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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes into the arena with Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen NJJD as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

White
vs
Jackson

172 cm
26
156 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
27
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
White misses with a wild combination.
White throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by White.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marco White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jackson.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White misses with a hook.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for White.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for White.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from White.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
White jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White stuffs the takedown.
Jackson moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by White which made him look bad.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
White thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson looks to clinch
and White counters with a two punch combo.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
White punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by White.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from White.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco White 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.

Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson wants to break free but White has control.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White jabs at Jackson's body.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Marco White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Marco White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a one two combo.
Marco White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Marco White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
White clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marco White is winning the standup battle so far.
White missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson slips under a jab from White.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
White lands an overhand right.
Jackson tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from White as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but White is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a double jab.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
White scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
White jabs at Jackson's body.
White cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco White dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Marco White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jackson.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
A jab from White finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
White punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson shoots and misses
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
White scores with a jab to the body.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
White throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for White.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jackson stands up and beckons White to his feet.
Marco White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White throws a one two combo.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
A combination from White does no damage.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
White connects with a crisp jab.
White throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard.
Jackson tries to stand but can't do so whilst White controls his leg.

Jackson decides to return to a standing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tim Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco White!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Gotts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gotts has chosen Godfather Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Conrad
vs
Gotts

172 cm
24
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Gotts!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gotts misses with a wild body shot.
Gotts scores with a decent looking hook.
Conrad tries to close the distance and clinch but Gotts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conrad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Gotts misses.
Gotts misses with a jab to the body
and Conrad counters with a two punch combo.
Conrad scores with a nice strike.
Conrad throws a head kick but Gotts moves out of range.
Conrad wants to clinch.
Conrad defending well as Gotts loads up on a big left hand.
Conrad tries to land a front kick but Gotts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Conrad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gotts's waist but Gotts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Conrad off to one side.
Conrad fails to land with a series of punches.
Gotts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conrad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotts lands a jab to the nose.
Gotts scores with a hook to the body. Conrad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conrad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotts connects with a body shot.
Conrad catches Gotts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gotts swings for the body but Conrad moves out of range.
Conrad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Conrad throws a head kick that misses
and Gotts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conrad throws a poor cross that misses
and Gotts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gotts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Conrad or perhaps it was just good defense by Gotts which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Conrad has time to react.
Gotts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conrad rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stu Gotts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gotts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conrad lands with a cross.
Gotts digs a good body shot into Conrad's ribs.
Conrad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gotts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gotts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conrad.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gotts as he jumps to the side.
Conrad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gotts connects with a body shot.
Gotts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stu Gotts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conrad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotts keeps the fight on the outside.
Gotts cracks Conrad with a good jab.
Conrad shoots in looking for a takedown but Gotts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Conrad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Conrad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gotts avoids it really well and circles away.
Conrad is breathing heavily.
Gotts just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotts throws a sloppy body shot

and Conrad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Conrad 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conrad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad trying to control but Gotts is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lucas Conrad has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Conrad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gotts circles away.
Gotts stuffs the takedown attempt from Conrad. Conrad gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotts thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gotts scores with a jab to the head.
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 Lucas Conrad will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gotts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conrad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stu Gotts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gotts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gotts scores with a shot to the body.
Conrad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conrad looks for a takedown but Gotts sprawls well.
Gotts misses with a wild body shot.
Conrad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gotts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conrad somewhat.
Conrad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gotts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Gotts misses.
Gotts throws a hook but Conrad avoids it easily.
Conrad gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conrad manages to avoid it.
Gotts cracks Conrad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gotts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotts works Conrad's body with a nice hook.
Conrad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gotts stuns Conrad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gotts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conrad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gotts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conrad scrambles back to his feet.
Gotts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Conrad.
Gotts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gotts connects with a looping right hand.
Conrad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conrad in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Gotts misses the target.
Conrad throws a push kick but Gotts slaps the foot to one side.
Gotts scores with a hook to the body. Conrad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Gotts misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conrad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gotts is breathing heavily.
Gotts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gotts, as that shot connected.
Lucas Conrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gotts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conrad momentarily.
Conrad motions for Gotts to come forward. Conrad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conrad slips a jab from Gotts.
Gotts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gotts walks forward, straight into a front kick from Conrad.
Gotts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotts throws a shot from downtown. Conrad moves away and avoids it.
Conrad throws a right and a left that Gotts avoids nicely.
Gotts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Conrad gets a clinch.
Gotts keeps control of Conrad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Conrad wants to get back to striking at distance but Gotts won't allow it.

Conrad breaks the clinch.
Gotts checks a leg kick nicely.
Conrad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad loads up on a big right hand but Gotts slips the punch.
Conrad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gotts tries to avoid it but Conrad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gotts to the ground. Gotts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gotts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gotts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Conrad. Conrad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gotts throws the left hand but Conrad avoids the punch easily.
Gotts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conrad wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conrad.
Gotts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Gotts 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A swing and a miss from Gotts.
Conrad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gotts's waist but Gotts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Conrad off to one side.
Gotts digs a good hook to Conrad's body.
Conrad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotts.
Gotts misses with a shot to the body
and Conrad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gotts thinking.
Gotts lands a head shot.
Nice cross by Gotts.
Conrad shoots in for a double leg but Gotts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotts. Conrad does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conrad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gotts sizes up Conrad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gotts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gotts lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad shoots in for a double leg but Gotts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gotts misses with a looping left.
Gotts sizes up Conrad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gotts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gotts lands a nice looking body shot.
Gotts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Conrad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gotts!
Conrad throws some wild stikes that Gotts manages to avoid easily.
Gotts is looking to improve his position but Conrad isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gotts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conrad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Conrad lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotts is trying desperately to improve position.
Conrad unloads with some shots from mount but Gotts bucks and avoids them well.
Gotts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Conrad controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Conrad is working for a guillotine from mount but Gotts frees his head quite easily.
Conrad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conrad thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

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 Lucas Conrad.
I think Conrad 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Conrad!
Lucas Conrad thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Bosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deryk Tweedle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosse comes into the arena with Megadeth - Whose Life (Is It Anyways?) blaring out of the sound system. Tweedle has chosen Mindless Self Indulgence - Stupid MF as his entrance music. 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.

Bosse
vs
Tweedle

183 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Bosse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deryk Tweedle!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosse takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bosse blocks a head kick by Tweedle.
Bosse fails to land the takedown.
Bosse shoots for a double leg takedown but Tweedle sprawls well. He's pushed Bosse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bosse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tweedle is trying to defend but Bosse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bosse content to control rather than advance.

Bosse is trying to work for a kimura but Tweedle is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Tweedle kicks off Bosse and gets to his feet.
Tweedle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bosse shoots for a double leg takedown but Tweedle sprawls well. He's pushed Bosse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Bosse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosse misses with a takedown attempt - Tweedle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bosse.
Tweedle throws a head kick that misses.
Tweedle stuffs the takedown.
Bosse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tweedle.
Tweedle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tweedle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bosse is breathing heavily.
Tweedle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bosse will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tweedle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bosse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tweedle tries to avoid it but Bosse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tweedle to the ground. Tweedle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bosse takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Tweedle drives through and clinches with Bosse against the cage.
Tweedle trying to land knees to the body.
Tweedle lands an elbow just above Bosse 's eye.
Tweedle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tweedle lands a good knee to the midsection. Bosse won't want to take too many of those.
Tweedle lands a good knee to the midsection. Bosse won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Tweedle.
Tweedle lands a nice knee to the body.
Tweedle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bosse's defenses.
Tweedle landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tweedle.
Tweedle lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Tweedle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweedle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bosse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tweedle scores a nice knee to the body.
Bosse takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tweedle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tweedle lands an elbow just above Bosse 's eye.
Tweedle lands a damaging elbow.
Tweedle trying to land knees to the body.
Tweedle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bosse.
Tweedle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bosse is defending well for now.
Bosse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tweedle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tweedle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tweedle lands a knee to the body.
Tweedle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bosse's defenses.
Tweedle lands an elbow inside that Bosse shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tweedle.
Tweedle landing knees to the head.
Tweedle working Bosse over with knees to the body.
Tweedle landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tweedle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bosse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tweedle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bosse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tweedle landing knees to the body.
Tweedle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bosse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

That kick from Tweedle tenderised Bosse's leg. Bosse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tweedle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tweedle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bosse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tweedle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bosse's calf.

Tweedle rushes Bosse and presses him up against the cage.
Tweedle crunches a lovely knee into Bosse's ribcage.
Bosse avoiding damage as Tweedle throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tweedle.
Tweedle landing knees to the body.
Tweedle lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Tweedle.
Tweedle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tweedle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bosse's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tweedle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedle lands an elbow that stopped Bosse in his tracks for a moment.
Tweedle lands a nice elbow.
Tweedle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tweedle lands a good knee to the midsection. Bosse won't want to take too many of those.
Tweedle with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Tweedle.
Tweedle lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Tweedle.
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!
Tweedle lands a good knee to the midsection. Bosse won't want to take too many of those.
Tweedle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tweedle lands a good knee to the midsection. Bosse won't want to take too many of those.
Tweedle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tweedle landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tweedle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tweedle.
Tweedle landing knees to the body.
Tweedle landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tweedle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tweedle.
Tweedle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bosse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tweedle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Tweedle.
Tweedle scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tweedle obliges.
Tweedle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tweedle lands a nice knee to the body.
Bosse takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweedle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tweedle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bosse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tweedle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bosse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tweedle obliges.
Tweedle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bosse's defenses.
Bosse takes an elbow to the temple.
Tweedle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tweedle landing knees to the body.
Tweedle scores with a knee to the head.
Tweedle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bosse's face.
Tweedle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bosse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tweedle scores a nice knee to the body.
Tweedle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bosse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosse tries for a takedown but Tweedle manages to get underhooks.
Tweedle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tweedle landing knees to the body.
Tweedle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tweedle lands a knee to the body.
Tweedle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bosse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bosse takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tweedle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bosse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Bosse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Tweedle.
Tweedle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tweedle missing with knees to the body.
Tweedle lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deryk Tweedle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bosse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tweedle is fending him off so far but Bosse persists. Nope, Tweedle circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve Bosse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tweedle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Tweedle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bosse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bosse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tweedle.
Deryk Tweedle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosse avoids the head kick by Tweedle.
Nice takedown defense from Tweedle. No joy for Bosse on that attempt.
Tweedle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bosse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tweedle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tweedle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Bosse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bosse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tweedle - the referee stops the clock and Bosse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tweedle. Bosse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tweedle thuds his shin into the meat of Bosse's side.
Tweedle lands a head kick. Bosse smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tweedle scores with a three punch combo!
Bosse will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tweedle connects with a solid leg kick.

Tweedle gets a clinch.
Bosse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tweedle to keep the fight standing.
Tweedle lands an elbow just above Bosse 's eye.
Tweedle trying to land knees to the body.
Tweedle working Bosse over with knees to the body.
Tweedle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tweedle lands an elbow inside that Bosse shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Tweedle.
Tweedle working Bosse over with knees to the body.
Bosse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tweedle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bosse is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tweedle missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tweedle obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tweedle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bosse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tweedle lands an elbow inside that Bosse shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tweedle.
Tweedle lands a knee to the body.
Tweedle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tweedle obliges.
Tweedle with a knee to the head.
Bosse avoiding damage as Tweedle throws knees to the body.
Bosse avoids a wild elbow strike from Tweedle.
Tweedle missing with knees to the body.
Tweedle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosse tries to pull guard but Tweedle won't allow it.
Tweedle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bosse avoids it.
Bosse takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bosse tries to score a body lock takedown but Tweedle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tweedle working Bosse over with knees to the body.
Tweedle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bosse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tweedle lands an elbow inside.
Tweedle lands a knee to the body.
Bosse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bosse goes for a takedown attempt but Tweedle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tweedle is looking to clinch but Bosse is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedle lands with a nice combination. Bosse backs away looking to recover.
Bosse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left lands for Tweedle.
Tweedle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tweedle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bosse will feel that in the morning.
Tweedle leaves Bosse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Tweedle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tweedle feints and then cracks Bosse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bosse down.
Tweedle connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tweedle throws a leg kick which misses Bosse's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosse tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tweedle.
Tweedle tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve Bosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deryk Tweedle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bosse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tweedle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deryk Tweedle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tweedle 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 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deryk Tweedle!
Deryk Tweedle very nearly forgot to thank Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sinner by Drowning Pool kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Andrews
vs
Kennedy

192 cm
23
218 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

189 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kain Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kennedy on the side of the head.
Andrews avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Andrews throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kennedy counters with a low kick, right behind Andrews 's knee.
Andrews misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy throws a head kick that Andrews semi-blocks.
Andrews misses with the combination.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
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!
Andrews tries to bum rush Kennedy with a series of wild strikes but Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - Andrews scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Kain Kennedy has been cut.
Andrews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lane Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy lands a head kick. Andrews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andrews scores with a jab. Kennedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andrews's calf.
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kennedy connects with a high kick.
Andrews misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kennedy scores with a nice body kick.
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy lands with a kick to the temple. Andrews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Andrews crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kennedy - the referee stops the clock and Andrews gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kennedy. Andrews manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Andrews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Andrews lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Andrews throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Andrews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Andrews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kennedy counters with a solid body kick.
Andrews swinging wildly here.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrews misses with a wild combination.
Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the head.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Andrews.
A solid body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Andrews just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Kennedy tenderised Andrews's leg. Andrews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a double jab
and Kennedy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andrews is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Andrews fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Andrews does it's job there.
Andrews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Andrews misses.
Andrews misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrews misses the target.
Kennedy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andrews avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Andrews cracks Kennedy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
Andrews throws a combination that misses
and Kennedy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andrews is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews throws a combination that misses
and Kennedy counters with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Andrews blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
A slow jab from Andrews misses its intended target.
Andrews misses with a left hand
and Kennedy counters with a nice leg kick.
Kennedy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy lands a head kick!
Andrews avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andrews looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy throws a head kick that Andrews semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kain Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kain Kennedy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Andrews throws a one two combo.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy scores with a spinning back kick!
Kain Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Andrews.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Andrews drops Kennedy with a right and a left! Andrews comes rushing in but Kennedy regains his composure and manages to keep Andrews in guard.

Kennedy is rocked!
Andrews chips away with some ground and pound.
Kennedy is still in real trouble! Can Andrews finish him?
Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Andrews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Andrews stands up and waves to Kennedy to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Kennedy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrews. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrews misses with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andrews rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy thuds his shin into the meat of Andrews's side.
Crunch! Kennedy slams his shin into Andrews's torso.
Andrews blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Nice straight punches there by Kennedy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kennedy.
Andrews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Kennedy tenderised Andrews's leg. Andrews is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Kennedy lands but Andrews takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andrews misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Kennedy slams his shin into Andrews's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Lane Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrews.
Kennedy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat.
Andrews misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Andrews looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Andrews misses with a series of wild punches.
Kennedy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Andrews takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Andrews misses.
Andrews throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy counters with a head kick. That will keep Andrews thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kennedy works Andrews's body with a nice hook.
Kennedy scores with a leg kick.
Andrews misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a low kick, right behind Andrews 's knee.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrews misses with a hook.
Andrews will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrews takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Andrews looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Andrews swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Andrews misses its intended target.
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body.
Kennedy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andrews blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kennedy scores with a head kick. Andrews tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andrews misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy connects with a leg kick. Andrews looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Andrews just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lane Andrews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kain Kennedy's cut.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Andrews.
Kennedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Andrews does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Andrews misses.
Kennedy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kennedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrews has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrews's sensitive parts.
Andrews blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrews.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Andrews connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennedy momentarily.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrews.
Andrews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrews throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy lands with a slapping head kick.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
Andrews missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy throws a head kick that half lands.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
Andrews has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
Andrews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kennedy throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews swinging wildly here.
Kennedy lands with a nice combination. Andrews backs away looking to recover.
Kennedy scores with the left hand. Andrews knows he should have avoided that one.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
Kennedy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands with a slapping head kick.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrews.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Andrews is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrews's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
Andrews misses with a body punch
and Kennedy counters with a head kick.
Andrews lands a nice looking body shot.
Andrews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Andrews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Andrews misses with a combination
and Kennedy counters with a head kick. That will keep Andrews thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Andrews throws a right hand that Kennedy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kennedy also avoids with ease.
Andrews avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Andrews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Kennedy lands a high kick!
Andrews tries to bum rush Kennedy with a series of wild strikes but Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrews throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by Kennedy.
Andrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kennedy lands with a kick to the temple. Andrews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
Kain Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kennedy 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kain Kennedy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kain Kennedy thanked ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rain Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Savagery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo's entrance music is A Skyline's Severance. A fine choice. Savagery is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Victory. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hanzo
vs
Savagery

185 cm
25
218 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rain Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Savagery !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savagery moves into the clinch.
Hanzo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Savagery is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo is controlling him.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Savagery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savagery after a bit of a struggle.
Savagery can't break the clinch.
Savagery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savagery fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savagery moves in looking to clinch but Hanzo pushes him off.

Hanzo gets tackled into the cage by Savagery . Savagery maintains the clinch.
Savagery has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hanzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savagery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Savagery jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savagery trying to control the position.
Hanzo looking to pass the guard.
Hanzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Savagery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savagery looking for a sweep. Not yet Savagery , not yet.
Hanzo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo throws an elbow but Savagery slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hanzo is looking to take a break and control but Savagery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savagery tries to bench press Hanzo off him but Hanzo keeps the position.
Hanzo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Hanzo tries for a kimura but Savagery is defending well.
Savagery wants to control but Hanzo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savagery keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanzo throws a strike aimed at the side of Savagery 's head but Savagery avoids it well.
Hanzo trying to control the position but Savagery is working away.
Savagery is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hanzo is controlling him well.
Hanzo working away.
Hanzo wants to control but Savagery is keeping him busy.
Savagery tries to buck Hanzo off but Hanzo is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Savagery 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.
Savagery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hanzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savagery defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanzo keeping full guard, as Savagery tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henry Savagery 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.

Savagery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanzo.
Nice defenses there by Savagery .
Savagery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savagery looks for a takedown but Hanzo sprawls well.
Hanzo cracks Savagery with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Hanzo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savagery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Savagery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savagery wants to get back to his feet but Hanzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanzo controlling from the top position.

Hanzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanzo wants to control from the top but Savagery keeps moving.
Rain Hanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo looking to sit in guard and control but Savagery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Savagery wants to pass the guard but Hanzo is keeping the position.
Hanzo wants to sweep here but Savagery controlling him for the moment.
Hanzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savagery passes Hanzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savagery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanzo defending well though.
Hanzo is looking for a sweep. Savagery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanzo won't allow Savagery to pass to mount.

Savagery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savagery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savagery wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy.
Savagery not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savagery trying to mount his opponent but Hanzo defends it.
Hanzo wants to get back to full guard.
Hanzo manages to get to full guard.
Savagery tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzo is retaining full guard.
Savagery passes Hanzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savagery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savagery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!

Savagery seems to be working for a kimura but Hanzo defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Savagery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Hanzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Savagery takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Henry Savagery has been cut.
Savagery misses with the combination.
Savagery moves in looking to clinch but Hanzo pushes him off.
Savagery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savagery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savagery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanzo sprawls well. Hanzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savagery gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo misses with a two punch combination.
Savagery moves in looking to clinch but Hanzo pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Savagery .

Hanzo lands a big head kick that sends Savagery tumbling to the mat! Hanzo takes a step backwards and waves Savagery back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Hanzo - that's a beauty! Savagery is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Hanzo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rain Hanzo!
A victorious Rain Hanzo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Martin Le Corre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiremu Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiremu Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Martin Le Corre
vs
Williams

172 cm
27
201 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

208 cm
27
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Martin Le Corre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wiremu Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Le Corre.
Le Corre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Le Corre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Le Corre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Le Corre shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Corre.

Le Corre drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Le Corre off! Le Corre jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Corre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
Le Corre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Corre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jean Martin Le Corre.
Williams misses with a hook

and Le Corre counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Le Corre is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Corre wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Le Corre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Le Corre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Corre postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Le Corre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Le Corre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to stand up but Le Corre isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Le Corre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jean Martin Le Corre.
Le Corre looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Martin Le Corre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Le Corre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Corre somewhat.
Le Corre shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Corre shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Corre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Le Corre fails with a takedown attempt.
Le Corre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Le Corre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Corre throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams catches Le Corre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Corre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Le Corre is breathing heavily.
Le Corre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams lands a jab to Le Corre's midsection.
Williams scores with a head kick.
Le Corre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Corre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Le Corre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wiremu Williams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Le Corre's calf.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Le Corre fails with a takedown attempt.
Le Corre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Martin Le Corre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Le Corre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Williams!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Corre walks into a left hand.
Le Corre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Le Corre's calf.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Le Corre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams works over Le Corre's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Le Corre.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Le Corre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wiremu Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Corre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams throws a right and a left that Le Corre avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams misses with a head kick.

Le Corre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Le Corre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Le Corre wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Le Corre throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Le Corre throwing strikes but missing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Le Corre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Corre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Le Corre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Le Corre's legs - danger averted.

Le Corre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Le Corre controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Le Corre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Corre pulls Williams in to control the position.
Jean Martin Le Corre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jean Martin Le Corre.
Le Corre misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiremu Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Le Corre shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Le Corre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Le Corre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Le Corre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Le Corre wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams tries to kick Le Corre off but Le Corre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams won't allow Le Corre to pass to mount.
Williams is trying to stand.

Le Corre is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Corre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Le Corre sits in half guard.
Le Corre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Le Corre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Le Corre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Corre.
Le Corre uses his free foot to push down on Williams's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Williams.
Le Corre throws some wild stikes that Williams manages to avoid easily.
Le Corre with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Le Corre looking to secure an arm triangle but Williams defends it well.
Le Corre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Le Corre is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williams to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williams shrugs it off.
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!

Le Corre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Williams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Le Corre looking to ground and pound but Williams is blocking nicely.
Le Corre controlling from mount.
Le Corre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Le Corre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Le Corre throwing strikes here but Williams is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wiremu Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Le Corre thowing shots but they're missing.
Williams squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Le Corre unloads with some shots from mount but Williams bucks and avoids them well.

Le Corre jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Williams manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre prevents Williams from escaping the position.

Le Corre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Le Corre trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Le Corre seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Le Corre throwing shots but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Martin Le Corre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiremu Williams!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Gorawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorawski comes to the cage accompanied by Three Six Mafia - It's a fight. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Gorawski
vs
Wright

201 cm
27
219 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

180 cm
30
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Gorawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Wright!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws a jab when Gorawski was well out of range.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Gorawski sees coming a mile off.
Gorawski slips a jab from Wright.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Gorawski misses with a double jab.
Gorawski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorawski.
Wright throws a hook but Gorawski blocks it.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Gorawski moves out of range easily.
Gorawski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright slips under a jab from Gorawski.
Gorawski loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Gorawski misses with a hook.
Gorawski misses with a hook.
Wright misses with a hook.

Gorawski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wright's guard.
Gorawski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorawski controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorawski passes Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gorawski with the ground and pound but Wright uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wright keeping full guard, as Gorawski tries to pass.
Wright wants to stand and escape but Gorawski is having none of it.
Gorawski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gorawski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wright's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gorawski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gorawski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wright is not content to let Gorawski control the position.

Gorawski tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gorawski is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well.

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

Gorawski tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gorawski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gorawski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright being controlled for a moment.
Gorawski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Gorawski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gorawski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Gorawski off the cage and back into range.
Wright throws the left hand but Gorawski avoids the punch easily.
Gorawski misses with a looping left.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorawski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright slips under a jab.
Corey Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright tests Gorawski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gorawski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright moves away from the strike by Gorawski.
Corey Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorawski throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gorawski misses its intended target.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gorawski slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorawski is just out of range.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Gorawski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gorawski missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Gorawski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gorawski misses with an uppercut
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright throws a hook but Gorawski blocks it.
Gorawski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright lands an overhand right.
Gorawski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorawski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Gorawski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright throws a series of punches but Gorawski avoids them all with ease.
Gorawski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gorawski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Gorawski moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorawski throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Gorawski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gorawski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright moves out of range as Gorawski strikes.
Gorawski with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Gorawski with that takedown attempt.
Gorawski moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wright looks to throw the jab but Gorawski is out of range.
Gorawski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wright's head.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gorawski at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright moves away from the strike by Gorawski.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorawski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright tests Gorawski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright jabs at Gorawski's body.
Gorawski misses the shot to the body.
Gorawski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright leaves Gorawski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Gorawski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gorawski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Gorawski misses with a body shot.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wright throws a combination. Gorawski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big left from Gorawski misses.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright throws the left hand but Gorawski avoids the punch easily.
Gorawski misses with a straight right.
Gorawski looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gorawski finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Gorawski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gorawski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gorawski looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Wright misses.
Gorawski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Gorawski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Gorawski sees coming a mile off.
Gorawski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Gorawski looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Gorawski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Gorawski misses with a hook.
Gorawski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Wright gets caught napping as Gorawski dives in and scores a takedown. Wright manages to retain guard.
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.
Wright can't keep his opponent in guard - Gorawski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Gorawski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gorawski tries to pass to full mount but Wright defends it.

Wright is defending against the submission attempts here by Gorawski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gorawski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wright is trying to stand back up but Gorawski is controlling him
Gorawski trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Gorawski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wright is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorawski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gorawski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Gorawski is working for a guillotine from mount but Wright frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Gorawski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gorawski 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Gorawski!
Mariusz Gorawski very nearly forgot to thank Gilop® amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Oliphant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rude's choice of entrance music: Gunslinger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oliphant
vs
Rude

188 cm
25
202 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

190 cm
22
218 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Oliphant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Rude!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliphant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliphant lands a really nice looking cross but Rude seems unphased.
Rude lunges at Oliphant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliphant's hand.
Rude cracks Oliphant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rude feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliphants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rude.
Oliphant misses with a low kick.
Oliphant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rude throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliphant on the side of the head.
Oliphant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rude.
Oliphant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rude counters with an outside leg kick.
Rude scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliphant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rude.
Oliphant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rude.
Oliphant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliphant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rude paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliphant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rude counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliphant takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oliphant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rude counters with an outside leg kick.
Rude keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rude lands with a right hand.
Nice cross by Rude.
Oliphant throws a combination that misses
and Rude counters with a leg kick.
Oliphant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oliphant misses with a double jab
and Rude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliphant is breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Rude.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Rude finds it's target.

Oliphant is rocked!
Rude throws a pinpoint strike between Oliphant's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Oliphant crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Rude scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominic Rude!
A relieved looking Dominic Rude thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Sisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Pleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sisko comes to the cage accompanied by Crooked (Remix) by the Bassbin Twins. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sisko
vs
Pleman

185 cm
20
209 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
193 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Sisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gray Pleman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Sisko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sisko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Pleman throws a head kick that misses.
Sisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sisko takes a swing at Pleman's ribcage but misses.
Sisko misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pleman.
Andreas Sisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Pleman.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sisko.
Sisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Pleman controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sisko.
Sisko tries to score a body lock takedown but Pleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sisko lands a hook that snaps the head of Pleman backwards.
Pleman controlling the action here for a moment.
Sisko tries to throw a body punch but Pleman avoids it by throwing Sisko back against the cage.

Pleman jumps guard and drags Sisko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sisko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pleman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleman throwing shots but Sisko is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleman is pressing down on Sisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sisko is holding on for now.

Pleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Sisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sisko wants to get back to full guard.
Sisko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Pleman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sisko is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pleman is looking for a kimura but Sisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pleman to get the leverage.
Pleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sisko's head.

Pleman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sisko wants to control but Pleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Pleman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sisko sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sisko wants to get back to his feet.
Sisko is looking to improve his position.
Sisko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pleman trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom.

Sisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pleman defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sisko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sisko is trying to keep Pleman in close.
Sisko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sisko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sisko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sisko controls Pleman momentarily but Pleman frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pleman throwing strikes from guard but Sisko blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pleman with a nice head shot there.
Pleman lands a couple of elbows.
Pleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gray Pleman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pleman wants to clinch up but Sisko keeps it at a distance.
Pleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pleman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pleman.
Pleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sisko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sisko fails with the takedown.
Andreas Sisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sisko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sisko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pleman is able to avoid easily.
Pleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Sisko tries to sprawl out of it but Pleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sisko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andreas Sisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Pleman.
Pleman is looking to clinch.
Pleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sisko.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pleman scores with a takedown into Sisko's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sisko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pleman trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom.
Sisko controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pleman wants to control from the top but Sisko keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sisko as he avoids it easily.
Sisko shoots in for a double leg but Pleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Sisko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Siskois looking to pass into half guard but Pleman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pleman is in guard.
Pleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pleman throwing strikes but missing.
Pleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sisko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pleman pushes down on Sisko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pleman stops Sisko from getting back to his feet.
Pleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pleman moves into full mount! Sisko won't be happy about that!
Pleman raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like Andreas Sisko has been cut.
Sisko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pleman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sisko's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pleman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sisko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Pleman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sisko is on top in guard.
Sisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Pleman has wrist control.
Sisko throwing strikes from guard but Pleman blocks nicely.
Pleman has control of Sisko's left arm, preventing Sisko from doing any damage.
Sisko trying to control but Pleman is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisko trying to move into half guard but instead Pleman has managed to sweep!
Pleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sisko is looking to stand up but Pleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Pleman throws a big elbow that misses.

Sisko is looking for a triangle but Pleman pushes his legs off easily.
Pleman passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pleman trying to control the action but Sisko is working from the bottom.
Pleman wants to pass the guard but Sisko is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Pleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andreas Sisko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pleman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pleman shoots in for a takedown but Sisko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sisko lands an overhand right.
Sisko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pleman circles away.
Sisko works the jab nicely.
Pleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sisko is fending him off so far but Pleman persists. Nope, Sisko circles away and we're back to standing.
Pleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sisko swivels and escapes.
Andreas Sisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Pleman.
Sisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pleman manages to avoid it.
Sisko moves in looking to clinch but Pleman pushes him off.
Sisko misses with a double jab.
Pleman ducks under a wild hook from Sisko.
Sisko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pleman.
Sisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pleman manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pleman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pleman throws a sloppy head kick and Sisko moves out of range easily.
Sisko tries to clinch there but Pleman circles away.
Pleman throws a head kick but Sisko moves out of range.
Sisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pleman.
Pleman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sisko to score with a decent uppercut.
Pleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sisko is looking to clinch but Pleman is avoiding it.

Pleman gets caught flat footed, as Sisko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sisko wants to control from the top but Pleman keeps moving.
Sisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sisko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sisko looking to pass the guard.
Sisko trying to move into half guard but instead Pleman has managed to sweep!
Pleman trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom.
Pleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sisko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pleman advances position into side control!
Sisko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pleman on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko dodges the ground and pound from Pleman.
Pleman throws an elbow but Sisko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sisko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gray Pleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pleman controlling the position.
Sisko is looking to regain half guard here but Pleman keeps moving and retains side control.
Pleman controls the position.
Sisko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sisko with the ground and pound but Pleman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pleman working a defensive guard here.
Sisko looking to sit in guard and control but Pleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Andreas Sisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisko is looking to stand up but Pleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Sisko looking for a sweep. Not yet Sisko, not yet.
Pleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleman wants to pass the guard but Sisko is keeping the position.
Pleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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 Andreas Sisko.
I think Pleman 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Pleman!
Gray Pleman gave a mention to Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zapata has chosen Tres Delinquentes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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!

Coach
vs
Zapata

186 cm
23
212 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Coach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach throws the kick towards the body but Zapata avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coach moves away from the strike by Zapata.
Coach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coach digs a good hook to Zapata's body.
Zapata tries to move into range but Coach moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coach tests Zapata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coach moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zapata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zapata lands with a slapping head kick.
Coach thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach connects with a body shot.
Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but Coach is just out of range.
Zapata keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping body kick lands there for Coach.
Zapata doesn't manage to clinch there - Coach circles away.
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zapata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coach scores with a nice right hand.
Coach throws a shot from downtown. Zapata moves away and avoids it.
Zapata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zapata scrambles back to his feet.
Coach stuffs the takedown attempt from Zapata. Zapata gets slowly back to his feet.
Crunch! Coach slams his shin into Zapata's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
James Coach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coach. Zapata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapata throws a lazy right hand but Coach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zapata avoids the body shot from Coach.
Coach tries to clinch but Zapata is having none of it.
Coach scores with a body shot.
Coach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coach thumps Zapata with a low kick.
Zapata throws a leg kick but Coach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapata throws a leg kick which misses Coach's front leg but catches the back leg as Coach tries to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zapata.
James Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Zapata.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coach dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zapata. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Coach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zapata doesn't seem phased though.
James Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zapata misses with a leg kick.
Zapata misses the shot to the body.
Coach throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coach walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zapata drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Coach swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zapata's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Coach!
James Coach is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking James Coach made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.