WCE - Openweight Bloodbath PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sauders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sauders has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. Joe Sauders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lauzon
vs
Sauders

178 cm
25
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Sauders!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauders misses with a combination

and Lauzon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sauders can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sauders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sauders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lauzon is one step ahead there.
Lauzon pushing down on Sauders's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lauzon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lauzon thows a huge punch but Sauders dodges it nicely.
Sauders won't allow Lauzon to pass to mount.
Sauders tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon not doing much here.
Lauzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sauders's head.
Lauzon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lauzon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lauzon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lauzon throwing shots but Sauders is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lauzon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sauders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lauzon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sauders defending well though.

Lauzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Lauzon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lauzon stalling.

Lauzon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon throwing shots but Sauders is blocking nicely.
Lauzon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sauders defending well though.
Sauders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lauzon.
Lauzon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sauders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lauzon.
Lauzon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lauzon wants to take a breather but Sauders is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lauzon slows the pace down in half guard.
Lauzon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lauzon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura but Sauders is defending well.
Lauzon drops an elbow to the side of Sauders's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Lauzon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sauders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sauders wants it to stay on the feet.
Sauders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joe Sauders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Sauders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Sauders.

Lauzon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lauzon moves nicely into side control.
Sauders is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lauzon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lauzon working Sauders over with strikes here.
Lauzon tries to control but Sauders wriggling away.
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!
Sauders taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Lauzon connects with a massive shot to the dome!

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

Lauzon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Lauzon working for a submission but Sauders is keeping him at bay.
Lauzon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sauders can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzon throwing strikes here but Sauders is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lauzon punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Lauzon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lauzon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sauders holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lauzon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Lauzon is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Sauders is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Sauders flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lauzon anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Sauders and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lauzon slips an arm under Sauders chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lauzon has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lauzon is squeezing on Sauders like an anaconda would it's prey. Sauders fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Lauzon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camillo Samcjez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jagatic's entrance music is http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D. A fine choice. Mario Jagatic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jagatic
vs
Samcjez

195 cm
19
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Mario Jagatic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Camillo Samcjez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagatic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Samcjez has closed the distance and engaged Jagatic in a clinch.

Samcjez breaks from the clinch.

Samcjez closes the distance and clinches.
Samcjez lands with a short punch from the clinch.

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

Samcjez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Samcjez with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Samcjez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jagatic throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Samcjez tries to keep at a distance but Jagatic has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagatic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Jagatic.
Jagatic takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Samcjez has Jagatic up against the cage in a clinch.

Samcjez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Jagatic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Samcjez both land. Nice combination.
Jagatic is breathing heavily.
Samcjez lands a jab to the nose.
Samcjez avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samcjez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samcjez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samcjez connects with an inside leg kick.
Samcjez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Samcjez throws a head kick that misses.
Jagatic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagatic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samcjez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camillo Samcjez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Samcjez drives through and clinches with Jagatic against the cage.
Samcjez connects with a knee to the head.
Samcjez crunches a lovely knee into Jagatic's ribcage.

Samcjez breaks the clinch.
Jagatic has a takedown stuffed.
Samcjez lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samcjez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Samcjez.
Jagatic seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Samcjez shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Jagatic is backing up but Samcjez catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Jagatic covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Samcjez Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camillo Samcjez!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Monferrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by the game. Dominickoy Machida has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Machida
vs
Monferrand

185 cm
27
203 lbs
14 - 16 - 1

170 cm
21
286 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Dominickoy Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Monferrand!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monferrand letting Machida take a breather here.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida cracks Monferrand with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Monferrand looks gassed!
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monferrand backwards.
Monferrand is trying to pull guard but Machida turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Machida.
A right hand to the body from Machida.
Machida lands a left hand.
Monferrand takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Joseph Monferrand has been cut.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Machida.
A short uppercut from Machida.

Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.

Monferrand is rocked!

Monferrand gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch.
Machida lands a nice elbow.
Monferrand is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida lands a big knee to the head and Monferrand goes down! Machida pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominickoy Machida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexter Cross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cross
vs
Jacobs

204 cm
23
289 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross looks for a takedown but Jacobs sprawls well.

Jacobs gets caught napping as Cross dives in and scores a takedown. Jacobs manages to retain guard.

Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cross is aware though and is defending well.
Cross wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.

Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cross gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cross gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cross.
Jacobs sneaks back into half guard.

Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cross pulls his head out easily.
Cross seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cross controlling the action here.
Jacobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cross pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Cross trying to pass the guard but Jacobs defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacobs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Jacobs has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cross escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cross!
Jacobs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross wants to get back to his feet.
Jacobs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Cross preventing the sweep.
Cross advances to half guard.

Cross is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Cross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cross's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cross's back!
Jacobs lands strikes to the head.
Jacobs lands a shot to the head.
Cross just trying to survive but Jacobs is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cross takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jacobs gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacobs landing with strikes.
Jacobs gets his hands free as Cross looks to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Can Cross hold on?! Jacobs is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Jacobs lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cross is trying to remain composed but Jacobs is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Jacobs controlling well, preventing Cross from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Jacobs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cross tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Cross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacobs pinned against the cage. Jacobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jacobs gets a double leg takedown into Cross's guard.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs postures up and lands a big shot to Cross's brow.
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cross is wriggling around but Jacobs manages to pass to half guard.
Matthew Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cross is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacobs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Jacobs working the head and body with strikes.
Jacobs is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jacobs is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jacobs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs winds up and cracks Cross with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jacobs working Cross over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacobs lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacobs lands a nice short elbow.
Jacobs working Cross over with strikes.

Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cross is trying to control but can't.
Cross tries to get to full guard but Jacobs has control of the leg.
Cross on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacobs lands a nice short elbow.
Jacobs lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cross taking some punishment here, with Jacobs in his half guard.
Cross is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Jacobs unloading with bombs!
Jacobs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jacobs lands a big elbow.
Jacobs prevents Cross from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jacobs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Cross is rocked!
Cross is bucking up trying to escape but Jacobs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Cross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cross covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Jacobs!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oildale-Korn. Randy Lesnar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donovan Smith's chin.

Lesnar
vs
Smith

190 cm
31
261 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

198 cm
19
294 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lesnar thinking.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Lesnar wants a takedown.
Lesnar wants a takedown but no success here.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a body shot.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Randy Lesnar has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lesnar to his knees! Smith keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Smith!
Our winner, Donovan Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Daly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Daly could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Taylor's chin.

Daly
vs
Taylor

189 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Daly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daly feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Daly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Daly drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Daly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
Daly blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Daly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daly misses with the head strike.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daly tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Daly avoids a wild elbow strike from Taylor.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daly pulls his leg out and moves away.

Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Daly's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Daly is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Daly's guard.
Taylor slips nicely into half guard.
Daly is in trouble now - Taylor has advanced to mount!

Taylor looking to isolate an arm here. Daly doesn't see it coming and as Taylor extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Taylor!
Jon Taylor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45 for their support in the buildup to the fight.