DPEF-11 Welterweight Grandprix PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint Nick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antifanz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Nick
vs
Del Norte

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Powerful

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saint Nick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antifanz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nick stalks Del Norte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Del Norte's face. Del Norte staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Antifanz Del Norte has been cut.
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!
Nick wobbles Del Norte with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Nick dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Del Norte to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saint Nick!

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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 Sylwester Karwowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan De Pury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Karwowski
vs
De Pury

188 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
27
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylwester Karwowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan De Pury!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karwowski throws a shot from downtown. De Pury moves away and avoids it.
Karwowski throws a leg kick but De Pury moved away.
A combination from Karwowski does no damage.
De Pury moves out of range of the strikes.
De Pury looks to clinch

and Karwowski counters with a shoot takedown. De Pury fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Karwowski trying to control but De Pury is working from the bottom.
Karwowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karwowski forces his way into half guard.
Karwowski is looking to take a break and control but De Pury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karwowski works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwowski trying to control the position but De Pury is working away.
De Pury tries to bench press Karwowski off him but Karwowski keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for De Pury!

De Pury is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Karwowski locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! De Pury is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sylwester Karwowski!
A very excited looking Sylwester Karwowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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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 Sonny Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Hansen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sonny Boom's chin.

Boom
vs
Hansen

181 cm
18
171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hansen, pushing him back against the cage.
Hansen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hansen drags the fight down to the ground.
Boom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hansen's guard.
Boom wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.

Hansen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Boom frees his head nicely. Oh but Hansen has switched to an armbar! Boom is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gregor Hansen!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Strong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alvaro Silva's chin.

Silva
vs
Strong

179 cm
21
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alvaro Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Strong!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Strong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva is working for takedown but Strong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strong stalling the fight.
Silva is struggling to control the position.

Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Strong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strong with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Strong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Strong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.

Silva is rocked!
Strong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strong arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Silva's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Strong!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lachance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lachance has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Dos Santos
vs
Lachance

188 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jhonny Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Lachance!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dos Santos gets caught napping as Lachance dives in and scores a takedown. Dos Santos manages to retain guard.
Lachance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lachance controls the pace.
Dos Santos is pulling down on Lachance's head. It's preventing any offense from Lachance, at least for the moment.
Lachance trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.

Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Lachance defends easily.
Dos Santos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lachance passes into half guard.
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.
Lachance takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lachance prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Dos Santos trying to get back to full guard but Lachance takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dos Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Lachance fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dos Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Lachance breaks from Dos Santos's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachance tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lachance has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dos Santos's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lachance controlling from the full mount.
Dos Santos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Lachance is looking for a kimura but Dos Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachance to get the leverage.
Dos Santos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lachance has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lachance lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to hold on but Lachance pushes him away.
Lachance lands a big shot there that rocks Dos Santos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lachance tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lachance has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dos Santos's face.
Lachance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lachance landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lachance passes to side control.
Lachance grinds an elbow into Dos Santos's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Dos Santos is trying to control Lachance's posture but Lachance avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dos Santos is not content to let Lachance control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lachance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dos Santos to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lachance dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lachance closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Lachance working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dos Santos's head.

Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Lachance pushes his legs off easily.
Lachance looking to pass the guard.

Dos Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lachance escapes and throws Dos Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dos Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lachance wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Dos Santos stops Lachance from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lachance connects with a decent elbow.
Lachance is putting a hurting on Dos Santos here, landing some big shots from side control.
A control attempt from Dos Santos but he's now mounted!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lachance pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dos Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos is in a horrible position here. Lachance smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lachance controlling the position easily from mount.
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position but Lachance isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Lachance working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
Lachance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lachance lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lachance with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Dos Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Lachance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance lands with a punch from half guard.
Lachance winds up and cracks Dos Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lachance trying to control from half guard but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.

Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lachance not doing much here.
Lachance working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lachance is taking a breather. Dos Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lachance shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lachance was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lachance wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
Dos Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Lachance seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos is staying active underneath Lachance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance is taking a breather. Dos Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lachance is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.
Lachance content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lachance scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lachance prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lachance is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Lachance is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lachance has hold of Dos Santos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dos Santos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Lachance postures up.
Dos Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Lachance postures up.
Dos Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position but Lachance isn't that keen on the idea.
Lachance sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lachance unloading with bombs!
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lachance with the ground and pound from mount.
Dos Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Lachance looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dos Santos tries to reverse the position but Lachance maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lachance controlling from mount.
Jhonny Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Lachance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lachance blocks Dos Santos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lachance comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lachance 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lachance!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tweek Sanguine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Makovsky has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Makovsky
vs
Sanguine

200 cm
24
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Makovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tweek Sanguine!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Makovsky closes the distance and clinches.

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

Makovsky gets a clinch.
Sanguine is trying to drag Makovsky to the mat but Makovsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanguine takes an elbow to the temple.
Makovsky working hard to break the clinch.

Makovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Makovsky has closed the distance and engaged Sanguine in a clinch.

Sanguine manages to break the clinch.
Sanguine wants to clinch but Makovsky slips to the side

and Makovsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makovsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Makovsky manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanguine tries to free his leg and advance position but Makovsky is retaining full guard.
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.
Makovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanguine.
Makovsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanguine is controlling him.
Sanguine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makovsky wants to stand up but Sanguine is controlling him.
Sanguine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanguine tries to free his leg and advance position but Makovsky is retaining full guard.
Sanguine trying to control but Makovsky is working from the bottom.
Sanguine won't allow Makovsky to sweep him here.
Makovsky keeping full guard, as Sanguine tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Makovsky thows a leg kick but Sanguine checks it
and Sanguine counters with a good low kick that Makovsky was not able to check.
Sanguine moves in looking to clinch but Makovsky pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Makovsky pushes Sanguine up against the cage in a clinch.
Makovsky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanguine up against the cage.
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Sanguine successfully pulls guard.

Makovsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanguine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makovsky has managed to get both his arms back between Sanguine's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Makovsky!
Makovsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanguine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Makovsky takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Makovsky is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanguine is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Makovsky can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sanguine landing strikes from the mount.

Sanguine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Makovsky has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Makovsky!
Makovsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makovsky preventing the sweep.

Sanguine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makovsky defends it easily.

Makovsky gets to his feet - Sanguine follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Makovsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Sanguine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makovsky defends it easily.

Sanguine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sanguine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makovsky defends well.
Makovsky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tweek Sanguine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Makovsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanguine, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanguine blocks an elbow strike from Makovsky.
Makovsky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanguine blocks an uppercut.

Makovsky breaks from the clinch.

Makovsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanguine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanguine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makovsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makovsky.

Sanguine manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makovsky closes the distance and clinches.
Makovsky is trying to push Sanguine away but Sanguine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makovsky tries a body shot but Sanguine blocks it.
Sanguine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Sanguine jumps into guard, dragging Makovsky to the mat.
Makovsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanguine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makovsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makovsky preventing the sweep.
Makovsky looking to pass the guard.
Sanguine has a closed guard, preventing Makovsky from standing up.

Sanguine is looking for a triangle but Makovsky pushes his legs off easily.

Sanguine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Makovsky passes into side control.
Sanguine is looking to regain half guard here but Makovsky keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky looking to control but instead Sanguine has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sanguine trying to control but Makovsky postures up.
Makovsky trying to mount his opponent but Sanguine defends it.
Sanguine gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makovsky chips away with some ground and pound.

Sanguine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanguine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makovsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky tries to stand but Sanguine is controlling from the bottom.

Sanguine working for a triangle but Makovsky defends it easily.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanguine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sanguine has his foot on Makovsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makovsky works his way back into a safe position though.

Sanguine working for a triangle but Makovsky defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Makovsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanguine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makovsky has managed to get both his arms back between Sanguine's legs - danger averted.
Sanguine being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makovsky is pushing down on Sanguine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanguine is fighting to maintain full guard but Makovsky has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tweek Sanguine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanguine blocks an uppercut.
Sanguine is trying to pull guard but Makovsky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

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

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

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

Makovsky drives through and clinches with Sanguine against the cage.
Makovsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanguine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanguine is trying to pull guard but Makovsky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Makovsky breaks from the clinch.
Sanguine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tweek Sanguine.
Sanguine wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makovsky throws a head kick that misses

and Sanguine counters by moving into the clinch.

Makovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makovsky. Sanguine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makovsky throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Sanguine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanguine.
Sanguine trying to control but Makovsky is working from the bottom.
Sanguine throwing strikes but missing.
Makovsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanguine won't allow Makovsky to sweep him here.
Sanguine with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanguine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanguine tries to free his leg and advance position but Makovsky is retaining full guard.
Makovsky trying to keep a closed guard but Sanguine is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanguine trying to control the position from guard on top but Makovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Makovsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sanguine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky controlling the pace for now.
Sanguine regains half guard.

Sanguine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanguine gets full guard.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanguine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makovsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tweek Sanguine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanguine is retaining full guard.
Sanguine pulls Makovsky in to control the position.

Sanguine has his foot on Makovsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makovsky works his way back into a safe position though.
Makovsky is stalling in the full guard.

John Makovsky has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sanguine fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Makovsky instigates a clinch.
John Makovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makovsky misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tweek Sanguine.
I've got Sanguine 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tweek Sanguine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Severus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashton McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Severus
vs
McKay

186 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Severus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashton McKay!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McKay gets a clinch.
Severus is trying to push McKay away but McKay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McKay stalling.
Severus controlling the action here for a moment.
McKay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Severus's efforts to push away.
Severus is trying to break free.
McKay tries to stall but Severus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Severus is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Severus is trying to push McKay away but McKay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Severus is trying to push McKay away but McKay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Severus can't break the clinch.
Severus misses with the head strike.
Severus is working for takedown but McKay is calmly controlling the position for now.
McKay misses with a knee to the head.
McKay lands a right hand.
McKay misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severus avoids the elbow strike from McKay, against the cage.
McKay prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McKay has Severus pressed against the cage, preventing Severus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKay tries to land a knee to the head but Severus blocks with his arms.
McKay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Severus's efforts to push away.
Severus wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Severus's efforts to push away.
Severus takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, McKay scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKay working Severus over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Severus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McKay after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Severus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severus has McKay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McKay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Severus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from McKay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Severus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Severus is breathing heavily.
McKay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Severus.
Severus taking a breather.
Severus is trying to push McKay away but McKay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McKay pushes Severus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Severus is trying to push McKay away but McKay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McKay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McKay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McKay slowing the pace effectively.
McKay is trying to maintain a safe position but Severus gets an underhook and turns McKay into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Severus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Severus managing to block the knees to the body from McKay.
Severus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McKay is defending well.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Severus as McKay tries to tie him up.
McKay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Severus's efforts to push away.
McKay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Severus misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKay.
McKay lands a hook that snaps the head of Severus backwards.
McKay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKay lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severus tries to circle away but McKay has him pinned against the cage.
McKay misses with a knee strike.
Severus blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Severus is trying to push McKay away but McKay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McKay scores with a hook to the body.
McKay lands a hook that snaps the head of Severus backwards.
Severus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Severus is trying to break the clinch but McKay has him pressed against the cage.
McKay is stalling here.
Come on Severus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKay avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Severus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Severus looks to land a left hand but McKay moved out of range nicely.
Severus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McKay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Severus fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKay slips a jab from Severus.
Severus moves in looking to clinch but McKay pushes him off.
Dan Severus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKay tries to clinch there but Severus circles away.
Severus swats away the attempt to clinch by McKay.
Severus misses the shot to the body.
Severus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKay as he avoids it easily.
Severus tries to clinch there but McKay circles away.
Severus tries to clinch up.
Severus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Severus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Severus is looking to clinch but McKay is avoiding it.
Dan Severus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Severus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Severus shoots for a double leg takedown but McKay sprawls well. He's pushed Severus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Severus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Severus circles away from the clinch attempt.

McKay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Severus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McKay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McKay has Severus pressed against the cage, preventing Severus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Severus is trying to force a seperation but McKay has the dominant position.
Severus is trying to break the clinch but McKay has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay scores with a shoulder strike.
McKay has Severus pressed against the cage, preventing Severus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKay lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Severus's efforts to push away.
McKay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Severus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McKay as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severus wants to break free but McKay has control.
Severus tries to circle away but McKay has him pinned against the cage.
Severus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Severus is trying to force a seperation but McKay has the dominant position.
Ashton McKay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Severus is trying to break the clinch but McKay has him pressed against the cage.
Severus wants to break free but McKay has control.
McKay lands a shoulder strike.
McKay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Severus working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay misses with an elbow over the top.
McKay throws an elbow but it misses.
McKay lands an uppercut.
Severus wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Severus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKay trying to control the position but instead, Severus has worked for underhooks and has pushed McKay into the cage.
Severus tries to break the clinch but McKay is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Severus is trying to force a seperation but McKay has the dominant position.
McKay stalling against the cage.
Severus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Severus can't break the clinch.
Severus letting McKay take a breather here.
Severus is trying to break free.
McKay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKay misses with a knee strike.
McKay looking to slow down the pace here.
McKay is breathing heavily.
McKay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Severus is looking to break free of the clinch but McKay has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Severus wants to get back to striking at distance but McKay won't allow it.
McKay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKay cracks Severus with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Severus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ashton McKay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Severus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Severus tries to clinch but McKay is having none of it.
A combination from McKay does no damage.
Severus swats away the attempt to clinch by McKay.
Severus closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKay circles away.
Severus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Severus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Severus thows a leg kick but McKay checks it
and McKay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Severus misses with an uppercut. McKay saw that one coming.

McKay pushes Severus up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from McKay.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Severus is trying to break the clinch but McKay is controlling him.
Severus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKay tries to land a knee to the head but Severus blocks with his arms.
McKay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McKay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Severus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Severus up against the cage.
Nice body punch from McKay.
Severus has had enough of the clinch but McKay keeps him there for the moment.
Severus tries to break free but McKay pushes him back against the cage.
Severus is trying to break the clinch but McKay has him pressed against the cage.
Severus wants to break free but McKay has control.
McKay prevents Severus from breaking the clinch.
McKay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Severus backwards.
McKay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McKay missing with knees to the body.
Severus wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Severus blocks it with crossed arms.
Severus can't break the clinch.
McKay lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Severus has had enough of the clinch but McKay keeps him there for the moment.
Severus tries to break free but McKay pushes him back against the cage.
McKay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Severus blocks it with crossed arms.
McKay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Severus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Severus goes for a takedown attempt but McKay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Severus circles away from the clinch attempt.

McKay moves into range and clinches up with Severus.
A right hand to the body from McKay.
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!
Severus tries to break free but McKay pushes him back against the cage.
Severus can't break the clinch.
Severus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from McKay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Severus as McKay tries to tie him up.
McKay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Severus up against the cage.
Severus managing to block the knees to the body from McKay.
Severus wants to take the fight to the mat but McKay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Severus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKay misses with an elbow over the top.
Severus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Severus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Severus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severus letting McKay take a breather here.
McKay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Severus wants to stall.
Dan Severus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Severus seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but McKay is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
McKay misses with a knee to the head.
Severus is looking to take this one to the mat.
McKay is trying to maintain a safe position but Severus gets an underhook and turns McKay into the cage.
Severus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Severus is trying to break the clinch but McKay has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKay lands with a short shot to the head.
Severus throws a head punch that misses.
Severus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ashton McKay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Severus trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ashton McKay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKay 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashton McKay!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yukinari Tamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicanor Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicanor Reyes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yukinari Tamura's chin.

Tamura
vs
Reyes

177 cm
25
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yukinari Tamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicanor Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reyes sprawls well initially but Tamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tamura stalling away here and it's allowed Reyes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tamura wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.

Reyes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Tamura wanted to stand there but Reyes had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamura is pushing down on Reyes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reyes is fighting to maintain full guard but Tamura has managed to sneak the leg through.

Tamura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reyes sees it coming and defends easily.

Reyes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reyes is trying to maintain the position but Tamura is very close to passing his half guard.

Reyes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamura pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamura not doing much here.
Tamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reyes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reyes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tamura controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yukinari Tamura wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Reyes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamura is working hard here to advance position.
Tamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes wants to stand but Tamura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tamura working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yukinari Tamura.
Reyes darts in trying to clinch

and Tamura counters with a single leg into guard. Reyes didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Reyes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tamura has passed into half guard!
Tamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tamura is working for an americana but Reyes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Tamura was thinking about the submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yukinari Tamura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tamura throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
Yukinari Tamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tamura drives through and clinches with Reyes against the cage.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Tamura has him pressed against the cage.
Reyes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tamura smiles and moves away.

Oooooh!!! Reyes has knocked Tamura down with a huge combo! Reyes steps away and waves a wobbly Tamura back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Tamura is rocked!

It looks like Yukinari Tamura has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Reyes shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Tamura is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Nicanor Reyes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier LeChimpanze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szeth Vallano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szeth Vallano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

LeChimpanze
vs
Vallano

175 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier LeChimpanze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Szeth Vallano!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LeChimpanze fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vallano to the ground. LeChimpanze is now in Vallano's guard.
LeChimpanze landing with the ground and pound.
LeChimpanze trying to control but Vallano is working from the bottom.
Vallano looking to control.
LeChimpanze throwing strikes from guard but Vallano blocks nicely.
LeChimpanze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LeChimpanze postures up in Vallano's guard and throws a big left but Vallano blocks it.
LeChimpanze landing some decent shots from guard.

LeChimpanze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LeChimpanze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vallano being controlled here, momentarily.
LeChimpanze stands up over Vallano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeChimpanze throws a big right hand that misses.
LeChimpanze looking to pass the guard.
Vallano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeChimpanze lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeChimpanze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vallano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LeChimpanze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LeChimpanze works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vallano wants to control but LeChimpanze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vallano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeChimpanze.
Vallano is trying to stand back up but LeChimpanze is controlling him

LeChimpanze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vallano wants to get back to his feet.
LeChimpanze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LeChimpanze is looking to advance position but Vallano won't allow it.
LeChimpanze not landing any meaningful shots this time.

LeChimpanze is trying for a kimura here. Vallano looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! LeChimpanze wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier LeChimpanze!
A relieved looking Xavier LeChimpanze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fabree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabree comes to the cage accompanied by Flo Rida - Good Feeling. Vito Ferrari will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fabree
vs
Ferrari

168 cm
25
154 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Fabree!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari tries to clinch but Fabree is having none of it.
Ferrari cracks Fabree with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferrari misses the shot to the body.

Fabree drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fabree landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fabree controlling from side mount.

Fabree tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferrari is trying to get back to half guard.
Fabree creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ferrari sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ferrari manages to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabree tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferrari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari gets full guard.
Fabree trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fabree stops Ferrari from standing up.
Ferrari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fabree trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabree with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fabree trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
Ferrari wants to stand but Fabree is controlling the position.

Fabree has gone for a leg lock! Ferrari slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fabree's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabree wants to sweep here but Ferrari controlling him for the moment.
Ferrari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabree looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferrari is one step ahead there.
Fabree wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ferrari tries to stand but Fabree is controlling from the bottom.
Ferrari wants to pass the guard but Fabree is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ferrari gets to his feet - Fabree follows without any prompting.
Ferrari lands with a shot to the body.
Vito Ferrari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fabree's head.

It looks like Dexter Fabree has been cut.
Ferrari lands with a thumping leg kick.

Fabree changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferrari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The strikes coming from Fabree are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fabree lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fabree throws an elbow but Ferrari slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fabree working the head and body with strikes.
Fabree tries to score with some ground and pound. Ferrari controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ferrari sneaks back into half guard.
Ferrari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferrari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabree.
Ferrari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Fabree looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ferrari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fabree's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fabree's back!
Ferrari is riding his opponent, not letting Fabree buck him off.
Ferrari has the hooks in. Fabree is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ferrari wants to control but Fabree is keeping busy.
Fabree can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabree breaks Ferrari's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fabree throws a strike but Ferrari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ferrari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabree has a closed guard, preventing Ferrari from standing up.
Fabree has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fabree pulls Ferrari in close to prevent any damage.

Fabree kicks Ferrari off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferrari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fabree.

Fabree feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fabree trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabree throwing strikes from guard but Ferrari blocks nicely.
Ferrari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fabree throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabree in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferrari keeping moving, preventing Fabree from controlling successfully.
Fabree throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fabree trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fabree avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari is trying to keep Fabree in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabree postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fabree loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferrari working a defensive guard here.
Ferrari 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.
Fabree throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferrari wants to sweep here but Fabree controlling him for the moment.
Ferrari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fabree's guard.
Fabree pulls Ferrari in close to prevent any damage.

Fabree manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tests Fabree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferrari.
Fabree fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vito Ferrari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Ferrari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferrari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Ferrari.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick and Fabree moves out of range easily.
Jab from Ferrari.
Ferrari is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferrari.
Fabree fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fabree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fabree takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferrari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fabree in his tracks.

Fabree is rocked!
Fabree walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ferrari! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vito Ferrari! Vito Ferrari retains his featherweight title!