WCF 12 : Brunner vs. Oda PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Fernando Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johansson
vs
Fernando Moreira

185 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Fernando Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johansson slips a jab and a cross from Moreira.
Moreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Moreira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johansson. That one must have hurt.
Luis Fernando Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson wants to clinch.
Johansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johansson walks into a straight right hand from Moreira.
Moreira swats away the attempt to clinch by Johansson.
Moreira connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moreira scores with a jab to the body.
Moreira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira tries to bum rush Johansson with a series of wild strikes but Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johansson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson wants to land a leg kick but Moreira is out of range.
Moreira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Moreira as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moreira.
Moreira avoids the head kick by Johansson.

Johansson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Moreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johansson throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
Johansson dodges the punch combination from Moreira.
Moreira throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Moreira tries to bum rush Johansson with a series of wild strikes but Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
Johansson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johansson throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.
Moreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johansson misses with a low kick as Moreira jumps back.
Johansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a series of wild punches.
Moreira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Johansson instigates a clinch.
Johansson misses with a knee to the head.
Johansson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johansson is breathing heavily.

Moreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moreira scores with a nice right hand.
Moreira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moreira tries to bum rush Johansson with a series of wild strikes but Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moreira throws a combination. Johansson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Johansson darts in and clinches Moreira up against the cage.
Johansson throws a knee to the head but misses.

Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moreira throws a right hand that Johansson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johansson also avoids with ease.
Moreira throws a series of punches but Johansson avoids them all with ease.
Johansson wants to clinch up but Moreira keeps it at a distance.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johansson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moreira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreira lands with a cross.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreira lands with a nice body kick.
Moreira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moreira fails to land with a series of punches.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Johansson misses
and Moreira counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Moreira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johansson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moreira feints a jab promting Johansson to slip. Moreira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johansson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moreira checks a low kick from Johansson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson drops his hands momentarily and Moreira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johansson misses with a head kick.
Johansson misses with a head kick.
Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moreira throws a series of strikes that have Johansson backpedaling.
Moreira lands with an overhand left.
Moreira stalks Johansson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johansson's face. Johansson staggers backwards, shaken.
Moreira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johansson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moreira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moreira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moreira tests Johansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johansson wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson closes the distance but Moreira moves to the side
and Moreira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johansson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moreira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Moreira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moreira!
Moreira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moreira duly obliges.
Johansson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson tries to clinch there but Moreira circles away.
Moreira fails to land with a series of punches.
Moreira blocks the body kick.
Johansson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moreira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Johansson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johansson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
Johansson checks a low kick from Moreira.
Johansson moves in looking to clinch but Moreira pushes him off.
Johansson moves in looking to clinch but Moreira pushes him off.
Moreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moreira blocks a head kick by Johansson.
Moreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moreira is working the combinations to good effect here.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a double jab
and Moreira counters with a left and a right that stings Johansson.
Moreira fails to land with a series of punches.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ken Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson looks to clinch
and Moreira counters with a three punch combo that has Johansson backing up. Johansson nods at Moreira to acknowledge the strikes.
Moreira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws a head kick that Johansson semi-blocks.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson misses with a body kick.
A jab from Moreira does it's job there.
A combination from Moreira does no damage.
Luis Fernando Moreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johansson tries to clinch there but Moreira circles away.
Moreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moreira avoids the head kick by Johansson.
Moreira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johansson throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.
Johansson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moreira counters with a nice body kick.
Moreira closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johansson tries to clinch there but Moreira circles away.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moreira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moreira duly obliges.
Moreira throws a series of punches but Johansson avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Moreira.
Johansson misses with a head kick.
Moreira scores with a three punch combo!
Johansson throws the kick towards the body but Moreira avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Moreira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick from Johansson lands but Moreira takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moreira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson doesn't manage to clinch there - Moreira circles away.
Johansson tries to clinch but Moreira moves out of range.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moreira misses with the combination.
Johansson takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreira lands a jab to Johansson's midsection.
Moreira lands a head kick. Johansson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johansson tries to clinch up but Moreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moreira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moreira throws a series of punches but Johansson avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreira manages to avoid it.
Johansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreira tries to bum rush Johansson with a series of wild strikes but Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreira avoids a kick to the body.
Moreira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreira.
Johansson tries to clinch but Moreira moves out of range.
Johansson throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreira throws a head kick that half lands.

Johansson moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson trying to land knees to the body.
Johansson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreira is defending well for now.
Moreira tries to break the clinch but Johansson is controlling the position.
Johansson working hard to break the clinch.
Moreira wants to get back to striking at distance but Johansson won't allow it.
Johansson looking to throw knees to the head but Moreira is blocking nicely.
Johansson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Johansson.

Moreira drags the fight down to the ground.
Johansson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson is looking to stand up but Moreira won't let him.

Moreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johansson defends it easily.
Johansson wants to get up but he can't break Moreira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson wants to stand and escape but instead Moreira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Moreira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moreira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moreira trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Moreira won't allow Johansson to get back to his feet.
Moreira lands a couple of elbows.
Moreira trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
Johansson is looking to stand up but Moreira isn't so interested in that idea.
Ken Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moreira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moreira controlling the action here.
Moreira passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johansson?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moreira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Luis Fernando Moreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moreira looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johansson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Fernando Moreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moreira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Fernando Moreira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Severn
vs
Rich

190 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

199 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buddy Rich!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn shoots in but no luck this time.

Rich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Severn jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Severn 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.
Rich wanted to stand there but Severn had control of the position.
Severn keeping full guard, as Rich tries to pass.

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

Severn working for a triangle but Rich defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn is trying to control the position but Rich postures up.

Severn looking for a guillotine here but Rich defends easily.
Severn will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rich looking to sit in guard and control but Severn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Severn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Severn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Buddy Rich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rich instigates a clinch.
Severn is trying to pull guard but Rich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rich lands an elbow that stopped Severn in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Johnny Severn has been cut.
Rich misses with an elbow over the top.
Rich tries to land knees in the clinch but Severn avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rich throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Severn jumps guard.
Rich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rich wants to get up but he can't break Severn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Severn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rich uses it to pass to side control.
Severn is looking for a sweep.

Rich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rich wants to stand but Severn is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Severn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rich's guard! Nice work there by Severn!
Severn trying to control but Rich is working from the bottom.
Severn prevents Rich from getting back to his feet.

Severn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buddy Rich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Severn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Severn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Rich has managed to clinch.
Severn is trying to pull guard but Rich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Severn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Severn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severn pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Severn moves into the clinch successfully.
Rich with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rich tries to land a knee to the head but Severn blocks with his arms.
Rich unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rich lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Severn is keeping busy.

Severn gets control of Rich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Severn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Severn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Severn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich is looking to stand up but Severn won't let him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Severn!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Harlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Hells Bells. Jimmy Dean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harlow
vs
Dean

188 cm
25
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeke Harlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Dean!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dean has closed the distance and engaged Harlow in a clinch.
Dean with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dean scores a nice knee to the body.
Dean with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Zeke Harlow has been cut.
Dean landing knees to the head.
Dean landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harlow is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean keeps control of Harlow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Dean.
Dean putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harlow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harlow is trying to break free.
A short left from Dean.
Dean lands an elbow just above Harlow 's eye.
A knee to the head by Dean.
Dean working Harlow over with knees to the body.
Harlow takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Dean.

Harlow is rocked!
Dean lands a nice elbow.
Oh Harlow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dean stalling.
Harlow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harlow seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlow has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.
Dean lands an elbow that stopped Harlow in his tracks for a moment.
Dean tries to work over Harlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dean.
Harlow takes an elbow to the temple.

Dean drops Harlow with a big knee straight up the middle! Harlow is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Zeke Harlow's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dean moves into the clinch.
Harlow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harlow's defenses.
Dean landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dean stalling in the clinch.
Dean lands a body punch.
Dean lands a good knee to the midsection. Harlow won't want to take too many of those.
Dean unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Dean.
Harlow wants to break free but Dean has control.
Harlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dean lands an elbow just above Harlow 's eye.
Harlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dean with a knee to the head.
Dean putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harlow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Dean.
Harlow can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dean dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dean landing knees to the head.
Dean with a knee to the head.
Harlow has Dean pressed against the cage.
Dean lands a nice knee to the body.
Harlow is trying to break the clinch but Dean is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Harlow's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands an elbow that stopped Harlow in his tracks for a moment.
Dean blocks the elbow strike.
Harlow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harlow wants to stall.
Dean unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dean working aggressively here.
Dean throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dean prevents Harlow from breaking the clinch.
Dean lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dean.
Dean misses with a knee to the head.
Dean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harlow misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dean obliges.
Harlow tries to circle away but Dean has him pinned against the cage.
Dean just leaning against Harlow, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Zeke Harlow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dean tries a knee to the head but Harlow blocks it.
Dean lands a knee to the head.
Harlow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dean working Harlow over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harlow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dean is trying to stall.
Dean lands a knee to the body.
Dean will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harlow up against the cage.
Dean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harlow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harlow wants to get back to striking at distance but Dean won't allow it.
Dean is pushing Harlow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Dean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeke Harlow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Harlow misses with a few strikes there.

Dean rushes Harlow and presses him up against the cage.
Jimmy Dean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dean lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Harlow.
Dean has Harlow pushed against the cage.
Harlow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dean scores a nice knee to the body.
Harlow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harlow working hard to break the clinch.
Dean stalling in the clinch.
Dean scores a nice knee to the body.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dean tries to work over Harlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dean is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dean lands with a right to the head.
Dean landing knees to the head.
Dean misses with the head strike.
Harlow tries to break free but Dean pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harlow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dean's brow.
Dean lands a nice elbow.
Dean lands an elbow inside.
Harlow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harlow tries to break free but Dean pushes him back against the cage.
Dean lands an elbow just above Harlow 's eye.
Harlow is trying to break the clinch but Dean is controlling him.
Dean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harlow takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlow scores with a shot to the side of Dean's head.
Dean with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Harlow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean lands an elbow just above Harlow 's eye.
Harlow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dean using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harlow looking to stall.
Dean lands a nice elbow.
Dean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harlow's defenses.
Dean putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harlow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dean lands an elbow inside.

Jeez, Zeke Harlow's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dean connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harlow's face.
Harlow working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands a nice elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dean.
Dean misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Harlow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dean lands a knee to the head.
Harlow tries to break the clinch but Dean is controlling the position.
Dean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harlow's defenses.
Harlow tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Dean.
Dean lands an elbow inside.
Dean lands an elbow that stopped Harlow in his tracks for a moment.
Dean lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dean utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harlow is trying to push Dean away but Dean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dean lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harlow stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dean using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dean tries to stall but Harlow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harlow is trying to break the clinch but Dean is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean lands an elbow just above Harlow 's eye.
Dean unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harlows head.
Dean landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harlow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dean lands an elbow just above Harlow 's eye.
Harlow takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Dean!
Jimmy Dean gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabi Garz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Garz

190 cm
23
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabi Garz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to clinch but Garz is avoiding it.

Garz tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Fabi Garz has been cut.
Garz throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Garz scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Garz blocks it.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Johnson.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Fabi Garz's cut even more.
Garz looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Garz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garz's defenses.

The cut above Fabi Garz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garz's defenses.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garz letting Johnson take a breather here.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garz's face.

Fabi Garz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). King Johnson!
King Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Nere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Brown will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Nere
vs
Brown

178 cm
25
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Nere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown is looking to clinch but Nere is avoiding it.
No luck for Nere with that takedown attempt.
Nere tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Nere shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Nere misses
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nere postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nere, into his guard.
Brown wants to get up but he can't break Nere's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nere's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nere might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nere seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nere's guard.
Nere pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because Joe Nere wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A low kick from Nere is predictable there
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Nere looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Nere eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nere not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown tries to kick Nere off but Nere keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nere moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Nere punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nere is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brown has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brown!
Brown wants to stand but Nere has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nere is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nere trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Nere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nere shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown throws a combination that misses

and Nere counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brown!
Brown holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nere tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Joe Nere overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nere misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brown bucks Nere off and manages to get back to his feet!
Nere shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Nere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nere shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Nere changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Nere manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Nere's head but Nere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown throws a head kick but Nere moves out of range.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Nere. Nere gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Nere's head back.
Nere throws a leg kick that misses.
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 by Nere misses
and Brown counters with a head kick. That will keep Nere thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nere throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nere gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Brown counter with a right hand.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nere.

Nere swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nere's guard.

Brown gets to his feet - Nere follows without any prompting.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nere there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown tries to clinch but Nere moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nere.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brown lands a head shot.

Nere looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nere throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nere throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nere misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Nere misses with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Nere with a poor takedown
and Nere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown checks a low kick from Nere.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Nere cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Nere misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Nere misses
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nere tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nere somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Nere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nere has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nere doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.

Nere drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown tries to escape but Nere is in control.
Nere has knee on belly momentarily but Brown bucks him off and regains half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nere throws a strike but Brown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Nere. Nere gets slowly back to his feet.
Nere misses with a hook.
Rob Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown leaves Nere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nere gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nere tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown takes the fight into the clinch.

Brown breaks the clinch.
Nere fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nere takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nere tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Brown!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rob Brown waved his t-shirt featuring Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Chiappinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Ogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francesco Chiappinelli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rolf Ogen's chin.

Chiappinelli
vs
Ogen

185 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francesco Chiappinelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rolf Ogen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ogen!

It looks like Francesco Chiappinelli has been cut.
A punch combination from Ogen misses.
Ogen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiappinelli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Chiappinelli has managed to clinch.
Chiappinelli has a couple of punches blocked by Ogen.
Chiappinelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Ogen avoids the damage to the body.
Chiappinelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chiappinelli throws a knee to the head but misses.

Chiappinelli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiappinelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ogen wants to get back to his feet.
Chiappinelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chiappinelli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chiappinelli wants to stand up but Ogen is controlling the position.

Chiappinelli stands up out of the half guard.
Chiappinelli is looking to clinch.
Chiappinelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ogen.
Ogen misses with the combination.
Ogen throws out a loose jab but Chiappinelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ogen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ogen wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiappinelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chiappinelli tries to clinch there but Ogen circles away.

Chiappinelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ogen, pushing him back against the cage.
Chiappinelli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chiappinelli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ogen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chiappinelli has a couple of punches blocked by Ogen.
Ogen is trying to push Chiappinelli away but Chiappinelli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chiappinelli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ogen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ogen throws a series of punches but Chiappinelli moves out of range.
Ogen lands with an uppercut that bounces Chiappinelli off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiappinelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiappinelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ogen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chiappinelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ogen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chiappinelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ogen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chiappinelli is looking to clinch.
Ogen works the jab nicely.
Ogen throws a hook but Chiappinelli avoids it easily.
Ogen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chiappinelli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chiappinelli working aggressively here.
Ogen blocks a body shot from Chiappinelli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiappinelli wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Chiappinelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiappinelli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ogen's defenses.
Chiappinelli is working for takedown but Ogen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chiappinelli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chiappinelli wants to take the fight to the mat but Ogen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chiappinelli tries to throw a body punch but Ogen avoids it by throwing Chiappinelli back against the cage.
Chiappinelli stalling.
Ogen wants to get back to striking at distance but Chiappinelli won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiappinelli looking for a takedown.
Chiappinelli tries to score a body lock takedown but Ogen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chiappinelli tries to score a body lock takedown but Ogen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ogen.
Chiappinelli looking for a takedown.
Chiappinelli is breathing heavily.
Chiappinelli is working for takedown but Ogen is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Chiappinelli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Chiappinelli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chiappinelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chiappinelli tries to clinch but Ogen is having none of it.
Ogen swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiappinelli.
Chiappinelli tries to clinch there but Ogen circles away.
Chiappinelli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chiappinelli tries to clinch up but Ogen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ogen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ogen throws a right hand that Chiappinelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Chiappinelli also avoids with ease.
Chiappinelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ogen.
Ogen loads up on a big right hand but Chiappinelli slips the punch.
Ogen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chiappinelli is looking to clinch.
Chiappinelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ogen.

Chiappinelli forces Ogen back against the cage and clinches.
Chiappinelli misses with a short punch on the inside.

Chiappinelli manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiappinelli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Francesco Chiappinelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ogen throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Chiappinelli crashing down! Chiappinelli tries to stagger back to his feet but Ogen just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Chiappinelli asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolf Ogen!
Rolf Ogen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Brunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobunaga Oda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Brunner
vs
Oda

190 cm
26
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovanni Brunner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nobunaga Oda!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunner scores with a spinning back kick!
Oda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brunner lands a head shot.
Brunner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Oda shoots in and gets a takedown into Brunner's guard.
Brunner pulls Oda in close to prevent any damage.
Oda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brunner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunner is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nobunaga Oda was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brunner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brunner.
Oda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brunner counters with a thumping low kick.
Giovanni Brunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Oda.
Brunner connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oda has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brunner.
Brunner throws a series of strikes that have Oda backpedaling.

Oda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brunner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oda is in Brunner's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunner wants to stand and escape but Oda is having none of it.
Oda throws a strike but Brunner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brunner wants to pass the guard but Oda is keeping the position.
Oda wants to sweep here but Brunner controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oda trying to control the position.

Brunner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brunner trying to control but Oda is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brunner defends well.
Oda being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunner looking to pass the guard.
Brunner tries to stand but Oda is controlling from the bottom.
Oda is trying to control the position but Brunner postures up.

Oda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brunner has passed into half guard!
Oda tries to get to full guard but Brunner has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 Giovanni Brunner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brunner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brunner scores with a one two! Oda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brunner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Brunner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brunner lands a jab-cross combination.
Brunner scores with a punch to the head.
Oda takes one to the chin there.
Giovanni Brunner is winning the standup battle so far.
Oda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giovanni Brunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brunner falls off balance throwing a combination

and Oda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brunner's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oda looking to pass the guard.

Oda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brunner dives on top into guard.
Brunner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oda is pulling down on Brunner's head to control his posture.
Brunner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oda is keeping the position for now.
Brunner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brunner trying to control but Oda is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oda keeping full guard, as Brunner tries to pass.
Brunner postures up and lands a big shot to Oda's brow.

Oda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brunner passes into half guard.
Brunner is trying to control the action in half guard but Oda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oda gets full guard.
Oda wants to sweep here but Brunner controlling him for the moment.

Oda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brunner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oda is proving hard to escape from.
Brunner distracts Oda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nobunaga Oda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brunner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oda looking to control.
Brunner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brunner throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunner trying to control but Oda is working from the bottom.
Oda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Giovanni Brunner just wasn't active enough.
Oda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brunner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oda somewhat.
Brunner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oda checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Brunner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brunner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oda back to the cage. Brunner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brunner with a hook.
Brunner works Oda's body with a nice hook.
Brunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brunner.
Oda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brunner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oda doesn't seem bothered though.
Oda looks for a takedown but Brunner sprawls well.
Oda shoots and misses
and Brunner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunner is looking to land body kicks.
Oda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brunner avoids it really well and circles away.
Giovanni Brunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Oda.
Oda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brunner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunner stuffs the takedown attempt from Oda. Oda gets slowly back to his feet.
Brunner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brunner throws a head kick but Oda moves out of range.
Brunner lands a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oda.
Brunner throws a wild body kick that Oda sees coming a mile off.
Oda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunner pinned against the cage. Brunner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brunner throws a right and a left that Oda avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brunner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brunner feints a jab promting Oda to slip. Brunner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oda slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oda tries for a takedown but Brunner circles away easily
and Brunner counters with a left and a right that stings Oda.
Brunner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oda tries for a takedown but Brunner circles away easily
and Brunner counters with a head kick.
Brunner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oda slips a jab and a cross from Brunner.
Oda fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Brunner.
Giovanni Brunner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Giovanni Brunner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Oda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brunner struggling a bit here.

Oda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brunner, who protects the arm well.
Oda trying to control the position but Brunner is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oda working the ground and pound.
Oda in side control, throwing shots but Brunner defends.
Brunner struggling a bit here.

Oda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brunner is trying to escape the position but Oda is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giovanni Brunner clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Oda shoots in for a takedown but Brunner shows good takedown defense.
Oda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunner counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Brunner.
Oda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brunner with a nice cross.
Brunner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oda's calf.
Brunner stuffs the takedown.
Giovanni Brunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Oda.
Brunner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brunner duly obliges.
Danga de danga de dang - Brunner scores with a four punch combination!
Brunner with a jab.
Oda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brunner counters with a stiff right hand.
Oda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Brunner throws a combination. Oda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brunner defends it nicely.
Oda fails with the takedown
and Brunner counters with a series of strikes. Oda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brunner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brunner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oda misses with a takedown attempt
and Brunner counters with a big head kick but Oda shrugs it off.
Brunner jabs Oda to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brunner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunner lands with a good body shot.
Oda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brunner but Brunner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Brunner misses.
Brunner lands a head kick. Oda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunner tries to avoid it but Oda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunner to the ground. Brunner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunner.
Brunner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oda blocks a head kick by Brunner.
Brunner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brunner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Brunner as Oda shoots in.
Brunner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brunner misses with the combination.
Oda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Oda with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brunner counters with a left to the body.
Oda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brunner counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunner scores with a hook.
Brunner misses with a wild combination.
Oda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brunner as he jumps to the side.
Brunner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oda back to the cage. Brunner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brunner fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brunner, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giovanni Brunner had his way with Nobunaga Oda in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Brunner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oda has his takedown stuffed
and Brunner counters with a big head kick but Oda shrugs it off.
Brunner scores with a leg kick.
Brunner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brunner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Oda.
Brunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Oda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brunner sprawls well. Brunner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oda gets slowly back to his feet.
Oda slips under a jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brunner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brunner leaves Oda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Giovanni Brunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Oda.
That kick from Brunner tenderised Oda's leg. Oda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brunner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brunner works Oda's body with a nice hook.
Brunner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brunner is fending him off so far but Oda persists. Nope, Brunner circles away and we're back to standing.
Brunner leaves Oda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunner takes a swing at Oda's ribcage but misses.
Oda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oda dodges the punch combination from Brunner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oda.
Brunner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oda circles away quickly and effectively.
Brunner falls off balance throwing a combination

and Oda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brunner won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunner regains half guard there - taking advantage of Oda's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brunner is looking for a sweep. Oda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nobunaga Oda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brunner wants to control but Oda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brunner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oda.
Oda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brunner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oda.
Oda wants to take a breather but Brunner is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oda wants to pass to mount but Brunner is defending the position.
Brunner tries to get to full guard but Oda has control of the leg.
Oda wants to take a breather but Brunner is having none of it.
Oda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brunner's head.
Oda throws a strike but Brunner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giovanni Brunner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oda throws a strike but Brunner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giovanni Brunner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brunner, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanni Brunner!
Giovanni Brunner retains his middleweight title!
Giovanni Brunner very nearly forgot to thank Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuharu Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Santos
vs
Misawa

175 cm
21
178 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

184 cm
19
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitsuharu Misawa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misawa stuffs the takedown.
Misawa tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.

Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Misawa's guard.
Misawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Misawa working a defensive guard here.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Misawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misawa is keeping the position for now.
Santos is working Misawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.

Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos wants to control from the top but Misawa keeps moving.

Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Misawa controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antonio Santos!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Genova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Ba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Genova
vs
Ba

194 cm
19
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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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 4 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Ba!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ba throws a series of punches but Genova moves out of range.
Ba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Genova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ba's sensitive parts.
Genova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ba.
Genova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Melvin Ba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ba misses with a wild body shot.
Genova lands a right hook to the body.
Ba looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Ba.
Ba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Genova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Genova slams his shin into Ba's torso.
Genova fakes the leg kick and cracks Ba in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Genova. That's going to slow Ba down.

Genova fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ba to the ground. Genova is now in Ba's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Genova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genova advances to half guard.

Genova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Genova.
Genova sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Ba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Genova is working for a kimura but Ba is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Genova is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ba is trying to get back to full guard.
Genova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genova stalling.
Genova slips a nice elbow through Ba's hands, connecting with Ba's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Genova is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ba!
Genova controlling from the full mount.
Ba takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Genova controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ba is trying to escape the mount.
Ba is squirming around, avoiding Genova's attempts to control the action.
Ba tries to hold on but Genova pushes him away.
Ba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Genova controlling the position easily from mount.
Genova with shots to the head and body - Ba looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Genova lands a big elbow.
Ba is squirming around, avoiding Genova's attempts to control the action.
Genova prevents Ba from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Genova dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A jab from Genova does it's job there.

Genova gets the takedown into side control.
Genova trying to control the action but Ba is working from the bottom.

Genova tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Genova has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genova moves into full mount!
Ba working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Genova.
Genova landing strikes from the mount.

Ba is rocked!
Genova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ba can do to turn this around?
Genova postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ba badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Genova around the waist but Genova pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Genova is the winner by TKO! Genova jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Genova!
Lance Genova retains his heavyweight title!