MCC 74: Megaphny vs Washington PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thom Ruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruff comes to the cage accompanied by Tougher than Leather. This should be a great matchup!

Ruff
vs
Rowe

207 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thom Ruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Rowe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Ruff.
Ruff shoots in looking for a takedown. Rowe tries to sprawl out of it but Ruff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rowe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruff fails with a takedown attempt.
Rowe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ruff lands a high kick!

It looks like Shane Rowe has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rowe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rowe looks gassed!
Rowe keeping full guard, as Ruff tries to pass.
Ruff is looking to stand up but Rowe won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruff won't allow Rowe to sweep him here.
Ruff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruff wants to control from the top but Rowe keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thom Ruff.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rowe.
Rowe misses with a body shot.
Whack! Ruff lands a heavy head kick that drops Rowe. The ref tackles Ruff to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rowe was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Thom Ruff!
A victorious Thom Ruff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Attila The Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ta Sau Sam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sau Sam comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 周杰倫 - 青花瓷 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Attila The Hun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ta Sau Sam's chin.

The Hun
vs
Sau Sam

188 cm
25
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Attila The Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ta Sau Sam!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sau Sam tries to clinch but The Hun is having none of it.
The Hun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sau Sam sprawls well. Sau Sam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Hun gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Sau Sam as The Hun shoots in.

The Hun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The Hun wants to work for an arm triangle but Sau Sam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sau Sam is trying to get back to full guard.
Sau Sam is staying active underneath The Hun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sau Sam trying to hold on to The Hun's head to control him but The Hun postures up.
Sau Sam is staying active underneath The Hun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sau Sam is refusing to be controlled, as The Hun sits in half guard.
Sau Sam is trying to stand.
The Hun controlling the action here.

The Hun is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Hun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Hun wants to work for an arm triangle but Sau Sam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Hun in particular looking to stall.
Sau Sam looks like he's trying to stand up.

The Hun in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sau Sam tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from The Hun!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Attila The Hun!

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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: P.I.M.P. by 50 Cent feat. Snoop Dogg. Calvin Broadus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Armstrong
vs
Broadus

180 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calvin Broadus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Broadus there.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
Armstrong throws a combination. Broadus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Broadus is avoiding it.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Broadus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong tries to clinch up but Broadus circles away and keeps his distance.
Broadus loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Broadus throws a big shot that misses.
Broadus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Broadus loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Broadus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broadus looks to land a right hand but Armstrong moved out of range.
Broadus leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Broadus pushes him off.
Broadus looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
Broadus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Armstrong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Broadus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Armstrong asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Broadus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Broadus is looking to regain half guard here but Armstrong keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Armstrong crashes against the mat.
Armstrong cracks Broadus with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong working the ground and pound.

Armstrong stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Broadus tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Broadus to the ground. Broadus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Broadus.
Tyler Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broadus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong defending well as Broadus loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Broadus sprawls well.
Broadus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Broadus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
Broadus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Broadus misses with a lunging right hand

and Armstrong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Broadus!
Armstrong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus tries to reverse the position but Armstrong maintains control.
Armstrong unloading with bombs!

It looks like Calvin Broadus has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Armstrong.
Broadus is desperately trying to improve his position but Armstrong has a good base and remains in mount.
Armstrong working the ground and pound effectively.
Broadus tries to hold on but Armstrong pushes him away.
Armstrong raining down shots from the mount!
Broadus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong cracks Broadus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Broadus is rocked!

Calvin Broadus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calvin Broadus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyler Armstrong!

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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Staller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRally's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

MacRally
vs
Staller

191 cm
27
224 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

188 cm
24
220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Staller!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staller staying out of range there.
Staller staying out of range there.
MacRally throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacRally throws a series of punches but Staller avoids them all with ease.
MacRally tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Staller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacRally manages to avoid it.
Staller defending well as MacRally loads up on a big left hand.
MacRally defending well as Staller loads up on a big left hand.
Staller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRally throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacRally throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from MacRally. Those never looked like landing.
MacRally tries to clinch there but Staller circles away.
Staller moves away from the strike by MacRally.
MacRally throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacRally misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Staller blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRally misses with a double jab.
No joy there for MacRally, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from MacRally. Those never looked like landing.
Nate MacRally seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRally is looking to clinch but Staller is avoiding it.
Staller thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacRally avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacRally throws a right and a left that both miss.
Staller throws a shot from downtown. MacRally moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRally throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Staller's waist but Staller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacRally off to one side.
Staller blocks a jab.
Staller dodges the punch combination from MacRally.
MacRally shoots for a double leg takedown but Staller sprawls well. He's pushed MacRally's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacRally looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacRally throws a shot from downtown. Staller moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally connects with a jab.
Staller looks to land a right hand but MacRally moved out of range.
MacRally misses with a lunging right hand

and Staller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MacRally's guard now.
Staller trying to control but MacRally is working from the bottom.
MacRally seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacRally being controlled here, momentarily.
Staller landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Nate MacRally will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

MacRally fails to land with a series of punches.
MacRally throws an off balance right hand
and Staller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Staller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacRally.
MacRally throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacRally throws a right hand that Staller ducks under and follows up with a left that Staller also avoids with ease.
Staller circles away from the clinch attempt

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Staller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacRally is keeping the position for now.
Staller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacRally utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacRally is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacRally working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Staller.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacRally keeping moving, preventing Staller from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRally working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Staller.
Staller landing some decent shots from guard.
MacRally is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Staller is controlling him.
Staller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staller thows a big elbow that misses.
Staller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Staller trying to control but MacRally is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRally wants to sweep here but Staller controlling him for the moment.
Staller trying to control the position from guard on top but MacRally is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacRally seems keen to control Staller's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Staller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacRally can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Staller controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Patrick Staller was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MacRally fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally tries to bum rush Staller with a series of wild strikes but Staller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacRally ducks under a wild hook from Staller.
MacRally misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staller.
Staller tries for a takedown but MacRally sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacRally throws a nice looking combination but Staller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacRally throws a series of punches but Staller avoids them all with ease.
Staller throws a shot from downtown. MacRally moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Staller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! MacRally's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

MacRally keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacRally misses with a double jab
and Staller counters with a straight right hand.
MacRally throws a combination that misses
and Staller counters with a straight right hand.
MacRally misses with a double jab.
MacRally throws a right and a left that Staller avoids nicely.
MacRally throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRally bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacRally misses with a double jab
letting Staller counter with a right hand.
A big left from MacRally misses.
Horrible takedown by Staller or perhaps it was just good defense by MacRally which made him look bad.
Staller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRally throws a hook but Staller blocks it.
MacRally's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Staller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacRally scrambles back to his feet.
MacRally wants to clinch but Staller slips to the side
and Staller counters with a right hand to the body.
MacRally misses with a double jab
and MacRally takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacRally swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from MacRally finds it's way through Staller's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Staller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Staller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Staller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacRally trying to control but Staller postures up.
Staller misses with a head shot. MacRally uses the momentum to regain guard.
MacRally looking for a sweep. Not yet MacRally, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staller trying to control but MacRally is working from the bottom.
Staller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacRally swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Staller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Staller throwing strikes but missing.
Staller tries to free his leg and advance position but MacRally is retaining full guard.
Staller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacRally is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Staller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Staller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Staller!

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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Wine and roses as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peterson
vs
Nelson

188 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Peterson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.

Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peterson pushes down on Nelson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peterson pulls his head out easily.

Nelson actively working from the bottom here.

Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peterson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Peterson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peterson is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Peterson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Peterson avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Peterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.

Nelson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Peterson.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peterson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Peterson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nelson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Peterson wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to take Nelson's back here but Nelson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Peterson wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Peterson is working for a guillotine from mount but Nelson frees his head quite easily.

Nelson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Peterson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Nelson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Peterson!

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hype
A | B

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Lockdown
vs
D

175 cm
22
150 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

182 cm
23
153 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chico Lockdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan D!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockdown shoots for a double leg takedown but D sprawls well. He's pushed Lockdown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lockdown shoots in and drives through. D sprawls well.

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

Lockdown swings around for an armbar but D sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lockdown's guard.
D preventing the sweep.

D is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

D stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lockdown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D throws a head kick that misses.

Lockdown scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lockdown goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now D is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown wants to sweep here but D controlling him for the moment.
Lockdown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
D stands up over Lockdown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

Lockdown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
D would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown looking for a sweep. Not yet Lockdown, not yet.

Lockdown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. D stacks Lockdown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by D!
Lockdown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lockdown pushes D off looking to stand but D dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D prevents Lockdown from improving his position.
D trying to control from half guard but Lockdown is working away.
Lockdown wants to get back to his feet.
Lockdown wants to control the action here but instead D manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown can't escape the position.
Lockdown tries to lock up and control but D gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
D landing punches.
Lockdown is working to get back to half guard.
D can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lockdown is looking to escape.

D jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lockdown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lockdown is looking for a sweep.
Lockdown manages to work his way to half guard, despite D's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with D in particular looking to stall.
Lockdown tries to get to full guard but D has control of the leg.
Lockdown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lockdown gets full guard.
Lockdown keeping moving, preventing D from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lockdown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in D's guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D is looking to stand up but Lockdown isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chico Lockdown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

D will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evan D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D throws a sloppy head kick and Lockdown moves out of range easily.
Lockdown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lockdown misses with an uppercut. D saw that one coming.
Lockdown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lockdown misses with a few strikes there.
D shoots in for a double leg but Lockdown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lockdown lands a jab to the nose.
Lockdown throws a shot from downtown. D moves away and avoids it.
Lockdown tries for a takedown but D sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lockdown fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with D but D pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
D tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lockdown swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from D.
D shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lockdown as he jumps to the side.
D changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lockdown tries to avoid it but D manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lockdown to the ground. Lockdown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
D is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown misses with a two punch combination.
Lockdown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lockdown pivots, looking for a leg kick but D is out of range and Lockdown settles back down.
D tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lockdown swivels and escapes.
D shoots for a takedown but Lockdown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lockdown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
D lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by D.
D shoots in for a takedown but Lockdown shows good takedown defense.

Lockdown shoots in and bounces D off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockdown is working D over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lockdown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lockdown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lockdown wants to pass the guard but D is keeping the position.
Lockdown throws a strike but D rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lockdown looking to hit a scissor sweep but D is one step ahead there.
D must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lockdown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lockdown is trying to control the position but D postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockdown looking for a sweep. Not yet Lockdown, not yet.

Lockdown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lockdown wants to control but D passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lockdown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
D misses with a double jab.
Lockdown moves to clinch but D breaks away

and D decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lockdown's guard.
Lockdown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lockdown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lockdown is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but D still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, D has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
D wants to control but Lockdown is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown is looking to reverse the position.
Lockdown is working hard here to advance position.
D trying to control the position but Lockdown is working away.
Lockdown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but D wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Lockdown bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lockdown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from D.
D throws a series of punches but Lockdown moves out of range.
D slips a jab from Lockdown.
D dodges the punch combination from Lockdown.

D shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
D takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lockdown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because D has passed into half guard!
Lockdown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D is keen to just control but Lockdown is a slippery customer.

Lockdown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
D is keen to just control but Lockdown is a slippery customer.
D with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chico Lockdown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lockdown is looking to escape.
D thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lockdown's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

D is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lockdown trying to control from the bottom.

D wants to work for an arm triangle but Lockdown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

D is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lockdown moves into full guard.
Evan D has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chico Lockdown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D trying to control but Lockdown is working from the bottom.

Lockdown looking for a guillotine here but D defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan D comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lockdown 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Lockdown!
Chico Lockdown made sure to mention his sponsor, Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drederick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Berdugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Tatum
vs
Berdugo

182 cm
27
190 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

189 cm
24
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Berdugo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Andrei Berdugo has been cut.
A combination from Tatum does no damage.
Berdugo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum misses with a double jab.
Berdugo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatum throws a shot from downtown. Berdugo moves away and avoids it.
Berdugo ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Berdugo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berdugo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Tatum as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berdugo.

Berdugo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berdugo showed some decent athleticism there.
Berdugo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berdugo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berdugo moves into full mount! Tatum won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdugo mounts Tatum! Really nice guard pass there!

Berdugo looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatum is having none of it.

Berdugo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Berdugo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Berdugo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tatum is squirming around, avoiding Berdugo's attempts to control the action.

Berdugo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Berdugo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatum is looking to escape.
Tatum is looking to improve his position but Berdugo isn't that keen on the idea.
Tatum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Berdugo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo avoids the attempt from Tatum to control.
Tatum is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Berdugo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Berdugo working for a submission but Tatum is keeping him at bay.
Berdugo looking to finish with strikes here!
Berdugo tries to control but Tatum wriggling away.
Tatum blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Berdugo with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Tatum, under a barage of strikes from Berdugo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berdugo passes to side control.
Berdugo 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.
Tatum struggling a bit here.
Berdugo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tatum is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Berdugo tries for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Berdugo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Berdugo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berdugo moves away.
Berdugo shoots in for a takedown but Tatum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Berdugo gets the takedown into side control.

Berdugo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Berdugo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berdugo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tatum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berdugo off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum tries to keep control of the position but Berdugo is staying busy.
Berdugo breaks Tatum's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Tatum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tatum controlling the position.
Berdugo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tatum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berdugo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatum is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum controls Berdugo momentarily but Berdugo frees himself.
Berdugo passes Tatum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Berdugo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berdugo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berdugo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tatum's thigh. Tatum counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Berdugo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatum has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berdugo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tatum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tatum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tatum!
Tatum is looking to take a break and control but Berdugo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berdugo regains half guard.
Berdugo is pressing down on Tatum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tatum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berdugo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berdugo trying to control the position.
Tatum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo controls Tatum momentarily but Tatum frees himself.
Berdugo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berdugo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatum is one step ahead there.
Berdugo keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
Tatum is really struggling to control Berdugo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Drederick Tatum wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice uppercut there from Tatum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Berdugo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Berdugo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tatum throws a looping overhand right but Berdugo ducks down to avoid it.
Berdugo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berdugo.
Drederick Tatum is winning the standup battle so far.
Berdugo cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Berdugo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berdugo takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Berdugo thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tatum slaps away a takedown attempt from Berdugo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Berdugo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berdugo momentarily.
Tatum throws a shot from downtown. Berdugo moves away and avoids it.
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
Berdugo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatum but Tatum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drederick Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Berdugo.
Berdugo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tatum misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum clobbers Berdugo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berdugo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
Tatum closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That has opened up Andrei Berdugo's cut even more.
Tatum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drederick Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berdugo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Berdugo is rocked!
Berdugo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berdugo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berdugo.
Tatum lands with a nice body punch.
Berdugo seems to have recovered his senses.
Tatum lands with a good body shot.
Tatum with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Tatum.
Berdugo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tatum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berdugo scrambles back to his feet.
Tatum misses with a wild combination.
Berdugo throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berdugo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berdugo lands a right hook to the body.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Berdugo moves out of range.
Berdugo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berdugo shoots in for a double leg but Tatum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tatum with a jab.

The cut above Andrei Berdugo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drederick Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatum lands a nice shot that snaps Berdugo's head back.
Berdugo defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Berdugo dives in and grabs Tatum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatum pushes down on Berdugo's head and hops out.
Berdugo finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Tatum's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Berdugo falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederick Tatum!
In his post fight interview, Drederick Tatum started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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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 Zane Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxon Hinges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zane Lieu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaxon Hinges's chin.

Lieu
vs
Hinges

180 cm
28
180 lbs
14 - 4 - 2

180 cm
25
177 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service
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Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Zane Lieu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Hinges!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lieu swings widly with a right hand
and Hinges counters with a left and a right that stings Lieu.
Hinges shoots in for a takedown but Lieu shows good takedown defense.
Hinges on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lieu misses with an uppercut. Hinges saw that one coming.
Lieu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lieu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Jaxon Hinges has been cut.
Lieu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lieu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hinges walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinges moves forwards but Lieu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lieu throws an off balance right hand
and Hinges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lieu connects with a jab.
Zane Lieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lieu cracks Hinges with a good jab.
Lieu lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinges shoots in looking for a takedown but Lieu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hinges's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Hinges pushes Lieu up against the cage in a clinch.
Hinges lands with a light punch inside.
Lieu misses with a punch on the inside.

Lieu manages to break the clinch.
Lieu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hinges counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lieu's knee momentarily.
Lieu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hinges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hinges manages to avoid it.
Lieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lieu misses the shot to the body.
Hinges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hinges checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinges ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lieu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hinges misses with a wild body shot.

Hinges gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hinges blocks an uppercut.
Hinges putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lieu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hinges taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Lieu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hinges is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lieu to the mat. Lieu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lieu pulls Hinges in close to prevent any damage.
Hinges wants to get up but he can't break Lieu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lieu misses with a straight right.
Zane Lieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinges doesn't manage to clinch there - Lieu circles away.
Hinges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hinges moves in looking to clinch but Lieu pushes him off.
Hinges takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lieu stuns Hinges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lieu throws a body punch but Hinges moves out of range.
Lieu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hinges.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hinges manages to avoid it.
Hinges lunges at Lieu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lieu's hand.
Lieu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hinges. Hinges circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Lieu lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lieu scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieu misses with a left hand

and Hinges counters by moving into the clinch.
Lieu is looking to take this one to the mat.

Hinges breaks from the clinch.
Lieu misses with the combination.
Lieu swings widly with a right hand

and Hinges decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lieu's guard.

Hinges stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lieu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Hinges.
Lieu clobbers Hinges with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinges tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lieu swivels and escapes.
Zane Lieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Hinges.
Lieu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lieu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hinges shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lieu defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Lieu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Hinges's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lieu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lieu misses with an uppercut. Hinges saw that one coming.
Jab from Hinges.
Lieu throws a lazy right hand but Hinges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hinges tries a head kick but it misses.
Hinges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hinges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lieu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Hinges.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hinges moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu swings for the body but Hinges moves out of range.
Lieu throws a lazy uppercut
and Hinges counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lieu throws a right hand that Hinges ducks under and follows up with a left that Hinges also avoids with ease.

Hinges gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lieu lands a left hand.
Hinges scores with a knee to the head.

Hinges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hinges.
Hinges works Lieu's body with a nice hook.
Hinges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lieu.
Hinges throws a head kick but Lieu moves out of range.
Hinges looks to land a combination but Lieu avoids it well.
Zane Lieu is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinges moves out of range as Lieu strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hinges, as that shot connected.
Hinges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hinges misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lieu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hinges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hinges lands with a nice combination. Lieu backs away looking to recover.
Hinges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zane Lieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Hinges.
Hinges is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Lieu finds it's target.

That has opened up Jaxon Hinges's cut even more.
Hinges misses the shot to the body.
Lieu misses with an uppercut. Hinges saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hinges misses with a takedown attempt - Lieu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lieu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lieu scores with a jab to the head.
Lieu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lieu lands with a good body shot.
Lieu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hinges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hinges takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lieu thuds a left hand into Hinges's body.
Hinges walks into a stiff left hand from Lieu.
Hinges throws a sloppy head kick and Lieu moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieu lands with a cross.

The cut above Jaxon Hinges's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hinges wants to clinch but Lieu slips to the side
and Lieu counters with a huge left! Hinges is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lieu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hinges from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lieu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Lieu!
Zane Lieu retains his welterweight title!
Zane Lieu very nearly forgot to thank O'Brannigan's Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Megaphny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen No Way by Dream Evil as his entrance music. Kirk Megaphny has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Megaphny
vs
Washington

190 cm
27
275 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

178 cm
25
223 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Megaphny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colton Washington!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Megaphny tries to sprawl but Washington drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Megaphny is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
Megaphny is doing well to control the position and prevent Washington from advancing to side control.
Megaphny is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Megaphny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Washington drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Megaphny manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Washington has Megaphny in his guard.
Megaphny throws and elbow that misses. Washington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Megaphny's guard. Nice move by Washington!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Megaphny is working from the bottom.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Megaphny manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Washington is in a horrible position here. Megaphny smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washington working to try and regain half guard.
Washington gets back to half guard.
Washington wants to control but Megaphny is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Megaphny decides to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megaphny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirk Megaphny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Megaphny gets a double leg takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington trying to strike off his back.
Megaphny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Megaphny trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Megaphny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Megaphny's guard.
Megaphny keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington wants to control from the top but Megaphny keeps moving.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Megaphny keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Megaphny is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Megaphny is looking for a kimura here.
Washington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Megaphny defends well.
Megaphny stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Megaphny lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Megaphny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megaphny trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Megaphny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Megaphny's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colton Washington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Megaphny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Megaphny lands with a cross.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Megaphny counters with a right hand to the body.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Megaphny shows good takedown defense.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Washington.
Megaphny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Megaphny misses with a double jab
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Megaphny moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Megaphny scores with a jab.
Megaphny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny slips a straight right by Washington.
Megaphny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Washington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Megaphny is trying to defend but Washington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Megaphny desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Megaphny is looking to control Washington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Megaphny avoid being mounted?
Washington is looking to stall here but Megaphny recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Megaphny controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Megaphny has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
Megaphny is trying to keep Washington in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Washington tries to stand but Megaphny is controlling from the bottom.
Megaphny looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Kirk Megaphny wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Washington misses the jab.
Megaphny misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Megaphny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Megaphny stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Megaphny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Washington dives in and grabs Megaphny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Megaphny pushes down on Washington's head and hops out.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Megaphny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Megaphny.
Washington throws a push kick but Megaphny slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Megaphny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Washington tries for a takedown but Megaphny sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Megaphny connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Megaphny.
Megaphny lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megaphny.
Washington misses the jab.

Washington closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Megaphny quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washington throws a series of punches but Megaphny moves out of range.
Washington slips a jab from Megaphny.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Megaphny there.

It looks like Colton Washington has been cut.
Washington dives in and grabs Megaphny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Megaphny pushes down on Washington's head and hops out.
Megaphny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Megaphny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megaphny.
Washington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Megaphny stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Megaphny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Megaphny's waist but Megaphny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Washington.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Megaphny.
Megaphny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Megaphny.
A big left from Washington misses.
Nice defenses there by Washington.

Washington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Megaphny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Washington trying to control but Megaphny is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Megaphny.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Megaphny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Colton Washington hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Megaphny throws a head kick that misses.
Megaphny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Megaphny misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Megaphny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Megaphny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Washington's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Megaphny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Colton Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny misses with a body shot.
Megaphny throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Washington 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.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington postures up.

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

Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Megaphny looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Megaphny keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is fighting to break Megaphny's control of his arms but Megaphny is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Megaphny wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Megaphny trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kirk Megaphny did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Colton Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Megaphny to counter with a crisp jab.
Megaphny stuffs the takedown.
Washington lands a jab.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt
and Megaphny counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirk Megaphny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Washington.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Megaphny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Megaphny.

Megaphny scores a takedown into full mount!
Washington is looking to get to half guard.
Washington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Washington is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny cracks Washington with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Megaphny cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Megaphny.

That has opened up Colton Washington's cut even more.
Washington takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Washington is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Megaphny's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk Megaphny!
A victorious Kirk Megaphny thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.