NAF Midweek Fight PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Le Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Ericsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Le Clarke
vs
Ericsen

186 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Le Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Ericsen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Le Clarke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Le Clarke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ericsen wants to control but Le Clarke is having none of it.
Le Clarke working Ericsen over with strikes here.
Le Clarke can't control as he wanted to and Ericsen manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Le Clarke tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ericsen controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Clarke prevents Ericsen from improving his position.

Ericsen is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Le Clarke has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Ericsen is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Eric Le Clarke!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jebba Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Daniels

190 cm
19
221 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jebba Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Daniels!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Jay Daniels has been cut.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daniels has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Daniels.
Daniels tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Daniels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Daniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels controlling the position well.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Daniels defending well.
Daniels has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson prevents Daniels from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Daniels tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jebba Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Daniels's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Daniels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Daniels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson has picked Daniels up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Daniels is trying to stand.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson trying to advance position but Daniels counters by regaining guard.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels trying to control the position.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jebba Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Daniels has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

Daniels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Daniels lands with a shot to the body.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jay Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Daniels.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jebba Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Daniels breaks the clinch.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jebba Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Daniels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Daniels swinging wildly here.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Daniels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Daniels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniels is working away from the top position though.
Daniels wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daniels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniels is working away from the top position though.
Daniels is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Daniels is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Jay Daniels has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Daniels's guard.
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.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daniels throws a couple of heel strikes.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daniels, up you get!
Jebba Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Daniels's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Daniels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jebba Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebba Johnson!
Jebba Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, :: Happy Pills :: for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Lightfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sam Peterson enters the cage!

Lightfoot
vs
Peterson

166 cm
21
232 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
23
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Lightfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightfoot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Peterson gets caught napping as Lightfoot dives in and scores a takedown. Peterson manages to retain guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lightfoot trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Lightfoot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lightfoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Peterson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Larry Lightfoot just wasn't active enough.
Lightfoot throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightfoot wants to clinch.
Peterson slips a jab from Lightfoot.
Lightfoot misses with a double jab

and Peterson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peterson.
Lightfoot can't keep his opponent in guard - Peterson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot is in trouble now - Peterson has advanced to mount!
Lightfoot tries to hold on but Peterson postures up.
Lightfoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peterson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lightfoot can't escape the position.
Lightfoot is trying to escape the mount but Peterson keeps good control and instead manages to take Lightfoot's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Peterson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Peterson is persistently looking for the submission but Lightfoot is defending it well.
What can Lightfoot do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Peterson gets his hands free as Lightfoot looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson controlling the position well here. Lightfoot rolled but Peterson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lightfoot tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lightfoot surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Peterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lightfoot fails to land with a series of punches.
Lightfoot really is a fat lump.
Lightfoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Larry Lightfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightfoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightfoot has a takedown stuffed.
Peterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lightfoot tries to avoid it but Peterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lightfoot to the ground. Lightfoot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lightfoot gets caught napping as Peterson dives in and scores a takedown. Lightfoot manages to retain guard.
Peterson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Peterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lightfoot 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.
Peterson advances to half guard.
Lightfoot won't allow Peterson to pass to mount.
Peterson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot trying to hold on to Peterson's head to control him but Peterson postures up.
Peterson is taking a breather. Lightfoot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sam Peterson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lightfoot.
Lightfoot misses with a head kick.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Lightfoot circles away easily

and Lightfoot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Peterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lightfoot trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot looking to pass the guard.
Peterson managing to control the position.
Lightfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sam Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Peterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lightfoot is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Lightfoot throws a series of punches but Peterson avoids them all with ease.
Lightfoot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightfoot leaves Peterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lightfoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Peterson counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightfoot is trying to escape the position but Peterson is controlling the position.
Lightfoot is trying to work for a sweep but Peterson has mounted him!
Peterson works his way to his opponent's back.
Lightfoot wants to escape the position.
Peterson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lightfoot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot just trying to survive but Peterson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lightfoot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peterson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Peterson is riding his opponent, not letting Lightfoot buck him off.

Peterson is persistently looking for the submission but Lightfoot is defending it well.
Lightfoot rolls, trying to escape but Peterson keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Peterson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lightfoot taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Peterson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Ansari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ansari comes to the cage accompanied by Macarena. McDonald has chosen The Daily Mail as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ansari
vs
McDonald

172 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aziz Ansari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomi McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries to clinch but Ansari moves out of range.
McDonald throws a head kick but Ansari moves out of range.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ansari.

McDonald clinches with his opponent.

McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Ansari circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ansari's head.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ansari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ansari has a takedown stuffed.

McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
Ansari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansari closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aziz Ansari. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McDonald forces Ansari back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald lands a knee to the head.

McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ansari walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
Ansari dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Ansari's head and hops out.
Ansari shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Ansari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Ansari.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansari fails with the takedown.
Ansari shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ansari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

McDonald instigates a clinch.

McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Ansari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Ansari circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ansari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.

Ansari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but Ansari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ansari works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ansari is landing with some decent strikes but McDonald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McDonald really wants to buck Ansari off and get back to his feet.
McDonald looks gassed!

Ansari is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! McDonald is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aziz Ansari!
A very excited looking Aziz Ansari rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood has chosen DJ Khaled - All I do is win as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Clark
vs
Youngblood

186 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
211 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Youngblood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Youngblood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark tries to bum rush Youngblood with a series of wild strikes but Youngblood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Youngblood staying out of range there.
Youngblood moves out of range of the strikes.
Clark swinging wildly here.
A combination from Youngblood does no damage.
Youngblood misses with a double jab.
Youngblood jabs Clark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Youngblood lands with a right hand.
Youngblood thuds a left hand into Clark's body.
Clark throws a series of punches but Youngblood avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Youngblood.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Clark misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Youngblood counters with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Youngblood, as that shot connected.
Youngblood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Youngblood lands with a right hand.
Youngblood sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Youngblood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
Clark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Youngblood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clark scrambles back to his feet.
Youngblood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Youngblood to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Youngblood.
Youngblood connects with a crisp jab.
Youngblood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Youngblood cracks Clark on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Clark falls backwards against the cage. Youngblood follows up with more strikes that drop Clark to his knees. Youngblood keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Clark! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Youngblood!
In his post fight interview, Matt Youngblood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West-Amazing. Michaels has chosen Fatboy Roberts - Made You Look/Kill Bill Remix as his entrance music. Mason Michaels is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Silva
vs
Michaels

191 cm
23
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Michaels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Michaels persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Michaels is controlling him
Michaels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Michaels is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mason Michaels was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Michaels napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Michaels can't do much from the bottom here.
Michaels keeps Silva under control for a moment.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Michaels gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Michaels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Michaels managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva 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.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Michaels lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Michaels has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.

Silva has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Michaels to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silva is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Michaels pulls down on the head and he's put Silva to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mason Michaels!