OFC: Blood Night XI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Santos
vs
Jones

168 cm
21
158 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

187 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcelo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a combination that misses

and Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!

Santos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Santos misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Ricardo Jones has been cut.
Santos punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Santos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.

Santos working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Santos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Santos looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.

The cut above Ricardo Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Santos looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
Santos punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Santos throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Santos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
Santos looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Santos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Jones keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Santos passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Santos stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones parries the strikes from Santos easily there. Santos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Santos in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Santos misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Santos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pushing Santos's head away, looking to escape. Santos manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Santos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Santos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?

Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Santos tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Jones's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.

Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position.
Jones won't allow Santos to sweep him here.

Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Santos working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Santos throwing strikes here but Jones is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!

Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones regains half guard there - taking advantage of Santos's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Marcelo Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Santos is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.
Ricardo Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grande's entrance music is I Drove All Night. A fine choice. 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.

Grande
vs
Cohen

181 cm
28
198 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
26
190 lbs
10 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen throws a series of punches but Grande moves out of range.
Grande will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cohen throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cohen throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Cohen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Sloppy strikes from Cohen. Those never looked like landing.
Cohen misses with a low kick.
Cohen misses with a left hand
and Grande counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cohen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Grande instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cohen.
Cohen tries to circle away but Grande has him pinned against the cage.
Cohen blocking some punches.
A short right from Cohen on the inside.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen is trying to break the clinch but Grande is controlling him.
Grande keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cohen's efforts to push away.
Grande leaning his opponent against the cage.

Grande manages to break the clinch.

Grande scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grande not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grande thows a huge punch but Cohen dodges it nicely.
Grande throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grande tries to pass to full mount but Cohen defends it.
Cohen is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grande not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cohen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grande.
Grande slows the pace down in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jacques Grande has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grande.
Grande slips a jab from Cohen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grande drives through with a takedown into Cohen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grande working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cohen's head.
Grande trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grande is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cohen wants to stand and escape but Grande is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jacques Grande wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grande jabs Cohen right on the nose. Cohen blinks but takes it well.
Grande staying out of range there.
Cohen misses the jab.
Brian Cohen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grande is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cohen.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Cohen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande lands with a hook. Cohen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brian Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Grande has closed the distance and engaged Cohen in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
Cohen lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Grande.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cohen misses with a knee to the head.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Grande 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.

Grande throws a series of punches but Cohen avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Cohen does no damage.

Grande instigates a clinch.
Grande landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grande lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Brian Cohen has been cut.
Cohen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cohen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grande checks a low kick from Cohen.
Cohen misses with a left hand
and Grande counters with a nice uppercut.

Grande scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cohen regains half guard, as Grande was trying to land strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande throwing shots but Cohen is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grande throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grande wants to take a breather but Cohen is having none of it.
Cohen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grande.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cohen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grande off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Grande throws a right hand that Cohen ducks under and follows up with a left that Cohen also avoids with ease.
Grande is looking to clinch.
Cohen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grande.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cohen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cohen misses with an uppercut

and Grande counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cohen lands with a right to the head.
Cohen throws a knee to the head but misses.

Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cohen checks a low kick from Grande.
Cohen scores with a three punch combo!
Cohen connects with a leg kick. Grande looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grande connects with a body shot that sends Cohen's belly button to the back.
Cohen swings widly with a right hand
and Grande counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cohen thinking.
Grande throws a low kick but Cohen moves out of range easily.
Grande takes a swing at Cohen's ribcage but misses.
Brian Cohen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Grande.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen sizes up Grande with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cohen misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Cohen misses.
Cohen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grande finds it's way round the side to connect with Cohen's head.
Grande avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cohen is breathing heavily.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cohen throws out the jab.
Grande slips under a jab.
Grande cracks Cohen with an open hand slap.
Grande misses with a few strikes there.
Cohen thuds his right hand into Grande's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cohen throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cohen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grande connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande slips under a jab from Cohen.
Cohen needs to keep his hands up - Grande had a free shot at his head there.
Cohen misses with an uppercut.
Jacques Grande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cohen gets caught napping as Grande dives in and scores a takedown. Cohen manages to retain guard.
Cohen wants to get back to his feet but Grande is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grande looking to sit in guard and control but Cohen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cohen won't allow Grande to sweep him here.
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 Jacques Grande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Cohen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Grande throws a lazy right hand but Cohen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cohen looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
Grande checks a leg kick.
Cohen throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
Cohen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande is looking to score with low kicks.
Grande listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grande fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grande tries to clinch but Cohen is having none of it.
Cohen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Grande tenderised Cohen's leg. Cohen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cohen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grande.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Cohen slips the punch.
Grande lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Cohen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cohen misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cohen throws an off balance right hand
and Grande counters with a thumping low kick.
Grande blocks a jab.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Cohen.
Grande clobbers Cohen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grande changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cohen.
Cohen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grande on the side of the head.
Cohen looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
Grande throws a series of punches but Cohen moves out of range.
Cohen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cohen.
Cohen scores with a jab. Grande acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Cohen misses
and Grande counters with a stiff right hand.
Cohen throws a leg kick that is checked

and Grande counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cohen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande wants to pass the guard but Cohen is keeping the position.
Grande trying to control but Cohen is working from the bottom.
Grande throwing strikes from guard but Cohen blocks nicely.
Grande engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jacques Grande.
Grande shoots for a takedown but Cohen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Cohen tenderised Grande's leg. Grande is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cohen connects with a solid leg kick.
Cohen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cohen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grande has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Cohen misses.
Jacques Grande is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cohen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grande checks a low kick from Cohen.
Cohen looks to land a combination but Grande avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Grande there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Grande does no damage.
Grande misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grande gets a clinch.
Cohen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Cohen misses.
Grande tries to clinch up.

Grande shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brian Cohen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grande controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic 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 Jacques Grande.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grande, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacques Grande!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhodes has chosen Losin it by Bury your Dead as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Rojo
vs
Rhodes

193 cm
24
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
234 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roddy Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rhodes takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rojo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rhodes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rojo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rhodes blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Rhodes.
Rhodes gets through Rojo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Rhodes manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojo misses with a hook.
Rojo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rhodes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rojo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rhodes slowing the pace effectively.
Rhodes is leaning against Rojo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rojo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo being controlled against the cage.
Rhodes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rojo after a bit of a struggle.
Rhodes can't find room to land a body shot as Rojo controls the action.
Good body shot from Rhodes.
Rojo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rhodes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rhodes lands a body shot in the clinch.

Rhodes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojo throws an overhand right that lands on Rhodes's shoulder, as Rhodes tries to avoid the shot.
Rojo throws a right hand that Rhodes ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhodes also avoids with ease.
Rhodes lands with a nice body punch.
Rojo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rhodes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rhodes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rhodes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhodes doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojo circles away.
A punch combination from Rojo misses.
Miguel Rojo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rojo tries a head kick but it misses.
Miguel Rojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rhodes counters with a one-two to the body.
Rojo is breathing heavily.
Rojo throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhodes counters with a nice body shot.

Rhodes rushes Rojo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rojo.
Rhodes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rojo up against the cage.
Rojo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Rhodes.
Rhodes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rojo prevents it.
Rhodes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rojo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Rojo.
Rhodes trying to land knees to the body.
Rojo is trying to force a seperation but Rhodes has the dominant position.
Rhodes works on Rojo's body with a couple of short punches.
Rojo is looking to break free of the clinch but Rhodes has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Rhodes.
Rhodes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rhodes breaks from the clinch.
Rhodes wants to clinch up but Rojo keeps it at a distance.
Rojo throws a combination that misses
and Rhodes counters with a low kick, right behind Rojo 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rojo tries to keep at a distance but Rhodes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes digs a right hand into Rojo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rojo's gas tank.
Rhodes is leaning against Rojo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rhodes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rojo misses with a hook from the clinch.

Rhodes manages to break the clinch.

Rhodes clinches with his opponent.
Rhodes works on Rojo's body with a couple of short punches.

Rhodes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rhodes counters by clinching up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rhodes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes looks to land a combination but Rojo avoids it well.

Rhodes has closed the distance and engaged Rojo in a clinch.
Rojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rhodes avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rhodes darts in and clinches Rojo up against the cage.
Rojo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Rojo.
Rojo throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhodes counters with a left to the body.
Rojo swings widly with a right hand
and Rhodes counters with a three punch combo that has Rojo backing up. Rojo nods at Rhodes to acknowledge the strikes.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Rojo is looking to break free of the clinch but Rhodes has double underhooks.
Rhodes lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojo backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhodes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rhodes wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rhodes manages to break the clinch.
Rojo misses with a two punch combination.
Rhodes digs a good body shot into Rojo's ribs.
Miguel Rojo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhodes digs a good body shot into Rojo's ribs.

Rojo gets tackled into the cage by Rhodes. Rhodes maintains the clinch.
Rhodes scores with a hook to the body.
Rojo is pressed up against the cage. Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rojo down to the mat. Rojo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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!

Rhodes moves into the clinch successfully.

Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rhodes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Rojo tries to keep at a distance but Rhodes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rojo trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojo tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rojo is trying to break free.

Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojo misses with a combination
and Rhodes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rhodes is looking to clinch but Rojo is avoiding it.

Rhodes rushes Rojo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Rhodes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rhodes prevents Rojo from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rojo takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rhodes breaks the clinch.

Rhodes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rojo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rhodes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rhodes prevents Rojo from breaking the clinch.

Rhodes breaks from the clinch.
Rhodes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rojo rather than just go for the knockout.

Rhodes moves into range and clinches up with Rojo.
Rojo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rhodes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rhodes presses Rojo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Rhodes scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Rhodes.
Rhodes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rhodes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rhodes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rhodes lands a nice uppercut.
Rhodes taking a breather.

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

Rhodes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roddy Rhodes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rojo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rhodes digs a right hand into Rojo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rojo's gas tank.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the side of Rojo's head.
Rojo being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roddy Rhodes 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. This is the final round!

Rhodes gets a clinch.
Rhodes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rhodes keeps control of Rojo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rhodes lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhodes.
Rojo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
Rhodes goes for a takedown attempt but Rojo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rhodes drives through and clinches with Rojo against the cage.

Rhodes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rojo misses with a left hand

and Rhodes counters by clinching up.
Rhodes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rojo being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rhodes.
Rhodes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rhodes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojo is trying to push Rhodes away but Rhodes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rhodes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rojo.
Rhodes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Rhodes closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Rhodes to work.
Rhodes digs a right hand into Rojo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rojo's gas tank.
Rhodes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rhodes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rojo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rhodes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rojo.
Rhodes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rojo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
A short body shot lands from Rhodes as the two fighters clinch.
Rhodes lands an uppercut.
Rojo takes a shot to the head.
Roddy Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Rhodes breaks from the clinch.

Rhodes pushes Rojo up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojo is trying to break the clinch but Rhodes has him pressed against the cage.
Rhodes has Rojo pressed against the cage, preventing Rojo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Rhodes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojo misses with an uppercut
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roddy Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhodes doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojo circles away.
Rojo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Rhodes lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhodes lands an elbow just above Rojo 's eye.
Rojo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhodes is leaning against Rojo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rhodes slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Rhodes - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rhodes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojo misses with a combination

and Rhodes counters with a takedown into side control.
Miguel Rojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Rhodes tries for a kimura but Rojo is defending well.
Rojo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rhodes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rhodes taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roddy Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhodes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Rhodes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Corvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Waka Flocka Flame- Hard in The Paint. Corvia has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Colby Henderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Corvia's chin.

Henderson
vs
Corvia

191 cm
30
210 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

186 cm
24
210 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Corvia!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corvia shoots in looking for a takedown but Henderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corvia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Corvia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Henderson throws a hook but Corvia avoids it easily.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Corvia counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Corvia throwing strikes but Henderson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Corvia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corvia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Henderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Corvia is looking to get back to his feet here but Henderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Corvia's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson keeps control of the position as Corvia tries to break free.
Henderson is trying to stick to Corvia's back but Corvia is turning into Henderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Henderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Corvia.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Corvia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henderson!
Corvia is trying to work for a sweep but Henderson has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corvia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Corvia tries to buck Henderson off but he can't manage it.
Corvia tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Corvia is looking to improve his position but Henderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Corvia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Corvia makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Corvia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Colby Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Corvia.
Corvia avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Henderson misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Henderson has knocked Corvia down with a huge combo! Henderson steps away and waves a wobbly Corvia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Corvia is rocked!

It looks like Sean Corvia has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Corvia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Corvia gets the takedown into side control.
Corvia wants to take a breather but Henderson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Corvia.
Corvia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Corvia from controlling successfully.
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 Colby Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Corvia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Henderson throws a right hand that misses

and Corvia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Henderson won't be happy with that.
Henderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Corvia is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Henderson sneaks out the side door and pushes Corvia away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Corvia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Corvia closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Corvia pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corvia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corvia gets slowly back to his feet.
Colby Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Corvia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a telegraphed body shot

so Corvia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Corvia wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Corvia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corvia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Corvia trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sean Corvia.
Corvia walks into a jab.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Corvia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvia shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Corvia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corvia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corvia manages to avoid it.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Corvia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Corvia has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Corvia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Colby Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Corvia circles away.
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 Colby Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Corvia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Henderson misses with an uppercut

and Corvia counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Corvia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corvia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corvia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Corvia from controlling successfully.
Henderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson jabs at Corvia's body.
Corvia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Corvia shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henderson, as that shot connected.
Colby Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson cracks Corvia with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colby Henderson!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Areeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucious LaFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaFleur is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2001 a space odyssey. Steve Areeno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Areeno
vs
LaFleur

175 cm
26
155 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

168 cm
28
146 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Areeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lucious LaFleur!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areeno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LaFleur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Areeno pinned against the cage. Areeno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Areeno stuffs the takedown.
LaFleur throws out a powerful jab.
LaFleur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Areeno tries to land a leg kick but LaFleur saw it coming and moves away.
LaFleur looks to land a combination. Areeno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaFleur is defended easily by Areeno.
Steve Areeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucious LaFleur.

LaFleur shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
LaFleur sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Areeno looking to control.
LaFleur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Areeno is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Steve Areeno wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
LaFleur avoids the head kick by Areeno.
LaFleur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Areeno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaFleur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Areeno throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LaFleur.
Lucious LaFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Areeno works over LaFleur's head and body with a nice combination.
LaFleur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Areeno scores with a leg kick.
LaFleur fails with a takedown attempt.
Areeno scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Areeno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaFleur somewhat.
Areeno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from LaFleur misses.
LaFleur fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areeno tries to score with a low kick but LaFleur moves his leg out of the way.
LaFleur shoots in for a takedown but Areeno shows good takedown defense.
Jab by Areeno.
LaFleur checks a low kick from Areeno.
LaFleur closes the distance and clinches up with Areeno, looking for a takedown. LaFleur pushes Areeno against the cage but Areeno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Areeno lands with a kick to the temple. LaFleur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
LaFleur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LaFleur avoids the head kick by Areeno.
Areeno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Areeno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LaFleur fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno throws a head kick but LaFleur moves out of range.
LaFleur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Areeno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LaFleur.
Areeno slaps away a takedown attempt from LaFleur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Areeno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LaFleur walks forward, straight into a front kick from Areeno.
LaFleur swinging wildly here.
LaFleur fails with the takedown.
Areeno throws a nice outside leg kick.
LaFleur checks the leg kick nicely there.
Areeno moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steve Areeno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Areeno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Areeno tries a head kick but it misses.
LaFleur shoots in looking for a takedown but Areeno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaFleur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Areeno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areeno scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from LaFleur does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areeno lands with a slapping head kick.
LaFleur lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick from Areeno lands but LaFleur takes it in his stride.
LaFleur looks for a takedown but Areeno sprawls well.
LaFleur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Areeno. Areeno obviously looking to wear him down.
LaFleur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Areeno tries to avoid it but LaFleur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Areeno to the ground. Areeno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LaFleur moves out of range of the leg kick from Areeno.
LaFleur avoids the head kick by Areeno.
LaFleur shoots in for a takedown but Areeno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LaFleur ducks under a wild hook from Areeno.
Areeno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaFleur with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Areeno counter with a right hand.
Areeno misses with a hook. LaFleur ducked under it nicely.
LaFleur avoids the head kick by Areeno.
LaFleur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Areeno sprawls well. Areeno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LaFleur gets slowly back to his feet.
LaFleur blocks a head kick by Areeno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Areeno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Areeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Areeno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Areeno misses with a kick to the body.
Steve Areeno is winning the standup battle so far.
Areeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaFleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Areeno moves out of range as LaFleur throws a body kick.
LaFleur moves away from the strike by Areeno.
Areeno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Areeno throws a chopping leg kick but LaFleur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LaFleur shoots in looking for a takedown but Areeno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaFleur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucious LaFleur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Areeno throws a head kick that misses.
LaFleur misses with a double jab
and Areeno counters with a nice leg kick.
Areeno tries to land a leg kick but LaFleur saw it coming and moves away.
Crunch! Areeno slams his shin into LaFleur's torso.
Areeno lands a leg kick that knocks LaFleur off balance momentarily.
Areeno lands a head kick!
Areeno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur misses with a series of wild punches.
Areeno wants to land a leg kick but LaFleur is out of range.
Areeno misses with a two punch combination.
Areeno feints and then cracks LaFleur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaFleur down.
LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Areeno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaFleur shoots for a takedown but Areeno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve Areeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucious LaFleur.
Areeno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A good leg kick by Areeno.
LaFleur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Areeno counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Areeno tenderised LaFleur's leg. LaFleur is trying to keep his angry face on.
LaFleur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areeno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LaFleur throws a right and a left that Areeno avoids nicely.
LaFleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur shoots in and drives through. Areeno sprawls well.
LaFleur is breathing heavily.
Areeno thumps LaFleur with a low kick.
Areeno tries to land a front kick but LaFleur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Areeno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areeno scores with a leg kick.
Areeno scoring well with a low kick there.
Areeno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Areeno.

LaFleur fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Areeno to the ground. LaFleur is now in Areeno's guard.
LaFleur trying to control but Areeno is working from the bottom.
Areeno looking to control.
Areeno pulls LaFleur in close to prevent any damage.
Areeno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
LaFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Areeno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lucious LaFleur was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Areeno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
LaFleur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areeno stalks LaFleur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LaFleur's face. LaFleur staggers backwards, shaken.
Areeno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LaFleur momentarily.
LaFleur blocks a head kick by Areeno.
LaFleur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Areeno swivels and escapes.
Areeno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Areeno.
LaFleur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Areeno.
LaFleur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Areeno sprawls well. Areeno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LaFleur gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Areeno.
LaFleur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areeno slaps away a takedown attempt from LaFleur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
LaFleur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Areeno scores with a punch to the head.
LaFleur blocks a low kick nicely.
LaFleur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areeno.
LaFleur fails to land the takedown.
Areeno wants to slow LaFleur down by chopping away at his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFleur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Areeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Areeno feints and then cracks LaFleur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaFleur down.
LaFleur tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Areeno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LaFleur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areeno was well out of range. Poor timing from LaFleur.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaFleur fails with the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Areeno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LaFleur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LaFleur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Areeno lands a nice leg kick that just misses LaFleur's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Areeno dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Areeno.

Areeno tries to sprawl but LaFleur drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Areeno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
LaFleur won't allow Areeno to sweep him here.
Areeno manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
LaFleur wants to control but Areeno is having none of it.
LaFleur is squirming around, avoiding Areeno's attempts to control the action.
LaFleur manages to regain half guard. Good work.
LaFleur wants to improve his position but Areeno is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Areeno there.
LaFleur is refusing to be controlled, as Areeno sits in half guard.
LaFleur wants to get back to full guard.
Areeno works his way into side control.
Areeno lands some shots froms side control.
Areeno trying to control the position but LaFleur is working away.
LaFleur is pushing Areeno's head away, looking to escape. Areeno manages to hold on to the position though.

Areeno decides to stand back up. Areeno steps back and let's LaFleur get back to his feet.
Areeno throws a leg kick but LaFleur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
LaFleur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Areeno counters with a body kick that stops LaFleur in his tracks momentarily.
LaFleur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno scores with a nice head shot.
LaFleur takes one to the side of the head.
LaFleur has his takedown stuffed
and Areeno counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LaFleur is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from LaFleur.
Areeno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaFleur.
LaFleur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

LaFleur fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Areeno sprawls well initially but LaFleur persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Areeno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LaFleur stopping the sweep attempt from Areeno.
LaFleur trying to control but Areeno is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno trying to control the position.

Areeno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Areeno wants to sweep here but LaFleur controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areeno keeping moving, preventing LaFleur from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

LaFleur drops back, looking for a kneebar! Areeno looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Areeno looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Areeno!
Lucious LaFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur can't do much from the bottom here.
LaFleur is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Areeno wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaFleur keeps working.
Steve Areeno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LaFleur is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Areeno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Areeno working the ground and pound.
LaFleur gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Areeno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Areeno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Areeno!
A victorious Steve Areeno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff MaGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MaGee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Just Had Sex (feat. Akon). Jeff MaGee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Johnson
vs
MaGee

176 cm
25
195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
184 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff MaGee!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson wants to slow MaGee down by chopping away at his legs.
MaGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MaGee doesn't seem bothered though.
MaGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
MaGee slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MaGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as MaGee blocks the leg kick.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MaGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
enabling MaGee to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Johnson misses.
MaGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand

and MaGee counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MaGee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MaGee defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson has his feet on MaGee's thighs here. He's pushed MaGee off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! MaGee screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Johnson!