OFC 132: Ang vs Damme PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shumani Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shumani Tu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lewis
vs
Tu

160 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shumani Tu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lewis gets a clinch.

Tu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lewis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tu to the mat. Tu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Lewis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tu lands with a slapping head kick.
Tu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lewis.

It looks like Steven Lewis has been cut.
Tu looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tu misses with a low kick.
Tu tries to clinch

and Lewis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tu's guard now.
Lewis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tu is trying to hold Lewis in close to prevent damage but Lewis has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lewis wants to stand up but Tu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lewis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Steven Lewis just wasn't active enough.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lewis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tu is trying to stand back up but Lewis is controlling him
Lewis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lewis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lewis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tu for as long as he can get away with.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steven Lewis.
Tu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tu cracks the inside of Lewis's front leg.
Shumani Tu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tu scores with a leg kick.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Tu moves out of range.
Tu lands with a kick to the temple. Lewis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lewis forces Tu back against the cage and clinches.
Tu has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lewis walks away with a smile on his face. Tu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tu throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tu lands a front kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Tu scores with a four punch combination!
Lewis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lewis throws a head kick but Tu moves out of range.

Lewis closes the distance and pushes Tu back into the cage.
Tu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lewis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lewis 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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Lewis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lewis scores with a takedown into Tu's guard.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.

Lewis gets to his feet - Tu follows without any prompting.
Lewis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lewis misses with a wild combination.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Tu is out of range.
A punch combination from Tu misses.

Tu gets caught napping as Lewis dives in and scores a takedown. Tu manages to retain guard.
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lewis won't allow Tu to get back to his feet.
Lewis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Steven Lewis just wasn't active enough.

Lewis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lewis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.

Lewis gets to his feet. Tu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tu scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lewis rushes Tu and presses him up against the cage.

Lewis is trying to trip Tu. He has hold of a leg but Tu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lewis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lewis postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis stands up from Tu's guard - Lewis perhaps looking for a knockout.

Lewis moves into the clinch.

Lewis lands a takedown into guard.
Tu pulls Lewis in to control the position.

Lewis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steven Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Tu.

Lewis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lewis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tu trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Lewis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Lewis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lewis feints and as Tu raises his hands in defense, Lewis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis 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.
Tu keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steven Lewis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tu gets tackled into the cage by Lewis. Lewis maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lewis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lewis stalling away here and it's allowed Tu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tu keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis stays in close to Tu's body and controls the position.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Steven Lewis just wasn't active enough.

Lewis instigates a clinch.

Lewis has hold of one of Tu's legs. Tu is fighting the takedown attempt but Lewis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Lewis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tu, up you get!
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!

Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Tu.
Tu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tu's efforts to push away.
Tu tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.

Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tu tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lewis rushes Tu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tu.

Lewis manages to pull guard.
Tu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lewis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lewis wants to control but Tu is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Tu is defending well.
Lewis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Lewis decides to return to a standing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lewis forces Tu back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lewis decides to pull guard.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shumani Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tu!

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Lewis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Primon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clement comes to the cage accompanied by Infinite Mass - Bullet . Rafael Primon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Clement's chin.

Clement
vs
Primon

169 cm
24
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Clement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Primon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clement fails with the takedown.
Primon doesn't manage to clinch there - Clement circles away.

Clement drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Primon holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Primon is trying to get back to his feet.
Primon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Primon is trying to control Clement's posture but Clement avoids it.

Clement is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Primon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Primon struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clement working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Primon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Primon is trying to get back to full guard.

Clement seems to be looking for submissions.

Clement is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primon is trying is best to control the position here.

Primon is defending against the submission attempts here by Clement.
Primon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clement is working away from the top position though.

Clement is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clement is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Primon defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Primon wants to control but Clement is keeping busy.

Clement is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Primon is trying to control but can't.

Clement is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Clement is working for a submission of some sort.

Clement is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clement is breathing heavily.
Primon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Clement is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Primon as Clement shoots in.
Primon fails with an attempt to clinch.

Clement scores with a takedown into Primon's guard.

Clement drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Primon dives on top into guard.
Clement keeping full guard, as Primon tries to pass.
Clement tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Primon's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Primon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clement dives on top into guard.

Clement drops back, looking for a kneebar! Primon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Primon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Primon!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Primon is looking to take a break and control but Clement is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Primon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clement knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clement sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primon is keen to just control but Clement is a slippery customer.

Clement is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Primon pulls his head out easily.

Clement looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Clement is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Primon pulls his head out easily.

Clement actively working from the bottom here.
Primon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clement does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Clement is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Primon pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement won't allow Primon to pass to mount.

Primon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Clement tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Primon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Primon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zach Obleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson has chosen the theme from titanic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kermit Earlandson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Obleman
vs
Earlandson

188 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Obleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obleman throws a nice looking combination but Earlandson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obleman throws a right hand that Earlandson ducks under and follows up with a left that Earlandson also avoids with ease.
Obleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Earlandson is able to avoid easily.
Earlandson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Earlandson.
Earlandson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obleman tries to avoid it but Earlandson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obleman to the ground. Obleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obleman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obleman wants it to stay on the feet.
Obleman misses with a few strikes there.
Obleman leaves Earlandson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zach Obleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt.
Earlandson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt - Obleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Earlandson doesn't manage to clinch there - Obleman circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obleman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Earlandson under the eye.
Zach Obleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Earlandson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obleman throws out the jab.
Obleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Earlandson is out of range and Obleman settles back down.
Obleman wants to slow Earlandson down by chopping away at his legs.

Obleman gets tackled into the cage by Earlandson. Earlandson maintains the clinch.

Earlandson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obleman throws a right and a left that Earlandson avoids nicely.
Earlandson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Obleman lands a head shot.
Earlandson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Earlandson dives in and grabs Obleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obleman pushes down on Earlandson's head and hops out.
Earlandson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obleman.
A combination from Obleman does no damage.
Earlandson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Earlandson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obleman misses with a few strikes there.
Earlandson moves out of range of the body kick from Obleman.
Earlandson is looking to clinch.
Obleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obleman lands a slapping body shot.
Obleman tries to bum rush Earlandson with a series of wild strikes but Earlandson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Earlandson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obleman counters with a two punch combo.
Earlandson looks gassed!
Earlandson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Earlandson misses with a body shot.
Obleman tries to bum rush Earlandson with a series of wild strikes but Earlandson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Obleman.
Earlandson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Obleman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obleman fails to land with a series of punches.
Obleman throws a right and a left that Earlandson avoids nicely.
Obleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Earlandson closes the distance and clinches up with Obleman, looking for a takedown. Earlandson pushes Obleman against the cage but Obleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Obleman scores with a punch to the head.
Obleman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obleman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Obleman does no damage.
Obleman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Earlandson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obleman misses with a double jab.
Obleman throws a nice looking combination but Earlandson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obleman misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Earlandson with that takedown attempt.
Earlandson throws a chopping leg kick but Obleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Earlandson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obleman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but Obleman shows good takedown defense.
Obleman cracks Earlandson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Earlandson tries to clinch but Obleman is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Earlandson. Beautiful body shot.
Obleman scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Earlandson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Earlandson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Obleman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Earlandson.
Earlandson slips a jab and a cross from Obleman.
Obleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Earlandson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Obleman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Obleman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Earlandson or perhaps it was just good defense by Obleman which made him look bad.
Earlandson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obleman is able to avoid easily.
Earlandson feints and then cracks Obleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obleman down.
Earlandson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Obleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Earlandson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Obleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but Obleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zach Obleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Obleman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but Obleman shows good takedown defense.
Obleman works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Earlandson.
Zach Obleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Obleman throws a chopping leg kick but Earlandson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Earlandson is breathing heavily.
Earlandson tries to close the distance and clinch but Obleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obleman lands with a nice combination. Earlandson backs away looking to recover.
Earlandson checks the leg kick.
Obleman throws a nice looking combination but Earlandson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Earlandson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obleman.
Obleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obleman tries to land a leg kick but Earlandson saw it coming and moves away.
Earlandson wants to clinch.
Earlandson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obleman.
Obleman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Obleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obleman swinging wildly here.
Obleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Obleman circles away easily
and Obleman counters with a thumping low kick.
Obleman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Earlandson throws a head kick that misses.
Obleman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Obleman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Earlandson.
Obleman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Earlandson.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obleman is looking to chop away at Earlandson's legs.
Obleman throws a chopping leg kick but Earlandson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Earlandson dodges the punch combination from Obleman.
Obleman misses with a two punch combination.
Earlandson misses with a takedown
and Obleman counters with a three punch combo that has Earlandson backing up. Earlandson nods at Obleman to acknowledge the strikes.
Obleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Earlandson wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Obleman misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Earlandson.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but Obleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Earlandson.
Obleman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Earlandson misses with a low kick.
Obleman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Earlandson.
Obleman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Earlandson takes one to the chin there.
Obleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Earlandson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Obleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obleman misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Obleman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Earlandson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Obleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obleman throws a right hand that Earlandson ducks under and follows up with a left that Earlandson also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Obleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obleman throws the kick towards the body but Earlandson avoids it.
Obleman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obleman stuffs the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Earlandson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Earlandson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zach Obleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Obleman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zach Obleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obleman looks to land a combination but Earlandson avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Earlandson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Earlandson with a poor takedown
and Obleman counters with a series of strikes. Earlandson will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Earlandson.
A punch combination from Obleman misses.
Obleman scores with a jab to the head.
Obleman swinging wildly here.
Earlandson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Earlandson tries to close the distance and clinch but Obleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Earlandson connects with a solid leg kick.
Earlandson tries to close the distance and clinch but Obleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Obleman lands a head shot.
Obleman misses with a low kick.
Earlandson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obleman tries to avoid it but Earlandson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obleman to the ground. Obleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obleman misses with a few strikes there.
Obleman misses with a two punch combination.
Earlandson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Obleman.
Obleman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Obleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Earlandson wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obleman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Earlandson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Earlandson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Earlandson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good work by Earlandson as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Earlandson.

Earlandson takes the fight into the clinch.
Obleman wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson lands a body punch.
Earlandson has Obleman pressed against the cage, preventing Obleman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Earlandson tries to pull guard but Obleman won't allow it.
Earlandson is trying to pull guard but Obleman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Obleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Earlandson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Earlandson shoots in but no luck this time.
Obleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obleman lands with a nice combination. Earlandson backs away looking to recover.
Earlandson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Earlandson circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Obleman misses.
Earlandson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Obleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obleman counters with a solid body kick.
Obleman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Obleman.
Earlandson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Obleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Earlandson takes the fight into the clinch.
Earlandson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Obleman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Obleman.
Obleman tries to circle away but Earlandson has him pinned against the cage.
Obleman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Earlandson looking to slow down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Obleman manages to break the clinch.
Kermit Earlandson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earlandson throws a series of punches but Obleman moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Obleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Obleman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Obleman!
An out of breath Zach Obleman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Santos
vs
Castle

168 cm
21
158 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

173 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcelo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Castle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.

Castle looking to score a takedown here. Santos is defending well but Castle drives through and ends up in Santos's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santos has momentary wrist control but Castle slips an elbow through the middle.
Castle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Santos unloads with some shots from mount but Castle bucks and avoids them well.
Castle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Santos is pressing down on Castle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castle is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Castle tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Castle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castle is trying to get back to full guard.
Castle is trying to control but can't.
Santos wants to take a breather but Castle is having none of it.
Castle is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Santos!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos can't escape the position.
Santos regains half guard.
Castle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castle tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castle is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Castle won't allow Santos to sweep him here.

Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castle is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Castle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santos wants to sweep here but Castle controlling him for the moment.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Richie Castle wasn't active enough on the ground.
A big right from Santos misses.
Castle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Castle ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Castle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Castle uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Castle content just to control the position here.
Santos wants to control but Castle is having none of it.
Castle landing punches.

It looks like Marcelo Santos has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Castle scoring with strikes but Santos is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Castle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Santos misses with a head kick.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Castle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that.
Castle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Santos down.
Santos prevents Castle from improving position.
Castle lands a few punches from side control.

Marcelo Santos's cut is getting worse.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face as Castle controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle working the ground and pound.

Marcelo Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Castle trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos wants to control but Castle postures up.
Castle controlling the position.
Castle trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle lands a few punches from side control.

Jeez, Marcelo Santos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcelo Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richie Castle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jasmin Bonsant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Clarke's choice of entrance music: Seven Nation Army. 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.

Bonsant
vs
Clarke

176 cm
27
200 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

198 cm
26
193 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasmin Bonsant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kendall Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clarke fails to land with a series of punches.
Clarke takes a swing at Bonsant's ribcage but misses.
Bonsant swings for the body but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clarke misses with an uppercut.
Clarke shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonsant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jasmin Bonsant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Clarke.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke looks to throw the jab but Bonsant is out of range.
Bonsant throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonsant sprawls well. Bonsant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clarke gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonsant blocks the body kick.
Bonsant loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.

Clarke clinches.

Bonsant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Clarke.
Kendall Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke misses with a wild combination.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses.
Bonsant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clarke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonsant avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Clarke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Bonsant does it's job there.
A punch combination from Clarke misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonsant swinging wildly here.
Clarke is looking to chop away at Bonsant's legs.
Jasmin Bonsant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bonsant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clarke's head backwards.
Clarke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clarke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bonsant.

Clarke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bonsant is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clarke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Clarke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bonsant's legs.
Clarke misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Clarke tries to advance to mount but Bonsant denies him.
Clarke throws a strike aimed at the side of Bonsant's head but Bonsant avoids it well.
Clarke in side control, throwing shots but Bonsant defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bonsant is not content to let Clarke control the position.
Clarke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Clarke.
Bonsant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clarke.
Clarke is chipping away with strikes.
Clarke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Clarke tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke tries to score with some ground and pound. Bonsant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clarke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bonsant parries the strikes from Clarke easily there. Clarke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bonsant to escape.
Bonsant dodges the ground and pound from Clarke.
Bonsant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Clarke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bonsant is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarke working the ground and pound but Bonsant is defending the strikes.
Clarke misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Clarke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bonsant has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clarke connects with a looping right hand.
Jasmin Bonsant is winning the standup battle so far.
Clarke with a hook.
Clarke throws a big shot that misses.
Bonsant misses with a wild combination.
Clarke throws a big shot that misses.
Bonsant checks a leg kick nicely.
Clarke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clarke tries to bum rush Bonsant with a series of wild strikes but Bonsant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonsant missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonsant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bonsant misses with a hook. Clarke ducked under it nicely.
Bonsant avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Clarke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonsant throws a nice looking combination but Clarke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke misses with a low kick.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonsant as he avoids it easily.
Bonsant stuffs the takedown attempt from Clarke. Clarke gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonsant scores with a body shot.
Clarke shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonsant tries to sprawl out of it but Clarke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonsant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jasmin Bonsant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Clarke.
Clarke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clarke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonsant throws a hook but Clarke blocks it.
Clarke looks to land a combination but Bonsant avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Clarke.
Clarke misses with an uppercut.
Clarke with a poor takedown
and Bonsant counters with a good low kick that Clarke was not able to check.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Bonsant.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonsant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clarke tries a low kick but Bonsant avoids it.
Bonsant connects with the punch.
Clarke misses with a double jab
and Bonsant counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Clarke! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Bonsant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jasmin Bonsant!
Our winner, Jasmin Bonsant, 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaffer comes to the cage accompanied by DubRaider- Starry Eyes. On his way into the cage it seems that James Jaffer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Jaffer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jaffer
vs
Lockdown

179 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
150 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jaffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chico Lockdown!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockdown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaffer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaffer.
Lockdown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lockdown shoots in and drives through. Jaffer sprawls well.
Jaffer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaffer.
Jaffer stuffs the takedown attempt from Lockdown. Lockdown gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaffer tried to score with a low kick but Lockdown checks it.
Jaffer misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaffer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lockdown.
Jaffer shoots in but no luck this time.

Jaffer scores with a takedown into Lockdown's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jaffer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaffer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lockdown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lockdown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaffer is controlling him.
Jaffer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jaffer cracks Lockdown with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaffer lands a couple of elbows.
Jaffer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jaffer throwing strikes from guard but Lockdown blocks nicely.
Jaffer throws an elbow that misses. Lockdown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaffer's guard. Nice move by Lockdown!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lockdown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaffer is keeping the position for now.
Lockdown preventing the sweep.
Lockdown throwing strikes but missing.
Lockdown preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lockdown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lockdown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lockdown wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaffer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jaffer tries to get to full guard but Lockdown has control of the leg.

Lockdown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jaffer defends it well.
Lockdown is looking to advance position but Jaffer won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaffer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lockdown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jaffer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jaffer is looking to improve his position.

Lockdown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaffer is just riding it out for now. Lockdown eventually gives up the hold.
Jaffer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lockdown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaffer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lockdown to the ground. Jaffer is now in Lockdown's guard.
Jaffer working some strikes from top position.
Jaffer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaffer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jaffer distracts Lockdown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Lockdown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaffer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jaffer wants to control from the top but Lockdown keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lockdown keeping moving, preventing Jaffer from controlling successfully.
Lockdown being controlled here, momentarily.

We're going to have a standup here because James Jaffer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Jaffer with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown motions for Jaffer to come forward. Lockdown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lockdown throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaffer.
Lockdown misses with the combination.
Jaffer lands a nice looking body shot.
Lockdown fails with the takedown

and Jaffer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lockdown's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer is looking to work some ground and pound but Lockdown has wrist control.

Lockdown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lockdown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lockdown looking to control.
Jaffer postures up and lands a big shot to Lockdown's brow.
Jaffer is looking to advance position but Lockdown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jaffer gets back to half guard.
Jaffer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jaffer is nestled in close to Lockdown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lockdown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaffer landing some decent shots from guard.
Lockdown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaffer manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockdown trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jaffer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lockdown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaffer is fending him off so far but Lockdown persists. Nope, Jaffer circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaffer slaps away a takedown attempt from Lockdown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jaffer ducks under a wild hook from Lockdown.
Lockdown shoots for a takedown but Jaffer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Jaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Lockdown.
Lockdown has a takedown stuffed.
Lockdown shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaffer sprawls well. He's pushed Lockdown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lockdown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer swings for the body but Lockdown moves out of range.
Good work by Lockdown as he checks the leg kick.
Jaffer shoots in but no luck this time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lockdown.
Jaffer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lockdown.
Jaffer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lockdown tries to avoid it but Jaffer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lockdown to the ground. Lockdown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lockdown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Lockdown blocks the leg kick.
Jaffer throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lockdown. No joy for Jaffer on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer stuffs the takedown attempt from Lockdown. Lockdown gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaffer leaves Lockdown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lockdown throws a hook but Jaffer avoids it easily.
Jaffer tries to land a body kick

and Lockdown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lockdown trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lockdown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaffer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaffer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lockdown!
Jaffer looking to finish Lockdown with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lockdown!
Lockdown working to try and regain half guard.
Jaffer cracks Lockdown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lockdown wants to get back to his feet.
Chico Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer landing strikes from the mount.
Jaffer cracks Lockdown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jaffer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockdown is in a horrible position here. Jaffer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jaffer with shots to the head and body - Lockdown looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jaffer working the ground and pound effectively.
Lockdown tries to reverse the position but Jaffer maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockdown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lockdown punching from the bottom.

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 James Jaffer.
Well Jaffer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jaffer!
In his post fight interview, James Jaffer 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
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Probst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probst comes to the cage accompanied by Stop What Ya Doin. Daniels has chosen Nas - Hate Me Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Probst
vs
Daniels

177 cm
22
168 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

178 cm
32
169 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Probst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels scores with a jab. Probst acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daniels throws a jab but it's blocked by Probst.
Probst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Probst makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Daniels really felt that one!
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Probst counters with a nice kick to the body.
Daniels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Probst backs up against the cage.
Probst closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probst avoids a punch combination nicely.
Probst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels lands with a hook. Probst tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniels scores with a one two! Probst had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Probst is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probst moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daniels, as that shot connected.
Oh Probst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniels throws a shot to the body.
Daniels misses with a double jab

and Probst counters by moving into the clinch.

Daniels has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Probst uses from the top position.
Probst trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Probst seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Probst stops Daniels from standing up.
Daniels is looking to stand back up but Probst counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Daniels.
Probst tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst wants to take a breather but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels is looking to escape.

Daniels has one foot on Probst's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probst walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Probst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Probst scores with a head kick.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Daniels throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Probst darts in trying to clinch
and Daniels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Probst tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.

Daniels drops Probst with a beautiful combination! Probst stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daniels is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probst wants to clinch but Daniels slips to the side
and Daniels counters with a huge left! Probst is in big trouble! He's backing up but Daniels isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Probst from any more damage. A dominating finish by Daniels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Daniels!
In his post fight interview, Jack Daniels 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
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jefferson
vs
Sanchez

171 cm
28
179 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

183 cm
30
182 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abe Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jefferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jefferson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Abe Jefferson has been cut.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.

Jefferson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jefferson postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Jefferson throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jefferson's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jefferson is retaining full guard.

Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is pushing down on Jefferson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jefferson is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.

Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Jefferson is defending well.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Sanchez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jefferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jefferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferson is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.

Jefferson has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.

Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.

Jefferson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Jefferson has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.

Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jefferson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jefferson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jefferson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jefferson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson preventing the sweep.
Jefferson trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Jefferson looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jefferson 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.

Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abe Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abe Jefferson's cut.
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.

Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Jefferson checks a leg kick nicely.

Jefferson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jefferson passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Jefferson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Jefferson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jefferson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jefferson defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Jefferson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Jefferson's head to control him but Jefferson postures up.

Jefferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jefferson is working for a submission of some sort.

Jefferson is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.

Jefferson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Jefferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jefferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Jefferson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jefferson drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Jefferson off! Jefferson jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Jefferson trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Jefferson postures up.

Jefferson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Jefferson is controlling well.
Jefferson wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Jefferson keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sanchez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abe Jefferson!
After the big win, Abe Jefferson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Omaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blair comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet by Creed. Omaly has chosen Outside - To Forgive but not Forget as his entrance music. Mark Omaly acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Blair
vs
Omaly

199 cm
25
279 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
240 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Blair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Omaly!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omaly has a takedown stuffed.
Omaly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omaly.
Omaly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Omaly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blair. Blair obviously looking to wear him down.
Blair just misses with a punch to the body.
Blair missing with a left hand there. Omaly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blair scores with a one two! Omaly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Mark Omaly has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blair scores with the left hand. Omaly knows he should have avoided that one.
Omaly tries for a takedown but Blair circles away easily
and Blair counters with a straight right hand.
Blair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Omaly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair throws a lazy right hand but Omaly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Omaly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blair but Blair pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hank Blair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Omaly.
Blair connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Blair misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Omaly.
Blair is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Blair. That snapped Omaly's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Omaly closes the distance and clinches up with Blair, looking for a takedown. Omaly pushes Blair against the cage but Blair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omaly misses with a lunging right hand
and Blair counters with a left to the body.
Blair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blair connects with a right hand. Omaly shakes it off.
Blair misses with a shot to the body
and Omaly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blair scores with a punch to the head.
Blair throws a good cross that connects.
Blair finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Omaly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blair.
Blair takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Omaly closes the distance and clinches up with Blair, looking for a takedown. Omaly pushes Blair against the cage but Blair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omaly fails with a takedown attempt.
Blair cracks Omaly with an open hand slap.

That has opened up Mark Omaly's cut even more.
Omaly is trying desperately to land a takedown but Blair is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Omaly.
Omaly gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Omaly tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Blair is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Omaly buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Omaly!! Omaly is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Blair throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Blair!
Our winner, Hank Blair, 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
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang's entrance music is Long Way To The Top. A fine choice. Damme has chosen Fight to Survive as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ang
vs
Damme

183 cm
28
194 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

186 cm
26
199 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $69

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damme misses with a leg kick
letting Ang counter with a right hand.
Damme misses with an uppercut. Ang saw that one coming.
Damme wants to clinch
and Ang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ang swats away the attempt to clinch by Damme.
Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damme lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Damme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ang.
Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Ang circles away.
Ang wants to clinch up but Damme keeps it at a distance.
Damme tries to clinch up.
Damme avoids the body shot from Ang.
Ang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Damme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Damme throws a low kick, looking for Ang's leg but Ang calmly moves out of range.
Damme tries to clinch up but Ang circles away and keeps his distance.
Damme lands a head kick. Ang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme throws a push kick but Ang slaps the foot to one side.
Damme tries to close the distance and clinch but Ang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ang lands with a good body shot.
Damme falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ang misses with a body shot.

Ang has managed to clinch.
Ang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damme tries to throw a body punch but Ang avoids it by throwing Damme back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damme.
Ang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ang misses with an elbow over the top.
Damme blocks an elbow strike.
Damme is trying to break the clinch but Ang is controlling him.
Ang prevents a body shot from Damme.
Ang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ang trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damme being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Damme.
Ang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damme throws a punch but it's blocked by Ang.
Damme looking to slow down the pace here.
Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Ang.

Ang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ang manages to end up in side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Ang tries for a kimura but Damme is defending well.
Ang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ang is working Damme over with some ground and pound from side control.
Damme takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Damme bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ang avoids the head kick by Damme.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damme plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Damme throws a nice looking combination but Ang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ang lands a really nice looking cross but Damme seems unphased.
Damme misses the jab.
Damme throws a leg kick but Ang checks it.
Ang avoids the head kick by Damme.
Ang jabs at Damme's body.

Damme has Ang up against the cage in a clinch.
Ang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Damme tries to throw a body punch but Ang avoids it by throwing Damme back against the cage.
Damme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Damme.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damme struggles to land a body shot inside as Ang controls his hands.
Ang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Damme.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ang.
Damme tries a body shot but Ang blocks it.
Ang lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Van Damme has been cut.
Ang lands a right hand.
Damme is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ang is keeping busy.
Damme tries to throw a body punch but Ang avoids it by throwing Damme back against the cage.
Ang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Damme avoids it.
Ang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Damme backwards.
Ang effectively controlling the action here.
Damme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Damme backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ang wants to take the fight to the mat but Damme manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Damme lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ang.

Ang is trying to trip Damme. He has hold of a leg but Damme is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Ang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Damme's cut.
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.

Damme walks into a jab.
Damme throws a hook but Ang blocks it.
Ang walks into a straight right hand from Damme.
Damme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damme swings for the body but Ang moves out of range.
Ang wants to clinch up but Damme keeps it at a distance.
Ang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Damme dodges the punch combination from Ang.
Ang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Damme throws out the jab.
Van Damme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ang swings for the body but Damme moves out of range.
Ang connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Damme.
Ang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Damme tries to clinch but Ang moves out of range.
Damme throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Damme.
Damme misses with a low kick.
Damme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Damme wants it to stay on the feet.
Ang keeps the fight on the outside.
Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Damme's hands.
Damme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damme misses with a kick to the body.
Damme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Damme cracks the inside of Ang's front leg.
Damme is looking to clinch but Ang is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Damme.
Damme throws out a leg kick but Ang moves out of range and Damme only half commits.
Damme tries to clinch there but Ang circles away.
Damme looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ang cracks the inside of Damme's front leg.
Damme misses with a two punch combination.

Ang moves into the clinch.
Damme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ang's elbow.
Damme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damme lands with a left to the head.
Damme pushes Ang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Damme has a couple of punches blocked by Ang.
Damme working aggressively here.
Ang has Damme pressed against the cage, preventing Damme from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Damme takes an elbow to the forehead.
Damme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Damme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Damme wants to break free but Ang has control.

Ang manages to break the clinch.
Damme misses with a body shot.
Ang misses with a low kick.
Ang 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.
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damme.
Damme throws a series of punches but Ang avoids them all with ease.
Damme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Ang.
Damme moves to clinch but Ang breaks away
and Ang counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Ang closes the distance and clinches.
Ang misses with a knee to the head.
Rodney Ang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Damme backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Damme up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damme throws a head punch that misses.
Damme avoids a wild elbow strike from Ang.
Ang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ang lands an elbow inside that Damme shrugs off.
Damme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Damme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Damme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Damme - that landed with a thud.
Damme has had enough of the clinch but Ang keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Damme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Damme lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Damme scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Damme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Van Damme's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ang tries to clinch up.
Ang swings for the body but Damme moves out of range.
Damme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Damme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damme moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damme is looking to slow Ang down with leg kicks.
Damme moves out of range as Ang strikes.

Ang clinches up against the cage.
Damme trying to control the position but instead, Ang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Damme into the cage.
Damme scores with a shot to the side of Ang's head.
Damme lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Ang as the two fighters clinch.
Ang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Damme is defending well for now.
Damme tries to work over Ang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Damme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ang is working for takedown but Damme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ang is pushing Damme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Damme scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Ang.
Damme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Damme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ang swings wildly with an uppercut but Damme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Damme fails to land.
Damme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Damme can't find room to land a body shot as Ang controls the action.
Ang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Damme takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Damme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Damme avoids it.
Damme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ang backwards.
Damme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ang tries to stall but Damme uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Damme lands a body shot.
Damme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ang.

Ang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Damme wants to sweep but no luck.
Damme trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damme keeping moving, preventing Ang from controlling successfully.
Ang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ang prevents Damme from getting back to his feet.
Ang looking to pass the guard.
Ang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Damme wants to get back to his feet but Ang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ang 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.
Ang trying to control the position from guard on top but Damme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ang preventing the sweep.
Damme is trying to keep Ang in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ang is pushing down on Damme's leg trying to pass to half guard. Damme is fighting to maintain full guard but Ang has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ang working Damme over with strikes.
Ang working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodney Ang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Damme is trying to get back to full guard.
Ang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Damme's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ang trying to control the action but Damme is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damme won't allow Ang to pass to mount.
Damme controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Damme is looking for a sweep. Ang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rodney Ang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Van Damme's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A combination from Damme does no damage.
Damme is looking to clinch.
Ang is looking to clinch.

Ang forces Damme back against the cage and clinches.
Damme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ang lands a left hand.
Ang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Damme fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damme was well out of range. Poor timing from Ang.
Damme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damme moves out of range as Ang strikes.
Damme moves out of range as Ang strikes.
Damme throws a chopping leg kick but Ang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Damme fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damme thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ang if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice uppercut there from Damme.
Damme missing with a left hand there. Ang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Damme blocks a jab.
Damme tries to clinch up but Ang circles away and keeps his distance.
Ang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damme avoids the body shot from Ang.
Ang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damme.
Damme takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Damme ducks under a wild hook from Ang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ang throws a low kick but Damme avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damme tries to bum rush Ang with a series of wild strikes but Ang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Damme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damme darts in trying to clinch
and Ang counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Damme.
Ang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Damme at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damme checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Damme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ang connects with an inside leg kick.
Damme tries to clinch there but Ang circles away.
Damme throws a head kick but Ang moves out of range.
Damme is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Damme but Damme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Ang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Damme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ang, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Damme on the inside.
Ang is looking to control Damme's arms but Damme gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ang has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Ang - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Ang on the inside.

Ang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Damme clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I really don't envy Damme right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Damme wants to control his opponent's hands but Ang gets his hands free.
Ang trying to control.
Ang throwing sloppy strikes.
Ang throwing damaging strikes from the back! Damme could be in trouble here!
Damme trying to control the hands but Ang won't let him.
Damme looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ang.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ang.
Damme is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Ang had his way with Van Damme in that round.
The cut man is working on Van Damme's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Damme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ang moves away.
Ang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Damme wants to clinch
and Ang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ang motions for Damme to come forward. Ang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ang throws a shot from downtown. Damme moves away and avoids it.
Ang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Damme is fending him off so far but Ang persists. Nope, Damme circles away and we're back to standing.
Ang lands a body shot.
Ang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Damme tries to close the distance and clinch but Ang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Damme instigates a clinch.
Ang trying to stall but Damme improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme lands an uppercut.
Damme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Damme blocks a body shot from Ang.
Damme misses with the head strike.
Damme blocking some punches.
Ang is trying to maintain a safe position but Damme gets an underhook and turns Ang into the cage.
Ang throws a head punch that misses.
Damme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Damme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Damme has Ang pressed against the cage, preventing Ang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ang takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damme trying to control the position but instead, Ang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Damme into the cage.
Ang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ang tries to work over Damme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Damme stalling in the clinch.
Ang blocks an uppercut.
Damme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Damme is trying to stall.
Damme swings wildly with an uppercut but Ang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damme is trying to stall.
Ang tries to stall but Damme uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Damme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ang misses with the head strike.
Ang lands a nice knee to the body.
Ang misses with the head strike.
Ang prevents a body shot from Damme.
Damme misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang is looking to control Damme's arms but Damme gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ang has his back to the cage.
Ang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Damme misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Damme.
Ang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Ang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Damme clinches up against the cage.
Ang prevents a body shot from Damme.
A short left from Damme.
Ang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Damme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Damme tries to work over Ang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ang landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damme is working Ang over against the cage.
Rodney Ang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang blocks an uppercut.
Ang throws an elbow that misses.
Damme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ang's elbow.
Damme misses with a punch to the body.
Ang blocking some punches.
Van Damme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Damme backwards.
Damme working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ang blocking some punches.
Damme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Damme's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Damme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Ang!
Rodney Ang retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodney Ang waved his t-shirt featuring Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps's logo in front of the cameras.