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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the ring accompanied by the game. 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.

Machida
vs
Howard

185 cm
28
201 lbs
17 - 17 - 1

185 cm
30
247 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Dominickoy Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Howard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Machida throws a hook but Howard blocks it.
Howard throws a series of strikes that have Machida backpedaling.
A clash of legs there as Machida blocks the low kick.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida looks for the body kick but Howard saw that one coming.
Howard tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida works over Howard's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machida throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard lands a jab-cross combination.
Machida throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Howard moved out of range.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howard throws a leg kick but Machida moved away.
Howard blocks a head kick by Machida.
Howard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Howard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howard staying out of range there.
Howard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howard avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Howard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machida is able to avoid easily.
Howard looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Machida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howard throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Howard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Howard avoids it.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Machida.
Machida blocks a leg kick.
Howard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Howard throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Howard.
A swing and a miss from Machida.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Machida throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Machida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Howard's head.
Machida avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howard.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida lands a jab-cross combination.
A low kick from Howard misses
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida throws a hook but Howard blocks it.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howard throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida catches Howard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machida looks to land a left hand but Howard moved out of range nicely.
Machida checks a leg kick nicely.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Howard looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Machida throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard blocks a head kick by Machida.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
Howard misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
Howard misses with a low kick.
Howard avoids the head kick by Machida.
Howard avoids the head kick by Machida.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Howard wants to land a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Howard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machida back to the ropes. Howard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howard!
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Dominickoy Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Howard throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida blocks a head kick by Howard.
Howard is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
Howard ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Howard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
Howard avoids the head kick by Machida.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Machida throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.
Howard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Machida avoids the head kick by Howard.
Machida blocks a head kick by Howard.
Machida throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Howard throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Howard tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Machida.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida cracks Howard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Howard misses.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Howard avoids the head kick by Machida.
Howard throws a series of strikes that have Machida backpedaling.
Howard moves away from the strike by Machida.
An inside leg kick lands from Howard.
Machida blocks a head kick by Howard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howard. That's going to slow Machida down.
Machida avoids the head kick by Howard.
Dominickoy Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Howard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Howard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Howard tries a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Machida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Howard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Howard throws a leg kick that misses.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Howard tenderised Machida's leg. Machida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Howard avoids the head kick by Machida.
Howard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Howard lands a two punch combo.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida checks a low kick from Howard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Howard throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Howard 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Howard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Howard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howard.
Machida throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Howard misses.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida stalks Howard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howard's face. Howard staggers backwards, shaken.
Howard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Howard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Howard.
Howard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machida.
Howard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Howard stalks Machida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machida's face. Machida staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howard lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Machida misses.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Howard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Howard throws a leg kick but Machida checks it.
Machida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Howard if he has to take too many more of those.
Howard blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Howard slips the punch.
Howard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
Howard blocks a head kick by Machida.
Howard throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Howard throws a leg kick that misses.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Machida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice combination there by Machida.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida swinging wildly here.
Machida takes a swing at Howard's ribcage but misses.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Howard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard misses with a leg kick.
Howard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machida.
Howard looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.
Howard motions for Machida to come forward. Howard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Howard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machida takes a kick to the side of the head.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Howard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Howard misses with a low kick.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Howard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
Machida throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Howard's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Howard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Howard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard misses with the combination.
Machida with a hook.
Machida misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Howard.
I think Howard 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Howard!
John Howard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BioPharm Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Devan Govatos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Govatos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Six Foot Seven. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Govatos
vs
Ronbo

170 cm
22
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
29
176 lbs
9 - 14 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devan Govatos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Govatos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Govatos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ronbo shoots for a double leg takedown but Govatos sprawls well. He's pushed Ronbo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Govatos.
Govatos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ronbo avoids a kick to the body.
Govatos throws a front kick aimed at Ronbo's knee but Ronbo avoids it well.
Ronbo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronbo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Govatos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ronbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ronbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ronbo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Govatos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Govatos looking to score a takedown here. Ronbo is defending well but Govatos drives through and ends up in Ronbo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Govatos wants to stand but Ronbo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Govatos preventing the sweep.
Govatos wants to get up but he can't break Ronbo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ronbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Govatos.
Govatos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ronbo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Govatos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Govatos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Govatos wants it to stay on the feet.
Devan Govatos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Ronbo.
Ronbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Govatos.
Ronbo shoots in for a takedown but Govatos shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Govatos avoids the head kick by Ronbo.
Ronnie Ronbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Govatos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ronbo checks it well.
Govatos misses with a wild combination.
Govatos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronbo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Govatos somewhat.
Ronbo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Govatos avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Govatos.
Sloppy strikes from Govatos. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Govatos.
Ronbo lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo lands a high kick!

It looks like Devan Govatos has been cut.
Govatos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ronbo checks it well.
Govatos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ronbo counters with a huge head kick that drops Govatos! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Ronbo!

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 Kane Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Marion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade comes to the ring accompanied by System of a down - This cocaine make me feel like I'm on this song. 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.

Wade
vs
Marion

186 cm
28
195 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

187 cm
24
198 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
KO power

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Hellbent

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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kane Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayden Marion!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Marion lands a jab.
Marion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wade but Wade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Marion looking to score a takedown here. Wade is defending well but Marion drives through and ends up in Wade's guard.
Wade wants to stand up but Marion is controlling him.
Marion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marion trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Wade looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marion passes into side control.
Wade is looking to reverse the position.
Marion wants to control but Wade is keeping him busy.
Wade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wade taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wade is trying to control Marion's posture but Marion avoids it.
Marion creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wade is looking to regain half guard here but Marion keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marion is looking to take a break and control but Wade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marion staying calm.
Wade tries to escape but Marion is in control.
Marion is working Wade over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Wade is pushing Marion's head away, looking to escape. Marion manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wade on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marion lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marion is looking to take a break and control but Wade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wade is trying to improve his position.
Marion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wade can't do much from the bottom here.
Wade is looking for a sweep.
Marion wants to control but Wade is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade manages to get back to half guard.
Marion is looking to take a break and control but Wade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marion wants to pass the guard but Wade is defending well.
Marion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wade is trying to stand up here but Marion is controlling him well.
Marion works his way into side control.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Marion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wade avoids the head kick by Marion.
Wade is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Marion.
Marion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Marion.
Marion lands a right hook to the body.
Marion scores with a nice strike.
Wade wants to clinch.
Marion lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wade fails to land with a series of punches.
Wade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marion can pounce on him.
Marion thuds his right hand into Wade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marion scores with a nice strike.
Wade tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Marion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marion throws a leg kick which misses Wade's front leg but catches the back leg as Wade tries to avoid it.
Marion slaps away a takedown attempt from Wade, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Marion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wade tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marion is in Wade's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marion trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marion stays in close to Wade's body and controls the position.
Wade wants to stand and escape but Marion is having none of it.
Marion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marion content to stall in guard here.
Wade wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marion trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marion scoring with some ground and pound.
Marion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Marion from controlling successfully.
Wade wants to get back to his feet but Marion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marion scoring with some ground and pound.
Marion postures up.
Wade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Marion from controlling successfully.
Marion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wade kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marion wants to pass the guard but Wade is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marion is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wade wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wade drives through with a takedown into Marion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Marion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marion manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wade is looking to get to half guard.
Marion dominating with strikes here.
Marion lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marion raining down shots from the mount!
Wade is looking to improve his position but Marion isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade is squirming around, avoiding Marion's attempts to control the action.
Marion avoids the attempt from Wade to control.
Wade is squirming around, avoiding Marion's attempts to control the action.
Wade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jayden Marion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marion tries to control but Wade wriggling away.
Wade flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Marion dominating with strikes here.
Marion landing punches.
Wade tries to hold on but Marion pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marion raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marion wants to control the pace but Wade is squirming around nicely.
Wade is trying desperately to improve position.
Marion is landing with some decent strikes but Wade is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wade's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wade tries to hold on but Marion pushes him away.
Wade is squirming around, avoiding Marion's attempts to control the action.
Jayden Marion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marion landing strikes from the mount.
Marion controlling from mount.
Wade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marion content just to control the position here.
Marion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kane Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marion controlling from mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jayden Marion wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marion lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big right from Wade misses.
Marion lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayden Marion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marion 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayden Marion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Heaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Gacy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gacy
vs
Heaney

203 cm
26
218 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

178 cm
27
212 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Gacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Seamus Heaney!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gacy misses with a low kick.
Heaney tries to clinch
and Gacy counters with a straight right hand.
Heaney throws out a loose jab but Gacy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heaney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gacy throws out the jab.
Heaney misses with a body shot.
Gacy stuffs the takedown attempt from Heaney. Heaney gets slowly back to his feet.
Heaney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gacy tries to land a front kick but Heaney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gacy lands with a hook. Heaney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gacy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Gacy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Heaney did well to prevent Gacy getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Heaney manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heaney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Heaney pulls Gacy in close to his closed guard and prevents Gacy from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heaney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gacy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heaney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heaney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gacy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heaney's head.
Gacy throws an elbow that misses. Heaney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gacy's guard. Nice move by Heaney!
Gacy wants to sweep but no luck.
Gacy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heaney trying to control the position from guard on top but Gacy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gacy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Heaney!
Heaney working to try and regain half guard.
Gacy looking to finish with strikes here!
Gacy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Heaney can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heaney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gacy throws some wild stikes that Heaney manages to avoid easily.
Gacy avoids the attempt from Heaney to control.
Gacy scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gacy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gacy throwing strikes here but Heaney is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gacy 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.
Gacy punching from mount but Heaney doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gacy looking to finish with strikes here!
Heaney wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gacy.
Gacy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gacy throws some wild stikes that Heaney manages to avoid easily.
Gacy dominating with strikes here.
Gacy throwing strikes here but Heaney is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Heaney is looking to get to half guard.
Gacy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gacy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heaney regains half guard.
Gacy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heaney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gacy scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heaney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Heaney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gacy postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heaney is controlling Gacy's posture.
Heaney keeping full guard, as Gacy tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Heaney throws a right and a left that Gacy avoids nicely.
Gacy takes one to the chin there.
Gacy sizes up Heaney with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gacy just misses with a punch to the body.
Heaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gacy.
Heaney misses with a hook. Gacy ducked under it nicely.
Gacy scores with a jab to the head.
Gacy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heaney is out of range and Gacy settles back down.
Gacy just misses with a punch to the body.
Heaney ducks under a wild hook from Gacy.
Gacy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heaney has time to react.
Heaney wants to clinch up but Gacy keeps it at a distance.
Heaney jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gacy throws a one two combo.

It looks like Seamus Heaney has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heaney scores with a jab to the body.
Heaney shoots in for a double leg but Gacy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good exchange - Gacy coming out on top.
Gacy lands a jab to Heaney's midsection.
Gacy ducks under a wild hook from Heaney.
Gacy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heaney throws out a loose jab but Gacy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gacy throws a head kick that misses.
Heaney lands with a cross.
Heaney misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Heaney misses.
Heaney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gacy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gacy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gacy swings for the body but Heaney moves out of range.
Gacy walks into a stiff left hand from Heaney.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gacy throws a shot from downtown. Heaney moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Gacy.
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!
Heaney scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heaney. Gacy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gacy.
Gacy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gacy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heaney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gacy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gacy misses with a hook. Heaney ducked under it nicely.
Gacy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heaney's waist but Heaney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gacy off to one side.
Heaney lunges at Gacy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gacy's hand.
Gacy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heaney.
John Gacy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Heaney.
A big left from Heaney misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heaney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gacy avoids it really well and circles away.
Gacy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heaney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heaney dives in and grabs Gacy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gacy pushes down on Heaney's head and hops out.
Heaney defending well as Gacy loads up on a big left hand.
Gacy throws a jab when Heaney was well out of range.
Gacy fails with the takedown.

Gacy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Heaney to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Heaney throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heaney wants to control from the top but Gacy keeps moving.
John Gacy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heaney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heaney throws a big right hand that misses.
Gacy wants to stand and escape but Heaney is having none of it.
Gacy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gacy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Heaney fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Heaney.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heaney cracks Gacy with an open hand slap.
Gacy lands a two punch combo.
Gacy 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Gacy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seamus Heaney's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gacy with a jab.
Gacy moves out of range as Heaney strikes.

Heaney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gacy wants to improve his position but Heaney is controlling well.
Heaney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heaney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gacy is trying to stand back up but Heaney is controlling him
Gacy is pressing down on Heaney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heaney wants to control from the top but Gacy keeps moving.
Heaney distracts Gacy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heaney throws a big right hand that misses.
Gacy wants to stand but Heaney is controlling the position.
Heaney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gacy's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gacy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heaney.
Heaney winds up and cracks Gacy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Heaney thows a huge punch but Gacy dodges it nicely.
Gacy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heaney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Heaney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heaney working Gacy over with strikes.
Gacy is not content to let Heaney control the position.
Heaney thows a huge punch but Gacy dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaney is looking to advance position but Gacy won't allow it.
Heaney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gacy wants to stand back up but Heaney manages to pass into side control.
Gacy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Heaney trying to control the action but Gacy is working from the bottom.
Heaney scores with punches from side control.
Gacy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Heaney wants to control but Gacy is keeping him busy.
Gacy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Heaney scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Heaney are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Heaney tries to score with some ground and pound. Gacy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Heaney grinds an elbow into Gacy's temple.
Gacy tries to improve position but can't.
Heaney lands a few punches from side control.
Heaney working away.
Gacy stops Heaney from passing to mount.
Gacy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Heaney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gacy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heaney is pressing down on Gacy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gacy is holding on for now.
Heaney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heaney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
John Gacy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gacy is pressing down on Heaney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heaney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heaney wants to pass the guard but Gacy is keeping the position.
Heaney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heaney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gacy wants to sweep but no luck.
Heaney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gacy seems keen to control Heaney's posture.
Heaney works over Gacy with some ground and pound from guard.
Heaney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gacy wants to get back to his feet but Heaney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heaney throwing strikes but missing.
Seamus Heaney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heaney cracks Gacy with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Heaney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gacy 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 Dillan Fox 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... John Gacy!
An out of breath John Gacy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Boxer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G. as his entrance music. Trevor Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Boxer Jr's chin.

Boxer Jr
vs
Smith

188 cm
30
195 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

188 cm
32
200 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Boxer Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch there but Boxer Jr circles away.
Boxer Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxer Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Boxer Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to clinch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boxer Jr.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boxer Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Boxer Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Boxer Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boxer Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Boxer Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Boxer Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to clinch
and Boxer Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boxer Jr wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith tries to clinch there but Boxer Jr circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Boxer Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boxer Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxer Jr scores with a push kick.

Smith pushes Boxer Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boxer Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Boxer Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boxer Jr looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith is pressed up against the ropes. Boxer Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Boxer Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer Jr misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer Jr misses the target.
Boxer Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxer Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch there but Boxer Jr circles away.
Boxer Jr throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Boxer Jr throws an off balance right hand

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith working Boxer Jr over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Boxer Jr is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Smith.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boxer Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Boxer Jr can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Smith 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.

Boxer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boxer Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trevor Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a right hand that Boxer Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Boxer Jr also avoids with ease.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Boxer Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith wants to clinch.
Boxer Jr clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith tries to clinch up but Boxer Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looks to clinch
and Boxer Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boxer Jr counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Boxer Jr throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boxer Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boxer Jr stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joe Boxer Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith blocks a head kick by Boxer Jr.
Boxer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boxer Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxer Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe Boxer Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Boxer Jr is having none of it.
Boxer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boxer Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith stalling.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boxer Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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!
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Boxer Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith landing knees to the head.

Boxer Jr is rocked!
A knee to the head by Smith.
Oh Boxer Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith gets through Boxer Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxer Jr can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boxer Jr is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Boxer Jr's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working Boxer Jr over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith is pressed up against the ropes. Boxer Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Boxer Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch but Boxer Jr moves out of range.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries to clinch there but Boxer Jr circles away.
Smith tries to clinch up but Boxer Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Smith 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! This is the final round!

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boxer Jr, pushing him back against the ropes.
Boxer Jr avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Boxer Jr blocking some punches.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boxer Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boxer Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Boxer Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Boxer Jr has Smith pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Boxer Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Trevor Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Boxer Jr blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boxer Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Boxer Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Boxer Jr is blocking nicely.
Boxer Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Boxer Jr blocks with his arms.
Boxer Jr is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith keeps control of Boxer Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boxer Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Boxer Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Boxer Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith lands a left hand.
Boxer Jr tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Boxer Jr's ribcage.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Boxer Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joe Boxer Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxer Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boxer Jr is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.

Smith drops Boxer Jr with a big knee straight up the middle! Boxer Jr is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer Jr throws a head kick that misses

and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer Jr is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Trevor Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Boxer Jr tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boxer Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boxer Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Boxer Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boxer Jr manages to end up in side control.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boxer Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Smith!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Chinalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinalot's entrance music is Me So Horny. 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.

Chinalot
vs
Phillips

177 cm
26
177 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

180 cm
28
177 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Chinalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chinalot counters with a leg kick.
Phillips tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chinalot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chinalot stuffs the takedown.
Chinalot throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Phillips counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Phillips is trying to control. Chinalot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phillips might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chinalot kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Phillips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phillips wants to control but Chinalot is keeping him busy.
Chinalot punching from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinalot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phillips's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phillips's back!
Phillips just trying to survive but Chinalot is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Phillips rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chinalot is trying to control. Phillips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chinalot working Phillips over with strikes.
Phillips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chinalot is looking to advance position but Phillips won't allow it.
Chinalot is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Phillips reverses the position - he's now on top in Chinalot's guard.
Phillips trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chinalot manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phillips has his foot on Chinalot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chinalot works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Chinalot from controlling successfully.
Chinalot stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
Chinalot throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Chinalot from controlling successfully.

Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phillips tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot throws a big elbow that misses.
Phillips is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Chinalot from controlling successfully.
Chinalot works over Phillips with some ground and pound from guard.

Chinalot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phillips has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chinalot has managed to get both his arms back between Phillips's legs - danger averted.
Chinalot connects with a couple of short punches.
Phillips wants to sweep but no luck.
Chinalot scoring with some ground and pound.
Chinalot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chinalot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chinalot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Phillips has his foot on Chinalot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chinalot works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chinalot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Phillips takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Phillips takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Phillips takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chinalot landing a few strikes.
Phillips sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chinalot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phillips defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chinalot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chinalot with good strikes from the mount here!
Chinalot working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chinalot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Chinalot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phillips chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chinalot can pounce on him.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Sir Chinalot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Phillips.
Chinalot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Chinalot breaks from the clinch.
Phillips wants to clinch but Chinalot slips to the side
and Chinalot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
Philip Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips throws a lazy head kick
and Chinalot counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chinalot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Chinalot as he connects with a hook.
Chinalot swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Philip Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Phillips tries to clinch but Chinalot moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Phillips blocks the leg kick.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chinalot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phillips thinking.
Phillips checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips is looking to clinch but Chinalot is avoiding it.
Phillips misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phillips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chinalot tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chinalot to the ground. Chinalot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chinalot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chinalot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot just misses with a punch to the body.
Chinalot throws a nice outside leg kick.

Phillips takes the fight into the clinch.

Chinalot has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Phillips clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Phillips can't escape the position.
Chinalot is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Phillips up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chinalot has got his arm under Phillips's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Phillips has spun round into Chinalot's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips stands and throws Chinalot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Chinalot dominated that second round.
That's time! Chinalot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chinalot looks to land a body kick but Phillips moved away.
Chinalot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
A good leg kick by Chinalot.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but Chinalot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to clinch but Chinalot slips to the side
and Chinalot counters with a body kick that stops Phillips in his tracks momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Chinalot misses.
Chinalot looks for the body kick but Phillips saw that one coming.
Chinalot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.
Sir Chinalot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Phillips.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chinalot as he avoids it easily.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chinalot as he avoids it easily.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chinalot's waist but Chinalot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side.
Phillips tries a low kick but Chinalot avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot scoring well with a low kick there.
Chinalot thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Chinalot.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chinalot is looking to chop away at Phillips's legs.
Chinalot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Chinalot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phillips to the mat! Phillips manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Phillips throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chinalot escapes and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chinalot working the ground and pound.
Chinalot advances nicely into full mount.
Chinalot working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Phillips taking shots to the head.
Chinalot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chinalot scoring with strikes but Phillips is staying in there.
Chinalot cracks Phillips with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chinalot raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chinalot landing strikes from the mount and Phillips is in trouble!
Chinalot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Phillips is rocked!
Chinalot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Chinalot finish him?
Phillips tries to hold on but Chinalot pushes him away.
Phillips seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinalot scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phillips?
Chinalot trying to control but Phillips is having none of it.
Chinalot landing punches.
Chinalot prevents Phillips from getting the reversal.
Chinalot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Phillips is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chinalot lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Chinalot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Philip Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chinalot tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.

Chinalot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Chinalot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chinalot, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Chinalot!
Our winner, Sir Chinalot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebidiah Knepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knepp has chosen Amish Paradise as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hall
vs
Knepp

175 cm
28
155 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

185 cm
28
178 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jebidiah Knepp!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Knepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
Knepp takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall looks to land a combination but Knepp avoids it well.
Knepp lands with a nice body kick.
Knepp tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Jebidiah Knepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knepp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knepp.
Knepp misses with a head kick.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
Knepp lands a right hook to the body.
Knepp takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Knepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knepp throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knepp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knepp. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a right hand that Knepp ducks under and follows up with a left that Knepp also avoids with ease.
Knepp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knepp moves away.

Knepp drives through and clinches with Hall against the ropes.
Knepp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knepp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.

Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Knepp slams his shin into Hall's torso.
Knepp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knepp throws a head kick that Hall semi-blocks.
Knepp misses the shot to the body.
Knepp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hall throws a hook but Knepp blocks it.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knepp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp avoids the body shot from Hall.
Knepp looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Jebidiah Knepp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knepp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knepp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knepp throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Knepp throws a head kick that misses.
Hall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knepp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knepp stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knepp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall swinging wildly here.
Hall misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Knepp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Knepp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knepp wants to clinch.
Knepp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knepp throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Hall thuds a left hand into Knepp's body.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knepp.
Knepp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knepp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knepp throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Knepp catches Hall right on the button with a cross.
Knepp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Hall is looking to wear down Knepp with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knepp bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Knepp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knepp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hall's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knepp tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Knepp is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Knepp wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.

Hall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knepp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jebidiah Knepp 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.

Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knepp.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knepp.
Knepp throws a shot to the body.
Knepp looks to land a combination. Hall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knepp dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Don Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knepp defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall looks to land a combination but Knepp avoids it well.
Knepp takes one to the chin there.
Hall shoots in but Knepp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hall avoids the head kick by Knepp.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall misses the jab.
Jebidiah Knepp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knepp lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knepp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knepp throws a leg kick which misses Hall's front leg but catches the back leg as Hall tries to avoid it.

Knepp instigates a clinch.
Hall wants to break free but Knepp has control.

Hall manages to break the clinch.
Knepp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knepp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knepp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knepp throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Knepp just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knepp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Knepp slips a straight right by Hall.
Knepp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Knepp throws a nice head kick!
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall scores with a one two! Knepp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Knepp's head but Knepp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall lands a two punch combo.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Knepp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knepp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knepp swinging wildly here.
Hall blocks a head kick by Knepp.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Knepp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knepp with a nice cross.
Knepp fails to land with a series of punches.
Knepp misses with a body shot.
Knepp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hall is looking to chop away at Knepp's legs.
A jab from Knepp misses.
Knepp tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Knepp connects with a leg kick. Hall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall takes a swing at Knepp's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Hall with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knepp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knepp throws a big shot that misses.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Knepp misses with a leg kick.
Knepp looks for the body kick but Hall saw that one coming.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knepp tries to clinch up.
Knepp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Knepp is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jebidiah Knepp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Knepp throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Don Hall has been cut.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall misses with a double jab
and Knepp counters with a nice leg kick.
Knepp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Knepp gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hall has Knepp pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hall pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Knepp tumbling to the mat - Hall dives into Knepp's guard.
Knepp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knepp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hall has gone for a leg lock! Knepp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hall's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall wants to sweep here but Knepp controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Knepp is proving a slippery customer.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knepp.
Knepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knepp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knepp postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall is trying to control the position but Knepp postures up.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Knepp from controlling successfully.

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

Knepp instigates a clinch.
Knepp tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knepp scores a nice knee to the body.
Knepp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knepp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knepp misses with a body punch.
Hall looking to stall.
Knepp scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Knepp is controlling him.
Hall is trying to push Knepp away but Knepp has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knepp on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Knepp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Nice uppercut there from Knepp.
Hall misses with a double jab
and Knepp counters with a head kick. That will keep Hall thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knepp was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Knepp throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall scores with a one two! Knepp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hall slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown but Knepp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knepp misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knepp misses with a body shot.
Knepp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knepp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hall checks it well.
Knepp throws a solid leg kick but Hall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knepp.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a body punch but Knepp moves out of range.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jebidiah Knepp really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Hall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knepp fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knepp lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the ropes and back into range.
Knepp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Knepp with a nice cross.

Hall gets tackled into the ropes by Knepp. Knepp maintains the clinch.
Knepp missing with knees to the body.
Knepp lands a shoulder strike.
Knepp misses with a punch to the body.
Knepp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knepp keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hall can't break the clinch.
Hall prevents a body shot from Knepp.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Knepp has him pressed against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Knepp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Knepp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knepp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knepp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Knepp fails to land.
Knepp prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Knepp digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
Hall prevents a body shot from Knepp.
Knepp missing with knees to the body.
Knepp struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Knepp keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Knepp keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp misses with a body punch.
Hall tries to circle away but Knepp has him pinned against the ropes.
Knepp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knepp has him pressed against the ropes.
Hall is trying to break free.
Knepp tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall takes a shot to the head.
Knepp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall can't break the clinch.
Knepp tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knepp can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Knepp can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knepp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Knepp comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knepp.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hall is trying to break free.
Hall tries to circle away but Knepp has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Knepp.
Knepp struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Knepp swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knepp missing with knees to the body.
Hall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knepp tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp trying to land knees to the body.
Knepp lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Knepp is controlling him.
Knepp tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Knepp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Knepp.
Hall is trying to force a seperation but Knepp has the dominant position.
Knepp throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knepp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knepp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jebidiah Knepp dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Don Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knepp manages to avoid it.

Hall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knepp to the mat! Knepp manages to get full guard.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Knepp is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knepp holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knepp is keeping the position for now.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Knepp is keeping the position.
Knepp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hall pushes down on Knepp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hall is keen to just control but Knepp is a slippery customer.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Knepp defends it.
Knepp trying to control from the bottom.
Hall wants to control but Knepp is keeping him busy.
Hall passes to side control.
Knepp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jebidiah Knepp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall is pressing down on Knepp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knepp is holding on for now.
Knepp is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knepp is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knepp's head.
Hall trying to control but Knepp is working from the bottom.
Knepp keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knepp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Hall gets full guard.
Knepp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Don Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knepp trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall looking to control.
Knepp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jebidiah Knepp has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Knepp drops his hands momentarily and Hall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hall blocks a head kick by Knepp.
Knepp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hall.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Knepp is looking to slow Hall down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Hall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knepp 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jebidiah Knepp!
Jebidiah Knepp managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% ), into his post fight interview.

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