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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dionyus Starn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold- by Ted Nugent. Kyle Gunn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gunn
vs
Starn

190 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dionyus Starn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn is looking to chop away at Starn's legs.
Starn looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Starn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Starn lands with a thumping leg kick.

Gunn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Starn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gunn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Starn down.

Gunn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Starn has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gunn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Starn, who protects the arm well.

Gunn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Starn is not content to let Gunn control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Gunn is working to tighten is grip on Starn's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Starn has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gunn is really squeezing tight and eventually Starn passes out! Gunn breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kyle Gunn!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Garwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Raymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Garwin
vs
Raymond

200 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Biobonds Supplements $100 158+

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Garwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Raymond!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raymond throws a nice looking combination but Garwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garwin throws a series of punches but Raymond moves out of range.
Garwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garwin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Raymond misses with a straight right.
Ben Raymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garwin counters with a nice body shot.
Raymond avoids the head kick by Garwin.
Garwin blocks a jab.
Garwin looks to land a combination but Raymond avoids it well.
Raymond lands a really nice looking cross but Garwin seems unphased.
Raymond lands with a nice combination. Garwin backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Shane Garwin has been cut.
A jab from Raymond misses.
Raymond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garwin counters with a two punch combo.
Garwin slips a jab and a cross from Raymond.
Raymond lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garwin backs up against the cage.
Raymond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raymond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raymond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Raymond catches Garwin right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond lands a lovely overhand right.
Raymond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garwin counters with a left and a right that stings Raymond.
Garwin throws a lazy right hand but Raymond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raymond misses with an uppercut.
Raymond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raymond misses with an uppercut.
Garwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raymond circles away quickly and effectively.
Garwin misses with the combination.
Raymond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garwin.
Raymond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raymond throws a combination that misses
and Garwin counters with a series of strikes. Raymond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Raymond loads up on a big right hand but Garwin slips the punch.
Garwin misses with a few strikes there.
A jab lands there for Raymond.

Shane Garwin's cut is getting worse.
Raymond misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raymond falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raymond might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Raymond looks to land a left hand but Garwin moved out of range nicely.
Raymond misses with the combination.
Garwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garwin moves away from the strike by Raymond.
Raymond misses with a double jab
and Garwin counters with a series of strikes. Raymond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garwin works Raymond's body with a nice hook.
Raymond throws a hook to the side of Garwin's head but Garwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garwin looks to land a combination but Raymond avoids it well.
Raymond thuds a left hand into Garwin's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raymond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raymond throws a sloppy body shot
letting Garwin counter with a right hand.
Raymond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raymond ducks under a wild hook from Garwin.
Raymond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raymond falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garwin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Raymond looks to land a right hand but Garwin moved out of range.
Garwin cracks Raymond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raymond cracks Garwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raymond sizes up Garwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garwin throws a series of punches but Raymond moves out of range.

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

Garwin is rocked!
Raymond throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Garwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Shane Garwin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Raymond missing with a left hand there. Garwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raymond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garwin seems to have got his legs back now.
Raymond lands a hook that stumbles Garwin back into the cage. Raymond follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Garwin to the canvas! Raymond pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Garwin has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ben Raymond!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Old Papi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Santari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Santari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Old Papi
vs
Santari

188 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Old Papi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Santari!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Old Papi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santari.
Santari throws a push kick but Old Papi slaps the foot to one side.
Old Papi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Santari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Old Papi sprawls well. Old Papi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santari gets slowly back to his feet.
Santari misses with a body kick.
Santari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Old Papi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shane Old Papi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Santari.
A combination from Old Papi does no damage.
Old Papi throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Old Papi scores with a jab to the body.
Santari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Santari.
Santari fails to land the takedown.
Santari fails with a takedown attempt.
Santari tries to clinch there but Old Papi circles away.
Old Papi blocks a head kick by Santari.
Santari throws a predictable looking body shot
and Old Papi counters with a nice uppercut.
Old Papi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santari clinches but Old Papi breaks the clinch
and Old Papi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Old Papi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Old Papi counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Old Papi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Old Papi circles away.
Santari looks gassed!
Old Papi swats away the attempt to clinch by Santari.
Shane Old Papi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Old Papi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Old Papi.
Santari slips a jab and a cross from Old Papi.
Santari fails with the takedown
and Old Papi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Old Papi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santari. Santari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Old Papi misses with a two punch combination.
Old Papi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Old Papi wants it to stay on the feet.
Santari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Old Papi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santari tries a head kick but it misses.
Santari throws a chopping leg kick but Old Papi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Old Papi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Old Papi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Old Papi duly obliges.
Old Papi lands a glancing blow to the side of Santari's head.
Santari misses with a body shot
enabling Old Papi to counter with a crisp jab.

Santari is rocked!
Old Papi lands with a right that hurts Santari. Santari looks to clinch but Old Papi throws a short knee that drops Santari. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Shane Old Papi!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Spindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jones Jr
vs
Spindler

210 cm
22
209 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

205 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spindler!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Jones Jr does no damage.
Spindler fails to land with a series of punches.
Spindler misses with a two punch combination.
Jones Jr misses with a double jab
and Spindler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spindler counters with a left to the body.
David Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spindler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with a double jab
and Spindler counters with a stiff right hand.
Spindler's corner calls for a 1-2. Spindler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spindler throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease.
Spindler blocks a jab.
Jones Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spindler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spindler looks to land a combination but Jones Jr avoids it well.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spindler counters with a left and a right that stings Jones Jr.
Jones Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones Jr is breathing heavily.
Spindler digs a good body shot into Jones Jr's ribs.
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!
Spindler swinging wildly here.
Spindler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spindler.

It looks like David Jones Jr has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spindler scores with a body shot.
Spindler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Spindler swinging wildly here.
Spindler looks to land a combination but Jones Jr avoids it well.
Jones Jr misses with a double jab
and Spindler counters with a three punch combo that has Jones Jr backing up. Jones Jr nods at Spindler to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Spindler does no damage.
Spindler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spindler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spindler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spindler counters with a one-two to the body.
Spindler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spindler counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones Jr drops his hands momentarily and Spindler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr slips a jab and a cross from Spindler.
Spindler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones Jr dodges the punch combination from Spindler.
Spindler tries to bum rush Jones Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spindler connects with a looping right hand.
Spindler throws a nice looking combination but Jones Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spindler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spindler throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease.
Spindler misses with a series of wild punches.
Spindler digs a good body shot into Jones Jr's ribs.
Spindler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spindler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones Jr thinking.
Some wild striking there from Spindler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spindler throws a nice looking combination but Jones Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spindler counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Spindler.
Spindler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spindler stalks Jones Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones Jr's face. Jones Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Spindler throws a series of punches but Jones Jr avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Spindler.
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spindler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Spindler.
Spindler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Spindler misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spindler misses with the combination.
Jones Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spindler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spindler throws a nice looking combination but Jones Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spindler lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spindler looks to land a combination but Jones Jr avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spindler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spindler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Spindler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spindler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Spindler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Jones Jr'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.

Spindler scores with a one two! Jones Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a nice body shot.
Spindler throws a series of punches but Jones Jr avoids them all with ease.
Spindler misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Spindler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spindler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spindler lands with an overhand left.
Jones Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spindler counters with a series of strikes. Jones Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spindler misses with a series of wild punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spindler counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Spindler throws a right and a left that Jones Jr avoids nicely.
Spindler misses with a wild combination.
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spindler throws a nice looking combination but Jones Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spindler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spindler misses with a few strikes there.
Spindler lands a jab-cross combination.
Spindler throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease.
Jones Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spindler.
A nice combination there by Spindler.
Spindler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Spindler.
Spindler looks to land a combination but Jones Jr avoids it well.
Jones Jr misses with a double jab
and Spindler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spindler.
Jones Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spindler with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spindler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spindler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones Jr throws out a loose jab but Spindler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a series of strikes. Jones Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a straight right hand.
Spindler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jason Spindler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a one-two to the body.
Spindler throws a right and a left that Jones Jr avoids nicely.
Jones Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spindler tries to bum rush Jones Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Spindler.
Jones Jr dodges the punch combination from Spindler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spindler scores with a jab to the head.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spindler counters with a two punch combo.
Jones Jr scores with a jab. Spindler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
David Jones Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spindler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spindler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Spindler throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Spindler.
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a left to the body.
Spindler fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spindler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spindler misses with a double jab.
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a left and a right that stings Jones Jr.
Jones Jr slips a jab and a cross from Spindler.
Jones Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spindler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones Jr thinking.
Spindler fails to land with a series of punches.
Spindler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Spindler.
Jones Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spindler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spindler lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spindler throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease.
Spindler throws a right and a left that Jones Jr avoids nicely.
Spindler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones Jr throws a combination that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Spindler counters with a left and a right that stings Jones Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Spindler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Jones Jr's cut.
That's time! Jones Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Spindler throws a good cross that connects.
Jones Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spindler counters with a series of strikes. Jones Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spindler misses with a series of wild punches.
Spindler misses with a body shot.
Spindler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spindler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr misses with a combination
and Spindler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones Jr thinking.
Spindler looks to land a combination but Jones Jr avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spindler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Spindler counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spindler looks to land a combination but Jones Jr avoids it well.
Spindler lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Spindler.
Spindler throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease.
Jones Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Spindler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spindler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones Jr.
Spindler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spindler throws a combination. Jones Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spindler throws a series of punches but Jones Jr avoids them all with ease.
A shot to de liver by Spindler. Beautiful body shot.
Spindler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spindler misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spindler misses with the combination.
Jones Jr throws a combination that misses
and Spindler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Spindler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spindler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spindler counters with a left and a right that stings Jones Jr.
Spindler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones Jr.
Spindler throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spindler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spindler clobbers Jones Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spindler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones Jr thinking.
Jones Jr stalks Spindler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spindler's face. Spindler staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spindler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spindler lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Spindler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spindler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spindler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spindler scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Spindler.
Spindler throws a right and a left that Jones Jr avoids nicely.
Spindler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spindler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spindler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr dodges the punch combination from Spindler.
Spindler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a double jab
and Spindler counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spindler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spindler throws out a powerful jab.
Spindler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Spindler.
Spindler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spindler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones Jr thinking.
Spindler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones Jr.
Some wild striking there from Spindler.
David Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Spindler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spindler looks to land a combination. Jones Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Spindler!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uni Haselcase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffe Zampietre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haselcase
vs
Zampietre

210 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
206 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uni Haselcase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffe Zampietre!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zampietre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Haselcase shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haselcase looking to pass the guard.
Zampietre looking to control.
Haselcase stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zampietre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zampietre pushes Haselcase off and gets back to his feet.
Haselcase shoots in looking for a takedown. Zampietre tries to sprawl out of it but Haselcase keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zampietre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haselcase changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zampietre tries to avoid it but Haselcase manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zampietre to the ground. Zampietre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Haselcase feints and as Zampietre raises his hands in defense, Haselcase changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haselcase trying to control but Zampietre is working from the bottom.
Haselcase will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zampietre keeping moving, preventing Haselcase from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zampietre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haselcase trying to control but Zampietre is working from the bottom.
Haselcase is really struggling to control Zampietre but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haselcase swings for the body but Zampietre moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zampietre stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uni Haselcase. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zampietre scores with a takedown into Haselcase's guard.

Haselcase escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zampietre 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Uni Haselcase will probably get the nod.
That's time! Haselcase's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Haselcase has his takedown stuffed

and Zampietre counters with a shoot takedown. Haselcase fights it but they end up in guard.
Zampietre trying to control but Haselcase is working from the bottom.

Zampietre wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Haselcase's closed guard. He's half up but Haselcase has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Haselcase pivots and extends the arm, Zampietre falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Haselcase! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uni Haselcase!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evron Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanz Zehetmayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanz Zehetmayer looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Haim
vs
Zehetmayer

198 cm
22
270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evron Haim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hanz Zehetmayer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zehetmayer tries to bum rush Haim with a series of wild strikes but Haim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zehetmayer tries to bum rush Haim with a series of wild strikes but Haim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Haim.

Haim in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Zehetmayer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evron Haim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Freese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Italia Demarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freese comes to the cage accompanied by Mosh. 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?

Freese
vs
Demarco

199 cm
23
240 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

199 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Freese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Italia Demarco!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demarco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freese avoids it really well and circles away.
Demarco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freese throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demarco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freese.
Freese throws a hook to the side of Demarco's head but Demarco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Freese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Demarco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freese misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Freese misses.
Some wild striking there from Freese.
Freese throws a right and a left that Demarco avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Demarco scores with a takedown into Freese's guard.
Demarco trying to control the position from guard on top but Freese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Freese is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freese is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freese wants to get back to his feet but Demarco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Freese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demarco manages to avoid it.
Freese swings for the body but Demarco moves out of range.
Freese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demarco fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Freese misses.
Freese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Freese does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freese throws a right and a left that Demarco avoids nicely.
Freese throws a right and a left that Demarco avoids nicely.
Freese throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freese scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Italia Demarco has been cut.
Demarco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freese.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freese defends it nicely.
Freese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demarco moves forwards but Freese connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Freese throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freese throws a series of punches but Demarco moves out of range.
Louis Freese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freese throws a nice looking combination but Demarco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freese throws a series of punches but Demarco avoids them all with ease.
Freese stuffs the takedown.
Louis Freese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Italia Demarco.

Demarco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Demarco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Demarco prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarco is looking to take a break and control but Freese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freese is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Demarco has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Freese dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Italia Demarco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Freese misses with a double jab.
Louis Freese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demarco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freese misses with a series of wild punches.
Freese misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demarco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freese.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freese's corner calls for a 1-2. Freese obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Freese fails to land with a series of punches.
Freese scores with a body shot.
Freese missing with a left hand there. Demarco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarco slips a jab and a cross from Freese.
Louis Freese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demarco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freese looks to land a combination but Demarco avoids it well.
Freese misses with a wild combination.
Demarco slips a jab and a cross from Freese.
Freese swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demarco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demarco shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No joy there for Freese, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freese clobbers Demarco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demarco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freese but Freese pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Louis Freese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Italia Demarco.
Freese scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demarco in his tracks.
Freese misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Freese.
Demarco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freese.
Freese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freese misses with a wild combination.
Freese uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demarco has time to react.

That has opened up Italia Demarco's cut even more.
Freese slaps away a takedown attempt from Demarco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freese throws a jab but it's blocked by Demarco.
Demarco shoots in and drives through. Freese sprawls well.
Freese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demarco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freese looks to score with a jab to the body but Demarco is just out of range.
Freese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Louis Freese is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Demarco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Freese kicks off Demarco and gets to his feet.
Freese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demarco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Freese misses with a wild combination.
Freese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Freese showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Freese has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Freese!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Newgate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Ritchie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newgate has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Ben Ritchie looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Newgate
vs
Ritchie

225 cm
19
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
271 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]
Biobonds Supplements $100 158+

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Newgate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Ritchie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newgate misses with a straight left.
Newgate throws a right and a left that Ritchie avoids nicely.
Ritchie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newgate looks to throw the jab but Ritchie is out of range.
Newgate tries to clinch but Ritchie is having none of it.

Ritchie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Newgate moves into full guard.
Ritchie with a nice head shot there.
Newgate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newgate is really struggling to control Ritchie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ritchie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Newgate is proving hard to escape from.
Newgate looking to control but Ritchie passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newgate is refusing to be controlled, as Ritchie sits in half guard.
Well, if Ritchie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newgate manages to get to full guard.
Newgate working a defensive guard here.
Newgate 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.
Newgate controls Ritchie momentarily but Ritchie frees himself.
Newgate is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newgate managing to control the position.
Ritchie pushing down on Newgate's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ritchie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ritchie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ritchie decides to stand up.
Ritchie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ritchie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newgate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ritchie somewhat.
Edward Newgate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Newgate.
Ritchie jumps guard but Newgate stands there with Ritchie around his waist. Ritchie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newgate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newgate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritchies head.
Ritchie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newgate smiles and moves away.
Edward Newgate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Ritchie.
Ritchie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newgate.

Newgate moves into the clinch.
Ritchie jumps guard but Newgate stands there with Ritchie around his waist. Ritchie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newgate lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newgate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritchie or not.
A nice left hand lands by Newgate.
Newgate lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Newgate.
Ritchie tries to pull guard but Newgate won't allow it.
Newgate is pressed up against the cage. Ritchie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newgate down to the mat. Newgate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Newgate tries to bum rush Ritchie with a series of wild strikes but Ritchie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newgate with a jab.
Newgate swinging wildly here.
Ritchie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ritchie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newgate displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Newgate moves into the clinch successfully.
Ritchie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Newgate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ritchie tries to pull guard but Newgate won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Newgate misses.
Newgate scores with a three punch combo!

Newgate has managed to clinch.
Newgate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritchie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newgate smiles and moves away.
Ritchie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newgate as he jumps to the side.

Newgate closes the distance and clinches.
Newgate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ritchie.
Edward Newgate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Ritchie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newgate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritchie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritchie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newgate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newgate swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritchie uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritchie is trying to stall.
Newgate trying to land knees to the body.
Ritchie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newgate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritchie backwards.
Newgate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritchie backwards.
Newgate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritchie backwards.
Newgate lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Newgate.
Newgate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritchie backwards.

Ritchie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Newgate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newgate.
Newgate tries to clinch up.
Ritchie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newgate with a nice cross.
Ritchie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newgate but Newgate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ritchie on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie wants to land a leg kick but Newgate is out of range.
Newgate lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Newgate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Newgate drives through and clinches with Ritchie against the cage.
Ritchie can't get the takedown.
Newgate lands a nice uppercut.
Ritchie tries to pull guard but Newgate holds him up against the cage and eventually Ritchie drops back down to his feet.
Newgate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Newgate on the inside.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike.
Newgate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newgate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Newgate.
Ritchie blocks an uppercut.
Newgate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newgate lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newgate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newgate lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritchie backwards.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newgate lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newgate.
Newgate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritchie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Newgate prevents it.
Newgate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newgate misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritchie.
Ritchie tries to circle away but Newgate has him pinned against the cage.
Newgate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritchie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newgate is keeping busy.
Ritchie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newgate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Newgate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newgate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newgate digs a right hand into Ritchie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ritchie's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A body shot lands from Newgate.
Newgate lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newgate.
A hook to the body from Newgate.

Ritchie breaks the clinch.
Edward Newgate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Newgate moves into the clinch.

Ritchie jumps guard.
Newgate trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritchie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newgate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newgate looking to sit in guard and control but Ritchie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Newgate is trying to control the position but Ritchie postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Newgate dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ritchie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newgate thuds a left hand into Ritchie's body.
Newgate is looking to clinch but Ritchie is avoiding it.
Newgate throws a right hand that Ritchie ducks under and follows up with a left that Ritchie also avoids with ease.
Ritchie is looking to clinch but Newgate is avoiding it.
Newgate lands with a right hand.
Ritchie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritchie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newgate avoids it really well and circles away.
Newgate throws a body punch but Ritchie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritchie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newgate sprawls well. Newgate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ritchie gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ritchie on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritchie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Newgate misses with a looping left.
Ritchie is looking to clinch but Newgate is avoiding it.
Ritchie shoots for a double leg takedown but Newgate sprawls well. He's pushed Ritchie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edward Newgate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Ritchie.

Newgate clinches up with Ritchie and pushes him back against the cage.
Ritchie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newgate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newgate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newgate blocks a body shot from Ritchie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newgate.
A right hand to the body from Newgate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newgate.
Newgate scores with a shot to the side of Ritchie's head.
Newgate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritchies head.
Ritchie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newgate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newgate scores with a shot to the side of Ritchie's head.
Newgate works on Ritchie's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newgate.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newgate.
Ritchie wants to break free but Newgate has control.
Newgate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newgate lands with a left to the head.
Newgate gets through Ritchie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newgate is leaning against Ritchie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newgate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritchie.
Ritchie prevents a body shot from Newgate.
Newgate has a couple of punches blocked by Ritchie.
Ritchie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Newgate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Newgate lands a body shot.
Newgate has Ritchie pressed against the cage, preventing Ritchie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Newgate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newgate pushes Ritchie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Newgate fails to land.
Ritchie has had enough of the clinch but Newgate keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Newgate.
Newgate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newgate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newgate cracks Ritchie with a nice body shot.
Ritchie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newgate.
Newgate misses with a punch to the body.
Newgate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritchie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ritchie blocks an uppercut.
Newgate misses with the head strike.
Newgate misses with the head strike.
Ritchie has had enough of the clinch but Newgate keeps him there for the moment.
Newgate digs a right hand underneath Ritchie's ribcage. Ritchie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ritchie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newgate avoids it.
Newgate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newgate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritchie can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ritchie is trying to maintain a safe position but Newgate gets an underhook and turns Ritchie into the cage.
Newgate lands a left hand.
Ritchie wants to get back to striking at distance but Newgate won't allow it.
Ritchie has Newgate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newgate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Newgate lands with a short shot to the head.
Ritchie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newgate avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Newgate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newgate gets underhooks to prevent Ritchie's takedown attempt.
Edward Newgate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newgate lands with a short shot to the head.
Newgate scores with a shot to the side of Ritchie's head.
Still in the clinch, Newgate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newgate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ritchie blocks an uppercut.
Newgate misses with the head strike.
Newgate struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritchie controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newgate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritchie looking for a takedown.
Newgate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ben Ritchie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Newgate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A hook to the body from Newgate.
Ritchie tries to pull guard but Newgate holds him up against the cage and eventually Ritchie drops back down to his feet.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Newgate!

C
A

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Akinfeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Klashkinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akinfeev comes to the cage accompanied by 50 - Psycho. Floyd Klashkinov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Akinfeev
vs
Klashkinov

196 cm
26
265 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

199 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Infliction Drugs
Infliction Drugs

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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Akinfeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Klashkinov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Akinfeev cracks Klashkinov with an uppercut from hell and Klashkinov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Akinfeev's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

It looks like Floyd Klashkinov has been cut.
Akinfeev stands and throws Klashkinov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akinfeev in side control lands a decent elbow.

Klashkinov is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klashkinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akinfeev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Klashkinov is still in real trouble! Can Akinfeev finish him?
Klashkinov is looking for a sweep.
Klashkinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Akinfeev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Klashkinov looks gassed!
Klashkinov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Akinfeev is working to tighten is grip on Klashkinov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Klashkinov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Akinfeev is really squeezing tight and eventually Klashkinov passes out! Akinfeev breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roman Akinfeev!