HMFL 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards comes to the ring accompanied by Notorious B.I.G - Respect. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Richards
vs
Tavares

183 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, CJ Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Richards dives in and scores a takedown into Tavares's guard.
Richards postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Richards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Richards prevents Tavares from getting back to his feet.
Tavares trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tavares is looking to stand up but Richards isn't so interested in that idea.
Tavares throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Richards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tavares's head.
Richards stops Tavares from standing up.
Tavares wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Richards manages to pass to side control.
Tavares taking some punishment here, with Richards in his half guard.
Richards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards winds up and cracks Tavares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Richards looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tavares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tavares is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Richards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares tries to kick Richards off but Richards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tavares looks gassed!
Richards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tavares is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tavares is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richards in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richards lands a nice short elbow.
Richards trying to control the pace.
Tavares trying to hold on to Richards's head to control him but Richards postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Richards slips a nice elbow through Tavares's hands, connecting with Tavares's forehead.
Richards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

We're going to have a standup here because CJ Richards wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination

and Richards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tavares's guard.
Richards with a nice head shot there.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Richards landing with the ground and pound.
Richards lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Richards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Richards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Richards works over Tavares with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards landing some decent shots from guard.
Richards cracks Tavares with a solid left hand.
Richards distracts Tavares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tavares has momentary wrist control but Richards slips an elbow through the middle.
Richards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tavares's guard.
Richards drops an elbow to the side of Tavares's head.
Richards prevents Tavares from improving his position.
Richards is nestled in close to Tavares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Richards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tavares is looking to escape.
Richards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares pushes Richards off looking to stand but Richards dives back in and keeps control.
Richards works his foot free and advances to mount.
Richards lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a heavy elbow.
Richards looking to finish Tavares with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tavares!
Richards connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Richards controlling from the full mount.
Richards raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Richards connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tavares is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Richards connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Richards connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards controlling from mount.
Richards with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Richards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Richards working the head with strikes.
Tavares takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
Richards working the ground and pound.
Richards cracks Tavares with a big elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tavares stops Richards from passing to mount.
Tavares tries to escape but Richards is in control.
Richards cracks Tavares with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards works to advance to full mount. Tavares defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Richards with good strikes from the mount here!
Richards won't let Tavares get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Richards has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tavares's face.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
Richards is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tavares can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tavares squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands a big elbow.

Tavares is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Richards! Tavares is hurt baaadly! Richards is firing away with more strikes - Tavares is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Richards!
A very excited looking CJ Richards made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Moral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekio Rubblesnaph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moral
vs
Rubblesnaph

225 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Moral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekio Rubblesnaph!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rubblesnaph has managed to clinch.
Rubblesnaph misses with a knee to the head.
Rubblesnaph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moral jumps guard but Rubblesnaph turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Rubblesnaph drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubblesnaph misses with a knee strike.
Moral drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubblesnaph tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but Moral blocks it.
Rubblesnaph throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rubblesnaph trying to land knees to the body.

Moral jumps into guard, dragging Rubblesnaph to the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moral is looking to stand up but Rubblesnaph isn't so interested in that idea.
Moral keeping moving, preventing Rubblesnaph from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moral looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rubblesnaph won't allow Moral to sweep him here.
Rubblesnaph with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moral working a defensive guard but Rubblesnaph manages to pass into side control anyway.
What's Moral going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rubblesnaph tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Moral is trying to control Rubblesnaph's posture but Rubblesnaph avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moral keeps working.
Moral tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moral is working hard here to advance position.

Rubblesnaph thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moral taking a bit of punishment here - Rubblesnaph scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moral is trying to control Rubblesnaph's posture but Rubblesnaph avoids it.
Moral 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Moral isn't going anywhere.
Moral manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rubblesnaph wants to pass the guard but Moral is defending well.
Moral is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rubblesnaph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moral defending well though.
Moral is doing well to control the position and prevent Rubblesnaph from advancing to side control.
Moral taking some punishment here, with Rubblesnaph in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moral is trying to control but can't.
Rubblesnaph working Moral over with strikes.
Rubblesnaph lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Rubblesnaph is nestled in close to Moral, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moral trying to hold on to Rubblesnaph's head to control him but Rubblesnaph postures up.
Rubblesnaph passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moral is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubblesnaph can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moral is looking to escape.
Moral wants to control but Rubblesnaph is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekio Rubblesnaph 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.

Rubblesnaph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moral.
Moral scores with a sloppy right hand. Rubblesnaph should have avoided that one.
Rubblesnaph swinging wildly here.

Rubblesnaph gets caught napping as Moral dives in and scores a takedown. Rubblesnaph manages to retain guard.
Ezekio Rubblesnaph has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moral pushes down on Rubblesnaph's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rubblesnaph is not content to let Moral control the position.
Rubblesnaph looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph won't allow Moral to pass to mount.
Moral passes to full mount!
Moral looking to control but Rubblesnaph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moral controlling the position easily from mount.
Rubblesnaph is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph wants to control but Moral is having none of it.
Moral lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Rubblesnaph defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moral.
Moral raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moral punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rubblesnaph tries to reverse the position but Moral maintains control.
Rubblesnaph wants to control but Moral is having none of it.
Moral can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rubblesnaph is looking to escape.
Rubblesnaph is looking to improve his position but Moral isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moral misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Moral wants to stand but Rubblesnaph is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Rubblesnaph holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moral tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moral lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Moral dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rubblesnaph looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moral is fending him off so far but Rubblesnaph persists. Nope, Moral circles away and we're back to standing.
Rubblesnaph throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rubblesnaph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moral counters with a nice body kick.

Moral shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Moral was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rubblesnaph is desperately trying to improve his position but Moral has a good base and remains in mount.

Moral looking for a guillotine from mount but Rubblesnaph is having none of it.
Moral tries to control but Rubblesnaph wriggling away.
Rubblesnaph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph is working to get back to half guard.
Moral can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rubblesnaph is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moral lands a big shot there that rocks Rubblesnaph but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moral trying to control but Rubblesnaph is having none of it.
Rubblesnaph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moral takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moral will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moral trying to control but Rubblesnaph is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Carl Moral just wasn't active enough.
Nice takedown defense from Rubblesnaph. No joy for Moral on that attempt.
Moral stuffs the takedown attempt from Rubblesnaph. Rubblesnaph gets slowly back to his feet.
Moral shoots in for a takedown but Rubblesnaph shows good takedown defense.

Rubblesnaph moves into range and clinches up with Moral.
Moral is looking to control Rubblesnaph's arms but Rubblesnaph gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moral has his back to the ropes.
A knee to the head by Rubblesnaph.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moral jumps guard but Rubblesnaph turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Moral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubblesnaph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moral is defending well for now.
Rubblesnaph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moral has Rubblesnaph pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rubblesnaph manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Moral showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moral 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Carl Moral!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Carl Moral!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Carl Moral!

Carl Moral wins by unanimous decision!
Carl Moral took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

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

Dunne
vs
Viking

195 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
202 lbs
1 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bloodlet Dunne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking moves out of range of the body kick from Dunne.
Viking looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Dunne clinches with his opponent.
Dunne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viking walks away with a smile on his face. Dunne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dunne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viking swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Viking shoots in and bounces Dunne off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bloodlet Dunne!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Loco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Carwin
vs
Loco

189 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

225 cm
28
300 lbs
6 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, El Loco!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco shoots for a takedown but Carwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.
Carwin stuffs the takedown attempt from Loco. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Loco.
Loco slaps away a takedown attempt from Carwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loco dives in and grabs Carwin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carwin pushes down on Loco's head and hops out.
Carwin shoots in for a takedown but Loco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Carwin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carwin landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Loco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carwin.
Carwin lands a couple of elbows.
Carwin works over Loco with some ground and pound from guard.
Carwin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin is looking to advance position but Loco has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carwin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loco on the ground.
Carwin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Loco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Loco looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet.
Loco trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Loco looking to isolate an arm here. Carwin doesn't see it coming and as Loco extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Loco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Loco!
El Loco decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Jones Drew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenik Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Mr. Crowley as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jones Drew
vs
Khan

170 cm
18
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurice Jones Drew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lenik Khan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones Drew lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones Drew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones Drew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones Drew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones Drew swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.
Jones Drew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khan circles away.
Jones Drew swinging wildly here.
Jones Drew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.

Jones Drew closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khan's guard.
Jones Drew wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Jones Drew stops Khan from standing up.
Jones Drew scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Drew trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Jones Drew working some strikes from top position.
Jones Drew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones Drew has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones Drew throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones Drew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones Drew wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Jones Drew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones Drew stands up over Khan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones Drew wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Drew 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones Drew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Jones Drew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones Drew stands up over Khan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones Drew slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to stand up but Jones Drew is controlling him.
Khan looks gassed!
Jones Drew is in close to Khan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones Drew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones Drew keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khan's head.
Jones Drew with a nice head shot there.
Jones Drew scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones Drew trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Drew controlling from the top position.
Jones Drew content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan has momentary wrist control but Jones Drew slips an elbow through the middle.

It looks like Lenik Khan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan keeping moving, preventing Jones Drew from controlling successfully.
Jones Drew passes Khan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones Drew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones Drew is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones Drew is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones Drew is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Jones Drew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenik Khan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones Drew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones Drew's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones Drew duly obliges.
Jones Drew works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Jones Drew misses with a wild combination.
Jones Drew misses with a takedown
and Khan counters with a body kick.
Jones Drew throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Jones Drew misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones Drew closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Jones Drew pushes Khan against the ropes but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Jones Drew. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones Drew shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones Drew working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones Drew's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones Drew lands a couple of elbows.
Maurice Jones Drew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones Drew lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Jones Drew passes into half guard.
Jones Drew is trying to control. Khan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Jones Drew slips a nice elbow through Khan's hands, connecting with Khan's forehead.
Jones Drew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones Drew scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Jones Drew.
Jones Drew lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones Drew working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Drew is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones Drew is taking a breather. Khan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones Drew lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones Drew working over Khan with some ground and pound. Khan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones Drew passes to full mount!
Jones Drew lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones Drew cracks Khan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

The cut above Lenik Khan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maurice Jones Drew!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Josep Gawdat
vs
laTrain

174 cm
23
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Steel Penn's Exchange Extravaganza

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josep Gawdat !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ringo laTrain!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gawdat takes the fight into the clinch.
Gawdat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
laTrain takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Ringo laTrain has been cut.
Gawdat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gawdat lands an elbow that stopped laTrain in his tracks for a moment.
Gawdat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but laTrain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gawdat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gawdat lands a knee to the head.

laTrain is rocked!
Gawdat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but laTrain blocks it with crossed arms.
Gawdat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Ringo laTrain's cut even more.
Gawdat lands an elbow inside.
laTrain is still on wobbly legs! Can Gawdat finish him?
Gawdat lands an elbow just above laTrain 's eye.

laTrain has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gawdat regains guard immediately.
laTrain seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
laTrain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gawdat is looking to stand up but laTrain isn't so interested in that idea.
laTrain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gawdat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
laTrain prevents Gawdat from getting back to his feet.
Gawdat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for laTrain on the ground.
laTrain passes Gawdat 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
laTrain trying to control the pace.
Gawdat is trying to stand up here but laTrain is controlling him well.
laTrain not doing much here.

Ringo laTrain has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gawdat rushes laTrain and presses him up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on laTrain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gawdat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gawdat lands an elbow just above laTrain 's eye.

Ringo laTrain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josep Gawdat !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Living Laser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Laser
vs
Fist

175 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Living Laser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer Fist!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fist gets tackled into the ropes by Laser. Laser maintains the clinch.
Fist tries to pull guard but Laser forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Fist can't find room to land a body shot as Laser controls the action.

Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fist shoots and misses

so Laser counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Laser looking to pass the guard.
Fist has control of Laser's left arm, preventing Laser from doing any damage.
Laser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laser looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist keeping full guard, as Laser tries to pass.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt

and Laser decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fist's guard.
Living Laser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laser trying to control but Fist is working from the bottom.
Laser slips nicely into half guard.
Laser stops Fist from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist is trying to maintain the position but Laser is very close to passing his half guard.
Fist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fist has his foot on Laser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laser works his way back into a safe position though.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Fist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laser wants to get up but he can't break Fist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fist on the ground.
Laser wants to stand and escape but instead Fist has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laser working a defensive guard but Fist passes into half guard.
Fist is keen to just control but Laser is a slippery customer.
Fist prevents Laser from improving his position.

Fist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fist wants to take a breather but Laser is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laser is trying to control but can't.
Fist is looking to advance position but Laser won't allow it.
Fist lands strikes from half guard.
Laser trying to hold on to Fist's head to control him but Fist postures up.
Laser works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fist trying to control the position from guard on top but Laser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laser wants to sweep but no luck.
Laser is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist is looking to stand up but Laser won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hammer Fist will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Living Laser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fist blocks a head kick by Laser.

Laser shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fist manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Laser won't allow Fist to sweep him here.
Fist has a closed guard, preventing Laser from standing up.
Fist keeping moving, preventing Laser from controlling successfully.
Fist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fist doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Laser with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laser sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fist is pulling down on Laser's head to control his posture.

Living Laser has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fist fails with the takedown

and Laser decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fist's guard.
Fist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Living Laser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Fist working for a triangle but Laser defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist is pulling down on Laser's head. It's preventing any offense from Laser, at least for the moment.
Fist keeping moving, preventing Laser from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hammer Fist was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fist dives in and grabs Laser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laser pushes down on Fist's head and hops out.
Fist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fist throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laser pushes Fist off but Fist dives into side control.
Laser is not content to let Fist control the position.
Fist advances to full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fist is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laser tries to lock up and control but Fist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fist prevents Laser from getting the reversal.
Laser is squirming around, avoiding Fist's attempts to control the action.
Fist throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Laser because Fist loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Living Laser will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Laser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laser tries to close the distance and clinch but Fist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Laser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fist won't be happy with that.
Fist is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laser off and has taken his back!

Fist has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Laser! Can he survive? No! He's out! Fist gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hammer Fist!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deadguy Deftone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Greene is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Deftone
vs
Greene

225 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deadguy Deftone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Greene!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deftone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Deftone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
Deftone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deadguy Deftone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene tries to work over Deftone's front leg with a kick but Deftone checks it.

Deftone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Greene manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Deftone has gone for a leg lock! Greene slips out almost immediately though and dives into Deftone's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Deftone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greene wants to stand but Deftone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Greene is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deftone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Deftone's legs - danger averted.
Deftone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there.
Greene makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Deftone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greene won't allow Deftone to get back to his feet.

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

Deftone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greene trying to control but Deftone is working from the bottom.
Greene stops Deftone from standing up.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Deftone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyler Greene was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Deftone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Deftone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greene tries to avoid it but Deftone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greene to the ground. Greene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deftone shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deftone shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense.
Greene displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deftone.
Deftone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Greene closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deftone's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene distracts Deftone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greene looking to pass the guard.
Deftone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greene on the ground.
Greene missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deftone is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deftone is trying to keep Greene in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Deftone, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Deftone rushes Greene and presses him up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Deftone.
Deftone tries to pull guard but Greene won't allow it.
Deftone avoiding damage as Greene throws knees to the body.
Deftone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greene avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deadguy Deftone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deftone is trying to push Greene away but Greene has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Deftone tries to pull guard but Greene forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Deftone leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Greene wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Deftone tries for a takedown but Greene manages to get underhooks.
Deftone can't get the takedown.
Deftone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deftone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Deftone.

Deftone breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deftone has his takedown stuffed

and Greene counters by clinching up.
Deftone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Greene is defending well.
Greene leaning his opponent against the ropes.

Deftone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deftone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Deftone moves into the clinch.
Deftone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Greene is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deftone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Greene prevents a takedown attempt there.
Deftone fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Greene decides to pull guard.
Deftone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deftone looking to pass the guard.
Deftone trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deftone is looking to stand up but Greene won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Deadguy Deftone.
Greene misses with a two punch combination.

Deftone has closed the distance and engaged Greene in a clinch.
Greene gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deftone.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deadguy Deftone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Deftone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deftone shoots in but no luck this time.
Greene shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deftone pinned against the ropes. Deftone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deftone.
Deftone is looking to clinch.

Deftone instigates a clinch.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deftone looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Deftone to work.
Deftone taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deftone is trying to pull guard but Greene turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deadguy Deftone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deftone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greene is keeping busy.
Deftone misses with a body punch.
Deftone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deadguy Deftone.
Greene tries to clinch up.
Deftone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Greene paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Deftone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Greene is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deftone.
Deftone is trying to control. Greene wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deftone works his way into full mount!
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Deftone's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deftone wants to finish this one by submission but Greene is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Deftone.
Greene tries to hold on but Deftone pushes him away.
Deftone tries to control but Greene wriggling away.

Deftone is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Greene to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Greene shrugs it off.
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Deftone's attempts to control the action.
Greene can't escape the position.
Deftone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Deftone throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Greene because Deftone loaded up on that one.
Deftone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene is trying desperately to improve position.
Deftone unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Deadguy Deftone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deftone 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Deadguy Deftone!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Deadguy Deftone!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Deadguy Deftone!

Deadguy Deftone wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter's entrance music is Kanye West - I Don't Like (Remix) Feat. Pusha T, Chief Keef, Big Sean, & J. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hunter
vs
McGirt

193 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Steel Penn's Exchange Extravaganza

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt throws a head kick that misses.

McGirt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunter to the ground. McGirt is now in Hunter's guard.
McGirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGirt controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGirt trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dirt McGirt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGirt avoids the head kick by Hunter.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGirt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunter to the mat! Hunter manages to get full guard.
McGirt wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dirt McGirt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hunter tries to clinch up but McGirt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGirt but McGirt pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGirt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hunter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hunter is breathing heavily.
McGirt trying to control the position but Hunter is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

McGirt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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!

McGirt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGirt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt working away.
A lull in the action here as McGirt stalls from top position.

McGirt decides to stand back up.

McGirt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is trying to pull guard but Hunter has him pressed against the ropes.
Hunter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunter has McGirt pressed against the ropes, preventing McGirt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

McGirt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McGirt wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
McGirt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirt McGirt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

McGirt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGirt works a leg free and moves into half guard.

McGirt stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGirt.

McGirt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hunter trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt lands strikes from half guard.

McGirt stands up and beckons Hunter to join him on the feet.
McGirt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

McGirt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGirt scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt passes to full mount!
Hunter tries to hold on but McGirt pushes him away.
McGirt lands a big shot there that rocks Hunter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGirt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunter looks a forlorn figure.
Dirt McGirt has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGirt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by McGirt.

McGirt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGirt trying to control but he's not successful this time.

McGirt looking to secure an arm triangle but Hunter defends it well.

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

McGirt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
McGirt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dirt McGirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McGirt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirt McGirt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

McGirt tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGirt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandon Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McGirt has closed the distance and engaged Hunter in a clinch.
Hunter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGirt.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there.

Hunter breaks the clinch.
McGirt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt fails to land the takedown.
Brandon Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirt McGirt.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGirt pinned against the ropes. McGirt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

McGirt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGirt trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
McGirt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunter to see if he's OK.
McGirt trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGirt is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGirt is staying tight to Hunter's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McGirt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGirt is staying tight to Hunter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hunter is not content to let McGirt control the position.
McGirt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunter to see if he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGirt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Brandon Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirt McGirt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt McGirt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGirt 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Dirt McGirt!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Dirt McGirt!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Dirt McGirt!

Dirt McGirt wins by unanimous decision!