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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Fraracci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Brandao has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jordan Fraracci's chin.

Fraracci
vs
Brandao

175 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
123 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Fraracci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Fraracci. No joy for Brandao on that attempt.

Fraracci has managed to clinch.
Fraracci tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fraracci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fraracci prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandao looks gassed!
Brandao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brandao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Brandao breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Fraracci misses.
Brandao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jordan Fraracci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Brandao.
Fraracci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandao but Brandao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fraracci does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Brandao gets caught flat footed, as Fraracci shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Brandao is working an open guard so Fraracci takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fraracci shoots for a takedown but Brandao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fraracci gets a double leg takedown into Brandao's guard.
Brandao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fraracci throws a big elbow that misses.
Fraracci really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraracci looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fraracci controls the pace.
Fraracci trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jordan Fraracci just wasn't active enough.
Fraracci shoots in and drives through. Brandao sprawls well.
Brandao on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Brandao instigates a clinch.

Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fraracci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brandao is trying to defend but Fraracci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brandao is not content to let Fraracci control the position.
Fraracci throwing shots but Brandao is blocking nicely.
Fraracci slows the pace down in half guard.

Fraracci is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraracci tries to pass to full mount but Brandao defends it.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brandao kicks Fraracci off and gets back to his feet.
Fraracci throws a wild body kick that Brandao sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fraracci closes the distance and clinches up with Brandao, looking for a takedown. Fraracci pushes Brandao against the cage but Brandao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Fraracci moves into range and clinches up with Brandao.
Fraracci is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Fraracci.

Fraracci pushes Brandao up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao gets underhooks to prevent Fraracci's takedown attempt.

Fraracci has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brandao uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fraracci wants to stand up but Brandao is controlling him.
Fraracci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brandao controls the pace.
Fraracci has his hands on Brandao's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fraracci throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brandao uses it to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraracci manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fraracci stops Brandao from getting back to his feet.
Fraracci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fraracci wants to control but Brandao is keeping him busy.
Fraracci prevents Brandao from standing back up.
Fraracci looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fraracci not doing much here.
Fraracci lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is staying active underneath Fraracci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandao is in trouble now - Fraracci has advanced to mount!
Jordan Fraracci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fraracci controlling from mount.
Fraracci landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fraracci controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fraracci trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Fraracci swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Fraracci!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guigui Borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Funeral Thirst. Guigui Borgne has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Moore
vs
Borgne

163 cm
33
162 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

169 cm
32
160 lbs
12 - 22 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Guigui Borgne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Borgne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moore to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moore stops Borgne from standing up.
Moore chips away with some ground and pound.

Borgne pushes Moore off and gets back to his feet.
Borgne wants to clinch

and Moore decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Borgne's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore stops Borgne from standing up.
Moore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moore lands a couple of digs.

Moore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Borgne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Borgne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Borgne!

Borgne decides to stand back up. Borgne steps back and let's Moore get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgne darts in trying to clinch

and Moore counters by moving into the clinch.

Moore jumps into guard, dragging Borgne to the mat.
Borgne wants to stand and escape but instead Moore has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Moore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borgne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moore prevents Borgne from getting back to his feet.
Moore throws an elbow that misses. Borgne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moore's guard. Nice move by Borgne!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne is looking to stand up but Moore won't let him.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Borgne from controlling successfully.

Borgne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Borgne tries to clinch up

and Moore moves into the clinch.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Borgne.
Borgne blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
Borgne misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne throws a head punch that misses.
Borgne is stalling here.
Borgne taking a breather.
Borgne trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moore as Borgne tries to tie him up.
A short left from Moore.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borgne walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Moore manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Borgne on his heels. He'll look to pass Borgne's guard now, I'm sure.
Moore landing with the ground and pound.
Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgne wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borgne keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moore throwing strikes from guard but Borgne blocks nicely.
Borgne is looking to stand up but Moore isn't so interested in that idea.
Moore postures up and lands a big shot to Borgne's brow.
Moore won't allow Borgne to get back to his feet.
Borgne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moore.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borgne keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Borgne wants to stand up but Moore is controlling him.
Borgne keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Borgne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moore won't allow Borgne to get back to his feet.
Moore wants to control from the top but Borgne keeps moving.
Borgne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moore throwing strikes but missing.
Moore wants to control from the top but Borgne keeps moving.
Moore stops Borgne from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore landing with the ground and pound.
Moore stops Borgne from standing up.
Borgne is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Moore dives into side control.
Borgne taking punishment in the form of punches.
Borgne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Moore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Borgne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moore's guard! Nice work there by Borgne!
Moore keeping moving, preventing Borgne from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgne defends well.

Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borgne trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moore won't allow Borgne to get back to his feet.
Moore throwing strikes from guard but Borgne blocks nicely.

Borgne uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Borgne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borgne wants to clinch

and Moore counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to score a body lock takedown but Borgne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Borgne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore.
Borgne is trying to pull guard but Moore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moore slowing the pace effectively.
Borgne avoids a wild elbow strike from Moore.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Borgne.
Borgne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Billy Moore has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Borgne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borgne smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Borgne moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Moore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Moore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Borgne moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moore lands an elbow inside.

Moore manages to break the clinch.
Borgne tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Moore counters by moving into the clinch.
Borgne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Borgne taking a breather.
Borgne lands a body shot.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore misses with a knee to the head.
Borgne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgne's elbow.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Borgne has double underhooks.
Borgne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Borgne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore tries to pull guard but Borgne forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moore takes an elbow to the temple.
Borgne misses with a punch to the body.
Borgne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Borgne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borgne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore avoids the elbow strike from Borgne, against the cage.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore leaning against his opponent.
Moore jumps guard but Borgne stands there with Moore around his waist. Moore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Borgne pulls guard successfully.
Borgne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moore is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moore stops Borgne from standing up.
Moore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Borgne's guard.
Borgne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore winds up and cracks Borgne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Moore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borgne is just riding it out for now. Moore eventually gives up the hold.
Borgne pushes Moore off looking to stand but Moore dives back in and keeps control.
Moore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne wants to get back to his feet.
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moore working over Borgne with some ground and pound. Borgne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Moore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moore scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore throws a strike but Borgne avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Borgne wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guigui Borgne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moore distracts Borgne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgne is looking to stand up but Moore isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borgne keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Moore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff MaGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlmann Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MaGee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Just Had Sex (feat. Akon). This should be a great matchup!

MaGee
vs
Friedhelm

190 cm
23
184 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

170 cm
33
195 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff MaGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karlmann Friedhelm!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friedhelm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MaGee.
MaGee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Friedhelm but Friedhelm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karlmann Friedhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MaGee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Friedhelm is fending him off so far but MaGee persists. Nope, Friedhelm circles away and we're back to standing.
Friedhelm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Friedhelm wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff MaGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from MaGee. No joy for Friedhelm on that attempt.
MaGee scores with a body shot.
Friedhelm shoots in looking for a takedown but MaGee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friedhelm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MaGee tries a low kick but Friedhelm avoids it.

Friedhelm throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MaGee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Friedhelm is in MaGee's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

MaGee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but MaGee keeps moving.

MaGee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Friedhelm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but MaGee keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedhelm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MaGee has Friedhelm pulled in close to control his posture.
Friedhelm trying to control but MaGee is working from the bottom.
MaGee is adopting a defensive guard.
Friedhelm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but MaGee keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from MaGee finds it's way through Friedhelm's defenses.
MaGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

MaGee rushes Friedhelm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MaGee gets underhooks to prevent Friedhelm's takedown attempt.
Friedhelm looks gassed!
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!
MaGee fails to pull guard.
MaGee tries to break the clinch but Friedhelm is controlling the position.

MaGee breaks from the clinch.

MaGee closes the distance and clinches.

MaGee pulls guard effortlessly.
MaGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.

MaGee has his foot on Friedhelm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Friedhelm works his way back into a safe position though.
MaGee seems keen to control Friedhelm's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaGee keeping moving, preventing Friedhelm from controlling successfully.
Friedhelm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MaGee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Friedhelm is looking to improve his position.
Friedhelm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

MaGee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friedhelm is just riding it out for now. MaGee eventually gives up the hold.
Friedhelm tries to kick MaGee off in order to stand up. MaGee Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm dodges the ground and pound from MaGee.

MaGee is trying to get an arm triangle but Friedhelm is defending well.
Friedhelm is not content to let MaGee control the position.

MaGee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

MaGee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Friedhelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MaGee tries a low kick but Friedhelm avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Friedhelm. No joy for MaGee on that attempt.
Friedhelm misses with a double jab
and MaGee counters with a straight right hand.
Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Friedhelm with that takedown attempt.
A left lands for MaGee.

MaGee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MaGee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

MaGee seems to be looking for submissions.
MaGee moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MaGee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Friedhelm, who protects the arm well.
Friedhelm is breathing heavily.
MaGee tries to move to full mount but Friedhelm actually manages to regain half guard.
Friedhelm is trying to stand.
MaGee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

MaGee looking for a submission but Friedhelm manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

MaGee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Friedhelm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MaGee, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MaGee is proving hard to escape from.
MaGee working a defensive guard here.
Friedhelm seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MaGee is trying to control the position but Friedhelm postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm throws an elbow that misses. MaGee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Friedhelm's guard. Nice move by MaGee!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MaGee trying to control but Friedhelm is working from the bottom.
MaGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friedhelm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MaGee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Friedhelm, up you get!
MaGee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

MaGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
MaGee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jeff MaGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlmann Friedhelm.
Friedhelm lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MaGee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
MaGee wants to break free but Friedhelm has control.
MaGee is trying to pull guard but Friedhelm has him pressed against the cage.
MaGee is trying to force a seperation but Friedhelm has the dominant position.
MaGee fails to pull guard.

MaGee successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedhelm wants to stand and escape but instead MaGee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
MaGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Friedhelm keeping moving, preventing MaGee from controlling successfully.
Jeff MaGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

MaGee stands up and waves to Friedhelm to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MaGee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff MaGee dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

MaGee fails with the takedown.
Friedhelm shoots in looking for a takedown. MaGee tries to sprawl out of it but Friedhelm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MaGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Friedhelm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Friedhelm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Friedhelm tries to clinch up but MaGee circles away and keeps his distance.
MaGee has his takedown stuffed

and Friedhelm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff MaGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Friedhelm gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Friedhelm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MaGee working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Friedhelm got a little sloppy there for a moment and MaGee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friedhelm has managed to get both his arms back between MaGee's legs - danger averted.
Friedhelm wants to pass the guard but MaGee is keeping the position.
Friedhelm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but MaGee keeps moving.
Friedhelm throwing strikes but missing.
MaGee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Friedhelm is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaGee keeping moving, preventing Friedhelm from controlling successfully.
MaGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Friedhelm trying to control but MaGee is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Karlmann Friedhelm was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Friedhelm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MaGee has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Friedhelm as MaGee shoots in.
Friedhelm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Friedhelm fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MaGee scores a takedown into full mount!
Friedhelm can't escape the position.
MaGee unloads with some shots from mount but Friedhelm bucks and avoids them well.

MaGee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Friedhelm is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Friedhelm and MaGee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

MaGee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

MaGee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Friedhelm has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MaGee but great work by Friedhelm.
Karlmann Friedhelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff MaGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm grinds an elbow into MaGee's temple.
You can see the frustration on MaGee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Friedhelm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Friedhelm misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Friedhelm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Friedhelm wants to stand but MaGee is controlling his arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karlmann Friedhelm.
Well MaGee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff MaGee!
Jeff MaGee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alf Alfa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu - Smoke Serpent. Silver has chosen Snow (Hey Oh) as his entrance music. Jean Silver is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Alfa
vs
Silver

170 cm
23
147 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
134 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alf Alfa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Silver!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfa tries to score with a low kick but Silver moves his leg out of the way.

Silver changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alfa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alfa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silver off and has taken his back!

Alfa tightening his grip on Silver, looking for the choke.

Alfa working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver trying to control but not successfully.
Silver is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alfa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Silver fending off the submission attempt from Alfa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfa connects with a big shot to the side of Silver's head.

Alfa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silver is defending well though. Alfa let's go of the attempt for now.

Alfa looking for the choke from the back.
Silver controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Silver tries to roll but Alfa sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Alfa fails to advance to Silver's back.
Alfa unloads with some shots from mount but Silver bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Alfa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silver tries to reverse the position but Alfa maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silver is squirming around, avoiding Alfa's attempts to control the action.

Alfa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silver is now in Alfa's guard. A big mistake from Alfa there, giving up the dominant position!
Alfa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silver's guard.
Alfa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alfa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alfa is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver can't keep his opponent in guard - Alfa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Alfa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silver defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Alfa wants to work for an arm triangle but Silver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alfa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alfa has his takedown stuffed
and Alfa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alfa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alfa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alfa throws a low kick but Silver moves out of range easily.
Alfa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alf Alfa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alfa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alfa misses with a takedown
and Silver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alfa thinking.

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

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

Alfa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silver manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alfa has Silver in his guard.
Silver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silver cracks Alfa with a solid left hand.
Silver trying to control the position from guard on top but Alfa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Alfa looking for a guillotine here but Silver defends easily.

Silver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Alfa has wrist control.
Alfa controls Silver momentarily but Silver frees himself.
Silver wants to pass the guard but Alfa is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silver wants to control from the top but Alfa keeps moving.
Alfa wants to sweep here but Silver controlling him for the moment.

Alfa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silver is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alfa.
Alfa manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfa gets full guard.
Silver won't allow Alfa to sweep him here.
Silver works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silver is nestled in close to Alfa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alfa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silver is working away from the top position though.
Silver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alfa taking some punishment here, with Silver in his half guard.
Silver lands with a punch from half guard.
Alfa is trying to get back to full guard.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alfa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver wants to free his trapped foot but Alfa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alfa is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver wants to pass the guard but Alfa is defending well.
Alfa is staying active underneath Silver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alfa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alfa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alfa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alfa is trying to control the position but Silver postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver trying to control but Alfa is working from the bottom.
Silver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alfa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silver throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jean Silver 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. This is the final round!

Alfa tries for a takedown but Silver circles away easily
and Silver counters with a two punch combo.

Alfa moves into the clinch successfully.
Silver is pressed up against the cage. Alfa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silver down to the mat. Silver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alfa has his takedown stuffed
and Alfa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alf Alfa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alfa misses with a takedown
letting Silver counter with a right hand.
Alfa doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Silver connects with a single shot there.
Silver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alfa misses with a takedown
and Silver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfa misses with a takedown attempt
and Silver counters with a series of strikes. Alfa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alfa fails with the takedown
and Silver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver's corner calls for a 1-2. Silver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alfa throws a front kick aimed at Silver's knee but Silver avoids it well.
Silver lands a slapping body shot.
Alfa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silver counters with a nice uppercut.
Silver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alfa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silver jabs Alfa right on the nose. Alfa blinks but takes it well.
Alfa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alfa on the side of the head.
Silver scores with a nice head shot.
Jean Silver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver scores with a jab. Alfa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alfa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alfa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alfa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alfa has his takedown stuffed
and Alfa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alfa's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfa misses with a takedown attempt
and Silver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Silver - just one landing.
Jab by Silver.

Silver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alfa regains half guard.
Silver works his way into full mount!
Silver lands a big elbow.

Alfa is rocked!
Silver lands a big elbow - Alfa is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Alfa is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jean Silver!
Post fight, Jean Silver took to the microphone: 'Now you guys know what an ass kicking looks like!!!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ballard Magnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dos Santos's entrance music is Daft Punk - Harder Better Faster Stronger. A fine choice. Ballard Magnar acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

dos Santos
vs
Magnar

178 cm
33
155 lbs
15 - 13 - 1

174 cm
23
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael dos 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, Ballard Magnar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magnar scores with a hook.

It looks like Rafael dos Santos has been cut.
dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
dos Santos throws a jab when Magnar was well out of range.
dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Magnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magnar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
dos Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
dos Santos defending well as Magnar loads up on a big left hand.
Magnar scores with a crisp jab that stopped dos Santos in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
dos Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magnar.
dos Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Magnar counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnar tries a head kick but it misses.

dos Santos feints and as Magnar raises his hands in defense, dos Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magnar is trying to control the position but dos Santos postures up.
dos Santos is looking to advance position but Magnar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
dos Santos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Magnar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magnar wants to take a breather but dos Santos is having none of it.
Magnar stops dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
Magnar 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnar wants to pass the guard but dos Santos is defending well.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ballard Magnar.
dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Magnar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
dos Santos misses with a double jab
and Magnar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
dos Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magnar tries to avoid it but dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magnar to the ground. Magnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Magnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rafael dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Magnar.
Nice sprawl there from Magnar as dos Santos shoots in.
Magnar looks to land a left hand but dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
dos Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Magnar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
dos Santos is breathing heavily.
No luck for dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Magnar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magnar lands a nice shot that snaps dos Santos's head back.
Ballard Magnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnar lands with a shot to the body.
dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Magnar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos throws a hook but Magnar blocks it.
dos Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Magnar.
dos Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnar tries a head kick but it misses.
Magnar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! dos Santos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
dos Santos misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. dos Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magnar closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Rafael dos Santos's cut is getting worse.
dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnar lands a really nice looking cross but dos Santos seems unphased.
Magnar lands a nice shot that snaps dos Santos's head back.
Magnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ballard Magnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A big left from dos Santos misses.
Magnar throws a good cross that connects.
dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Magnar throws a jab when dos Santos was well out of range.
Ballard Magnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
dos Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Magnar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magnar misses the shot to the body.
dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
dos Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
dos Santos looks to land a combination but Magnar avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnar misses with a kick to the body.
dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magnar pinned against the cage. Magnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnar scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
dos Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.

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

dos Santos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnar fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked dos Santos out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ballard Magnar!
Ballard Magnar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mexico comes into the arena with I want war blaring out of the sound system. Bart Simpson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mexico
vs
Simpson

185 cm
30
188 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

188 cm
29
195 lbs
16 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mexico lands a jab to Simpson's midsection.

Mexico bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Simpson trying to remain calm as Mexico controls from the top position.
An elbow from Mexico crashes against the mat.
Mexico landing strikes.
Simpson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mexico.
Mexico is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simpson regains half guard, as Mexico was trying to land strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mexico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mexico wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mexico landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mexico.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mexico is looking for a kimura here.
Mexico missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mexico tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simpson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simpson is looking to control Mexico's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simpson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mexico prevents Simpson from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexico is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Mexico thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Mexico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
Mexico takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mexico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mexico wants to control but Simpson is keeping him busy.
Mexico is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to sweep here but Mexico controlling him for the moment.
Mexico throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mexico wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Mexico tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mexico landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Mexico dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mexico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Simpson clinches.
Simpson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mexico misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mexico.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mexico has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.

Mexico jumps guard and drags Simpson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Mexico working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.

Simpson gets to his feet - Mexico follows without any prompting.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mexico is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mexico fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mexico is having none of it.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mexico counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson closes the distance but Mexico moves to the side
and Mexico counters with a nice body shot.
Mexico lands a jab to Simpson's midsection.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mexico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mexico is having none of it.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mexico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mexico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mexico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Mexico circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson tries to clinch
and Mexico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Mexico in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexico avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Mexico lands an uppercut.
Mexico is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simpson to keep the fight standing.
Mexico misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mexico.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mexico avoids the damage to the body.
Mexico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mexico throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
A shot in the inside from Mexico.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Mexico 's eye.

It looks like Ron Mexico has been cut.
Mexico blocks an elbow strike.
Simpson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mexico blocks it with crossed arms.
Mexico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mexico blocks it with crossed arms.
Mexico lands an uppercut.
Mexico can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Mexico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simpsons head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mexico.
Mexico working aggressively here.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mexico backwards.
Mexico is trying to break free.
Mexico lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson working Mexico over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Mexico takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson wants to stall.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Mexico misses with a body punch.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Mexico shrugs off.
Mexico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mexico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Mexico is blocking nicely.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mexico misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Mexico jumps into guard, dragging Simpson to the mat.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mexico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mexico has control of Simpson's left arm, preventing Simpson from doing any damage.
Simpson preventing the sweep.

Simpson gets to his feet - Mexico follows without any prompting.
Mexico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mexico counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ron Mexico is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Mexico circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bart Simpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ron Mexico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Simpson wants to clinch
and Mexico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mexico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mexico counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mexico.
Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simpson controlling from mount.
Mexico tries to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson prevents Mexico from getting the reversal.
Mexico throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mexico wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Mexico is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simpson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simpson tries to control but Mexico wriggling away.
Mexico working to try and regain half guard.
Mexico tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexico is looking to get to half guard.
Simpson tries to control but Mexico wriggling away.
Mexico manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Mexico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simpson pulls his head out easily.
Simpson is pressing down on Mexico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mexico is holding on for now.
Simpson wants to stand up but Mexico is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexico is pressing down on Simpson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mexico looking for a sweep. Not yet Mexico, not yet.

Mexico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mexico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Mexico looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simpson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mexico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mexico.
Simpson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Mexico circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Mexico keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Mexico.
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mexico scores with a three punch combo!
Simpson wants to clinch up but Mexico keeps it at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Mexico!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes to the cage accompanied by SYSTEM OF A DOWN - Prison Song. Winner has chosen It's time for war as his entrance music. Huey Winner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Juarez
vs
Winner

194 cm
30
280 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

195 cm
28
245 lbs
12 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnson Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huey Winner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winner scores with a takedown into Juarez's guard.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.
Winner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Juarez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Juarez looking to pass the guard.
Juarez won't allow Winner to get back to his feet.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winner keeping full guard, as Juarez tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnson Juarez just wasn't active enough.
Juarez slips a jab and a cross from Winner.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Winner has clasped his hands together around Juarez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Juarez manages to get back to half guard.
Juarez wants to get back to full guard.
Juarez is refusing to be controlled, as Winner sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juarez is trying to control but can't.
Winner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Juarez wants to improve his position but Winner is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner is pressing down on Juarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juarez is holding on for now.
Juarez wants to control but Winner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Winner trying to mount his opponent but Juarez defends it.
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!
Winner prevents Juarez from improving his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Juarez moves out of range of the body kick from Winner.

Juarez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winner to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Juarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Juarez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Winner uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Winner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Juarez is looking to regain half guard here but Winner keeps moving and retains side control.
Juarez regains half guard.
Juarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juarez.

Juarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Juarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winner is looking to stand up but Juarez won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Juarez looking for a guillotine here but Winner defends easily.
Winner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winner is pushing down on Juarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Juarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Winner has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juarez wants to improve his position but Winner is controlling well.
Winner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Juarez is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Juarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Huey Winner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Winner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Juarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Juarez clinches.
Juarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Winner gets underhooks to prevent Juarez's takedown attempt.
Juarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Winner after a bit of a struggle.
Juarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Winner missing with knees to the body.
Juarez is trying to drag Winner to the mat but Winner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson Juarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner tries to circle away but Juarez has him pinned against the cage.

Juarez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Juarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winner defends it well.
Juarez stalling away here and it's allowed Winner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Juarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Juarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winner pinned against the cage. Winner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winner blocks a jab.
Winner throws a half hearted mid kick.

Winner gets a double leg takedown into Juarez's guard.

Juarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winner defends well.
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!

Juarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winner defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winner preventing the sweep.
Juarez tries to strike from the bottom.

Winner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Juarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson Juarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Juarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winner wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winner's guard.
Juarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnson Juarez dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Winner throws a head kick that misses.
Winner misses the shot to the body.
Juarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winner pinned against the cage. Winner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Winner.
Juarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Winner.

Juarez moves into range and clinches up with Winner.

Winner breaks the clinch.
Winner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winner swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner throws a push kick but Juarez slaps the foot to one side.
Huey Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner misses with a double jab.
Winner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winner feints a jab promting Juarez to slip. Winner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Juarez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Juarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Juarez won't allow Winner to get back to his feet.
Juarez passes Winner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Juarez there.
Juarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Winner!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juarez scoring with strikes but Winner is staying in there.
Juarez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Winner wants to get back to his feet.

Juarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Winner defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Juarez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Winner in real trouble here! The ref calls for Winner to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnson Juarez!
Johnson Juarez opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darin Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Darin Blood was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jefferson
vs
Blood

171 cm
28
179 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

183 cm
28
184 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abe Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darin Blood!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blood takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blood.
Jefferson tries a low kick but Blood avoids it.

Blood rushes Jefferson and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Blood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jefferson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blood with a knee to the head.
Jefferson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blood circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferson walks into a jab.
Blood throws a leg kick which misses Jefferson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jefferson tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Blood.
Jefferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Jefferson with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Jefferson does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson throws a combination that misses
and Blood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick
and Blood counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Blood lands a nice shot that snaps Jefferson's head back.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
Blood thows a body shot but no joy.
Blood lands with an overhand left.
Jefferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jefferson, right into the meat.
Jefferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blood lands a leg kick that knocks Jefferson off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blood swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Jefferson misses
and Blood counters with a nice body kick.
Jefferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Jefferson misses.
Blood throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blood lands a leg kick that knocks Jefferson off balance momentarily.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
Blood moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Jefferson.
Blood throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Blood. Those never looked like landing.
Abe Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson dives in and grabs Blood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blood pushes down on Jefferson's head and hops out.
Jefferson ducks right into an uppercut from Blood.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blood scores with a spinning back kick!
Blood avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jefferson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Blood moves out of range.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Blood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blood.
Jab, jab by Blood - just one landing.
Jefferson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blood.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Blood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blood lands a nice looking body shot.
Blood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jefferson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
Blood throws a body kick that misses.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Blood is out of range.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Blood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blood checks a leg kick.
Blood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jefferson eats them both and turns towards Blood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jefferson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jefferson stalks Blood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blood's face. Blood staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jefferson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood throws a low kick but Jefferson avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and Blood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blood misses with a looping right.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blood.
Jefferson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Blood does it's job there.

Jefferson looking to score a takedown here. Blood is defending well but Jefferson drives through and ends up in Blood's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blood is trying to keep Jefferson in close.

Blood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Jefferson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jefferson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blood's head.
Jefferson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jefferson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blood.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abe Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blood tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a slapping body shot.
Jefferson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blood tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jefferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blood misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Darin Blood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blood closes the distance and pushes Jefferson back into the cage.
Blood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jefferson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blood is keeping busy.
Jefferson tries to score a body lock takedown but Blood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefferson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blood walks away with a smile on his face. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson shows good takedown defense.
Blood is looking to slow Jefferson down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Jefferson. Those never looked like landing.
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blood.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blood tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jefferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Blood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blood counters with a left to the body.
Blood misses with a straight left.
Blood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jefferson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blood.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Blood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blood misses with a head kick.
Blood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blood.
Jefferson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blood.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jefferson looks for a takedown but Blood sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Jefferson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jefferson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Blood's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Blood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jefferson. That did some damage!
Blood thows a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blood's calf.
A low kick from Jefferson misses
and Blood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jefferson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donk. Blood catches Jefferson right on the button with a cross.
Blood cracks Jefferson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blood is looking to score with low kicks.
Jefferson checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood tries to land a front kick but Jefferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood throws a wild body kick that Jefferson sees coming a mile off.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
Blood throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
Blood scores with a push kick.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Blood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jeffersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson throws a right and a left that Blood avoids nicely.

Blood has Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darin Blood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jefferson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blood dodges the punch combination from Jefferson.
Jefferson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jefferson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jefferson misses with the combination.

Blood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jefferson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jefferson gets back to half guard.
Blood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jefferson is trying to stand back up but Blood is controlling him
Blood works his way into full mount!
Jefferson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jefferson trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jefferson is working hard here to advance position.
Blood lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blood wants to control the pace but Jefferson is squirming around nicely.
Jefferson is looking to get to half guard.
Blood controlling from the full mount.
Jefferson is squirming around, avoiding Blood's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blood working the ground and pound effectively.
Jefferson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Blood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Blood putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blood content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Blood.
Abe Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blood with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blood controlling from mount.
Blood landing strikes from the mount.
Blood is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jefferson is looking to get to half guard.
Blood looking to control but Jefferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jefferson is desperately trying to improve his position but Blood has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood lands a nice shot to the head.
Blood working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blood lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson working to try and regain half guard.
Blood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darin Blood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jefferson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson is desperately trying to improve his position but Blood has a good base and remains in mount.
Darin Blood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jefferson is bucking up trying to escape but Blood cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blood working Jefferson over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darin Blood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blood 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darin Blood!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Zuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furlong comes to the cage accompanied by What's It All For . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Furlong
vs
Zuka

182 cm
24
192 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

188 cm
33
194 lbs
23 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Furlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zuka!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Furlong misses with a low kick.
Zuka looks for the body kick but Furlong saw that one coming.
Furlong checks the leg kick.

Furlong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Furlong lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furlong postures up in Zuka's guard and throws a big left but Zuka blocks it.

Zuka pushes Furlong off and gets back to his feet.
Zuka chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong checks a leg kick.

Furlong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Furlong trying to control the action but Zuka is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furlong slows the pace down in half guard.
Furlong is looking to take a break and control but Zuka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuka is trying to stand.
Furlong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zuka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furlong.
Furlong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Furlong throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Furlong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Furlong is working for a guillotine from mount but Zuka frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furlong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zuka holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Furlong tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zuka trying desperately to get to his feet.
Furlong controlling from mount.
Furlong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Furlong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zuka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zuka!
Furlong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuka is one step ahead there.
Furlong trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Furlong working a defensive guard but Zuka passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Furlong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zuka's waist but Zuka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furlong off to one side.

Furlong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zuka holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Furlong working the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edward Furlong!
Edward Furlong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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FIGHT
RATING
93%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Weapon of Choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jones
vs
Ivanov

192 cm
29
178 lbs
25 - 8 - 0

180 cm
27
173 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

The Borg Shop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucifer Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanov defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.

Ivanov gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Jones seems keen to control Ivanov's posture.
Ivanov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ivanov controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Aleksey Ivanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivanov misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ivanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Jones misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Jones takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
Ivanov stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ivanov's head.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Ivanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Ivanov throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range.

Ivanov gets the takedown into side control.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Ivanov.
Ivanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov landing strikes.
Ivanov wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Ivanov scoring with strikes.
Ivanov working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ivanov working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanov on the ground.
Ivanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ivanov looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ivanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Ivanov 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.

Ivanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones is looking to wear down Ivanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Ivanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ivanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Ivanov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Ivanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab.
Ivanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones jabs Ivanov right on the nose. Ivanov blinks but takes it well.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivanov misses the shot to the body.
Ivanov misses with a hook.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucifer Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Ivanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.

Ivanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Ivanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivanov.
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.
Ivanov working Jones over with strikes.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Jones pushes Ivanov off looking to stand but Ivanov dives back in and keeps control.
Ivanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Ivanov throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Ivanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Ivanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Ivanov wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Ivanov 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.

Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ivanov has time to react.
Jones blocks a jab.
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Ivanov does no damage.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ivanov counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lucifer Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Ivanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Ivanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Aleksey Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones takes one on the button.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
The fighters circling - Ivanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Ivanov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Lucifer Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.

Ivanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but Ivanov isn't so interested in that idea.

Ivanov has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov pulls Jones in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ivanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones defending well as Ivanov loads up on a big left hand.
Ivanov throws a hook but Jones blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Ivanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
Jones thuds a left hand into Ivanov's body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Ivanov avoids the body shot from Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Ivanov moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ivanov misses.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Ivanov is out of range.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Lucifer Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Ivanov.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Ivanov's head back.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Ivanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanov.
Ivanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ivanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a hook
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A slow jab from Ivanov misses its intended target.
Jones thumps Ivanov with a low kick.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones jabs Ivanov right on the nose. Ivanov blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Ivanov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Jones had his way with Aleksey Ivanov in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ivanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Ivanov coming out on top.
Jones misses with a low kick.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanov.
Ivanov moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Ivanov connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Ivanov swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Ivanov was not able to check.
Jones throws a body kick the misses

and Ivanov counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones controlling Ivanov's posture.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to control the position but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.
Ivanov throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanov lands a nice short elbow.
Jones is staying active underneath Ivanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones pushes Ivanov off looking to stand but Ivanov dives back in and keeps control.
Lucifer Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleksey Ivanov 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.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Ivanov winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksey Ivanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivanov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksey Ivanov!
Aleksey Ivanov is the new welterweight champion!
Aleksey Ivanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.