OFC: Blood Night VI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pluto Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gump Worsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump Worsley struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Nash
vs
Worsley

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pluto Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gump Worsley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nash drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nash looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Worsley has his feet on Nash's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Worsley.
Nash is looking to reverse the position.
Worsley scores with punches from side control.
Nash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Worsley lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worsley working the head with strikes.
Worsley working the ground and pound from side control.
Worsley lands a few punches from side control.
Worsley scores with punches from side control.

Worsley stands up.
Worsley has his takedown stuffed
and Nash counters with a low kick, right behind Worsley 's knee.

Worsley has closed the distance and engaged Nash in a clinch.

Worsley successfully pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Worsley is on top in guard.
Worsley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Worsley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Worsley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Worsley works over Nash with some ground and pound from guard.
Worsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Worsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Nash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Worsley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Worsley lands a couple of elbows.

Nash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Worsley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nash is proving hard to escape from.
Nash is striking but Worsley is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nash wants to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Worsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Worsley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nash's head.

Nash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worsley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Worsley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Worsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Nash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Worsley defends it easily.

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

Worsley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nash's guard.
Worsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Nash is retaining full guard.

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

Nash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worsley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worsley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worsley is working Nash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Worsley works over Nash with some ground and pound from guard.
Worsley pushes down on Nash's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nash is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worsley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Worsley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Worsley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nash to the mat! Nash manages to get full guard.
Worsley scoring with some ground and pound.
Worsley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nash is proving hard to escape from.

Nash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Worsley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Worsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Worsley wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Worsley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nash's head.
Worsley with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Worsley trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump Worsley has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nash misses the shot to the body.

Worsley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Worsley.

Worsley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Worsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nash. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nash slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Worsley wants to stand but Nash is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nash trying to keep a closed guard but Worsley is proving a slippery customer.
Worsley wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Worsley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Worsley throws a strike but Nash rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nash thows a big elbow that misses.

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

Worsley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Worsley is pushing down on Nash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nash is fighting to maintain full guard but Worsley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nash trying to hold on to Worsley's head to control him but Worsley postures up.
Worsley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Nash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Worsley trying to control from half guard but Nash is working away.
Nash is looking to improve his position.

Nash actively working from the bottom here.
Nash punching from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Worsley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nash wants to sweep here but Worsley controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nash is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Worsley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nash looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Worsley is looking to escape.
Nash controlling the pace.
Worsley tries to roll over but Nash keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gump Worsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Worsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Worsley stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Nash moves into range and clinches up with Worsley.
Nash misses with a short punch on the inside.

Worsley breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Nash. No joy for Worsley on that attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Worsley scores with a four punch combination!
Nash's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nash duly obliges.
Gump Worsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worsley fails with the takedown.
Worsley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nash swivels and escapes.
Pluto Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gump Worsley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Nash throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Worsley was covering up waiting for the punch and Nash finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Worsley keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Worsley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nash throwing strikes from guard but Worsley blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Worsley is on top in guard.

Nash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two 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.
Nash has momentary wrist control but Worsley slips an elbow through the middle.
Worsley won't allow Nash to sweep him here.
Worsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worsley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nash working a defensive guard here.
Nash is really struggling to control Worsley but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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

Worsley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Worsley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nash keeping full guard, as Worsley tries to pass.

Nash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Worsley landing some decent shots from guard.
Nash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Worsley stands and steps away. Nash gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash misses with a combination

and Worsley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nash's guard.
Gump Worsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Worsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Nash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nash working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Worsley has passed into half guard!
Worsley wants to free his trapped foot but Nash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nash gets back to full guard.
Nash looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worsley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nash gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gump Worsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Worsley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gump Worsley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Chui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Querido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chui comes to the cage accompanied by It's My Time. The key to victory for Corey Chui has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chui
vs
Querido

175 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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, Corey Chui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Querido!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chui fails with the takedown.

Querido is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chui's half guard.
Querido tries to pass to full mount but Chui defends it.
Chui gets full guard.

Querido stands up from Chui's guard - Querido perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chui with a poor takedown

and Querido decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chui's guard.
Chui keeping full guard, as Querido tries to pass.
Querido wants to control from the top but Chui keeps moving.
Querido sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Querido.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chui trying to control the position.
Querido postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Querido trying to control but Chui is working from the bottom.
Querido is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Querido must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chui tries to clinch up

and Querido counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chui!
Chui wants to hold on but Querido pushes him away.
Querido controlling the pace for now.
Chui is looking to improve his position but Querido isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Querido looking to control but Chui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Querido gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Chui tries for a takedown but Querido circles away easily

and Querido decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chui's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Chui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Querido slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Querido looks gassed!

Querido decides to stand back up. Querido steps back and let's Chui get back to his feet.
Chui fails with the takedown

so Querido counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Querido wants to pass the guard but Chui is keeping the position.
Querido slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chui trying to keep a closed guard but Querido is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chui controls Querido momentarily but Querido frees himself.
Chui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Querido's guard.
Chui passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chui is looking to take a break and control but Querido is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Querido is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chui tries to score with some ground and pound. Querido controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Querido wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Chui has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Querido's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Querido is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Chui!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Corey Chui!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sucre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sucre has chosen Capital Punishment as his entrance music. Fernando Sucre is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rua
vs
Sucre

180 cm
22
174 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Sucre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua loads up on a big right hand but Sucre slips the punch.
Sucre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua throws the left hand but Sucre avoids the punch easily.
Sucre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sucre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sucre misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

Sucre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rua, who protects the arm well.
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Sucre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rua tries to buck Sucre off but Sucre is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sucre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Sucre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rua struggling a bit here.

Sucre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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

Rua decides to stand back up.
Rua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fernando Sucre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Sucre looks gassed!

Sucre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sucre lands in his opponent's guard.
Rua controls Sucre momentarily but Sucre frees himself.
Rua thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sucre 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.
Sucre wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Sucre prevents Rua from getting back to his feet.

Sucre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rua wants to stand but Sucre is controlling the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.

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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua is looking to clinch but Sucre is avoiding it.
Sucre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rua wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sucre feints and as Rua raises his hands in defense, Sucre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sucre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Sucre 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Sucre 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.

Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sucre's sensitive parts.
Rua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Sucre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rua sprawls well initially but Sucre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Sucre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
Rua is staying active underneath Sucre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
Sucre tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Sucre is breathing heavily.
Sucre stops Rua from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sucre drops back looking for a leg! Rua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rua manages to kick Sucre off! Sucre jumps back into Rua's guard.

Sucre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sucre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sucre trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Rua tries to clinch there but Sucre circles away.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Andre Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sucre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rua gets back to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sucre looking to pass the guard.
Rua wants to stand but Sucre is controlling the position.
Sucre passes into half guard.
Rua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rua.
Rua is trying to control the position but Sucre postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sucre stops Rua from standing up.
Rua is trying to keep Sucre in close.
Sucre stops Rua from standing up.
Sucre looking to pass the guard.
Sucre passes into half guard.

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.

Sucre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sucre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sucre is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Sucre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rua is looking to clinch.
Rua wants to clinch.
Rua tries to clinch up but Sucre circles away and keeps his distance.

Sucre scores with a takedown into Rua's guard.

Sucre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sucre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Sucre 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sucre 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is looking to stand up but Sucre isn't so interested in that idea.

Sucre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sucre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rua trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Rua has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sucre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rua.

Sucre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rua rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sucre's guard! Nice work there by Rua!

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.
Rua wants to control from the top but Sucre keeps moving.
Rua won't allow Sucre to sweep him here.
Rua tries to stand but Sucre is controlling from the bottom.
Rua stands and throws Sucre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sucre tries to improve position but can't.
Rua moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to control but Sucre is keeping him busy.
Sucre regains half guard.
Rua tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sucre controls his leg.
Sucre trying to hold on to Rua's head to control him but Rua postures up.
Rua wants to stand up but Sucre manages to regain full guard.

Sucre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sucre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Sucre's legs - danger averted.
Rua tries to stand but Sucre is controlling from the bottom.

Sucre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sucre is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Sucre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sucre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wilson
vs
Rai

188 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Rai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
Rai lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wilson hang on?
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rai on the ground.
Rai lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rai cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rai landing punches.
The referee warns Wilson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rai unloading with bombs!
Rai thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai unloading with bombs!
Wilson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rai breaks from Wilson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rai thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rai throws some wild stikes that Wilson manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Rai with the ground and pound from mount.
Wilson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilson tries to get out of the position.
Rai trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson is trying desperately to improve position.
Rai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rai working the ground and pound effectively.
Rai working Wilson over with strikes here.
Rai throwing strikes here but Wilson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilson is looking to escape.
Rai thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rai scoring with strikes but Wilson is staying in there.
Rai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rai.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rai.
Rai cracks Wilson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rai unloads with some shots from mount but Wilson bucks and avoids them well.
Rai looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wilson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Rai 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.

Wilson tries to clinch up.

Rai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilson's half guard.
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as Rai sits in half guard.
Rai is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rai is looking to stall here but Wilson recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rai cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rai passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rai drops an elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson is not content to let Rai control the position.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rai.
Rai is looking to advance position but Wilson won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rai.
Rai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
Wilson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rai is breathing heavily.
Rai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rai stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rai.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilson scores with a four punch combination!
Wilson throws a series of punches but Rai avoids them all with ease.
Wilson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Wilson clinches.
Rai is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!

Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson scores with a one two! Rai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt

and Rai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rai.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Rai is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Wilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wilson stuffs the takedown.

Rai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson wants to control the position but Rai says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Rai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Rai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rai content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai working the ground and pound effectively.
Poor strikes thrown by Rai there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two 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.
Rai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilson is looking to escape.
Rai pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rai throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rai lands a big shot there that rocks Wilson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Rai.
Rai lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wilson hang on?
Rai controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai wants to control the pace but Wilson is squirming around nicely.
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rai.
Wilson is trying to escape the mount.
Rai is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rai pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson is looking to improve his position but Rai isn't that keen on the idea.
Rai controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Rai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Rai's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Rai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rai 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Rai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bozec Bazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Apolskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bozec Bazel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bazel
vs
Apolskis

175 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bozec Bazel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Apolskis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Apolskis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Apolskis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bazel defends it well.
Bazel missing with punches from the bottom.
Apolskis thows a huge punch but Bazel dodges it nicely.
Apolskis wants to free his trapped foot but Bazel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Apolskis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Apolskis is looking for a kimura here.

Bazel looking for submissions off his back.
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.

Apolskis seems to be working for a kimura but Bazel defends the submission attempt.
Apolskis is pressing down on Bazel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bazel is holding on for now.
Apolskis trying to control from half guard but Bazel is working away.
Apolskis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bazel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apolskis not doing much here.
Apolskis is keen to just control but Bazel is a slippery customer.

Apolskis is working for a submission of some sort.
Apolskis looks gassed!
Bazel is looking to control Apolskis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bazel avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apolskis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bazel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bazel tries to close the distance and clinch but Apolskis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bazel throws a series of punches but Apolskis avoids them all with ease.
Bazel could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apolskis.
Bazel slaps away a takedown attempt from Apolskis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bazel lands a head kick. Apolskis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bazel lands a with a good body shot.
Bazel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apolskis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Bazel.
Nice sprawl there from Bazel as Apolskis shoots in.
Bozec Bazel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Apolskis.

Bazel darts in and clinches Apolskis up against the cage.
Bazel lands a damaging elbow.
Bazel lands an elbow inside.

Apolskis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bazel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Apolskis to the mat. Apolskis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Apolskis working for a triangle but Bazel defends it easily.
Bazel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Apolskis on the ground.

Apolskis is working an open guard so Bazel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bazel has closed the distance and engaged Apolskis in a clinch.
Bazel stalling against the cage.
Bazel lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bazel with a knee to the head.
Bazel lands an elbow that stopped Apolskis in his tracks for a moment.
Apolskis blocks an elbow strike.
Bazel has a couple of punches blocked by Apolskis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bozec Bazel 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.

Apolskis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bazel. That's going to slow Apolskis down.
David Apolskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Apolskis or perhaps it was just good defense by Bazel which made him look bad.
Bazel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bazel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apolskis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bazel works over Apolskis's head and body with a nice combination.
Apolskis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bazel tries to avoid it but Apolskis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bazel to the ground. Bazel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bozec Bazel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Apolskis.

Bazel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bazel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Apolskis's defenses.
Bazel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bazel lands a damaging elbow.
Bazel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bazel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apolskis backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bazel lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Apolskis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bazel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bazel is trying to maintain a safe position but Apolskis gets an underhook and turns Bazel into the cage.
Bazel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bazel lands a nice knee to the body.

Apolskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bazel throws a head kick that Apolskis semi-blocks.
Apolskis keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Bazel. No joy for Apolskis on that attempt.
Bozec Bazel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bazel moves into the clinch successfully.
Bazel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Apolskis avoids the elbow strike from Bazel, against the cage.
Apolskis jumps guard but Bazel stands there with Apolskis around his waist. Apolskis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bazel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apolskis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bazel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bazel tries to clinch there but Apolskis circles away.

Bazel gets a clinch.
Bazel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Apolskis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bazel misses with a knee strike.

Apolskis lands a takedown into guard.
Apolskis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bazel is looking to stand up but Apolskis isn't so interested in that idea.
Apolskis advances to half guard.
Apolskis is trying to control the action in half guard but Bazel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apolskis is working for a submission of some sort.
Apolskis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bazel keeps working.
Bazel pushes Apolskis off looking to stand but Apolskis dives back in and keeps control.
Apolskis passes to full mount!
Bazel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bazel is looking to improve his position but Apolskis isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Apolskis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Apolskis tries to control but Bazel wriggling away.

Apolskis working for a submission but Bazel is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Apolskis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bazel throws a series of punches but Apolskis moves out of range.
Bazel is looking to slow Apolskis down with leg kicks.
Apolskis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bazel but Bazel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bazel tries to clinch up.
Apolskis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apolskis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bazel tries to bum rush Apolskis with a series of wild strikes but Apolskis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bazel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bazel duly obliges.
Bazel tries to close the distance and clinch but Apolskis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bazel closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazel lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apolskis takes an elbow to the temple.
Apolskis avoids the elbow strike from Bazel, against the cage.
Apolskis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bazel misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bazel looking to stall.
Bazel prevents the takedown attempt.
Apolskis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bazel prevents it.
Bozec Bazel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Apolskis.

Apolskis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bazel is looking to improve his position.
Apolskis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bazel tries to hold on but Apolskis pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bazel has left one of his arms exposed and Apolskis doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bazel screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Apolskis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matty Ganns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Clemens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ganns
vs
Clemens

193 cm
21
221 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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, Matty Ganns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Clemens!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Ganns pushes him off.

Clemens has Ganns up against the cage in a clinch.

Clemens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ganns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clemens shoots in but Ganns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roger Clemens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clemens scores with a nice body kick.

Clemens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ganns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clemens stopping the sweep attempt from Ganns.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clemens wanted to stand there but Ganns had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clemens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ganns is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ganns has escaped and now he's on top!
Ganns stopping the sweep attempt from Clemens.
Clemens has a closed guard, preventing Ganns from standing up.
Clemens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ganns is trying to get back to full guard.

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.

Clemens is looking for a kimura but Ganns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clemens to get the leverage.
Clemens trying to control from Ganns's half guard. Ganns has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ganns lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clemens!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clemens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ganns landing punches.
Ganns throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganns trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Ganns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ganns content just to control the position here.
Ganns looking to finish with strikes here!

That's four 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.
Ganns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ganns in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Clemens is working to get back to half guard.

Ganns looking for a guillotine from mount but Clemens is having none of it.

Ganns is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Clemens is surviving well by controlling Ganns's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matty Ganns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ganns with a poor takedown

and Clemens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clemens.
Ganns is trying to break the clinch but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Ganns looking for a takedown.
Ganns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matty Ganns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clemens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ganns walks away with a smile on his face. Clemens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roger Clemens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clemens dives in and grabs Ganns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ganns pushes down on Clemens's head and hops out.
Ganns shoots and misses
letting Clemens counter with a right hand.
Clemens throws a right hand that Ganns ducks under and follows up with a left that Ganns also avoids with ease.
Clemens shoots for a takedown but Ganns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clemens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ganns swivels and escapes.
Ganns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Ganns pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganns fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ganns tries to keep at a distance but Clemens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ganns has had enough of the clinch but Clemens keeps him there for the moment.
Clemens gets underhooks to prevent Ganns's takedown attempt.
Ganns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Ganns decides to pull guard.
Ganns looking to control.

Ganns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clemens trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ganns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clemens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ganns's guard.
Clemens postures up.
Clemens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ganns's head.
Clemens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ganns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ganns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens wants to control from the top but Ganns keeps moving.
Clemens stopping the sweep attempt from Ganns.
Clemens trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganns striking off his back but it's not causing Clemens any problems.
Clemens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ganns is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clemens postures up in Ganns's guard and throws a big left but Ganns blocks it.
Ganns trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clemens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Clemens.
Ganns tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ganns wants to clinch

and Clemens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Clemens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Clemens looks to land a combination but Ganns avoids it well.
Clemens tries for a takedown but Ganns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Ganns takes the fight into the clinch.
Ganns tries to pull guard but Clemens holds him up against the cage and eventually Ganns drops back down to his feet.

Ganns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clemens uses from the top position.
Clemens postures up.
Clemens wants to stand and escape but instead Ganns has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ganns trying to control but Clemens is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens 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.
Ganns tries to free his leg and advance position but Clemens is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clemens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ganns as he jumps to the side.
Clemens blocks a head kick by Ganns.
Ganns tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Clemens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganns letting Clemens take a breather here.

Clemens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ganns wants to clinch

and Clemens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ganns!
Clemens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ganns is desperately trying to improve his position but Clemens has a good base and remains in mount.
Ganns manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ganns is not content to let Clemens control the position.
Ganns wants to improve his position but Clemens is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ganns.
Ganns is trying to keep Clemens in close.
Ganns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clemens manages to get himself to full guard.
Ganns trying to control the position from guard on top but Clemens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ganns prevents Clemens from getting back to his feet.

Ganns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ganns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ganns trying to control the position from guard on top but Clemens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganns stands and throws Clemens's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Ganns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ganns advances nicely into full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matty Ganns.
I think Ganns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matty Ganns!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alek Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mitchell
vs
Carr

179 cm
19
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alek Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Carr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Carr blocks a head kick by Mitchell.

Carr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mitchell was covering up waiting for the punch and Carr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mitchell is trying to control Carr's posture but Carr avoids it.
Mitchell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Carr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working.

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

Carr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitchell, who protects the arm well.
Carr working the head and body with strikes.
Carr tries to score with some ground and pound. Mitchell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.
Carr trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.

Carr swings around for an armbar but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carr's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Carr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitchell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitchell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carr looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carr wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Carr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell is really struggling to control Carr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Carr keeping full guard, as Mitchell tries to pass.
Mitchell trying to control but Carr is working from the bottom.

Carr is looking for a triangle but Mitchell pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Carr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carr keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Alek Mitchell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Carr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mitchell controls Carr momentarily but Carr frees himself.
Carr working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carr defends it easily.
Carr looking to pass the guard.
Carr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carr trying to control the position but Mitchell is working away.
Mitchell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.

Carr is trying to work for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mitchell throws the left hand but Carr avoids the punch easily.

Carr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Carr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Carr from controlling successfully.

Carr is posturing up here but Mitchell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Carr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Carr has to tap! Slick submission there by Mitchell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alek Mitchell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denver Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Self (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Self is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Randleman
vs
Self

194 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denver Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Self!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Self throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Randleman was covering up waiting for the punch and Self finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Self content to stall in guard here.
Randleman keeping moving, preventing Self from controlling successfully.
Randleman wants to stand but Self is controlling the position.
Self landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Self controls the pace.
Randleman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Self manages to pass to side control.

Randleman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Randleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Randleman.
Self fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Self misses with an uppercut. Randleman saw that one coming.
Randleman throws a series of punches but Self moves out of range.
Randleman scores with a one two! Self had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Randleman lunges at Self with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Self's hand.
Randleman connects with a high kick.
Randleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Self.
Randleman misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Self.
Self tries for a takedown but Randleman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Self closes the distance and clinches up with Randleman, looking for a takedown. Self pushes Randleman against the cage but Randleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Denver Randleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Self.
Self throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denver Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman scores with a three punch combo!
Self moves out of range of the body kick from Randleman.
Randleman works the jab nicely.
Denver Randleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Self tries to clinch there but Randleman circles away.
Randleman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Randleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Self tries to bum rush Randleman with a series of wild strikes but Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Randleman. No joy for Self on that attempt.
Self looks gassed!
Randleman throws a leg kick but Self sees it coming and moves out of range.
Randleman scores with a push kick.
Randleman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Self backs up against the cage.
Good exchange - Randleman coming out on top.
Randleman misses with the combination.
Self shoots in but no luck this time.
Self avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Randleman tests Self's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randleman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Randleman cracks Self with a good jab.
Self takes a kick to the side of the head.
Self is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Randleman.
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!
Randleman throws a one two combo.

Self is rocked!
Randleman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Randleman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Self is still on wobbly legs! Can Randleman finish him?
A nice combination there by Randleman.
Randleman lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Self is looking to close the distance but Randleman sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Self crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Self is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Denver Randleman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Billy Talent - Devil On My Shoulder. Will Whyte acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pierce
vs
Whyte

191 cm
19
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce shoots in looking for a takedown. Whyte tries to sprawl out of it but Pierce keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whyte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierce avoids the head kick by Whyte.
Whyte throws a right hand that Pierce ducks under and follows up with a left that Pierce also avoids with ease.
Pierce slips under a jab from Whyte.
Pierce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Whyte misses with a hook.
A combination from Whyte does no damage.
Whyte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pierce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pierce moves out of range as Whyte throws a body kick.
Pierce ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte stuffs the takedown attempt from Pierce. Pierce gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whyte swivels and escapes.

Pierce looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Whyte!
Pierce pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Whyte?
Whyte tries to buck Pierce off but Pierce takes his back!

Pierce working for the choke.
Whyte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pierce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Whyte defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pierce cracks Whyte with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Whyte from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Pierce looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte is trying to get back to his feet but Pierce has full control of the position and if anything, Whyte has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Whyte manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whyte sprawls well. Whyte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pierce gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierce.
Whyte tries to bum rush Pierce with a series of wild strikes but Pierce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whyte scores with a hook to the body. Pierce takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whyte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Will Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierce is breathing heavily.
Whyte lands with an uppercut that bounces Pierce off the cage and back into rage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte swinging wildly here.
Whyte misses with a double jab.
Pierce slips a jab and a cross from Whyte.
Pierce avoids a kick to the body.
Whyte scores with a one two! Pierce had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whyte as he avoids it easily.
Pierce shoots in looking for a takedown. Whyte tries to sprawl out of it but Pierce keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whyte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Whyte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pierce has time to react.
Whyte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whyte stuffs the takedown attempt from Pierce. Pierce gets slowly back to his feet.
Whyte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whyte circles away.
Whyte scores with a jab to the body.
Whyte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Whyte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whyte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Whyte finds it's target.
Whyte thuds a left hand into Pierce's body.
Whyte tried to score with a low kick but Pierce checks it.
Whyte tries to bum rush Pierce with a series of wild strikes but Pierce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whyte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Whyte.
Whyte connects with the punch.
Whyte throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Whyte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Whyte misses with the combination.
Pierce blocks a head kick by Whyte.
Pierce dives in and grabs Whyte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whyte pushes down on Pierce's head and hops out.
Whyte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pierce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whyte misses with a series of wild punches.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Pierce sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pierce shoots in but Whyte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Whyte tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pierce is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whyte's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whyte is staying active underneath Pierce, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whyte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Pierce there.
Pierce is trying to control. Whyte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pierce stops Whyte from getting back to his feet.

Whyte manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Whyte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angel Pierce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whyte misses with a double jab.
Whyte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pierce wants to clinch up but Whyte keeps it at a distance.
Whyte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whyte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pierce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whyte. Pierce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whyte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pierce's sensitive parts.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pierce.
Pierce sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Whyte is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Whyte wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierce tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pierce has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pierce prevents Whyte from escaping the position.
Pierce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whyte keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pierce tries for a takedown but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierce is just out of range.

Pierce scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pierce looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whyte is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pierce asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pierce wants to control but Whyte is keeping him busy.
Whyte is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice combination there by Whyte.
No joy there for Whyte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whyte throws a series of punches but Pierce avoids them all with ease.

Pierce drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pierce stops Whyte from standing up.
Pierce postures up in Whyte's guard and throws a big left but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte wants to get back to his feet but Pierce is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pierce is looking to work some ground and pound but Whyte has wrist control.
Pierce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whyte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whyte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Whyte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pierce tries for a takedown but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whyte stuffs the takedown.
Pierce slips a jab and a cross from Whyte.
Pierce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Whyte misses with a two punch combination.
Pierce is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whyte tries to bum rush Pierce with a series of wild strikes but Pierce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Whyte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Pierce slips a jab from Whyte.
Whyte throws a lazy right hand but Pierce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whyte swivels and escapes.
Donk. Whyte catches Pierce right on the button with a cross.
A solid body kick from Whyte.
Pierce tries to move into range but Whyte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pierce shoots in and drives through. Whyte sprawls well.
Whyte lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pierce takes a step back to recover.
Some wild striking there from Whyte.
Will Whyte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whyte throws a series of punches but Pierce avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whyte's waist but Whyte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pierce off to one side.
Pierce checks a low kick from Whyte.
Decent striking displayed by Whyte there.

Pierce feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pierce stops Whyte from standing up.
Whyte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pierce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whyte wants to stand and escape but Pierce is having none of it.
Pierce trying to control but Whyte is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce prevents Whyte from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Whyte misses with a two punch combination.
Pierce has a takedown stuffed.
Pierce is looking to clinch but Whyte is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierce.
Pierce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whyte.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Whyte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whyte 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Whyte!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Messiah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Austin has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Austin
vs
Bellic

192 cm
23
212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
197 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Bellic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bellic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Austin's half guard.
Austin is breathing heavily.

Bellic is trying to work for a kimura but Austin is defending well.
Bellic wants to advance to full mount but Austin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Bellic from controlling successfully.
Bellic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Austin is proving hard to escape from.

Bellic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Austin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Austin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Austin!
Bellic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Austin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic is trying to control Austin's posture but Austin avoids it.
Bellic seems a little lost for a moment, as Austin dominates the positioning.

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.
Bellic can't do much from the bottom here.
Austin is trying to move to mount but Bellic reverses beautifully and ends up in Austin's guard.

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

Bellic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Austin was covering up waiting for the punch and Bellic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bellic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Bellic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bellic trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bellic 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.
Bellic wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Austin working a defensive guard but Bellic passes into half guard.
Bellic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bellic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Austin tries to avoid it but Bellic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Austin to the ground. Austin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Bellic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bellic lands in his opponent's guard.

Bellic drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bellic as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Austin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bellic! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Niko Bellic!