Bowness throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tyler has his hands clasped together but Bowness breaks the hold and Tyler is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bowness!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bowness!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Amazing Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zues Egan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Game's entrance music is Spirit in the Sky. A fine choice. Zues Egan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Amazing Game's chin.

Game
vs
Egan

165 cm
22
152 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

167 cm
28
143 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amazing Game!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zues Egan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Game looks to score with a jab to the body but Egan is just out of range.
Game blocks the body kick.
Egan throws a push kick but Game slaps the foot to one side.
Game connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egan. Egan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Game misses.
Egan cracks the inside of Game's front leg.
Game throws a right and a left that both miss.
Game misses with a kick to the body
and Egan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Egan throws a front kick aimed at Game's knee but Game avoids it well.
Game misses with a wild body shot.
Egan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egan misses with the combination.
A big right from Game misses.
Game checks the leg kick.
Egan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Egan misses with a leg kick.
Egan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Game swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Egan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Egan scores with a nice body kick.
Egan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Game throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Game has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egan.
Game looks to land a body kick but Egan moved away.
Egan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Game circles away quickly and effectively.
Game throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Game just misses with a punch to the body.
Game misses with a hook
and Egan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egan moves out of range of the leg kick from Game.
Game misses with a hook. Egan ducked under it nicely.
Game loads up on a big right hand but Egan slips the punch.
Game thows a body shot but no joy.
Egan throws a head kick but Game moves out of range.
Game takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Game misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Game fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Game. Egan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Game throws an overhand right that lands on Egan's shoulder, as Egan tries to avoid the shot.
Game on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egan. Egan obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Game throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Game tries to bum rush Egan with a series of wild strikes but Egan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Egan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Game on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Egan feints and then cracks Game's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Game down.
Egan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Egan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Egan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Egan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Game fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egan.
Egan tries to land a leg kick but Game saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Game will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egan.
Egan lands a leg kick that knocks Game off balance momentarily.
Egan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Game on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egan. Egan obviously looking to wear him down.
Egan moves away from the strike by Game.
Egan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Egan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Game.
Egan misses with a low kick.
Egan lands a head kick!
Egan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egan.
Egan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Egan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Game.
Game loads up on a big right hand but Egan slips the punch.
Game misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egan moves away from the strike by Game.
Egan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Game is able to avoid easily.
A good leg kick by Egan.
Game is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Egan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Game.
Egan checks a leg kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Egan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Egan feints and then cracks Game's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Game down.
A swing and a miss from Game.
Game throws a series of punches but Egan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Egan lands a slapping body shot.
Egan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Game tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egan was well out of range. Poor timing from Game.
Game darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Egan ducks under a wild hook from Game.
Game stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egan.
Game throws a body kick the misses
and Egan counters with a good, hard body kick but Game shrugs it off.
Egan misses with a leg kick.
Egan throws a body kick that misses.
Egan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Game misses with a wild body shot.
Egan scores with a leg kick.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egan moves away.
Game throws a looping overhand right but Egan ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egan.
Game tries to score with a low kick but Egan moves his leg out of the way.
Egan slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game missing with a left hand there. Egan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Game sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Game misses with a low kick.
Egan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Game throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egan swinging wildly here.
Egan pushes Game away with a front kick.
Game lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Game misses with a low kick.
Game checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amazing Game seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Game attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crunch! Egan slams his shin into Game's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Egan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Game moves out of range of the body kick from Egan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Game just misses with a punch to the body.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egan moves away.
Egan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Game's sensitive parts.
Game on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egan. Egan obviously looking to wear him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Egan.
Egan delivers a nice body kick.
Egan throws a leg kick which misses Game's front leg but catches the back leg as Game tries to avoid it.
Egan stuns Game with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egan.
Egan misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Egan. Those never looked like landing.
Game throws a leg kick but Egan moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egan.
Game misses with a leg kick
and Egan counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Game misses.
Egan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Game's sensitive parts.
Game throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Egan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egan.
Egan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Egan lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egan. That's going to slow Game down.
Egan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Left hook, right uppercut from Egan.
Egan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Game takes a step back to recover.
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!
Egan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Game. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Game tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Game.
Game throws a right hand that Egan ducks under and follows up with a left that Egan also avoids with ease.
Game sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Egan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egan connects with an inside leg kick.
Egan connects with an inside leg kick.
Egan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egan scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Game on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zues Egan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Game's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Egan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zues Egan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Game's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Egan connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Game.
Zues Egan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Egan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Game.
Game misses with a double jab
and Egan counters with a leg kick.
Egan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egan. That's going to slow Game down.
Egan slips under a jab.
Egan lands with a nice body kick.
Game misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Egan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Egan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Game's head.
Game throws a leg kick
and Egan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Game steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Egan. That one must have hurt.
Egan scores with a nice body kick.
Egan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Egan scores with a head kick.
Egan lands a front kick.
Egan throws a front kick that sends Game stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Egan lands but Game takes it in his stride.
Game on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Egan feints a jab promting Game to slip. Egan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Game slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Game takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Egan.
Egan throws a leg kick which misses Game's front leg but catches the back leg as Game tries to avoid it.
Game takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Egan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Egan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Game misses with an uppercut. Egan saw that one coming.
Game swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egan lands with a kick to the temple. Game shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Egan scores with a jab to the body.
Game on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egan. Egan obviously looking to wear him down.
Egan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Game eats them both and turns towards Egan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Egan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Game throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Game misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egan.
Game misses with an uppercut. Egan saw that one coming.
Game stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Egan.
Egan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Game on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Game throws a half hearted mid kick.
Egan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Game's head.
Egan thumps Game with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Egan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egan.
Egan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egan scores with a three punch combo!
Game will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Egan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Egan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Egan.
Game stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egan.
Zues Egan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Egan feints and then cracks Game's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Game down.
Game walks forward, straight into a front kick from Egan.
Egan cracks a nice hook into Game's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egan.
Egan lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Game's calf.
Left hook, right uppercut from Egan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egan.
Egan thows a body kick. Game tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick from Egan lands but Game takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egan. That's going to slow Game down.
Egan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Game takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Game walks forward, straight into a front kick from Egan.
Amazing Game has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Game fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egan manages to avoid it.
Egan blocks a leg kick.
Egan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zues Egan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Egan 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zues Egan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killington has chosen The Jiu Jitsu Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Query
vs
Killington

180 cm
26
175 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

183 cm
28
183 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Query!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Killington!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Query shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Query trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
Query sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Query is working Killington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Killington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Query is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Killington.
Killington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Killington prevents Query from standing back up.
Killington moves nicely into side control.

Killington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Query is looking to regain half guard here but Killington keeps moving and retains side control.
Killington trying to control the action but Query is working from the bottom.

Killington goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Query has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Killington but great work by Query.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killington sneaks back into half guard.
Query is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Killington looking for submissions off his back.
Killington is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Killington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Killington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Query pulls his head out easily.

Killington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Query seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Query 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.

Killington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Query pulls his head out easily.
Killington looks gassed!

Killington looking for submissions off his back.
Killington taking some punishment here, with Query in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Query scores with a couple of nice shots.

Killington looking for submissions off his back.

Killington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Query 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.
Query seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Query is nestled in close to Killington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Killington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Query.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Killington wants to get back to full guard.
Query landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Query trying to control the action but Killington is working from the bottom.

Killington looking for a kimura from the bottom but Query passes into side control!
Query connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killington some visible discomfort.
Query working the ground and pound from side control.
Query tries to advance to mount but can't.
Query scoring with punches from side control.
Query looks up at the clock and then as Killington takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Query smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Query trying to control the action but Killington is working from the bottom.
Query grinds an elbow into Killington's temple.

Killington is rocked!
Query in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Query trying to control the position but Killington is working away.
Killington sneaks back into half guard.
Killington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killington is not content to let Query control the position.
Query lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Killington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Query seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Killington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Query lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Query circles away.
Killington shoots in looking for a takedown. Query tries to sprawl out of it but Killington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Query manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Query lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Killington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Query circles away.
Nate Query has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Killington.
Query connects with the punch.
Buzz Killington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killington fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Query.

Query gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Query gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Killington regains guard.
Query wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.
Killington is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Query working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killington's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Query trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nate Query overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Killington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Query gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Query has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Query with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Query avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Query works over Killington with some ground and pound from guard.
Query scoring with some ground and pound.
Query wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.
Query with a flurry of punches that miss.
Query scoring with punches to the head and body.
Query scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Query is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

That's two 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!
Killington keeping moving, preventing Query from controlling successfully.
Query works over Killington with some ground and pound from guard.
Query postures up and lands a big shot to Killington's brow.
Query is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Query content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Query trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.

Killington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Query trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Query's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Query trying to control the position from guard on top but Killington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Query passes into half guard.
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. Query connects with a nice short shot to Killington's temple.
Killington taking some punishment here, with Query in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Query seems content to control.
Query lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Query wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killington keeps working.
Query working over Killington with some ground and pound. Killington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Killington is still in real trouble! Can Query finish him?

Killington looking for submissions off his back.
Killington seems to have recovered his senses.
Query is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killington can do to turn this around?
Query lands with a punch from half guard.
Killington is not content to let Query control the position.
Query working Killington over with strikes.

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!
Query lands with a punch from half guard.
Killington is not content to let Query control the position.
Query landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Killington has hold of Query's hands but Query slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Killington actively working from the bottom here.
Query 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.
Query content to control rather than advance.
Query 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.

Killington looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Query drops an elbow to the side of Killington's head.
Killington is not content to let Query control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Query dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Killington misses with a takedown
and Query counters with a thumping low kick.
Killington dives in and grabs Query's left leg, looking for a takedown. Query pushes down on Killington's head and hops out.
Killington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nate Query has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Killington.

Killington gets a double leg takedown into Query's guard.
Query pulls Killington in close to his closed guard and prevents Killington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Query wants to stand and escape but Killington is having none of it.
Query pulls Killington in close to his closed guard and prevents Killington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Query bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killington's guard.
Query landing some decent shots from guard.

Killington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Query gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Query got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Query has managed to get both his arms back between Killington's legs - danger averted.
Query is pushing down on Killington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killington is fighting to maintain full guard but Query has managed to sneak the leg through.
Query drops an elbow to the side of Killington's head.
Nice strikes from Query there.

Query is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Query.
Query is taking a breather. Killington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Query is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Query is looking to take a break and control but Killington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Query is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Query is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Killington moves into full guard.
Killington has momentary wrist control but Query slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Query wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.

Killington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Query can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Query postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Query trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
Query postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killington's head.
Query postures up and lands a big shot to Killington's brow.

Killington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Query defends it easily.
Query preventing the sweep.
Query showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Query scoring with some ground and pound.
Query working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Killington has his foot on Query's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Query works his way back into a safe position though.
Killington being controlled here, momentarily.
Query scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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!
Query cracks Killington with a solid left hand.
Query scoring with punches to the head and body.
Query trying to control the position from guard on top but Killington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Killington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Query defends it easily.
Query trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
Buzz Killington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Query wants to pass the guard but Killington is keeping the position.
Killington being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Query lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nate Query is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Killington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Query defends well.
Query trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Query!

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FIGHT
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mastain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleon Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Salmon's choice of entrance music: Heartbeats. Cleon Salmon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Mastain's chin.

Mastain
vs
Salmon

182 cm
23
279 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
275 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Mastain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cleon Salmon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mastain was well out of range. Poor timing from Salmon.
Salmon throws a right and a left that Mastain avoids nicely.
Salmon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Salmon rushes Mastain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salmon working hard to break the clinch.

Salmon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salmon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mastain sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Salmon gets a clinch.
Salmon tries to circle away but Mastain has him pinned against the cage.
Salmon is trying to break the clinch but Mastain has him pressed against the cage.
Mastain avoids the elbow strike from Salmon, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mastain fails to land.

Salmon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salmon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mastain.
Mastain just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mastain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salmon tries to move into range but Mastain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salmon misses with a low kick.
Mastain fails to land with a series of punches.
Salmon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mastain.
Mastain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Salmon rushes Mastain and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salmon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mastain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mastain misses with a body shot.
Salmon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mastain counters with a nice body shot.
Salmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mastain was well out of range. Poor timing from Salmon.
Salmon throws a leg kick that misses.
Salmon thows a body shot but no joy.
Mastain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mastain just misses with a punch to the body.
Salmon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Some wild striking there from Mastain.
Mastain ducks under a wild hook from Salmon.

Salmon has closed the distance and engaged Mastain in a clinch.
Mastain misses with a punch to the body.
Salmon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mastain tries a body shot but Salmon blocks it.

Salmon breaks the clinch.
Salmon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mastain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salmon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salmon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salmon tests Mastain's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Dave Mastain has been cut.
Mastain is breathing heavily.
Mastain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salmon. Salmon obviously looking to wear him down.
Salmon swings for the body but Mastain moves out of range.
Salmon scores with a jab to the body.
Salmon misses with a head kick.
Salmon throws a head kick but Mastain moves out of range.

Salmon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mastain's guard.
Mastain controls Salmon momentarily but Salmon frees himself.
Salmon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salmon looking to sit in guard and control but Mastain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mastain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain stopping the sweep attempt from Salmon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salmon controlling Mastain's posture.
Mastain wants to stand but Salmon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salmon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Mastain moves into the clinch.
Salmon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salmon tries to break free but Mastain pushes him back against the cage.

Salmon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salmon misses with a looping right.
Mastain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salmon.

Salmon rushes Mastain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mastain scores with a shot to the side of Salmon's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastain throws a head punch that misses.

Salmon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mastain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Salmon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Salmon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Mastain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Salmon fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mastain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salmon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salmon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Salmon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mastain is looking to control Salmon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mastain avoid being mounted?
Salmon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salmon tries to pass to full mount but Mastain defends it.
Mastain is trying to maintain the position but Salmon is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Salmon is looking to take a break and control but Mastain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salmon trying to pass the guard but Mastain defending well.
Salmon prevents Mastain from improving his position.
Salmon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mastain keeps working.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salmon throws a leg kick
and Salmon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salmon misses with a low kick.
Salmon punishes Mastain's body with a nice straight punch.
Mastain with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mastain slips under a jab from Salmon.
Mastain lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mastain throws a body punch but Salmon moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salmon is defended easily by Mastain.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleon Salmon.
Salmon looks to score with a jab to the body but Mastain is just out of range.
Mastain misses with a hook.
Mastain moves out of range of the leg kick from Salmon.
Mastain checks a low kick from Salmon.
Salmon looks to score with a jab to the body but Mastain is just out of range.
Salmon fails with the takedown
and Mastain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Salmon rushes Mastain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mastain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salmon is breathing heavily.
Mastain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mastain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salmon's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mastain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mastain lands with a good body shot.
Mastain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mastain works over Salmon's head and body with a nice combination.
Mastain wants to clinch up but Salmon keeps it at a distance.
Salmon throws a head kick but Mastain moves out of range.
Mastain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mastain is looking to wear down Salmon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salmon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mastain connects with a leg kick. Salmon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mastain takes a swing at Salmon's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mastain.
Mastain thumps Salmon with a low kick.
Salmon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salmon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mastain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mastain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salmon moves away.
Mastain moves away from the strike by Salmon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastain connects with a right hand. Salmon shakes it off.
Cleon Salmon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salmon misses with a body shot.
Salmon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mastain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mastain lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Mastain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salmon doesn't seem phased though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Salmon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mastain - the referee stops the clock and Salmon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mastain. Salmon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mastain works the jab nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mastain.
Salmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mastain was well out of range. Poor timing from Salmon.
Mastain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salmon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Mastain finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Mastain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Mastain clinches up with Salmon and pushes him back against the cage.
Mastain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mastain as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Mastain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Mastain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Salmon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cleon Salmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mastain moves in looking to clinch but Salmon pushes him off.
Salmon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mastain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salmon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Salmon misses with a body kick.
Salmon motions for Mastain to come forward. Salmon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salmon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salmon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Salmon takes the fight into the clinch.
Salmon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mastain has him pressed against the cage.
Mastain lands an uppercut.
Salmon is trying to break the clinch but Mastain has him pressed against the cage.
Salmon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Mastain.
A short body shot lands from Mastain as the two fighters clinch.
Mastain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mastain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salmon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mastain moves away.
Salmon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dave Mastain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mastain closes the distance and pushes Salmon back into the cage.
Mastain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salmon or not.
Mastain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mastain.
A short right from Mastain on the inside.
Mastain digs a right hand underneath Salmon's ribcage. Salmon let out a lung full of air as it connected.

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

Mastain moves into range and clinches up with Salmon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mastain pushes Salmon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dave Mastain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mastain tries to throw a body punch but Salmon avoids it by throwing Mastain back against the cage.
Mastain misses with a punch to the body.
Mastain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salmon's elbow.

Mastain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salmon connects with a high kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mastain.
Mastain connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salmon misses with a low kick.

Mastain moves into the clinch successfully.

Mastain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mastain cracks the inside of Salmon's front leg.
Salmon throws a jab when Mastain was well out of range.
Mastain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Salmon throws a head kick that misses.
Mastain cracks Salmon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Mastain.

Mastain closes the distance and clinches.
Mastain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mastain.

Salmon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mastain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salmon manages to avoid it.
Mastain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salmon jabs Mastain right on the nose. Mastain blinks but takes it well.
Salmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salmon.
Mastain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mastain scores with a hook to the body. Salmon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Salmon gets tackled into the cage by Mastain. Mastain maintains the clinch.
Mastain is trying to push Salmon away but Salmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Salmon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mastain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salmon.

Salmon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mastain tries to get to full guard but Salmon has control of the leg.
Salmon working over Mastain with some ground and pound. Mastain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mastain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salmon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salmon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mastain's head.
Cleon Salmon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salmon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salmon looks to land a strike but Mastain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Salmon wants to pass the guard but Mastain is keeping the position.
Salmon being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salmon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Mastain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mastain 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Mastain!

C
A

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Lokki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dempsey comes to the cage accompanied by On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. Samuel Lokki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dempsey
vs
Lokki

192 cm
27
218 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

191 cm
22
217 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Lokki!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Lokki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lokki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dempsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Lokki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dempsey is looking to clinch but Lokki is avoiding it.
Dempsey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dempsey looks to clinch
and Lokki counters with a leg kick.
Dempsey slips a jab and a cross from Lokki.
Dempsey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Lokki is having none of it.
Lokki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dempsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lokki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lokki with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dempsey lands with a right hand.
Lokki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lokki throws a solid leg kick but Dempsey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lokki.
Lokki looks for the body kick but Dempsey saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dempsey.
Dempsey blocks a head kick by Lokki.
Lokki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lokki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dempsey scores with a decent looking hook.
Dempsey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dempsey wants to clinch.
Lokki swats away the attempt to clinch by Dempsey.

Dempsey has Lokki up against the cage in a clinch.
Lokki tries to throw a body punch but Dempsey avoids it by throwing Lokki back against the cage.
Dempsey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lokki backwards.
Lokki stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dempsey fails to land.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Lokki.
Dempsey prevents a body shot from Lokki.
Dempsey throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokki.
A hook to the body from Lokki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
Lokki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dempsey pushes Lokki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lokki lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dempsey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dempsey.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dempsey scores with a shot to the side of Lokki's head.
Dempsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dempsey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dempsey.
Lokki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards.
Lokki struggles to land a body shot inside as Dempsey controls his hands.
Lokki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Lokki.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Dempsey can't find room to land a body shot as Lokki controls the action.
A short right from Dempsey.
Lokki misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Lokki.
Dempsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lokki throws a punch but it's blocked by Dempsey.
Dempsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dempsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lokki misses with a punch on the inside.
Dempsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey being controlled against the cage.
Dempsey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lokki backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokki takes a shot to the head.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Lokki wants to stall.
Dempsey lands a body punch.
Dempsey scores with a shot to the side of Lokki's head.
Lokki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lokki misses with a punch on the inside.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
Lokki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lokki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lokki misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lokki.
A head punch on the inside from Dempsey fails to land.
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 Jack Dempsey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice cross by Dempsey.
Lokki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dempsey finds it's way round the side to connect with Lokki's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lokki checks a leg kick.
Lokki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dempsey wants to clinch up but Lokki keeps it at a distance.
Dempsey scores with a three punch combo!
Dempsey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Lokki circles away.

Dempsey moves into range and clinches up with Lokki.
Lokki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lokki misses with a body punch.
Dempsey tries to throw a body punch but Lokki avoids it by throwing Dempsey back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dempsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lokki can't find room to land a body shot as Dempsey controls the action.
Lokki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dempsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lokki lands with a light punch inside.
Dempsey misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lokki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokki misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokki.
Lokki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dempsey lands a nice uppercut.
Dempsey tries a body shot but Lokki blocks it.
Dempsey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lokki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lokki scores with a shoulder strike.
Lokki stalling against the cage.
Lokki misses with a body punch.
Lokki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dempsey.
A body shot lands from Lokki.
Dempsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dempsey is keeping busy.
Lokki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Lokki.
Dempsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dempsey gets through Lokki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lokki looking to stall.
Dempsey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dempsey blocks a body shot from Lokki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lokki.
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
Lokki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokki lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards.
Dempsey lands with a left to the head.
Lokki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lokki can't find room to land a body shot as Dempsey controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Dempsey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Dempsey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dempsey gets through Lokki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey tries to throw a body punch but Lokki avoids it by throwing Dempsey back against the cage.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dempsey fails to land.
Lokki digs a right hand into Dempsey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dempsey's gas tank.
Lokki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dempsey misses with a body punch.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lokki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lokki misses with the head strike.
Dempsey lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokki has a couple of punches blocked by Dempsey.
Lokki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dempsey tries to throw a body punch but Lokki avoids it by throwing Dempsey back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lokki as the two fighters clinch.
Lokki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dempsey.
Lokki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lokki lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dempsey throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokki.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Lokki.
Dempsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokki tries to throw a body punch but Dempsey avoids it by throwing Lokki back against the cage.
Lokki lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dempsey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokki's elbow.
Nice body punch from Lokki - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Lokki.
Lokki scores with a hook to the body.
Lokki misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Jack Dempsey 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.

Lokki thuds his shin into the meat of Dempsey's side.
Dempsey moves in looking to clinch but Lokki pushes him off.
Jack Dempsey is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dempsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dempsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lokki connects with a high kick.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
Dempsey with a hook.
Lokki tries to land a front kick but Dempsey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Lokki moves into range and clinches up with Dempsey.
Lokki looking to slow down the pace here.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Lokki.
Dempsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lokki backwards.
Dempsey blocks a body shot from Lokki.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokki is trying to stall.
Dempsey takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dempsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dempsey throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokki.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samuel Lokki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dempsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lokki leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dempsey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Lokki.
Lokki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dempsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Lokki controls his hands.
Lokki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dempsey fails to land.
Dempsey tries a body shot but Lokki blocks it.
Lokki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokki.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Lokki misses with a punch to the body.
Lokki misses with a body punch.
Lokki tries to throw a body punch but Dempsey avoids it by throwing Lokki back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dempsey as Lokki tries to tie him up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokki backwards.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dempsey.
Lokki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lokki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dempsey's elbow.
Lokki trying to control the position but instead, Dempsey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lokki into the cage.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Dempsey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lokki tries to throw a body punch but Dempsey avoids it by throwing Lokki back against the cage.
Lokki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dempsey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lokki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey prevents a body shot from Lokki.
Lokki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dempsey's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Dempsey as the two fighters clinch.
Dempsey lands an uppercut.
Dempsey lands with a light punch inside.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Lokki.
Lokki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Lokki.
Lokki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dempsey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dempsey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lokki is defending well for now.
Dempsey gets through Lokki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Lokki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lokki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dempsey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lokki misses with a punch to the body.
Lokki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dempsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dempsey lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Lokki.
A short right from Dempsey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Lokki - that landed with a thud.
Dempsey scores with a shoulder strike.
Dempsey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dempsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lokki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dempsey clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lokki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lokki throws a punch but it's blocked by Dempsey.
Lokki blocks a body shot from Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
Dempsey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lokki takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokki.
A hook to the body from Lokki.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dempsey blocking some punches.
A short right from Lokki.
A head punch on the inside from Dempsey fails to land.
Dempsey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dempsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lokki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lokki throws a head punch that misses.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dempsey is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
Lokki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dempsey's elbow.
Lokki lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dempsey lands a right hand.
Dempsey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dempsey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lokki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dempsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Lokki controls his hands.
Lokki blocks a body shot from Dempsey.
Lokki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokki has a couple of punches blocked by Dempsey.
The referee calls for Lokki to work.
Lokki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey lands a nice uppercut.
Dempsey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Dempsey tries to land a knee to the head but Lokki blocks with his arms.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dempsey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lokki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dempsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dempsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dempsey lands with a light punch inside.
Dempsey lands with a short shot to the head.
Dempsey misses with a body punch.
Lokki stalling against the cage.
Lokki throws a punch but it's blocked by Dempsey.
Dempsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lokki blocks an uppercut.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Lokki.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokki misses with a body punch.
A short right from Dempsey.
A bit of stalling here from Lokki.
Dempsey lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lokki can't find room to land a body shot as Dempsey controls the action.
Dempsey lands a shoulder strike.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Dempsey blocks an uppercut.
Lokki misses with some punches.
Lokki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokki tries a body shot but Dempsey blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dempsey scores with a shoulder strike.
Lokki misses with the head strike.
Lokki swings wildly with an uppercut but Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dempsey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokki blocking some punches.
Lokki takes a shot to the head.
Dempsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lokki gets through Dempsey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lokki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dempsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lokki tries to throw a body punch but Dempsey avoids it by throwing Lokki back against the cage.
Dempsey lands an uppercut.
Dempsey tries to throw a body punch but Lokki avoids it by throwing Dempsey back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dempsey had his way with Samuel Lokki in 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. And we move into the final round!

Dempsey throws a combination. Lokki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dempsey throws the left hand but Lokki avoids the punch easily.
Lokki thumps Dempsey with a low kick.
Lokki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dempsey checks it well.

Dempsey pushes Lokki up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Lokki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokki.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey prevents a body shot from Lokki.
Lokki digs a right hand underneath Dempsey's ribcage. Dempsey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lokki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dempsey is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokki.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dempsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokki.
Dempsey tries to throw a body punch but Lokki avoids it by throwing Dempsey back against the cage.
Dempsey tries to throw a body punch but Lokki avoids it by throwing Dempsey back against the cage.
Lokki tries to throw a body punch but Dempsey avoids it by throwing Lokki back against the cage.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
Dempsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dempsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dempsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dempsey or not.
Lokki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lokki stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Lokki.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dempsey blocks a body shot from Lokki.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokki struggles to land a body shot inside as Dempsey controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokki is looking to control Dempsey's arms but Dempsey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lokki has his back to the cage.
Samuel Lokki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lokki misses with a body punch.
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!
Lokki stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dempsey.
Lokki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lokki fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Lokki.
Lokki lands with a short shot to the head.
Dempsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dempsey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lokki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lokki.
Lokki stalling in the clinch but Dempsey improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
Lokki is looking to control Dempsey's arms but Dempsey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lokki has his back to the cage.
Dempsey working aggressively here.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Lokki controls his hands.
Lokki is stalling here.
Dempsey working aggressively here.
Dempsey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lokki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards.
Lokki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dempsey's elbow.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
Dempsey lands with a left to the head.
Dempsey scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dempsey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lokki.
Dempsey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokki throws a punch but it's blocked by Dempsey.
Dempsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dempsey lands a left hand.
Dempsey pushes Lokki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dempsey obliges.
Dempsey lands with a short shot to the head.
Lokki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dempsey lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dempsey.
Lokki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dempsey.
Lokki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dempsey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lokki backwards.
Dempsey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lokki.
Dempsey landing knees to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dempsey!
Jack Dempsey retains his light heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zaphod Beeblebrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beeblebrox's entrance music is Unearth - One Step Away. A fine choice. Zaphod Beeblebrox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paavo Smith's chin.

Beeblebrox
vs
Smith

180 cm
26
183 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zaphod Beeblebrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Paavo Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Beeblebrox counters with a two punch combo.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Beeblebrox is out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Beeblebrox's ribcage but misses.
Paavo Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beeblebrox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beeblebrox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith lands a jab to Beeblebrox's midsection.
Beeblebrox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beeblebrox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beeblebrox is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeblebrox wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
Beeblebrox 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beeblebrox is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Beeblebrox seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beeblebrox, who protects the arm well.
Beeblebrox is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beeblebrox is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Beeblebrox is trying to buck Smith off.
Smith is putting a hurting on Beeblebrox here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Beeblebrox is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Beeblebrox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Beeblebrox takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beeblebrox is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Beeblebrox dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but Beeblebrox is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beeblebrox wants to get back to his feet.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beeblebrox, who protects the arm well.
Beeblebrox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Beeblebrox being controlled for a moment.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is putting a hurting on Beeblebrox here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beeblebrox taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Beeblebrox is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beeblebrox is not content to let Smith control the position.
Beeblebrox is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Beeblebrox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith tries to work over Beeblebrox's front leg with a kick but Beeblebrox checks it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beeblebrox pinned against the cage. Beeblebrox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Beeblebrox misses.
Zaphod Beeblebrox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beeblebrox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Beeblebrox moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith tries a low kick but Beeblebrox avoids it.
Beeblebrox blocks a leg kick.
Beeblebrox slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Beeblebrox is just out of range.
Beeblebrox lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beeblebrox manages to avoid it.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Beeblebrox is just out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beeblebrox manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beeblebrox looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beeblebrox manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Beeblebrox is out of range.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beeblebrox avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith misses the body punch
and Beeblebrox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Beeblebrox.
Zaphod Beeblebrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Smith.
Beeblebrox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beeblebrox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beeblebrox cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith jabs at Beeblebrox's body.
Beeblebrox throws a head kick that misses.
Beeblebrox jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Beeblebrox misses.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Beeblebrox counters with an inside leg kick.
Beeblebrox throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beeblebrox throws a big shot that misses.
Beeblebrox avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beeblebrox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beeblebrox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beeblebrox swinging wildly here.
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 Zaphod Beeblebrox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Beeblebrox misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beeblebrox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Beeblebrox scores with a jab to the body.
Beeblebrox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beeblebrox jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith tries for a takedown but Beeblebrox circles away easily
and Beeblebrox counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beeblebrox pinned against the cage. Beeblebrox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zaphod Beeblebrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right.
A head kick from Beeblebrox lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beeblebrox as he jumps to the side.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Beeblebrox slips the punch.
Zaphod Beeblebrox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body punch but Beeblebrox moves out of range.
Beeblebrox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Beeblebrox counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Beeblebrox is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beeblebrox scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beeblebrox throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Beeblebrox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Beeblebrox ducks down to avoid it.
Beeblebrox cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beeblebrox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beeblebrox scores with a jab.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beeblebrox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beeblebrox slips under a jab from Smith.
Beeblebrox is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Beeblebrox misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Beeblebrox avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Beeblebrox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Beeblebrox throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Beeblebrox sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beeblebrox.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Beeblebrox counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaphod Beeblebrox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beeblebrox 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaphod Beeblebrox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Oquendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Junior might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kid Sensation - The Way I Swing. Jose Oquendo 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!

Junior
vs
Oquendo

191 cm
23
195 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

185 cm
27
190 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY
[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

XTREME PWNAGE
XTREME PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Oquendo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oquendo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Oquendo thuds his shin into the meat of Junior's side.
Oquendo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Gorge Junior has been cut.
Oquendo scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oquendo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oquendo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Junior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oquendo.
Oquendo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Junior drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Oquendo follows Junior to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Oquendo!
Jose Oquendo is the new middleweight champion!
A less than humble Jose Oquendo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.