SFC 84 - Pep vs. Wood PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Galloway
vs
Tallings

183 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
164 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Tallings!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tallings, pushing him back against the cage.

Tallings manages to break the clinch.
Galloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tallings.
Tallings wants to clinch up but Galloway keeps it at a distance.
Tallings tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Galloway counters with a shoot takedown. Tallings fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Galloway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tallings scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tallings is looking to slow Galloway down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallings tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Galloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tallings lands a nice leg kick that just misses Galloway's sensitive parts.
Galloway misses with a wild combination.
Tallings moves in looking to clinch but Galloway pushes him off.
Tallings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tallings with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tallings tries a low kick but Galloway avoids it.

Galloway gets a clinch.

Tallings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tallings lands a really nice looking cross but Galloway seems unphased.
Tallings tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Galloway counters with a head kick. That will keep Tallings thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Galloway is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallings digs a good hook to Galloway's body.
Tallings moves in looking to clinch but Galloway pushes him off.
Tallings darts in trying to clinch

and Galloway counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tallings keeps control of Galloway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tallings lands a hook that snaps the head of Galloway backwards.

Tallings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallings, right into the meat.
Tallings connects with a nice looking jab.
Tallings throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tallings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tallings fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galloway on the side of the head.
Tallings connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Galloway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tallings! Galloway is out on his feet! Tallings rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Galloway is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Galloway is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Tallings!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between bob bobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasko Eratore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

bobson
vs
Eratore

225 cm
19
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
286 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, bob bobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lasko Eratore!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bobson misses the shot to the body.
Eratore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Eratore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Eratore is keen to just control but bobson is a slippery customer.
bobson wants to improve his position but Eratore is controlling well.
Eratore is keen to just control but bobson is a slippery customer.
bobson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
bobson wants to improve his position but Eratore is controlling well.
Eratore is keen to just control but bobson is a slippery customer.
bobson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eratore trying to pass the guard but bobson defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

bobson gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eratore lands a takedown into guard.
Eratore trying to control but bobson is working from the bottom.
Eratore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eratore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eratore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eratore wants to control from the top but bobson keeps moving.

bobson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eratore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eratore trying to control but bobson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eratore working some strikes from top position.

bobson looking for a guillotine here but Eratore defends easily.
bobson keeping moving, preventing Eratore from controlling successfully.
Eratore throws and elbow that misses. bobson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eratore's guard. Nice move by bobson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eratore is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bobson looking to pass the guard.
bobson wants to control from the top but Eratore keeps moving.
bobson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eratore is keeping the position for now.
bobson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
bobson is looking to advance position but Eratore has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Eratore throws some wild stikes that bobson manages to avoid easily.
Eratore wants to control the pace but bobson is squirming around nicely.
Eratore connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Eratore there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
bobson is in all sorts of trouble here.
bobson is squirming around, avoiding Eratore's attempts to control the action.
bobson gets back to half guard.
Eratore looks to land a strike but bobson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
bobson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eratore lands a couple of digs.
bobson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasko Eratore dominated that round.
That's time! bobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

bobson throws a right and a left that Eratore avoids nicely.
bobson fails with the takedown

and Eratore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bobson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
bobson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eratore is looking to work some ground and pound but bobson has wrist control.

bobson looking for a guillotine here but Eratore defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eratore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eratore throwing strikes from guard but bobson blocks nicely.
Eratore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eratore wants to control from the top but bobson keeps moving.
Eratore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as bobson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eratore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
bobson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eratore's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eratore preventing the sweep.
Eratore stays in close to bobson's body and controls the position.
Eratore won't allow bobson to sweep him here.
Eratore trying to control the position from guard on top but bobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eratore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
bobson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eratore trying to control but bobson is working from the bottom.

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

and Eratore counters with a takedown into side control.
Eratore throws a strike aimed at the side of bobson's head but bobson avoids it well.
Eratore working the strikes but bobson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
bobson wants to control but Eratore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eratore thows a huge punch but bobson dodges it nicely.

bobson looking for submissions off his back.
Eratore not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eratore with the ground and pound but bobson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Eratore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
bobson is trying to keep Eratore in close.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
bobson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
bobson tries for a takedown but Eratore circles away easily

and Eratore counters with a shoot takedown. bobson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bob bobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
bobson keeping moving, preventing Eratore from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eratore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eratore lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasko Eratore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Eratore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and bobson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eratore won't be happy with that.

bobson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eratore has escaped the position, nice work there.
bobson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

bobson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eratore has escaped the position, nice work there.
bobson trying to control the position but Eratore is working away.
Eratore stops bobson from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bobson is working hard here to advance position.
bobson trying to control the position but Eratore is working away.
Eratore looking for a sweep but bobson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Eratore wants to hold on but bobson pushes him away.

bobson wants to finish this one by submission but Eratore is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from bobson.
Eratore is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
bobson looking to ground and pound but Eratore is blocking nicely.
Eratore regains half guard.
bobson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eratore is trying to maintain the position but bobson is very close to passing his half guard.
Eratore is refusing to be controlled, as bobson sits in half guard.
Lasko Eratore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eratore is in trouble now - bobson has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

bobson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Eratore has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Eratore!
Eratore trying to control but bobson is working from the bottom.

bobson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eratore defends it easily.

bobson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

bobson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eratore trying to control but bobson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bobson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
bob bobson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eratore 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasko Eratore!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Di Maio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Di Maio
vs
Tyson

192 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulie Di Maio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Maio scores with a hook.
Tyson tries to bum rush Di Maio with a series of wild strikes but Di Maio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Di Maio scores with a head kick.

It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Di Maio connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyson looks to land a combination but Di Maio avoids it well.
Di Maio jabs at Tyson's body.
Tyson looks gassed!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Di Maio - that will leave a mark!
Di Maio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Di Maio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Di Maio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Di Maio.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Di Maio! Tyson is out on his feet! Di Maio rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Tyson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Tyson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Di Maio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wandy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evangelos Terrofinos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Walker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Live To Win. Evangelos Terrofinos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Walker
vs
Terrofinos

185 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wandy Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evangelos Terrofinos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Wandy Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrofinos.
Terrofinos is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.

Terrofinos pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Terrofinos scores with a hook to the body.

Walker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Terrofinos uses from the top position.
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Terrofinos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wandy Walker!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rosenzweig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenzweig has chosen I Hate Everything About You - Three Days Grace as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Clark
vs
Rosenzweig

180 cm
21
153 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Rosenzweig!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosenzweig.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Rosenzweig throws a right hand that Clark ducks under and follows up with a left that Clark also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Rosenzweig misses.
Rosenzweig throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Rosenzweig fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rosenzweig defends it nicely.
Clark looks for a takedown but Rosenzweig sprawls well.
Rosenzweig looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rosenzweig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosenzweig.
Clark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by Rosenzweig.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenzweig lands with a cross.

It looks like Jordan Clark has been cut.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Rosenzweig sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rosenzweig as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rosenzweig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rosenzweig takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Rosenzweig throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Rosenzweig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark fails to land the takedown.
Rosenzweig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rosenzweig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosenzweig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosenzweig scores with a three punch combo!

Clark is rocked!
Clark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clark is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rosenzweig.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenzweig throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Rosenzweig misses with a head kick.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
Rosenzweig closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Clark! Rosenzweig dives in looking to finish! Clark is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Rosenzweig!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Al Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pratt
vs
Mason

156 cm
24
150 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Achilles Mason!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pratt.
Pratt misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Pratt with a jab.
Pratt misses with the combination.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Pratt misses with a series of wild punches.
Pratt moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.

Pratt closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.

Pratt breaks the clinch.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pratt.
Pratt tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Pratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pratt misses with an uppercut.
Pratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Nice shot lands for Pratt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratt connects with a jab.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Pratt has cracked Mason with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Pratt lands another huge swinging hook and Mason tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Mason, before Pratt can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Al Pratt!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Fernando Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Knox will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fernando Gonzalez
vs
Knox

183 cm
21
177 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luiz Fernando Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Knox!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.

Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzalez.
Knox is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but Knox defending well.
Gonzalez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knox trying to control here.
Gonzalez stops Knox from getting back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez scores with a jab.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Glen Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
Knox tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzalez should have avoided that one.
Gonzalez defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Knox misses with a body shot.

Knox gets caught flat footed, as Gonzalez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glen Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Knox.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Gonzalez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonzalez.

Gonzalez feints and as Knox raises his hands in defense, Gonzalez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalez is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knox looking to control.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knox misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Gonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez prevents Knox from improving his position.
Gonzalez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzalez uses his free foot to push down on Knox's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knox.
Gonzalez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gonzalez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonzalez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Knox's face.
Gonzalez looking to control but Knox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Gonzalez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gonzalez with good strikes from the mount here!
Knox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Knox tries to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Gonzalez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gonzalez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knox hang on?
Knox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knox tries to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Knox is in a horrible position here. Gonzalez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Knox holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gonzalez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Fernando Gonzalez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knox looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Knox looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gonzalez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Knox's guard now.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Gonzalez is stalling in the full guard.
Gonzalez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knox for as long as he can get away with.
Glen Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Knox looking to control.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzalez controlling from the top position.
Knox wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Knox wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox looking for a sweep. Not yet Knox, not yet.
Gonzalez passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonzalez thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzalez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Gonzalez seems content to control.
Knox has hold of Gonzalez's hands but Gonzalez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knox tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
Knox is looking to get back to is feet but Gonzalez passes into side control.
Knox is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Gonzalez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Fernando Gonzalez!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

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

Pep
vs
Wood

169 cm
22
148 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
151 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Pep!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Wood!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pep will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pep connects with a right hand. Wood shakes it off.
Wood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pep has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pep trying to control the position but instead, Wood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pep into the cage.
Pep lands a nice uppercut.
Wood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pep or not.
Pep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wood is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Pep.
Pep on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pep misses with a kick to the body.
Pep takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pep's sensitive parts.
Wood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pep's head.
Pep walks into a jab.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Pep moves out of range easily.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Pep is out of range.
Nice body punch from Wood.
Wood throws a series of punches but Pep avoids them all with ease.
Pep misses with a double jab
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Wood as he checks the leg kick.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Pep.
Wood swats away the attempt to clinch by Pep.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
Wood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pep stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pep swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pep makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Pep.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pep on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Pep has managed to clinch.
Wood can't break the clinch.
Pep scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pep cracks Wood with a good jab.
Wood throws the left hand but Pep avoids the punch easily.
Wood throws a combination. Pep tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Pep is just out of range.
Pep bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wood's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a hook but Pep avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pep. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Wood.
Wood looks to land a body kick but Pep moved away.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wood.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Wood scores with a hook to the body. Pep takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pep uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Pep avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pep keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pep scores with a punch to the head.
Pep avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pep circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pep avoids the head kick by Wood.
Wood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pep had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pep will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pep listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pep moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Pep.
Pep landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wood looks gassed!

Pep breaks from the clinch.
Pep steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wood. That one must have hurt.
Pep's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pep duly obliges.
Pep looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pep cracks Wood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pep tries to clinch but Wood moves away
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pep.
Pep lands a jab-cross combination.
Wood takes one on the button.
Pep cracks Wood with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Pep 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.

Pep closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Pep.

Pep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pep ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Pep rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pep fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Pep counters with a stiff right hand.
Wood cracks a nice hook into Pep's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Pep is just out of range.
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pep throws a good cross that connects.
Pep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pep.
Pep lands a body shot.
A shot to de liver by Wood. Beautiful body shot.
Pep swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.

Wood tries to keep at a distance but Pep has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pep.
Pep has Wood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pep lands a nice uppercut.
Pep keeps control of Wood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Wood breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pep moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pep scores with a hook to the body. Wood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Wood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pep moves into range and clinches up with Wood.
Pep slowing the pace effectively.
Wood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wood lands a body punch.
Pep lands a right hand.
Pep stalling in the clinch but Wood improves position.
Pep softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wood is trying to break free.
Pep slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Wood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wood has had enough of the clinch but Pep keeps him there for the moment.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Pep.
Pep stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.

Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wood throws a push kick but Pep slaps the foot to one side.
Pep moves in looking to clinch but Wood pushes him off.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wood checks a low kick from Pep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wood throws a jab when Pep was well out of range.
Wood misses with a body shot
and Pep counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pep lands with an uppercut that bounces Wood off the cage and back into rage.
Wood throws a nice looking combination but Pep bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pep is able to avoid easily.
Kevin Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.

Pep shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pep prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Pep won't allow Wood to sweep him here.
Pep chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pep stops Wood from standing up.
Pep connects with a couple of short punches.
Pep has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pep pushing down on Wood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wood wants to control but Pep is keeping busy.
Wood is not content to let Pep control the position.
Pep thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
Pep thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.

Pep seems to be looking for submissions.
Wood gets back to full guard.
Pep looking to sit in guard and control but Wood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Pep is retaining full guard.
Wood tries to stand but Pep is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wood is one step ahead there.
Pep looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pep is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood swings for the body but Pep moves out of range.
Wood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pep.
Pep throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wood on the side of the head.
Wood swinging wilding here.
Wood is looking to land body kicks.
Frankie Pep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Pep slips a straight right by Wood.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Pep.
A jab from Wood misses.
Pep fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pep lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pep rushes Wood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pep lands with a left to the head.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Pep to work.

Pep breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood throws a hook but Pep blocks it.
Pep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pep moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pep!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Pep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pep at a distance.
Pep fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wood.

Pep rushes Wood and presses him up against the cage.
Wood wants to get back to striking at distance but Pep won't allow it.
Wood is trying to force a seperation but Pep has the dominant position.
Wood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pep is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wood is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Wood.
Pep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pep taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pep trying to stall but Wood improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Pep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pep tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Pep back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pep - that landed with a thud.
Wood tries to circle away but Pep has him pinned against the cage.
Wood is trying to break the clinch but Pep has him pressed against the cage.
Wood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pep stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pep backwards.
Pep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pep just leaning against Wood, taking a breather.
Wood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pep blocks a body shot from Wood.
Wood lands a shot to the body.
Wood lands with a left to the head.
Wood cracks Pep with a nice body shot.
Wood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pep tries to pull guard but Wood holds him up against the cage and eventually Pep drops back down to his feet.
Pep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Pep pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pep moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Pep ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pep lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep is looking to clinch.
Pep looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Pep throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
Pep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Pep is out of range.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Wood walks into a straight right hand from Pep.
Pep cracks a nice hook into Wood's ribs.
Wood tries to bum rush Pep with a series of wild strikes but Pep uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wood throws a hook but Pep blocks it.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood misses with a hook.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood swats away the attempt to clinch by Pep.
Wood misses with a few strikes there.
Pep lands a two punch combo.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Pep moves away and avoids it.
Wood throws a right and a left that Pep avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Pep has Wood up against the cage in a clinch.

Pep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pep lands with a nice combination. Wood backs away looking to recover.
Pep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pep cracks Wood with an open hand slap.
Pep lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pep jabs Wood right on the nose. Wood blinks but takes it well.
A shot to de liver by Pep. Beautiful body shot.
Pep blocks a jab.
Wood throws a jab when Pep was well out of range.
Wood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pep lands with a right hand.
Pep shoots in but Wood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pep throws a series of punches but Wood moves out of range.
Pep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pep checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Pep gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Wood.
A short body shot lands from Wood as the two fighters clinch.
Wood digs a right hand underneath Pep's ribcage. Pep let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pep.

Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pep dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Pep on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wood takes a swing at Pep's ribcage but misses.
Pep throws a head kick that misses.
Wood lands a jab to the nose.
Pep misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Pep. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pep rushes Wood and presses him up against the cage.
Pep manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Pep clearly takes 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.

Wood connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Pep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Pep.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Pep throws a push kick but Wood slaps the foot to one side.
Pep slips a jab from Wood.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pep.

Pep fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wood, pushing him back against the cage.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood tries to break the clinch but Pep is controlling the position.
Pep is trying to stall.
Pep lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pep has Wood pressed against the cage, preventing Wood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wood is trying to break the clinch but Pep is controlling him.
Pep takes a shot to the head.
Wood is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pep fails to pull guard.
Pep lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wood lands a nice uppercut.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood wants to get back to striking at distance but Pep won't allow it.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Pep controls his hands.

Pep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pep misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Pep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Pep rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Wood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Pep fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wood, pushing him back against the cage.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Pep.

Pep pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pep blocks a jab.
Wood misses with a leg kick
and Pep counters with a two punch combo.
Wood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pep.
Pep falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pep throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pep is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pep scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Pep gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frankie Pep has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pep tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
Pep lands a shot to the body.
Wood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pep has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pep scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wood misses with a body punch.
Wood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Pep.
A short body shot lands from Pep as the two fighters clinch.
Pep is working Wood over against the cage.
Pep lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pep taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pep works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pep throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pep blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep effectively controlling the action here.
Pep looking to stall.
Pep controlling the action here for a moment.
Pep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pep is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wood is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Wood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pep pushes Wood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pep looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pep.
A short body shot lands from Pep as the two fighters clinch.
Wood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pep softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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

Pep instigates a clinch.
Pep works on Wood's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Wood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pep lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Pep breaks from the clinch.
Pep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wood.
Some wild striking there from Wood.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pep shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wood's guard.
Pep scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pep in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pep missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Wood wriggles free and stands up.
Pep slips a jab from Wood.
Pep tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.
Pep ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pep looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
Wood looks to land a combination but Pep avoids it well.
Pep lands a two punch combo.

Pep closes the distance and pushes Wood back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Pep had his way with Kevin Wood in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Pep.
Nice defenses there by Pep.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
Wood misses the body punch
and Pep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood moves out of range of the body kick from Pep.
Pep misses with a double jab.
Pep connects with the punch.

Pep closes the distance and clinches.
Pep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Wood breaks the clinch.
Pep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.

Pep clinches up with Wood and pushes him back against the cage.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pep lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Pep scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pep tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
Pep lands a left hand.

Pep breaks from the clinch.
Wood's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wood duly obliges.
Pep lands a nice shot that snaps Wood's head back.
Pep throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood dodges the punch combination from Pep.
Wood is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pep takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pep throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Wood is predictable there
and Pep makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pep dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wood. That did some damage!

Pep moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pep scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pep pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hook to the body lands for Pep.
Pep trying to control the position but instead, Wood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pep into the cage.
Wood blocks a body shot from Pep.
Pep stalling in the clinch.
Pep tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Wood breaks the clinch.

Pep forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.
Wood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Pep.
Wood wants to get back to striking at distance but Pep won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Pep.
Pep slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Pep.
Pep pushes Wood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pep scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pep presses Wood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pep lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good body shot from Pep.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pep.
Pep scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Pep changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kevin Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pep lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Wood scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pep sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Pep instigates a clinch.
Pep lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pep looking to slow down the pace here.
Pep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pep has Wood pressed against the cage, preventing Wood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wood is working Pep over against the cage.
Wood lands a hook that snaps the head of Pep backwards.
Wood scores with a hook to the body.

Pep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood connects with a body shot.
Wood swings for the body but Pep moves out of range.
Pep slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pep slips under a jab.

Pep moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Pep.
Pep lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pep lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wood.
Frankie Pep is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Pep manages to pull guard.
Pep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kevin Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wood stands up and waves to Pep to follow him.

Pep instigates a clinch.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pep tries to pull guard but Wood holds him up against the cage and eventually Pep drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Wood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pep is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wood is keeping busy.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wood has had enough of the clinch but Pep keeps him there for the moment.
Wood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pep has him pressed against the cage.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Pep showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pep 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Pep!
Frankie Pep retains his featherweight title!