OFC 162: Ang vs Just PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence has chosen Overture as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ronbo
vs
Lawrence

175 cm
32
176 lbs
12 - 17 - 1

177 cm
33
182 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronbo fails to land with a series of punches.
Ronbo moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
Ronbo throws a solid leg kick but Lawrence takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ronbo.
Ronbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Ronbo tenderised Lawrence's leg. Lawrence is trying to keep his angry face on.

Lawrence moves into range and clinches up with Ronbo.
Ronbo trying to land knees to the body.

Ronbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ronbo gets a clinch.
Ronbo tries to break free but Lawrence pushes him back against the cage.
Ronbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ronbo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence presses Ronbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ronbo missing with knees to the body.
Lawrence is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ronbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!

Ronbo breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawrence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lawrence tries to clinch there but Ronbo circles away.
Ronbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ronbo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence tries to clinch there but Ronbo circles away.
Lawrence moves in looking to clinch but Ronbo pushes him off.
Ronbo throws a low kick but Lawrence moves out of range easily.
Ronbo misses with a double jab.

Lawrence clinches with his opponent.

Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Ronbo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ronbo throws a low kick but Lawrence avoids it.

Lawrence feints and as Ronbo raises his hands in defense, Lawrence changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence won't allow Ronbo to sweep him here.
Ronbo is working hard here to advance position.
Ronbo wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling the position.
Ronbo is breathing heavily.

Lawrence stands up from Ronbo's guard - Lawrence perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Lawrence clinches with his opponent.
Ronbo is pressed up against the cage. Lawrence has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ronbo down to the mat. Ronbo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Ronbo moves into range and clinches up with Lawrence.
Ronbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Lawrence works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ronbo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ronbo actively working from the bottom here.
Ronbo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawrence is working away from the top position though.

Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Ronbo defends the submission attempt.

Ronbo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawrence.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ronbo sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ronbo is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Lawrence will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ronbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence defending well as Ronbo loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ronbo sprawls well. Ronbo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawrence darts in trying to clinch

and Ronbo counters with a crisp one two that drops Lawrence! Ronbo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lawrence to his feet! Lawrence is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Ronbo gets caught flat footed, as Lawrence shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawrence is looking to work some ground and pound but Ronbo has wrist control.
Ronbo is pulling down on Lawrence's head to control his posture.
Ronbo wants to sweep here but Lawrence controlling him for the moment.

Lawrence gets to his feet - Ronbo follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronbo connects with a body shot that sends Lawrence's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawrence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ronbo as he jumps to the side.
Ronbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ronnie Ronbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ronbo lands with a slapping head kick.
Ronbo catches Lawrence with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ronbo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawrence. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Ronnie Ronbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.

Lawrence has Ronbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ronbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo missing with knees to the body.
Ronbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Ronbo controls the action.

Lawrence gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lawrence throwing shots but Ronbo is blocking nicely.

Lawrence stands up from half guard.
Lawrence digs a good body shot into Ronbo's ribs.

Lawrence has Ronbo up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Ronbo to work.
Ronbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Ronbo tries to break the clinch but Lawrence is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to score a body lock takedown but Ronbo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronbo avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Ronbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ronbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lawrence checks it well.
Ronnie Ronbo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ronbo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Lawrence pushes Ronbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ronbo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawrence blocks it with crossed arms.
Ronbo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lawrence managing to block the knees to the body from Ronbo.
Ronbo controlling the action here for a moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo lands with an overhand left.

Lawrence gets a clinch.
Ronbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawrence has double underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lawrence gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Ronbo defends the submission attempt.
Ronbo pushes Lawrence off looking to stand but Lawrence dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawrence looks to land a strike but Ronbo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Lawrence stands up and waves to Ronbo to follow him.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Ronbo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Ronbo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ronbo gets underhooks to prevent Lawrence's takedown attempt.
Ronbo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ronbo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawrence is defending well for now.
Lawrence is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ronnie Ronbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.

Ronbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Ronbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ronbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronbo misses with a leg kick.
Ronbo throws a solid leg kick but Lawrence takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ronbo.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ronbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawrence wants to clinch.
Ronbo is looking to slow Lawrence down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to clinch.
Lawrence moves in looking to clinch but Ronbo pushes him off.
Lawrence takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Ronbo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence has Ronbo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ronbo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ronbo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ronbo working hard to break the clinch.

Ronbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ronbo.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence has a takedown stuffed.
Ronbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ronbo punishes Lawrence's body with a nice straight punch.
Ronbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from Ronbo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence swings for the body but Ronbo moves out of range.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawrence has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronbo throws a combination that misses

so Lawrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lawrence decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo looks to land a combination. Lawrence sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Lawrence has managed to clinch.
Ronbo landing knees to the body.
Lawrence drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ronbo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ronbo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ronbo misses with a knee to the head.

Ronbo breaks the clinch.
Ronbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lawrence's calf.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ronbo rather than just go for the knockout.
Ronbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ronbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ronbo. That did some damage!
Ronbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawrence.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Ronbo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawrence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawrence throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ronbo's waist but Ronbo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawrence off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Lawrence closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lawrence lands in his opponent's guard.

Lawrence stands up from Ronbo's guard - Lawrence perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ronbo tries to clinch there but Lawrence circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronnie Ronbo.
I think Ronbo 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 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Ronbo!
A relieved looking Ronnie Ronbo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Camillo Samcjez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupe Fiasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiasco is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Show Goes On. Lupe Fiasco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Samcjez
vs
Fiasco

182 cm
30
170 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

183 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Camillo Samcjez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lupe Fiasco!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fiasco.
Fiasco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Samcjez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fiasco's knee momentarily.
Samcjez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Samcjez throws a head kick but Fiasco moves out of range.
Samcjez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiasco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fiasco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fiasco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lupe Fiasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Fiasco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiasco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Samcjez counter with a right hand.
Samcjez throws a series of punches but Fiasco moves out of range.
Samcjez is looking to clinch but Fiasco is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samcjez tries to clinch up
and Fiasco counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Samcjez! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Fiasco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lupe Fiasco!
Post fight, Lupe Fiasco took to the microphone: 'Now this is what an upset looks like. Underdog baby, this ship ain't sailed yet, What!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Eubanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckley's entrance music is Brandenburg Concerto 2. A fine choice. Eubanks has chosen All Summer Long - Kid Rock as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Buckley
vs
Eubanks

195 cm
27
260 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

191 cm
27
270 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Eubanks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eubanks.

Buckley gets a double leg takedown into Eubanks's guard.
Buckley wants to pass the guard but Eubanks is keeping the position.

Buckley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eubanks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckley has managed to get both his arms back between Eubanks's legs - danger averted.
Buckley postures up and lands a big shot to Eubanks's brow.
Eubanks has momentary wrist control but Buckley slips an elbow through the middle.

It looks like Floyd Eubanks 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!
Eubanks has momentary wrist control but Buckley slips an elbow through the middle.

That has opened up Floyd Eubanks's cut even more.

Eubanks is looking for a triangle but Buckley pushes his legs off easily.

Eubanks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buckley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

The cut above Floyd Eubanks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Buckley throws a strike but Eubanks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Buckley being controlled here, momentarily.

Buckley is working an open guard so Eubanks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eubanks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buckley. Buckley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like William Buckley has been cut.
No luck for Buckley with that takedown attempt.
Buckley looks for a takedown but Eubanks sprawls well.
Buckley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buckley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eubanks lands with a hook. Buckley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buckley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eubanks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eubanks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckley misses with a takedown attempt - Eubanks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
William Buckley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckley shoots in looking for a takedown but Eubanks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buckley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Buckley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buckley lands in his opponent's guard.
Buckley is breathing heavily.

Eubanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buckley is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Eubanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buckley is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buckley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Floyd Eubanks'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 Floyd Eubanks's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Buckley!
William Buckley took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'If it is reasonable to stipulate that in all competitions one truly wins and one absolutely loses, then it is manifest that this game is one of the zero sum variety.'.

C
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 Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tito Desperado enters the cage!

Maccarone
vs
Desperado

220 cm
30
202 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

190 cm
34
192 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maccarone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maccarone throws a push kick but Desperado slaps the foot to one side.
Maccarone misses with a kick to the body.
Desperado misses with a two punch combination.
Maccarone connects with a solid leg kick.
Maccarone throws a sloppy head kick and Desperado moves out of range easily.
Desperado digs a good body shot into Maccarone's ribs.

Desperado 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.

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

Maccarone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Desperado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desperado keeping moving, preventing Maccarone from controlling successfully.

Maccarone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maccarone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccarone wants to control from the top but Desperado keeps moving.

Maccarone has gone for a leg lock! Desperado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maccarone's guard.
Desperado would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Desperado tries to free his leg and advance position but Maccarone is retaining full guard.
Maccarone trying to control the position.

Desperado decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maccarone, up you get!
Desperado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maccarone to score with a decent uppercut.
Maccarone misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Desperado.
Desperado slips a jab and a cross from Maccarone.
Maccarone tries a head kick but it misses.
Charlie Maccarone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maccarone lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Desperado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Desperado blocks a head kick by Maccarone.
Desperado moves out of range as Maccarone strikes.
Maccarone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Desperado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maccarone misses with a body shot.

Desperado scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Desperado looks gassed!
Maccarone tries to improve position but can't.
Desperado in side control, throwing shots but Maccarone defends.
Desperado has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Desperado tries to push Maccarone's head away but Maccarone is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone wants to control but Desperado is having none of it.
Maccarone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Desperado wants to take Maccarone's back but he can't do it this time.
Maccarone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Desperado wants to work for an arm triangle but Maccarone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Desperado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maccarone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Desperado.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone has a closed guard, preventing Desperado from standing up.
Desperado landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maccarone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Desperado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Maccarone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Maccarone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Desperado falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maccarone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Desperado shoots in looking for a takedown. Maccarone tries to sprawl out of it but Desperado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maccarone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Desperado misses with a body shot.
Maccarone throws a head kick that misses.

Desperado scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maccarone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Desperado.
Maccarone moves into full guard.

Maccarone is looking for a triangle but Desperado pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Maccarone!
Our winner, Charlie Maccarone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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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 Mark Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Glaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hades might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can't Stop. Vince Glaire is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hades
vs
Glaire

184 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
198 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry
Global Empire MMA Gear

Just Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Hades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Glaire!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hades walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Mark Hades has been cut.
Glaire lands with a good body shot.

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

Hades is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hades shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Glaire tries to kick Hades off but Hades keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hades wants to free his trapped foot but Glaire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hades missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hades there.

Hades seems to be looking for submissions.
Glaire is trying to stand.
Hades throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glaire is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hades is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Glaire is trying to stand.
Hades thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Glaire's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hades is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Glaire sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glaire is trying to stand back up but Hades is controlling him

Hades wants to work for an arm triangle but Glaire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hades thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hades takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades wants to control but Glaire is keeping him busy.
Hades is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glaire pushes Hades off looking to stand but Hades dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Glaire taking some punishment here, with Hades in his half guard.
Glaire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hades. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glaire tries to kick Hades off but Hades keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Glaire looks gassed!
Hades lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Hades is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hades stops Glaire from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hades 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.
Glaire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hades.
Glaire tries to kick Hades off but Hades keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hades throwing shots but Glaire is blocking nicely.
Glaire is trying to stand up here but Hades is controlling him well.

Hades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Glaire sees it coming and defends easily.
Hades is trying to control. Glaire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hades not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Hades seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Glaire is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Hades!
After the fight, Mark Hades was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Friedmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedmon comes to the cage accompanied by Come Get on the Ho Train. Luke Hilton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stanton Friedmon's chin.

Friedmon
vs
Hilton

176 cm
31
162 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

178 cm
29
166 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanton Friedmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Friedmon rushes Hilton and presses him up against the cage.
Hilton misses with a punch to the body.
Friedmon goes for a takedown attempt but Hilton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hilton misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedmon. Hilton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friedmon drops his hands momentarily and Hilton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Friedmon leaves Hilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hilton misses with a two punch combination.
Friedmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hilton paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hilton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Friedmon is looking to reverse the position.
Friedmon regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedmon manages to get to full guard.
Hilton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hilton throws a big elbow that misses.
Friedmon tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Friedmon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hilton defends it easily.

Friedmon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hilton defends it easily.
Hilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilton throwing strikes but missing.
Hilton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Friedmon trying to control the position here.
Friedmon being controlled here, momentarily.

Luke Hilton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Friedmon is looking to clinch but Hilton is avoiding it.
Luke Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friedmon on the side of the head.
Friedmon fails with the takedown.
Friedmon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Friedmon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hilton is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedmon scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Hilton. No joy for Friedmon on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanton Friedmon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hilton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Friedmon is rocked!

Hilton gets tackled into the cage by Friedmon. Friedmon maintains the clinch.
Oh Friedmon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Hilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hilton lands a nice looking body shot.
Hilton fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Friedmon to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Friedmon looks to clinch but Hilton throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Friedmon taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luke Hilton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dane Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook comes to the cage accompanied by Lifeless by 12 Stones. Parker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: why cant we be friends. Bruce Parker 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!

Cook
vs
Parker

182 cm
22
181 lbs
10 - 2 - 2

186 cm
25
175 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Dane Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Parker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cook manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.

Cook is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Parker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parker wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker looking to pass the guard.
Cook wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Cook managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cook is pulling down on Parker's head to control his posture.

Cook looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.
Cook is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cook throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Parker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cook looking for a sweep. Not yet Cook, not yet.
Cook working a defensive guard here.
Parker pushing down on Cook's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Parker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cook to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cook looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cook trying to control the position.

Parker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cook looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cook looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cook!
Cook scoring with punches from side control.
Cook trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker keeps Cook under control for a moment.
Cook wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
Parker tries to bench press Cook off him but Cook keeps the position.
Parker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cook taking some punishment here, with Parker in his half guard.
Parker wants to take a breather but Cook is having none of 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Parker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Parker 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.

Cook with a nice cross.
Cook punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Cook swinging wildly here.
Cook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cook throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Cook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parker staying out of range there.
Cook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cook stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Cook pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cook checks a leg kick.
Cook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Cook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Cook scores with a sloppy right hand. Parker should have avoided that one.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt.

Cook clinches.
Parker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Cook throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.

Cook breaks from the clinch.
Cook misses with a two punch combination.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cook wants to land a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Dane Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parker's head.
Cook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cook drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook wants to stall.
Parker misses with a knee strike.
Parker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cook blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Parker.
Parker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Parker looking to throw knees to the head but Cook is blocking nicely.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cook tries to stall but Parker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parker leaning against his opponent.
Parker looking to throw knees to the head but Cook is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Parker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dane Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook checks a leg kick.
Cook connects with an inside leg kick.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Parker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cook circles away.
Donk. Cook catches Parker right on the button with a cross.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Parker wants to clinch.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cook's waist but Cook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Cook's front leg but catches the back leg as Cook tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parker has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Cook lands with a hook. Parker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Cook.
Cook sizes up Parker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parker thows a body shot but no joy.
Parker is looking to slow Cook down with leg kicks.
Cook lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Parker tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook misses with a double jab.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cook avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dane Cook 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parker in his tracks.

A jab-cross combination lands for Cook and sends Parker crashing to the mat! Cook follows him down to the mat - Parker regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Parker is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook controlling the action here.
Parker is still in real trouble! Can Cook finish him?

Cook looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Parker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook preventing the sweep.

Parker looking for a guillotine here but Cook defends easily.

Cook is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parker has escaped and now he's on top!
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
Parker postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.
Parker wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Parker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parker is looking to clinch but Cook is avoiding it.
Cook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Parker looks for a takedown but Cook sprawls well.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Parker counters with an inside leg kick.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker lands a slapping body shot.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker closes the distance but Cook moves to the side
and Cook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cook scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Parker misses.
Cook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker tries to clinch but Cook moves away
and Cook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Cook stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Cook misses with a two punch combination.
Cook shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Parker eats them both and turns towards Cook to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.

Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parker is trying to maintain a safe position but Cook gets an underhook and turns Parker into the cage.
Parker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cook lands a right hand.
Parker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook slows down the pace here.
Parker looking to throw knees to the head but Cook is blocking nicely.
Cook is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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!
Cook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Cook is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cook.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cook as Parker tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Cook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cook 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Cook!
A very excited looking Dane Cook 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Just (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC- Long Way To The Top. Just comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Intriguing Possibilities- Trent Reznor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ang
vs
Just

183 cm
30
194 lbs
21 - 8 - 1

181 cm
27
198 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Just!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Just shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Ang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Just, pushing him back against the cage.
Ang stalls.
Ang seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Just blocks a body shot from Ang.
Just prevents a body shot from Ang.
Ang throws a punch but it's blocked by Just.
Ang stops a takedown attempt from Just.
Ang missing with knees to the body.
Ang prevents the takedown attempt.
Ang can't find room to land a body shot as Just controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Just's elbow.
Ang blocks a body shot from Just.
Just is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodney Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Just.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ang.
Just tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ang tries to throw a body punch but Just avoids it by throwing Ang back against the cage.
Ang misses with a punch to the body.
Ang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Just blocks an elbow strike from Ang.

Just has hold of one of Ang's legs. Ang is fighting the takedown attempt but Just gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Just is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ang has escaped and now he's on top!
Ang trying to control the position from guard on top but Just is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang won't allow Just to sweep him here.
Ang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Just keeping moving, preventing Ang from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rodney Ang just wasn't active enough.

Just shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Just was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ang tries to control Just's body but Just pushes him off. Ang squirms to his side and now Just has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ang showing good submission defense here.

Just is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Just trying to control.

Just is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ang just trying to survive but Just is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Just gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Just is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well, with Just on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ang is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ang turns into Just and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Just is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ang is aware though and is defending well.
Ang trying to control but Just is working from the bottom.
Ang 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ang wants to control from the top but Just keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Just will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Just under the eye.
Ang throws an overhand right that lands on Just's shoulder, as Just tries to avoid the shot.
Ang is looking to clinch but Just is avoiding it.
Ang throws out a leg kick but Just moves out of range and Ang only half commits.
Ang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ang tries to clinch but Just moves out of range.
Just fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Just closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Just lands in his opponent's guard.
Ang controlling the position.
Ang trying to control the position.
Just in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang is trying to keep Just in close.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just struggling a bit here.
Ang is looking to take a break and control but Just is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Just regains half guard.
Ang trying to control from half guard but Just is working away.
Just has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ang is working away from the top position though.
Ang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Just does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rodney Ang just wasn't active enough.
Ang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Just.
Just tries for a takedown but Ang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodney Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Just.
Just looks for a takedown but Ang sprawls well.
Just throws a sloppy head kick and Ang moves out of range easily.
Ang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Just moves away.
Ang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Just. Beautiful body shot.
Ang throws a leg kick but Just sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Ang finds it's target.
Rodney Ang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Just manages to avoid it.
Just takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Just keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang looks to land a combination but Just avoids it well.
Ang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Just counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodney Ang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ang. Just does a little dance to reset his feet.
Just displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ang throws out the jab.
Ang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Just throws a nice looking combination but Ang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Just misses with a wild combination.
Just bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ang throws a chopping leg kick but Just manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Ang.
Ang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Just misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Ang 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.

Ang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Just throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ang missing with a left hand there. Just was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ang throws out a loose jab but Just uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Just.
Ang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Just throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Just is in Ang's guard.
Ang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Just is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang controlling from the full mount.
Peter Just has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ang avoids the attempt from Just to control.
Ang controlling from the full mount.
Just is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Just working to try and regain half guard.
Ang controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Just is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Just can't escape the position.
Ang tries to control but Just wriggling away.
Ang prevents Just from getting the reversal.
Just tries to hold on but Ang postures up.
Ang controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Just is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Just is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ang looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Just regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Ang clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ang is looking to clinch but Just is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Ang.

Ang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Just to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Just being controlled here momentarily.
Ang keeping full guard, as Just tries to pass.
Ang pulls Just in to control the position.
Just with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Just landing with the ground and pound.
Just is stalling in the full guard.
Just trying to control the position from guard on top but Ang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Just makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ang is trying to keep Just in close.

Rodney Ang has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ang defending well as Just loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Just.
Good work by Just as he checks the leg kick.

Just tries to keep at a distance but Ang has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ang fails to land.
Ang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ang stalling.
Ang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Just.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ang.
Just tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Just is defending well for now.
Ang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Just jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ang walks away with a smile on his face. Just gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodney Ang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Just.
Ang swings for the body but Just moves out of range.
A cross from Just lands.
Jab from Ang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ang. Just does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ang ducks under a wild hook from Just.
Just shoots in and drives through. Ang sprawls well.
Just shoots in but no luck this time.
Ang tests Just's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Just lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Just's calf.
Peter Just is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ang lands a body shot.
Just is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ang lands with a straight right. Just didn't see that one coming.
Jab from Ang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ang. Just does a little dance to reset his feet.
Just keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ang is looking to chop away at Just's legs.
Just has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ang finds it's way round the side to connect with Just's head.
The fighters circling - Ang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ang tried to score with a low kick but Just checks it.
Rodney Ang is winning the standup battle so far.
Ang misses with a looping left.
Just throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Ang had his way with Peter Just in that round.
That's time! Ang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A clash of legs there as Just blocks the low kick.
Ang throws a looping overhand right but Just ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Just.
Ang connects with a jab.
Just tries a head kick but it misses.

Just scores a takedown into full mount!
Ang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ang trying to control here.
Just not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Just.
Ang trying to control from the bottom.

Just is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ang trying to hold on to Just's head to control him but Just postures up.
Ang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Just with the ground and pound but Ang uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Just goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Just but great work by Ang.
Just is trying to get back to half guard.
Just is trying to control Ang's posture but Ang avoids it.
Just is trying to improve his position.
Just is holding Ang down, trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Just's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ang trying to control the position but Just is working away.
Just tries to bench press Ang off him but Ang keeps the position.
Peter Just has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ang trying to control the action but Just is working from the bottom.
Rodney Ang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rodney Ang wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ang misses with a hook. Just ducked under it nicely.
Just blocks a jab.
Ang lands with a cross.
Ang is looking to clinch.
Just shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ang as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ang throws a sloppy head kick and Just moves out of range easily.
Ang is looking to clinch but Just is avoiding it.
Ang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Just.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodney Ang.
I think Ang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Ang!
Rodney Ang retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rodney Ang made sure he mentioned Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps, along with how happy he was to win his fight.