WCF 10 : Ten Strong PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andr Formsma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusko Djordjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Formsma
vs
Djordjevic

190 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
191 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andr Formsma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dusko Djordjevic!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djordjevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Djordjevic circles away from the clinch attempt

and Djordjevic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Formsma is doing well to control the position and prevent Djordjevic from advancing to side control.
Djordjevic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dusko Djordjevic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Djordjevic throws a head kick but Formsma moves out of range.
Djordjevic throws a head kick that misses
and Formsma counters with a right hand to the body.
Djordjevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Djordjevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Djordjevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Djordjevic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Formsma tries to avoid it but Djordjevic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Formsma to the ground. Formsma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djordjevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Formsma.

Formsma darts in and clinches Djordjevic up against the cage.
Djordjevic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Formsma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Formsma stalling in the clinch but Djordjevic improves position.
Djordjevic has had enough of the clinch but Formsma keeps him there for the moment.
Djordjevic looking to throw knees to the head but Formsma is blocking nicely.
Formsma throws a punch but it's blocked by Djordjevic.
Djordjevic blocks a body shot from Formsma.
Formsma lands a nice uppercut.
Formsma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Formsma tries to work over Djordjevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Djordjevic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Formsma throws an elbow that misses.
Djordjevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Formsma has double underhooks.
Formsma lands a good knee to the midsection. Djordjevic won't want to take too many of those.
Djordjevic looks gassed!
Formsma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Djordjevic scores with a knee to the head.
Djordjevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Formsma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Formsma lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Formsma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Formsma tries to throw a body punch but Djordjevic avoids it by throwing Formsma back against the cage.
Djordjevic misses with a knee to the head.
Formsma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Djordjevic's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djordjevic.
Formsma lands a left hand.
Djordjevic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Formsma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Formsma.
Formsma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Formsma lands with a short shot to the head.
Djordjevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Djordjevic keeps control of Formsma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Formsma lands an elbow just above Djordjevic 's eye.
Formsma lands a damaging elbow.
Formsma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Formsma.
Formsma lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Formsma.
Formsma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Formsma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Djordjevic's defenses.
Formsma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Djordjevic backwards.
Formsma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Djordjevic misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Formsma.
Formsma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djordjevic has him pressed against the cage.
Djordjevic is trying to break the clinch but Formsma has him pressed against the cage.
Formsma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Djordjevic backwards.
Djordjevic missing with knees to the body.
Formsma is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Formsma.
Djordjevic misses with the head strike.
Formsma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Djordjevic takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Formsma misses with a knee to the head.
Formsma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Formsma swings wildly with an uppercut but Djordjevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Formsma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Djordjevic.
Formsma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Djordjevic lands with a short shot to the head.
Djordjevic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Formsma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Formsma takes a knee right on the jaw!
Djordjevic misses with a knee to the head.

Djordjevic breaks from the clinch.
Djordjevic tries to move into range but Formsma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Formsma cracks Djordjevic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Formsma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Formsma moves into range and clinches up with Djordjevic.
Formsma scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Formsma throws a series of punches but Djordjevic avoids them all with ease.
Djordjevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Formsma tries to clinch but Djordjevic moves out of range.
Djordjevic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Formsma circles away quickly and effectively.
Djordjevic throws a series of punches but Formsma moves out of range.
Formsma misses with a few strikes there.
Djordjevic is looking to chop away at Formsma's legs.

Formsma clinches up with Djordjevic and pushes him back against the cage.
Djordjevic misses with the head strike.
Djordjevic working aggressively here.
Djordjevic missing with knees to the body.
Djordjevic dodges an elbow strike from Formsma.
Formsma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djordjevic has him pressed against the cage.
Djordjevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Formsma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Djordjevic is defending well for now.
Djordjevic is breathing heavily.
Djordjevic looking to throw knees to the head but Formsma is blocking nicely.
Formsma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Djordjevic working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Djordjevic fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Formsma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Djordjevic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Djordjevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Formsma.
Djordjevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Formsma takes a shot to the head.
Formsma throws an elbow that misses.
Formsma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andr Formsma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Formsma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Djordjevic takes a shot to the head.
Djordjevic wants to break free but Formsma has control.
Formsma tries to land a knee to the head but Djordjevic blocks with his arms.

Formsma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Djordjevic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Djordjevic shoots in but Formsma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Formsma is looking to clinch but Djordjevic is avoiding it.
Djordjevic misses with a few strikes there.
Andr Formsma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Formsma throws a nice looking combination but Djordjevic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Formsma drops Djordjevic with a beautiful combination! Djordjevic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Formsma is looking for the KO!

Djordjevic is rocked!
Formsma feints and then cracks Djordjevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Djordjevic down.
Djordjevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Formsma finish him?
Formsma plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Djordjevic to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Djordjevic just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andr Formsma!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Brodeur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Brodeur has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Brodeur
vs
Cavalcante Ribeiro

170 cm
21
173 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marc Brodeur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brodeur drives through with a takedown into Cavalcante Ribeiro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Brodeur gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Cavalcante Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Brodeur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Brodeur gets an underhook and turns Cavalcante Ribeiro into the cage.
Brodeur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cavalcante Ribeiro misses with an elbow strike.

Brodeur manages to pull guard.

Cavalcante Ribeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cavalcante Ribeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brodeur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Cavalcante Ribeiro 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.

Cavalcante Ribeiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brodeur manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cavalcante Ribeiro has Brodeur in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brodeur wants to control from the top but Cavalcante Ribeiro keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cavalcante Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brodeur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Cavalcante Ribeiro working for a triangle but Brodeur defends it easily.
Brodeur wants to control from the top but Cavalcante Ribeiro keeps moving.
Brodeur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brodeur preventing the sweep.
Brodeur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cavalcante Ribeiro on the ground.
Brodeur wanted to stand there but Cavalcante Ribeiro had control of the position.

Brodeur stands up and waves to Cavalcante Ribeiro to follow him.

Brodeur closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cavalcante Ribeiro's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brodeur wants to get up but he can't break Cavalcante Ribeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Cavalcante Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brodeur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brodeur pushing down on Cavalcante Ribeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Brodeur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Cavalcante Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Brodeur.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Brodeur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brodeur tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cavalcante Ribeiro controls his leg.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brodeur working Cavalcante Ribeiro over with strikes.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Brodeur prevents Cavalcante Ribeiro from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brodeur trying to control the action but Cavalcante Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brodeur connects with a nice short shot to Cavalcante Ribeiro's temple.
Brodeur is stalling here. Cavalcante Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brodeur seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cavalcante Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brodeur is trying to buck Cavalcante Ribeiro off.

Cavalcante Ribeiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brodeur has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cavalcante Ribeiro but great work by Brodeur.
Cavalcante Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brodeur tries to get to full guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Brodeur kicks off Cavalcante Ribeiro and gets to his feet.
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 Marc Brodeur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cavalcante Ribeiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brodeur. Brodeur obviously looking to wear him down.

Brodeur closes the distance and clinches.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brodeur blocks it with crossed arms.
Brodeur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brodeur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

It looks like Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro has been cut.
Come on Brodeur - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Brodeur pulls guard.
Brodeur wants to sweep but no luck.
Cavalcante Ribeiro forces his way into half guard.

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

Cavalcante Ribeiro 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brodeur wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodeur wants to get back to full guard.

Cavalcante Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Brodeur defends the submission attempt.

Cavalcante Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Brodeur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brodeur gets full guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavalcante Ribeiro won't allow Brodeur to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cavalcante Ribeiro 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.
Brodeur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cavalcante Ribeiro manages to get himself to full guard.

Cavalcante Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brodeur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavalcante Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Brodeur from controlling successfully.

Brodeur has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cavalcante Ribeiro to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brodeur is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cavalcante Ribeiro pulls down on the head and he's put Brodeur to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro waved his t-shirt featuring Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Cournoyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Lynn has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cournoyer
vs
Lynn

195 cm
24
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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, Ryan Cournoyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cournoyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cournoyer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lynn.
Lynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynn tries to clinch up but Cournoyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Cournoyer stuns Lynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Cournoyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lynn looks gassed!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cournoyer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lynn?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cournoyer wants to control the pace but Lynn is squirming around nicely.
Cournoyer throwing strikes here but Lynn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cournoyer controlling from the full mount.
Lynn taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cournoyer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lynn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lynn!

Cournoyer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lynn rolls with it to try and escape but Cournoyer cranks on the arm and Lynn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Cournoyer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Diprivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Diprivan
vs
Jonny

186 cm
19
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Diprivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Jonny!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diprivan scores with a head kick.

It looks like John Jonny has been cut.
Jonny fails to land with a series of punches.
Diprivan connects with a leg kick. Jonny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jonny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diprivan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonny somewhat.
Jonny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diprivan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonny somewhat.
Jonny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diprivan thows a body kick. Jonny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Diprivan.
Jonny blocks the body kick.
Jonny fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivan Diprivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jonny.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diprivan stuffs the takedown.
Diprivan misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprivan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diprivan fakes the leg kick and cracks Jonny in the body.
Diprivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Diprivan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jonny looks gassed!
Nice body kick from Diprivan.
Jonny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diprivan.
Jonny darts in trying to clinch
and Diprivan counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diprivan.
Diprivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diprivan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab, jab by Diprivan - just one landing.
Ivan Diprivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diprivan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diprivan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diprivan connects with an inside leg kick.
Jonny on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diprivan lands a head kick!
Diprivan lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Diprivan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diprivan lands a head kick!
Jonny is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diprivan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jonny.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diprivan. Jonny shrugs it off though.
A cross from Diprivan lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonny takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Diprivan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jonny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diprivan.
Diprivan lands a body shot.
Diprivan scores with a jab to the head.
Ivan Diprivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diprivan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diprivan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diprivan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diprivan scores with a head kick. Jonny tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That has opened up John Jonny's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diprivan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jonny's head.
Diprivan lands a lovely overhand right.
Diprivan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jonny's calf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diprivan - that will leave a mark!
Diprivan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diprivan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jonny. Jonny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diprivan pushes Jonny away with a front kick.
Diprivan scores with a leg kick.
Diprivan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diprivan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diprivan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diprivan.
Diprivan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diprivan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Diprivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Jonny's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jonny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jonny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivan Diprivan is winning the standup battle so far.

Jonny shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jonny trying to control but Diprivan is working from the bottom.
Diprivan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diprivan tries to get out of the position.
Diprivan trying to control the position here.
Diprivan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jonny is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diprivan wants to control but Jonny passes easily into half guard.

Jonny is trying to work for a kimura but Diprivan is defending well.

Diprivan is defending against the submission attempts here by Jonny.
Jonny is breathing heavily.

Jonny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diprivan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diprivan kicks off Jonny and gets to his feet.
Jonny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diprivan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jonny.
Jonny blocks a head kick by Diprivan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diprivan!
Diprivan throws a sloppy head kick and Jonny moves out of range easily.
Jonny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diprivan can pounce on him.
Diprivan scores with a kick to the midsection.
A combination from Jonny does no damage.
Diprivan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jonny's head.
Jonny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jonny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diprivan - the referee stops the clock and Jonny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diprivan. Jonny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diprivan keeps Jonny at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diprivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Diprivan lands but Jonny takes it in his stride.
Diprivan scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan throws a sloppy head kick and Jonny moves out of range easily.
Jonny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diprivan.
No luck for Jonny with that takedown attempt.
Jonny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jonny fails with a takedown attempt.
Diprivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonny can do to turn this around?
Diprivan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jonny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diprivan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jonny has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diprivan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diprivan - that will leave a mark!
Diprivan scores with a head kick. Jonny tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diprivan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jonny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Diprivan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Jonny's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jonny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diprivan.
Jonny shoots in looking for a takedown but Diprivan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jonny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Jonny or perhaps it was just good defense by Diprivan which made him look bad.
Diprivan connects with a leg kick. Jonny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jonny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diprivan's waist but Diprivan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jonny off to one side.
Ivan Diprivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jonny.
Diprivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diprivan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jonny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diprivan.
Diprivan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jonny.
Diprivan misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diprivan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diprivan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprivan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diprivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diprivan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Diprivan tenderised Jonny's leg. Jonny is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diprivan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jonny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Diprivan misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jonny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diprivan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diprivan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diprivan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan throws the left hand but Jonny avoids the punch easily.
Diprivan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jonny's sensitive parts.
Diprivan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jonny eats them both and turns towards Diprivan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diprivan lands a jab to the head.
Diprivan connects with an inside leg kick.
Jonny has a takedown stuffed.
Diprivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diprivan defends it nicely.
Diprivan throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan lands a leg kick that knocks Jonny off balance momentarily.
Diprivan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jonny blocks a head kick by Diprivan.
Diprivan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jonny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonny drops his hands momentarily and Diprivan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diprivan lands a jab-cross combination.
Diprivan throws a front kick that sends Jonny stumbling back into the cage.
Diprivan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diprivan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jonny counters with a series of strikes. Diprivan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jonny fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan throws a shot to the body.
Jonny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonny tries to close the distance and clinch but Diprivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diprivan scores with a body shot.
John Jonny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diprivan delivers a nice body kick.
Diprivan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
A head kick misses from Diprivan.
Jonny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diprivan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diprivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diprivan throws a quick inside leg kick.
John Jonny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diprivan blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Diprivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diprivan, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Diprivan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Tomas Havel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Semenov
vs
Havel

200 cm
26
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomas Havel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Semenov. No joy for Havel on that attempt.
Havel shoots in looking for a takedown. Semenov tries to sprawl out of it but Havel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Semenov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Havel feints and as Semenov raises his hands in defense, Havel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Semenov is controlling Havel's posture.
Havel postures up in Semenov's guard and throws a big left but Semenov blocks it.
Havel trying to control the position from guard on top but Semenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Havel throws an elbow that misses. Semenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Havel's guard. Nice move by Semenov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semenov preventing the sweep.
Semenov being controlled here momentarily.
Semenov tries to free his leg and advance position but Havel is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Havel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Semenov looking to sit in guard and control but Havel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov pulls Havel in close to prevent any damage.
Semenov wants to sweep but no luck.
Havelis looking to pass into half guard but Semenov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Semenov is in guard.
Semenov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Havel has momentary wrist control but Semenov slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Havel keeping full guard, as Semenov tries to pass.
Semenov is pushing down on Havel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Havel is fighting to maintain full guard but Semenov has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Havel to regain full guard.
Havel keeping full guard, as Semenov tries to pass.

Havel manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Semenov clinches up against the cage.
Semenov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Havel goes for a takedown attempt but Semenov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dmitry Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Havel.
Semenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havel shoots in for a double leg but Semenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Havel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomas Havel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havel looks for a takedown but Semenov sprawls well.
Havel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Havel looks gassed!
Semenov lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Havel rushes Semenov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Semenov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Havel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Havel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semenov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Semenov has hold of one of Havel's legs. Havel is fighting the takedown attempt but Semenov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Semenov is pushing down on Havel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Havel is fighting to maintain full guard but Semenov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Semenov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Semenov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Semenov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Havel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenov moves nicely into side control.

Semenov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Havel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Semenov throws a sloppy head kick and Havel moves out of range easily.
Havel moves out of range as Semenov strikes.
Havel tries for a takedown but Semenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Semenov scores with a jab to the body.
Semenov digs a good body shot into Havel's ribs.
Havel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses.
Havel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenov. Semenov obviously looking to wear him down.
Havel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Havel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenov pinned against the cage. Semenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitry Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Havel.
Semenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Semenov lands a slapping body shot.
Havel is breathing heavily.
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!
Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Semenov as he connects with a hook.
Semenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Semenov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Semenov.
Havel stops a takedown attempt from Semenov.
Havel prevents a takedown attempt there.

Semenov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Havel wants to pass the guard but Semenov is keeping the position.
Havel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Semenov pulls Havel in close to his closed guard and prevents Havel from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitry Semenov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Havel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semenov counters with a good, hard body kick but Havel shrugs it off.
Havel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semenov circles away.
Semenov stuns Havel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Semenov throws a series of punches but Havel moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Havel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semenov but Semenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Semenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a series of punches but Havel avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Havel is defended easily by Semenov.
Semenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Semenov takes the fight into the clinch.

Semenov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Havel is trying to keep an underhook but Semenov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Semenov throwing shots but Havel is blocking nicely.
Semenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Semenov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Semenov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Semenov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov working over Havel with some ground and pound. Havel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Havel is staying active underneath Semenov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov is stalling here. Havel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Semenov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Havel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Havel is trying to ground and pound but Semenov uses the momentary lack of control by Havel to regain half guard.
Havel looks to land a strike but Semenov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semenov is controlling Havel's posture.
Semenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havel can do to turn this around?
Havel throws a strike but Semenov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Semenov 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Semenov lands a body shot.

Havel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Semenov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Semenov tries to get to full guard but Havel has control of the leg.
Semenov is working hard here to advance position.
Havel is trying to control the action in half guard but Semenov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Semenov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Havel.
Havel wants to advance to full mount but Semenov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Havel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Havel is not content to let Semenov control the position.
Havel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Semenov.
Semenov uses his free foot to push down on Havel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Havel.
Semenov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Semenov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Havel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Semenov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Havel is squirming around, avoiding Semenov's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Havel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Semenov goes for an armbar but Havel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Havel.
Havel trying to control but Semenov is working from the bottom.
Havel being controlled here momentarily.
Semenov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Havel manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Semenov throwing strikes from guard but Havel blocks nicely.
Havel is trying to keep Semenov in close.
Semenov wants to pass the guard but Havel is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a big right hand that misses.
Havel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Semenov won't allow Havel to sweep him here.
Semenov postures up in Havel's guard and throws a big left but Havel blocks it.
Semenov pushes down on Havel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tomas Havel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitry Semenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Semenov slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Semenov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Semenov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Semenov!
Dmitry Semenov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Sproule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Negru Voda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Suie Paparude - Moartea Boxelor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sproule
vs
Voda

190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sproule!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Negru Voda!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproule misses with a low kick.

Sproule closes the distance and clinches.
Sproule stalling.
Voda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Sproule breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sproule misses with a double jab.
Sproule throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Sproule throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sproule lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Negru Voda has been cut.
Sproule looks to land a combination but Voda avoids it well.
James Sproule seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sproule misses with a left hand
and Voda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sproule misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproule throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sproule throws a combination. Voda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch lands to the side of Sproule 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Voda as he connects with a hook.
Voda takes a swing at Sproule's ribcage but misses.
Sproule ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voda moves away.
Sproule on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Voda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sproule shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Voda eats them both and turns towards Sproule to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sproule takes one on the button.
Voda lands a jab to Sproule's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproule throws a series of punches but Voda moves out of range.

Sproule moves into the clinch.

Sproule's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Voda lands with a nice body punch.
Sproule doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sproule is looking to land body kicks.
Voda scores with a jab.
Sproule misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Sproule.
Sproule misses with a shot to the body
and Voda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voda connects with a single shot there.

Sproule is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voda steps in with a hook that catches Sproule right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Voda follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sproule looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Negru Voda!
A very excited looking Negru Voda rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Bazinet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Richard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Richard
vs
Bazinet

180 cm
27
162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

186 cm
18
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Bazinet!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bazinet throws a hook but Richard blocks it.
Bazinet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bazinet lands with a shot to the body.
Bazinet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bazinet connects with the punch.
No joy there for Bazinet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Richard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bazinet's guard.
Richard is in close to Bazinet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Richard landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richard throwing strikes from guard but Bazinet blocks nicely.

Richard drops back looking for a leg! Bazinet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bazinet manages to kick Richard off! Richard jumps back into Bazinet's guard.
Bazinet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bazinet is posturing up here but Richard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bazinet tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bazinet has to tap! Slick submission there by Richard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Curtis Richard!
Curtis Richard decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomoyasu Matsunaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Matsunaga
vs
Hodgins

165 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomoyasu Matsunaga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Hodgins!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hodgins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hodgins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hodgins not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Hodgins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matsunaga defends it well.
Matsunaga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hodgins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hodgins's back!
You can see the frustration on Hodgins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matsunaga tries to get the hooks in deep but Hodgins pushed the leg off.
Hodgins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Matsunaga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Matsunaga is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Matsunaga is looking for the choke from the back position but Hodgins is controlling his hands well.
Hodgins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matsunaga tries to control but Hodgins wriggling away.
Hodgins regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodgins is looking for a sweep. Matsunaga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Matsunaga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hodgins is just riding it out for now. Matsunaga eventually gives up the hold.
Matsunaga uses his free foot to push down on Hodgins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hodgins.
Hodgins wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Matsunaga is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hodgins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hodgins wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodgins is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsunaga trying to control from half guard but Hodgins is working away.
Hodgins is looking for a sweep. Matsunaga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsunaga could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Hodgins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsunaga pulls his head out easily.
Hodgins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsunaga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsunaga's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hodgins is looking for the choke from the back position but Matsunaga is controlling his hands well.
Hodgins is hanging on to Matsunaga's back as he tries to escape.
Matsunaga tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Hodgins goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matsunaga is on top in guard.
Matsunaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hodgins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsunaga postures up in Hodgins's guard and throws a big left but Hodgins blocks it.
Hodgins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsunaga has passed into side control.

Matsunaga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsunaga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hodgins is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodgins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsunaga off and has taken his back!

Hodgins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hodgins looking for the choke from the back.
Hodgins doesn't have the hooks in and Matsunaga manages to turn into his guard.
Hodgins trying to control the position.

Hodgins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsunaga defends it easily.
Matsunaga content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hodgins is looking for a triangle but Matsunaga pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsunaga passes into half guard.
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 Tomoyasu Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Matsunaga works over Hodgins's head and body with a nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Hodgins or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsunaga which made him look bad.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Hodgins off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hodgins shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsunaga tries to sprawl out of it but Hodgins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hodgins with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Matsunaga counter with a right hand.
Tomoyasu Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hodgins.
Hodgins shoots for a takedown but Matsunaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tomoyasu Matsunaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hodgins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.
Hodgins fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Hodgins is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga lands a two punch combo.
Tomoyasu Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Hodgins slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.
Matsunaga cracks Hodgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hodgins is defended easily by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Hodgins with a series of wild strikes but Hodgins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Hodgins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matsunaga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hodgins is in Matsunaga's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodgins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hodgins passes Matsunaga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hodgins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsunaga is just riding it out for now. Hodgins eventually gives up the hold.
Matsunaga taking some punishment here, with Hodgins in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hodgins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matsunaga!
Matsunaga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matsunaga 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.
Hodgins wants to free his trapped foot but Matsunaga is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hodgins wants to work for an arm triangle but Matsunaga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsunaga gets back to full guard.
Matsunaga looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsunaga, not yet.
Hodgins wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Matsunaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hodgins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomoyasu Matsunaga 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.

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

Hodgins content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Matsunaga has locked up a guillotine! Matsunaga's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hodgins is holding on here and Matsunaga must be using up a lot of energy. Hodgins has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Matsunaga gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tomoyasu Matsunaga!
Tomoyasu Matsunaga retains his lightweight title!
Tomoyasu Matsunaga gave a mention to Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Genova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Genova
vs
Taylor

194 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

196 cm
26
273 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Genova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Taylor!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genova blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Genova checks a low kick from Taylor.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Genova.
Genova takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Genova moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Genova lands a front kick.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
Genova blocks a low kick nicely.
Taylor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Genova checks a leg kick.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Genova shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Genova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but Genova is having none of it.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Genova controls the pace.
Genova trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Genova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Genova lands a couple of digs.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Genova from controlling successfully.
Genova stops Taylor from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genova stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Genova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Genova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Genova content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Taylor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Genova tries to advance to mount but can't.
Genova taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genova works to advance to full mount. Taylor defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Genova breaks from Taylor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Genova connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Genova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Taylor hang on?
Genova landing strikes from the mount and Taylor is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genova working Taylor over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genova controlling the pace for now.
Genova scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Taylor?

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

Genova with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Genova is landing with some decent strikes but Taylor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Genova is working for a guillotine from mount but Taylor frees his head quite easily.
Genova cracks Taylor with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Genova!
Lance Genova retains his heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Koscheck

170 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck shoots and misses

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Koscheck is retaining full guard.
Gracie stands and throws Koscheck's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Koscheck is defending well.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koscheck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koscheck tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Koscheck is squirming around nicely.

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Koscheck turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Koscheck tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Koscheck is proving a slippery customer.
Koscheck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koscheck sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Koscheck has an Americana. Gracie didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Koscheck is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Koscheck hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jeff Koscheck!
Jeff Koscheck thanked the fans post fight for their support.