HMFL 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JJ Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BitterSweet LuLu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston comes to the cage accompanied by Shackler's Revenge - Guns N Roses. BitterSweet LuLu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnston
vs
LuLu

169 cm
24
132 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JJ Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BitterSweet LuLu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnston is pushing LuLu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
LuLu lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnston won't want to take too many of those.
Johnston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LuLu is defending well for now.
LuLu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LuLu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Johnston breaks the clinch.
LuLu tries to clinch up
and Johnston counters with a solid body kick.

LuLu pushes Johnston up against the cage in a clinch.

Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
LuLu avoids the head kick by Johnston.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LuLu moves to clinch but Johnston breaks away
and Johnston counters with a body kick that stops LuLu in his tracks momentarily.
Johnston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnston looks to land a combination but LuLu avoids it well.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnston counters with a good low kick that LuLu was not able to check.
LuLu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LuLu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnston thuds his shin into the meat of LuLu's side.
LuLu tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Johnston counters by clinching up.
LuLu prevents a body shot from Johnston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LuLu lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnston won't want to take too many of those.
Johnston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnston lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnston just leaning against LuLu, taking a breather.
Johnston working hard to break the clinch.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but LuLu is controlling him.
LuLu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnston misses with a knee to the head.
Johnston avoiding damage as LuLu throws knees to the body.
LuLu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like JJ Johnston has been cut.

Johnston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Johnston misses

and LuLu counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston has LuLu pressed against the cage.
LuLu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LuLu avoids it.
LuLu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnston.
Johnston controlling the action here for a moment.
LuLu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnston.
LuLu lands a knee to the head.
LuLu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LuLu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnston avoiding damage as LuLu throws knees to the body.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch but LuLu keeps him there for the moment.
LuLu lands an elbow inside that Johnston shrugs off.
LuLu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LuLu trying to land knees to the body.
Johnston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LuLu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LuLu misses with a knee strike.
LuLu tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnston avoids the damage to the body.
Johnston takes a knee to the side of the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnston avoiding damage.
Johnston digs a right hand underneath LuLu's ribcage. LuLu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Johnston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JJ Johnston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

LuLu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnston thows a body kick. LuLu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnston counters with a big head kick but LuLu shrugs it off.
Johnston pushes LuLu away with a front kick.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
LuLu blocks a head kick by Johnston.
LuLu wants to clinch
and Johnston counters with a body kick that stops LuLu in his tracks momentarily.
LuLu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnston.
LuLu darts in trying to clinch

and Johnston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LuLu.
Johnston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LuLu is defending well for now.
Johnston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnston utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

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

Johnston moves into range and clinches up with LuLu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LuLu moves to clinch but Johnston breaks away
and Johnston counters with a two punch combo.
Johnston throws a head kick but LuLu moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - LuLu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
JJ Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnston throws a lazy head kick
and LuLu counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnston throws a head kick but LuLu moves out of range.
LuLu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by LuLu.
Johnston throws a head kick but LuLu moves out of range.
Johnston swats away the attempt to clinch by LuLu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Johnston. Those never looked like landing.
Johnston throws a head kick but LuLu moves out of range.
LuLu tries to clinch but Johnston moves away
and Johnston counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
LuLu slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
LuLu moves to clinch but Johnston breaks away
and Johnston counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt.
LuLu tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
LuLu tries to clinch up
and Johnston counters with a big head kick but LuLu shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LuLu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LuLu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LuLu tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
LuLu wants to clinch
and Johnston counters with a head kick.

LuLu is rocked!
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LuLu circles away quickly and effectively.
LuLu is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnston finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LuLu tries to clinch up.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnston swats away the attempt to clinch by LuLu.
LuLu seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Johnston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JJ Johnston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

LuLu moves to clinch but Johnston breaks away
and Johnston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
JJ Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnston takes a swing at LuLu's ribcage but misses.
Johnston has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnston scores with a head kick.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Johnston connects with a high kick.
Johnston misses with a head kick.
LuLu looks to clinch
and Johnston counters with a series of strikes. LuLu will be more careful next time no doubt.
LuLu tries to clinch up
and Johnston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LuLu tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnston fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LuLu wants to clinch
and Johnston counters with a big head kick but LuLu shrugs it off.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnston counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LuLu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnston throws a sloppy head kick

and LuLu counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnston trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Johnston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
LuLu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
JJ Johnston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LuLu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnston blocks it with crossed arms.
LuLu scores with a knee to the head.
LuLu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LuLu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Johnston breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LuLu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LuLu tries to clinch but Johnston is having none of it.
LuLu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LuLu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LuLu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnston counters with a head kick.
LuLu tries to clinch but Johnston moves away
and Johnston counters with a right hand to the body.
LuLu tries to clinch up
letting Johnston counter with a right hand.
LuLu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LuLu tries to clinch but Johnston moves away
and Johnston counters with a straight right hand.
Johnston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnston tries a head kick but it misses.
LuLu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnston lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LuLu darts in trying to clinch
and Johnston counters with a big head kick but LuLu shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnston 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Johnston!
A very excited looking JJ Johnston rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Erwin
vs
King

172 cm
19
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ozzy Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian King!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin lands a head kick. King smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Erwin fails with the takedown.
Erwin moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Erwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Erwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

King has managed to clinch.
King tries to break the clinch but Erwin is controlling the position.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erwin has him pressed against the cage.
Erwin is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
Erwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
King is trying to push Erwin away but Erwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King is trying to force a seperation but Erwin has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Erwin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzy Erwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erwin looking to slow down the pace here.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Erwin won't allow it.
King being controlled against the cage.
Erwin goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Erwin tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erwin wants it to stay on the feet.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Erwin.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King looks gassed!

King forces Erwin back against the cage and clinches.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King is trying to push Erwin away but Erwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Erwin jumps guard but King stands there with Erwin around his waist. Erwin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Erwin looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Erwin trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Erwin into the cage.
Erwin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Erwin wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King avoids the head kick by Erwin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Erwin doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Erwin fails with the takedown.
Erwin stuffs the takedown.

Erwin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard.
Erwin trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Erwin moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Erwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Erwin tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Erwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Erwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Erwin is looking to clinch.

Erwin darts in and clinches King up against the cage.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King breaks from the clinch.
Erwin wants to clinch.
Erwin moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Erwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King is breathing heavily.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Erwin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin connects with a high kick.
Erwin tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
No luck for Erwin with that takedown attempt.

King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erwin tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ozzy Erwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

King clinches up against the cage.
Erwin jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Erwin prevents King from breaking the clinch.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erwin has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erwin is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Erwin is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a nice looking combination but Erwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erwin moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Erwin tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erwin doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erwin doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.

Erwin shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
King throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Erwin wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Erwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Erwin stopping the sweep attempt from King.
King keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.
King throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King wants to stand up but Erwin is controlling him.
King is striking off his back. Erwin thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Erwin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
King is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erwin trying to control but King is having none of it.
King throws a strike from the bottom but Erwin uses the opportunity to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ozzy Erwin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Erwin doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Erwin tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Erwin is looking to clinch.

Erwin gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
King wanted to stand there but Erwin had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erwin is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
Erwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Erwin has control of King's left arm, preventing King from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Ozzy Erwin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Erwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King tries to break free but Erwin pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King can't break the clinch.
Erwin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
King is trying to break the clinch but Erwin has him pressed against the cage.

King manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Erwin.
Erwin tries to clinch up

and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Erwin won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Erwin controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Erwin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables King to keep the fight standing.

Erwin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Erwin passes into half guard.
Erwin prevents King from standing back up.
Erwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Erwin controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Ozzy Erwin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erwin.
Erwin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
King will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King trying to strike off his back.
Ozzy Erwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Erwin dives into side control.
King striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
King tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
King is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brian King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Erwin takes King's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.

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 Ozzy Erwin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Erwin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy Erwin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Arnel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by The Power . Craig Arnel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Burns
vs
Arnel

170 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Arnel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arnel - that will leave a mark!

Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Arnel is keeping the position.
Arnel pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
Burns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burns working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns connects with a couple of short punches.
Burns is in close to Arnel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns postures up in Arnel's guard and throws a big left but Arnel blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arnel's head.

Arnel has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Arnel blocks nicely.
Arnel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arnel keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Arnel's brow.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burns advances position into side control!
Burns working the head with strikes.
Burns working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns scores with a couple of short elbows.
Burns lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns is chipping away with strikes.
Burns working the body and head with strikes.
Arnel is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns scores with punches from side control.
Burns working the ground and pound.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Burns scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arnel to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Arnel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnel is not content to let Burns control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnel tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Arnel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burns connects with a decent elbow.
Arnel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burns is controlling him well.
Arnel looks gassed!
Burns looks up at the clock and then as Arnel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burns smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Burns wants to control for a moment but Arnel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Arnel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burns lands a nice short elbow.
Burns lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnel trying to control here.
Burns winds up and cracks Arnel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burns winds up and cracks Arnel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burns wants to take a breather but Arnel is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns lands strikes from half guard.
Burns lands strikes from half guard.
Burns is controlling the pace.
Burns is nestled in close to Arnel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burns with the ground and pound but Arnel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Burns 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.

Arnel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arnel is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burns winds up and cracks Arnel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arnel trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Burns is keen to just control but Arnel is a slippery customer.
Burns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Arnel is rocked!
Arnel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arnel is still in real trouble! Can Burns finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burns lands a nice short elbow.
Burns working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burns working Arnel over with strikes.
Arnel is breathing heavily.
Burns lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Arnel quite badly. Arnel pulls Burns in close trying to recover. Burns postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Arnel on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Arnel doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Burns!
Dick Burns decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Zlapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan King has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

King
vs
Zlapp

200 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Zlapp!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zlapp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. King is in Zlapp's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King being controlled here momentarily.
King stops Zlapp from standing up.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
Zlapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King 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.
Zlapp wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
Zlapp pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zlapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlapp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Zlapp with a nice head shot there.
King lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zlapp!
Zlapp is desperately trying to improve his position but King has a good base and remains in mount.
Zlapp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, King cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
King sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Zlapp is trying desperately to improve position.
King scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zlapp?
King landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zlapp is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by King there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
King looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
King punching from mount but Zlapp doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Zlapp is trying to escape the mount.
King throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
King scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zlapp?
King throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
King avoids the attempt from Zlapp to control.
King thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlapp tries to hold on but King postures up.
Zlapp is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zlapp gets back to half guard.

Zlapp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King throwing shots but Zlapp is blocking nicely.
King thows a huge punch but Zlapp dodges it nicely.
King prevents Zlapp from improving his position.
Zlapp works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlapp wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zlapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Zlapp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Zlapp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
Zlapp looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King 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.

Zlapp uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Zlapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Ryan King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

King misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Zlapp.
Zlapp lands some shots froms side control.

It looks like Ryan King has been cut.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
King takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zlapp working the head and body with strikes.

Ryan King's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zlapp working the head and body with strikes.

King is rocked!

Jeez, Ryan King's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Zlapp!

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 Peter Sunshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgip Wallrium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jorgip Wallrium enters the cage!

Sunshine
vs
Wallrium

172 cm
18
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
23
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Sunshine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorgip Wallrium!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunshine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Sunshine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sunshine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallrium circles away quickly and effectively.
Sunshine tries to bum rush Wallrium with a series of wild strikes but Wallrium uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallrium misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallrium tries to clinch up.
Sunshine lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallrium off the cage and back into range.
Wallrium doesn't manage to clinch there - Sunshine circles away.
Sunshine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wallrium.
Wallrium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peter Sunshine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallrium wants to clinch.
Wallrium moves away from the strike by Sunshine.
Sunshine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sunshine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sunshine throws a nice looking combination but Wallrium bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallrium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sunshine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from Sunshine. No joy for Wallrium on that attempt.
Peter Sunshine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgip Wallrium.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallrium wants to clinch.
Sunshine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sunshine looks to land a right hand but Wallrium moved out of range.
Jab from Sunshine.

Wallrium is rocked!
OH! Wallrium has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Sunshine smells blood and charges in for the finish! Sunshine unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Wallrium sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Sunshine!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deadguy Deftone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Deftone
vs
Rock

225 cm
21
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

SAVE A FIGHTER
STAR Nutrition

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deadguy Deftone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Rock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deftone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rock looks for a takedown but Deftone sprawls well.
Rock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deftone defends it nicely.
Deftone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deftone throws a nice looking combination but Rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock.
Deadguy Deftone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Rock.
Deftone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deftone throws a right hand that misses
and Rock counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deftone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deftone throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Deftone - just one landing.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt.
Rock shoots in and drives through. Deftone sprawls well.
Deftone scores with a hook.

Nice combo by Deftone! Oh, that's hurt him - Rock falls to the canvas and Deftone follows him into side control.

Rock is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rock wants to control but Deftone postures up.

Deftone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rock to his feet.
Deftone throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Deftone.
Deftone is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock shoots for a double leg takedown but Deftone sprawls well. He's pushed Rock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deftone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock shoots in for a double leg but Deftone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown but Deftone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rock is trying desperately to land a takedown but Deftone is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rock.
Rock closes the distance and clinches up with Deftone, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes Deftone against the cage but Deftone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Deftone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deftone.
Deftone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deftone lands the left hand.
Deftone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deadguy Deftone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deftone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloppy strikes from Deftone. Those never looked like landing.
Deftone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deftone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Deftone finds it's target.
Rock tries for a takedown but Deftone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deftone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deftone throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
Rock throws a series of punches but Deftone avoids them all with ease.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deftone circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deftone as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deftone lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deftone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deftone is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rock tries to clinch but Deftone moves out of range.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but Deftone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deftone.
Deftone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Deftone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deftone darts in trying to clinch

and Rock counters with a single leg into guard. Deftone didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deadguy Deftone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rock tries to clinch there but Deftone circles away.
Deftone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deadguy Deftone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Deftone gets tackled into the cage by Rock. Rock maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rock.

Rock manages to break the clinch.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but Deftone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rock throws a body kick that misses.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Rock takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throws a series of punches but Deftone avoids them all with ease.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Deftone throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rock colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Deftone as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rock is left battered and dazed whilst Deftone and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deadguy Deftone!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has chosen Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alex Steel enters the cage!

Query
vs
Steel

180 cm
30
175 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

183 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Query!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Steel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws out a loose jab but Query uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alex Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Query steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Query counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
Steel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Querys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Query throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses

and Query counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Query thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!

Steel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Query finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Query rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Query manages to break the clinch.
Query is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Steel hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nate Query!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cark Moleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Moninov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cark Moleman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Moleman
vs
Moninov

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cark Moleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanislav Moninov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moninov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moleman, pushing him back against the cage.
Moninov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moninov tries to break free but Moleman pushes him back against the cage.

Moninov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Moninov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moninov is trying to keep Moleman in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moninov being controlled here, momentarily.

Moninov is looking to sinch up a triangle. Moleman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Moninov's body to avoid the submission. Moninov has instead reached around Moleman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Moninov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stanislav Moninov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Petterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Driftwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Petterson
vs
Driftwood

180 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
195 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Petterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Otis Driftwood!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driftwood closes the distance and clinches up with Petterson, looking for a takedown. Driftwood pushes Petterson against the cage but Petterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Driftwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Driftwood.
Driftwood moves in looking to clinch but Petterson pushes him off.
Driftwood misses with a takedown attempt
and Petterson counters with a straight right hand.
Petterson throws a sloppy head kick and Driftwood moves out of range easily.
Petterson walks into a stiff left hand from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a double jab.
Driftwood scores with a head kick. Petterson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Driftwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rob Petterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Driftwood.
Driftwood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petterson walks into a left hand.
Petterson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Petterson.
Petterson throws a head kick that misses.
Petterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driftwood counters with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Driftwood.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petterson throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Petterson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Driftwood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petterson but Petterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Driftwood lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driftwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood throws a head kick but Petterson moves out of range.
Petterson takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Petterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petterson thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Driftwood.
Driftwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petterson as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood with a nice cross.
Driftwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petterson staying out of range there.
Petterson throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Driftwood counters with a nice body shot.
Driftwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Driftwood.
Driftwood shoots for a takedown but Petterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Driftwood misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Driftwood tests Petterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Driftwood throws a head kick but Petterson moves out of range.

Driftwood looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Driftwood seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driftwood stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood 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.

Petterson blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Driftwood blocks a head kick by Petterson.
Driftwood blocks a head kick by Petterson.
Driftwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Driftwood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Driftwood.
A punch combination from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petterson slips a jab and a cross from Driftwood.
Otis Driftwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Driftwood misses with a body shot.
Petterson avoids the head kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petterson as he jumps to the side.
Rob Petterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Driftwood.
Petterson avoids the head kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Driftwood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Petterson is trying to escape the position but Driftwood is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Driftwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Driftwood controlling from side mount.
Driftwood is looking to take a break and control but Petterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Driftwood tries to advance to mount but Petterson denies him.
Petterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Driftwood on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Otis Driftwood!
Otis Driftwood got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Brentwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner comes to the cage accompanied by It's time for war. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Winner
vs
Brentwood

195 cm
30
245 lbs
13 - 22 - 0

195 cm
28
285 lbs
11 - 14 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huey Winner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Brentwood!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brentwood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Winner checks it well.
Brentwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Bruce Brentwood has been cut.
A big left from Winner misses.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brentwood sprawls well. Brentwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
Winner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brentwood avoids it really well and circles away.
Brentwood misses with a low kick.
Brentwood leaves Winner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huey Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brentwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Winner tests Brentwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winner lands a high kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Winner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brentwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Brentwood throws a head kick but Winner moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Brentwood enables Winner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brentwood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brentwood pulls Winner in close to prevent any damage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Winner stands up from Brentwood's guard - Winner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brentwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winner lunges at Brentwood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brentwood's hand.
Bruce Brentwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brentwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winner blocks a head kick by Brentwood.
Winner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brentwood on the side of the head.
Bruce Brentwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winner blocks a head kick by Brentwood.
Brentwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Brentwood throws a low kick but Winner avoids it.
Brentwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brentwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winner has a takedown stuffed.
Brentwood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Winner checks it well.
Brentwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That has opened up Bruce Brentwood's cut even more.
Brentwood misses with a low kick.
Brentwood stuns Winner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winner tries a head kick but it misses.

Winner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Winner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Winner cracks Brentwood with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Winner connects with a massive shot to the dome!

The cut above Bruce Brentwood's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Huey Winner!
Huey Winner retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Huey Winner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.