EEC 175 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenshi Zuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Vetch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Writ. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Zuko
vs
Vetch

181 cm
29
184 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

186 cm
23
187 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenshi Zuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Otto Vetch!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vetch is looking to score with low kicks.
Vetch takes one on the button.
Vetch throws a shot to the body.
Zuko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vetch is looking to slow Zuko down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Zuko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vetch.
Vetch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zuko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vetch, right into the meat.
Zuko checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zuko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vetch lands a front kick.
Vetch misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zuko looks to score with a jab to the body but Vetch is just out of range.
Zuko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vetch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vetch wants to land a leg kick but Zuko is out of range.
Vetch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zuko.
Vetch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zuko.
Vetch misses the jab.
Zuko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zuko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vetch is able to avoid easily.
Zuko throws a low kick, looking for Vetch's leg but Vetch calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Vetch.
Zuko scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuko misses with a series of wild punches.
Vetch just misses with a punch to the body.
Otto Vetch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuko throws a hook to the side of Vetch's head but Vetch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vetch connects with a leg kick. Zuko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zuko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zuko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vetch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zuko misses the jab.
Zuko checks a low kick from Vetch.
Vetch tests Zuko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zuko connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vetch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zuko misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuko thows a body shot but no joy.
Vetch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zuko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vetch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vetch checks a leg kick.
Vetch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vetch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vetch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetch is looking to clinch.
Vetch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Zuko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vetch.
Zuko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vetch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vetch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zuko throws a low kick but Vetch avoids it.
Vetch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zuko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vetch's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zuko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenshi Zuko dominated that round.
That's time! Zuko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters circling - Zuko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vetch lands a right hook to the body.
Zuko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vetch moves away.
That kick from Vetch tenderised Zuko's leg. Zuko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vetch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuko throws a big shot that misses.
Zuko throws a hook but Vetch blocks it.
Vetch blocks a leg kick.
Zuko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zuko misses with a double jab.
Vetch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vetch chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vetch's hands.
Vetch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zuko's calf.
Vetch lands with an overhand left.
Vetch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zuko's sensitive parts.
Zuko walks into a stiff left hand from Vetch.
Vetch slips a jab from Zuko.
Vetch misses with a hook. Zuko ducked under it nicely.
Vetch scores with a leg kick.
Vetch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuko.

Vetch closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zuko stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vetch presses Zuko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zuko is trying to maintain a safe position but Vetch gets an underhook and turns Zuko into the cage.
Zuko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vetch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuko struggles to land a body shot inside as Vetch controls his hands.
Vetch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zuko's elbow.
A short uppercut from Zuko.

Zuko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vetch pulls Zuko in close to prevent any damage.
Zuko throwing strikes from guard but Vetch blocks nicely.
Zuko wants to control from the top but Vetch keeps moving.
Zuko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zuko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zuko being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Otto Vetch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vetch tries a low kick but Zuko avoids it.
Zuko misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Vetch.
Otto Vetch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zuko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Zuko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vetch misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Vetch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Vetch throws a solid leg kick but Zuko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vetch.

Zuko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vetch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vetch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zuko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vetch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zuko controlling Vetch's posture.
Vetch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetch trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Otto Vetch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vetch tries to clinch but Zuko is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vetch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuko.
Jab, jab by Vetch - just one landing.
Vetch misses with a low kick.
Zuko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zuko looks to score with a jab to the body but Vetch is just out of range.
Zuko swings for the body but Vetch moves out of range.
Zuko misses with a jab to the body
and Vetch counters with a good low kick that Zuko was not able to check.
Vetch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vetch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zuko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vetch moves away.
Zuko blocks a low kick nicely.
Vetch lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuko misses with a body shot.
Zuko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vetch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vetch misses with a hook
and Zuko counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Vetch.
Zuko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vetch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zuko.
Zuko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vetch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zuko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zuko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetch throws a body punch but Zuko moves out of range.

Zuko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vetch!
Zuko prevents Vetch from getting the reversal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuko avoids the attempt from Vetch to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vetch is looking to escape.
Zuko punching from mount but Vetch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vetch avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zuko.
Zuko avoids the attempt from Vetch to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Sladkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and De Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sladkov's entrance music is Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . 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.

Sladkov
vs
Bo

190 cm
25
240 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
285 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Sladkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, De Bo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sladkov.
Bo throws a big shot that misses.
Sladkov throws a series of punches but Bo avoids them all with ease.
Bo avoids the body shot from Sladkov.
Bo ducks under a wild hook from Sladkov.
Bo slips a jab from Sladkov.

Bo drives through and clinches with Sladkov against the cage.
Bo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sladkov's elbow.
Bo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bo lands with a short shot to the head.
Bo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sladkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bo tries a body shot but Sladkov blocks it.
Sladkov blocks a body shot from Bo.
Bo is working Sladkov over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bo lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sladkov's elbow.
Bo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sladkov prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Bo on the inside.
Bo scores with a shoulder strike.

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

Bo closes the distance and clinches.
Bo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sladkov's efforts to push away.
Bo tries a body shot but Sladkov blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bo tries a body shot but Sladkov blocks it.
Bo lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bo tries to work over Sladkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sladkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bo lands a nice shot to the body.
Sladkov is breathing heavily.
Bo tries to score a body lock takedown but Sladkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oleg Sladkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Bo.
Bo has Sladkov pressed against the cage, preventing Sladkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bo lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bo slows down the pace here.
Bo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bo scores with a shot to the side of Sladkov's head.
Bo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sladkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Bo tries a body shot but Sladkov blocks it.

Bo wants the takedown. Sladkov is fighting it off but Bo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sladkov's guard against the cage.
Bo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo stays in close to Sladkov's body and controls the position.
Bo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sladkov is keeping the position for now.
Sladkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bo.
Bo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bo throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sladkov.
Nice shot lands for Sladkov.

It looks like De Bo has been cut.
Bo misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bo staying out of range there.
Sladkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sladkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sladkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bo.
Bo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sladkov. Sladkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Sladkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sladkov takes a swing at Bo's ribcage but misses.
Bo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sladkov swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sladkov jabs Bo right on the nose. Bo blinks but takes it well.
Sladkov lands a jab to Bo's midsection.
Sladkov misses with a left hand
and Bo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Bo moves into the clinch.
Bo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sladkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bo tries to score a body lock takedown but Sladkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Bo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sladkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bo can't find room to land a body shot as Sladkov controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov blocking some punches.
Sladkov has had enough of the clinch but Bo keeps him there for the moment.
Sladkov is trying to break the clinch but Bo has him pressed against the cage.
Sladkov is trying to break the clinch but Bo has him pressed against the cage.
Bo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sladkov backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bo tries to throw a body punch but Sladkov avoids it by throwing Bo back against the cage.
Bo tries to throw a body punch but Sladkov avoids it by throwing Bo back against the cage.
Bo misses with a punch on the inside.
Bo misses with some punches.
Bo is working Sladkov over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bo misses with a punch to the body.
Bo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sladkov prevents it.
Oleg Sladkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Bo.
Bo misses with a punch to the body.
Sladkov working hard to break the clinch.
Sladkov tries to break free but Bo pushes him back against the cage.
Sladkov blocks an uppercut.
Bo misses with a body punch.
Bo misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bo tries to work over Sladkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bo is working for takedown but Sladkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sladkov prevents a body shot from Bo.
Bo presses Sladkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bo lands a shoulder strike.
Bo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sladkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bo has Sladkov pressed against the cage, preventing Sladkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 Oleg Sladkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on De Bo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bo throws a looping overhand right but Sladkov ducks down to avoid it.
Sladkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bo.
Bo misses with a body shot.

Bo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bo wants to pass the guard but Sladkov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bo is pushing down on Sladkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sladkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sladkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bo thows a huge punch but Sladkov dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sladkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bo scoring with strikes but Sladkov is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Bo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Bo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bo throws some wild stikes that Sladkov manages to avoid easily.
Bo dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Sladkov is rocked!

It looks like Oleg Sladkov has been cut.
Bo postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Sladkov out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bo goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). De Bo!
In his post fight interview, De Bo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Le Grand Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Break Stuff. Tito Ortiz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Le Grand Antonio's chin.

Grand Antonio
vs
Ortiz

169 cm
22
206 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
27
215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Grand Antonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ortiz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Antonio quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz is just content to waste time from the top position. Antonio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Antonio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Antonio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Antonio pulls Ortiz in close to prevent any damage.
Ortiz stopping the sweep attempt from Antonio.
Antonio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antonio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Antonio looking to control.
Antonio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Antonio looking to control.

Ortiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Antonio has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ortiz has passed into side control.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Ortiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Antonio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Antonio is trying to get back to half guard.
Antonio wants to control but Ortiz postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Antonio struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ortiz working away.
Ortiz working the strikes but Antonio uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Antonio's temple.
Ortiz trying to control from half guard but Antonio is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz works his way into side control.
Antonio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortiz's best efforts.
Antonio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ortiz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ortiz tries to control but Antonio wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antonio tries to lock up and control but Ortiz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ortiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Antonio shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortiz tries to sprawl out of it but Antonio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz lunges at Antonio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Antonio's hand.
Antonio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ortiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antonio.

Ortiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Ortiz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Antonio to his feet.

Antonio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ortiz is trying to defend but Antonio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Antonio decides to stand up.
Antonio lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target.

Antonio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ortiz quickly recovers to half guard.
Ortiz is trying to control but can't.

Antonio is working for an americana but Ortiz has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Antonio was thinking about the submission.
Ortiz has Antonio pulled in close to control his posture.
Antonio wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Ortiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antonio.
Antonio looking to sit in guard and control but Ortiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio punching to the body, from the bottom.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Antonio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz trying to control but Antonio is working from the bottom.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio working a defensive guard here.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antonio is keeping the position for now.
Antonio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Antonio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortiz postures up and lands a big shot to Antonio's brow.
Ortiz stopping the sweep attempt from Antonio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz landing with the ground and pound.
Ortiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Antonio has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Antonio is on top in guard.
Antonio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ortiz is proving hard to escape from.
Ortiz keeping full guard, as Antonio tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ortiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Antonio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Antonio trying to move into half guard but instead Ortiz has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Antonio throws a head kick that misses.

Ortiz scores a takedown into full mount!
Antonio is desperately trying to improve his position but Ortiz has a good base and remains in mount.
Antonio tries to hold on but Ortiz postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ortiz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ortiz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Antonio?
Ortiz breaks from Antonio's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Ortiz thowing shots but they're missing.
Ortiz punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortiz scoring with strikes but Antonio is staying in there.
Ortiz won't let Antonio get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ortiz content just to control the position here.
Antonio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ortiz raining down shots from the mount!
Ortiz controlling from mount.
The referee warns Antonio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ortiz raining down shots from the mount!

Antonio is rocked!
Ortiz landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Antonio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antonio takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ortiz's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Ortiz!
Tito Ortiz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bertrand Escher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2000 Light Years kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Escher
vs
Spock

168 cm
29
150 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

172 cm
30
154 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bertrand Escher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Spock!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spock avoids it really well and circles away.
Escher thows a body shot but no joy.
Spock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Escher.
Spock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escher.
Escher throws a hook but Spock avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escher misses with a kick to the body.
Spock swings for the body but Escher moves out of range.
Escher fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bertrand Escher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Spock - just one landing.
Escher tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spock.
Spock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escher was well out of range. Poor timing from Spock.
Spock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Spock has taken the fight to 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!
Stalling in the clinch from Spock.
Spock lands an elbow that stopped Escher in his tracks for a moment.
Escher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spock stalls.
Spock keeps control of Escher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escher blocks a body shot from Spock.
Spock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Escher blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Spock.
Spock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spock unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spock after a bit of a struggle.
Spock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escher avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spock works on Escher's body with a couple of short punches.
Spock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spock lands an elbow that stopped Escher in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spock misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Escher avoids the body shot from Spock.
Spock cracks the inside of Escher's front leg.
Escher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spock moves away.
Mister Spock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spock with a jab.
Escher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escher. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Spock. Beautiful body shot.
Spock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escher manages to avoid it.

Spock clinches up against the cage.
Spock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spock presses Escher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spock lands a nice uppercut.
Escher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escher wants to get back to striking at distance but Spock won't allow it.
Spock misses with a hook to the ribs.

Spock breaks the clinch.
Spock swings for the body but Escher moves out of range.
Mister Spock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escher swings for the body but Spock moves out of range.
Escher blocks a head kick by Spock.
Jab from Spock.
Spock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Spock does no damage.
Spock throws a leg kick which misses Escher's front leg but catches the back leg as Escher tries to avoid it.
Spock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escher manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escher has a takedown stuffed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spock - that will leave a mark!
Spock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escher. Escher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mister Spock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Spock to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escher.
Spock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spock lands with a cross.
Spock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escher rather than just go for the knockout.
Spock misses with a straight left.
Escher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escher cracks Spock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spock's corner calls for a 1-2. Spock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spock.
Spock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escher's hands.
Spock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escher was well out of range. Poor timing from Spock.
Spock throws out a loose jab but Escher uses good head movement to avoid it.

Spock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Escher to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escher trying to control the position from guard on top but Spock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escher throwing strikes but missing.
Spock wants to stand and escape but Escher is having none of it.
Escher trying to control the position from guard on top but Spock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escher.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escher tries to free his leg and advance position but Spock is retaining full guard.

Escher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Escher has Spock in his guard.
Escher throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spock wants to control from the top but Escher keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spock preventing the sweep.
Escher keeping full guard, as Spock tries to pass.
Escher wants to hit a switch here but Spock passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Escher there!
Bertrand Escher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mister Spock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escher tries to hold on but Spock pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Spock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spock 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Spock!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mister Spock thanked Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jem Coughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Coughlin
vs
Bradshaw

182 cm
23
198 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

186 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed

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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jem Coughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamar Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Bradshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coughlin on the side of the head.
Bradshaw tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coughlin. Bradshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coughlin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bradshaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bradshaw. That's going to slow Coughlin down.
Coughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bradshaw. Bradshaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Bradshaw clobbers Coughlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coughlin throws a nice looking combination but Bradshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradshaw manages to avoid it.
Coughlin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bradshaw finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coughlin shoots in and drives through. Bradshaw sprawls well.
Bradshaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bradshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Coughlin moves out of range easily.
Coughlin blocks the body kick.
Bradshaw lands a leg kick that knocks Coughlin off balance momentarily.
Bradshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Bradshaw coming out on top.
Bradshaw digs a good body shot into Coughlin's ribs.
Bradshaw slips a jab from Coughlin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coughlin. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coughlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bradshaw can pounce on him.
Bradshaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamar Bradshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bradshaw.
Nice sprawl there from Bradshaw as Coughlin shoots in.
Coughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bradshaw. Bradshaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Bradshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradshaw.
Coughlin moves away from the strike by Bradshaw.
Coughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradshaw clobbers Coughlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A clash of legs there as Bradshaw blocks the low kick.
Coughlin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bradshaw throws a shot to the body.
Bradshaw cracks Coughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradshaw.
Coughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw scores with a leg kick.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot.
Coughlin avoids the head kick by Bradshaw.
Coughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw connects with a leg kick. Coughlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that Coughlin avoids nicely.
Coughlin takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Bradshaw throws a head kick that misses
and Coughlin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Coughlin misses with a low kick.
Bradshaw lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bradshaw tried to score with a low kick but Coughlin checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good work by Coughlin as he checks the leg kick.
Bradshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Coughlin moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Bradshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Coughlin misses the shot to the body.
Bradshaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bradshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coughlin is looking to wear down Bradshaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bradshaw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coughlin lands a body shot.
Bradshaw tries a low kick but Coughlin avoids it.

Coughlin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coughlin showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bradshaw is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coughlin is trying to work for a kimura but Bradshaw is defending well.
Bradshaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coughlin is pressing down on Bradshaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bradshaw is holding on for now.

Coughlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bradshaw defends it well.
Bradshaw keeping control of the position.
Bradshaw regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coughlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coughlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coughlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradshaw is retaining full guard.
Coughlin is working hard here to advance position.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Coughlin from controlling successfully.
Bradshaw is trying to control the position but Coughlin postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bradshaw misses with a double jab.
Bradshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coughlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bradshaw lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bradshaw.
Coughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coughlin manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradshaw. Coughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Coughlin blocks the leg kick.
Coughlin throws a hook but Bradshaw avoids it easily.
Coughlin throws a wild body kick that Bradshaw sees coming a mile off.
Coughlin staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bradshaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bradshaw.
Coughlin thows a body shot but no joy.
Coughlin blocks a head kick by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw looks to land a combination. Coughlin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bradshaw misses with a low kick as Coughlin jumps back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coughlin thows a leg kick but Bradshaw checks it
and Coughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradshaw lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bradshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Bradshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bradshaw throws a solid leg kick but Coughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bradshaw.
Coughlin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bradshaw lands a jab to Coughlin's midsection.
Coughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradshaw throws a leg kick
and Coughlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradshaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Coughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bradshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coughlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coughlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coughlin swings for the body but Bradshaw moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw thumps Coughlin with a low kick.
Bradshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradshaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bradshaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Bradshaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Coughlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bradshaw thumps Coughlin with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradshaw. Coughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradshaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coughlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Coughlin dives in and scores a takedown into Bradshaw's guard.

Coughlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bradshaw is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Coughlin, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradshaw seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bradshaw wants to pass the guard but Coughlin is keeping the position.
Bradshaw tries to stand but Coughlin is controlling from the bottom.
Coughlin wants to hit a switch here but Bradshaw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coughlin there!
Coughlin tries to reverse the position but Bradshaw maintains control.
Bradshaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coughlin is looking to escape.
Lamar Bradshaw 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.
Bradshaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bradshaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Coughlin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bradshaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Coughlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bradshaw looking to control but Coughlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coughlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Bradshaw has a good base and remains in mount.
Bradshaw looking to control but Coughlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bradshaw controlling from mount.
Coughlin is working to get back to half guard.
Jem Coughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coughlin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Bradshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bradshaw 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Bradshaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poncho Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is my destiny. The crowd seem to be enjoying Matrix's choice of entrance music: If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It. Dutch Matrix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rojo
vs
Matrix

175 cm
29
280 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
255 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poncho Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dutch Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojo dives in and grabs Matrix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matrix pushes down on Rojo's head and hops out.
Matrix throws a leg kick but Rojo moved away.
Rojo with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Matrix to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Poncho Rojo has been cut.
Matrix keeps the fight on the outside.

Rojo rushes Matrix and presses him up against the cage.
Matrix content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rojo is trying to maintain a safe position but Matrix gets an underhook and turns Rojo into the cage.
Rojo tries to pull guard but Matrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poncho Rojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Rojo jumps guard.

Rojo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rojo pushes a forearm under Matrix's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Matrix is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poncho Rojo!