HMFL 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karreem cb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lefort comes to the cage accompanied by motorhead king of kings. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lefort
vs
cb

178 cm
20
275 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

211 cm
18
288 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Lefort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karreem cb!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lefort looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

cb gets tackled into the cage by Lefort. Lefort maintains the clinch.

Lefort pulls guard.
cb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lefort really is a fat lump.
Lefort throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lefort has a closed guard, preventing cb from standing up.
Lefort keeping moving, preventing cb from controlling successfully.
cb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
cb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefort is keeping the position for now.
Lefort 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.
cb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
cb stopping the sweep attempt from Lefort.
cb with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
cb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cb tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefort is retaining full guard.
Lefort keeping moving, preventing cb from controlling successfully.
cb throws a big right hand that misses.
cb wants to control from the top but Lefort keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Karreem cb hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
cb shoots in for a takedown but Lefort shows good takedown defense.

Lefort fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with cb, pushing him back against the cage.
cb tries for a takedown but Lefort manages to get underhooks.
Lefort tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. cb just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
cb drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lefort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve Lefort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karreem cb.
cb drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lefort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lefort gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from cb.
Lefort is looking to break free of the clinch but cb has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lefort.

Lefort jumps guard.
Lefort might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
cb postures up in Lefort's guard and throws a big left but Lefort blocks it.
cb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
cb tries to stand but Lefort is controlling from the bottom.

Lefort is looking for a triangle but cb pushes his legs off easily.
Lefort is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefort looking for a sweep. Not yet Lefort, not yet.

Lefort is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
cb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lefort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
cb throwing strikes from guard but Lefort blocks nicely.
cb postures up in Lefort's guard and throws a big left but Lefort blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lefort is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst cb is controlling him.
cb trying to control but Lefort is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karreem cb will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

cb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lefort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lefort.
cb shoots in for a takedown but Lefort shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
cb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lefort sprawls well. Lefort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. cb gets slowly back to his feet.
cb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steve Lefort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karreem cb.
Lefort closes this distance looking for a takedown but cb circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from cb.
Lefort needs to keep his hands up - cb had a free shot at his head there.
Lefort is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefort fails with an attempt to clinch.
cb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lefort manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lefort closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lefort is defending well against a takedown attempt.
cb has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lefort is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lefort tries to break free but cb pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lefort's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lefort prevents the takedown attempt.

Lefort successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lefort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lefort wants to sweep but no luck.
cb prevents Lefort from getting back to his feet.
cb won't allow Lefort to sweep him here.

cb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lefort thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
cb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
cb throws a big elbow that misses.
cb trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lefort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lefort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but cb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
cb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
cb stopping the sweep attempt from Lefort.
Lefort trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
cb throws a big elbow that misses.
cb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
cb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lefort bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in cb's guard.

cb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lefort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Lefort will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lefort takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
cb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lefort gets a clinch.
Lefort has cb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. cb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
cb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
cb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steve Lefort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karreem cb.
Lefort wants to break the clinch but can't.
cb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lefort fights it off and pushes away nicely.
cb is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lefort has closed the distance and engaged cb in a clinch.

Lefort jumps into guard, dragging cb to the mat.
cb throwing strikes but missing.
Lefort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lefort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lefort doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Lefort has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes cb off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
cb is looking to clinch.
Lefort slaps away a takedown attempt from cb, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefort moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Lefort are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Lefort tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lefort scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at cb to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lefort decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Lefort has taken the fight to the clinch.
cb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lefort fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lefort moves into the clinch.
Lefort looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lefort stops a takedown attempt from cb.
Lefort is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefort can't break the clinch.
cb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lefort avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Lefort pulls guard effortlessly.
Lefort is striking from the bottom but cb uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Lefort blocking the ground and pound attempt from cb.
Steve Lefort overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lefort is doing well to control the position and prevent cb from advancing to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
cb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lefort does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lefort is doing well to control the position and prevent cb from advancing to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Lefort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lefort 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Lefort!
Steve Lefort took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miklos Finklebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axl Steele has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miklos Finklebaum's chin.

Finklebaum
vs
Steele

185 cm
26
218 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
24
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miklos Finklebaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Steele!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Steele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finklebaum shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Finklebaum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steele cracks Finklebaum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axl Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele lands with a kick to the temple. Finklebaum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steele looks to land a combination but Finklebaum avoids it well.
A jab from Steele does it's job there.
Steele stuffs the takedown attempt from Finklebaum. Finklebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Finklebaum has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miklos Finklebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Steele both land. Nice combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steele.
Finklebaum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Finklebaum.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a right hand that Finklebaum ducks under and follows up with a left that Finklebaum also avoids with ease.
Finklebaum thows a body shot but no joy.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Steele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finklebaum.
Finklebaum fails with a takedown attempt.
Finklebaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steele sprawls well. Steele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finklebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Axl Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Finklebaum back to the cage. Steele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Finklebaum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Finklebaum moves out of range easily.
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Finklebaum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steele connects with a leg kick. Finklebaum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finklebaum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steele counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finklebaum.
Finklebaum is breathing heavily.
Finklebaum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finklebaum shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steele fakes the leg kick and cracks Finklebaum in the body.
Finklebaum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Finklebaum shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steele is trying to defend but Finklebaum finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Steele pushes Finklebaum off looking to stand but Finklebaum dives back in and keeps control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miklos Finklebaum!
Miklos Finklebaum spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matador De Puta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matador De Puta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

De Puta
vs
Smith

183 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Puta cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

De Puta drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so De Puta waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Puta darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Smith's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles De Puta before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matador De Puta!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hortons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Vics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hortons
vs
Vics

174 cm
23
164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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, Tim Hortons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, La Vics!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vics wants to clinch but Hortons slips to the side
and Hortons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hortons lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vics has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vics and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Vics closes the distance and clinches.
Hortons is struggling to control the position.
Vics tries a knee to the head but Hortons blocks it.
Hortons avoiding damage as Vics throws knees to the body.
Vics looking to throw knees to the head but Hortons is blocking nicely.
Hortons blocks the elbow strike.
Vics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hortons.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hortons blocks an elbow strike.
Vics tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hortons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vics in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vics keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hortons's efforts to push away.
Vics misses with an elbow over the top.
Vics on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hortons's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hortons looking to stall.
Hortons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vics throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hortons managing to block the knees to the body from Vics.
Hortons trying to control the position but instead, Vics has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hortons into the cage.
Vics lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hortons misses with a knee strike.
Vics throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vics throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hortons blocks it with crossed arms.
Hortons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vics missing with knees to the body.
Hortons wants to stall.
Vics pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hortons is defending well for now.
Hortons controlling the action here for a moment.
Hortons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vics is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hortons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vics has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hortons avoids a wild elbow strike from Vics.
Vics trying to land knees to the body.
Hortons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hortons is defending well for now.
Hortons is trying to break the clinch but Vics has him pressed against the cage.
Vics tries to land a knee to the head but Hortons blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vics clinches.
Vics with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hortons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hortons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vics misses with a knee strike.
Vics lands an elbow that stopped Hortons in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Tim Hortons has been cut.
Vics tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hortons avoids it.
Vics with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hortons.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vics as Hortons tries to tie him up.
Hortons tries a knee to the head but Vics blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hortons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vics avoids it.
Vics throws an elbow but it misses.
Vics misses with a knee strike.
Vics scores with a knee to the head.
Vics throws a knee to the head but misses.
La Vics seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hortons avoiding damage as Vics throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vics.
Vics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hortons is defending well for now.
Vics tries to land knees in the clinch but Hortons avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hortons looking to slow down the pace here.
Hortons avoiding damage as Vics throws knees to the body.
Vics looking to throw knees to the head but Hortons is blocking nicely.
Vics trying to land knees to the body.
Hortons trying to control the position but instead, Vics has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hortons into the cage.
Vics using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hortons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vics missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hortons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hortons trying to land knees to the body.
Hortons stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hortons.
Hortons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vics has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vics missing with knees to the body.
Hortons misses with a knee to the head.
Vics tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hortons avoids it.
Vics with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vics throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hortons blocks it with crossed arms.
Vics tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hortons avoids it.
Hortons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hortons is defending well for now.
Vics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hortons.
Hortons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hortons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vics creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from Hortons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

La Vics showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Hortons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Vics wants to clinch.
Tim Hortons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hortons swats away the attempt to clinch by Vics.
Vics is looking to clinch but Hortons is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vics closes the distance but Hortons moves to the side
and Hortons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vics moves in looking to clinch but Hortons pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vics darts in trying to clinch
and Hortons counters with a two punch combo.
Hortons misses with a few strikes there.
Vics is looking to clinch.

Hortons gets tackled into the cage by Vics. Vics maintains the clinch.
Vics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hortons.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hortons misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hortons.
Hortons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vics pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vics missing with knees to the body.
Vics lands an elbow just above Hortons 's eye.
Hortons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hortons.
Vics lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Hortons throws an elbow but misses.
Hortons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vics is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vics tries to land knees in the clinch but Hortons avoids the damage to the body.
Vics on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hortons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vics as Hortons tries to tie him up.
Hortons misses with a knee to the head.
Hortons lands a nice knee to the body.
Vics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hortons is defending well for now.
Vics tries to land knees in the clinch but Hortons avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hortons managing to block the knees to the body from Vics.
Hortons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vics with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hortons.
Tim Hortons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vics utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vics landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hortons trying to stall but Vics improves his position.
La Vics is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vics with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
La Vics comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vics has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... La Vics!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Ha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ha
vs
Jones

175 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Ha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ha throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Ha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Ha is looking to land body kicks.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ha counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Ha lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.

It looks like Billy Jones has been cut.
Ha throws a one two combo.
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!
Jones dives in and grabs Ha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ha pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Ha tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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

Jones is rocked!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ha.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Ha finish him?
Ha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ha throws a shot to the body.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with a combination
and Ha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Ha.
A punch combination from Ha misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Jones stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Ha runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Ha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Telamon Aeacuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aeacuson has chosen "Cloud Connected" by In Flames as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Taylor
vs
Aeacuson

185 cm
28
195 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

180 cm
35
198 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Telamon Aeacuson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aeacuson misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Aeacuson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aeacuson connects with a looping right hand.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Aeacuson moves out of range easily.
Taylor is looking to slow Aeacuson down with leg kicks.
A big right from Aeacuson misses.
Telamon Aeacuson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aeacuson throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Aeacuson sprawls well.
Aeacuson scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Paul Taylor has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aeacuson misses with a looping left.
Aeacuson misses with a hook.
Aeacuson walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Aeacuson. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Taylor walks straight into a right hand from Aeacuson - that's dropped him! Aeacuson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Taylor from any more punishment! Taylor complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Telamon Aeacuson!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekio Rubblesnaph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Flurry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc Flurry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rubblesnaph
vs
Flurry

200 cm
25
209 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekio Rubblesnaph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mc Flurry!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubblesnaph swats away the attempt to clinch by Flurry.
Rubblesnaph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ezekio Rubblesnaph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flurry is looking to clinch but Rubblesnaph is avoiding it.
Flurry keeps the fight on the outside.
Flurry wants to clinch up but Rubblesnaph keeps it at a distance.
Rubblesnaph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flurry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Flurry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rubblesnaph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flurry.
Rubblesnaph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rubblesnaph wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rubblesnaph tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rubblesnaph tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flurry avoids it.
Flurry gets underhooks to prevent Rubblesnaph's takedown attempt.
Flurry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flurry scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ezekio Rubblesnaph has been cut.
Rubblesnaph can't get the takedown.
Flurry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but Flurry blocks it.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but Flurry blocks it.
Rubblesnaph looking to throw knees to the head but Flurry is blocking nicely.
Flurry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rubblesnaph is breathing heavily.
Flurry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rubblesnaph avoids it.

Flurry drops Rubblesnaph with a big knee straight up the middle! Rubblesnaph is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flurry tries to clinch up.

Flurry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flurry managing to block the knees to the body from Rubblesnaph.
Flurry jerks Rubblesnaph's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Rubblesnaph drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Flurry goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Flurry because Rubblesnaph was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Mc Flurry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dogger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Cafe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Dogger
vs
Cafe

200 cm
19
295 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Dogger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mc Cafe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogger lands a really nice looking cross but Cafe seems unphased.
Cafe dives in and grabs Dogger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dogger pushes down on Cafe's head and hops out.

Cafe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cafe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Cafe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dogger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cafe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dogger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dogger shrugs it off.

Cafe wants to finish this one by submission but Dogger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cafe.

Cafe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dogger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dogger tries to hold on but Cafe pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cafe looking to secure an arm triangle but Dogger defends it well.

Cafe is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Cafe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mc Cafe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kanye West - Amazing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Romero
vs
Thompson

176 cm
25
172 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
29
172 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodniel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Romero misses with a double jab
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Romero has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Romero has him pressed against the cage.

Romero wants the takedown. Thompson is fighting it off but Romero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thompson's guard against the cage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romero tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.

Romero stands and steps away. Thompson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Romero throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Romero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Romero wants the takedown. Thompson is fighting it off but Romero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thompson's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romero controls the pace.

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

Romero has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away.
Rodniel Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Thompson.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.

Romero has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.

Romero manages to break the clinch.

Romero clinches with his opponent.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Romero won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Romero.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Romero has him pressed against the cage.

Thompson pulls guard.

Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thompson is tightening it up a little... Romero has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Romero reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Romero taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thompson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jon Thompson!
As Jon Thompson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: STT BABY NEW WELTERWEIGHT CHAMP!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hammer Fist's chin.

Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory
vs
Fist

199 cm
22
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

182 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer Fist!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brigadier Victory wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brigadier Victory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Brigadier Victory counter with a right hand.
Fist fails with the takedown
and Brigadier Victory counters with a thumping low kick.
The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
Fist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brigadier Victory counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigadier Victory swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brigadier Victory cracks Fist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brigadier Victory counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigadier Victory tried to score with a low kick but Fist checks it.
Brigadier Victory throws a front kick aimed at Fist's knee but Fist avoids it well.
Brigadier Victory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt
and Brigadier Victory counters with a nice uppercut.
Brigadier Victory fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist has his takedown stuffed
letting Brigadier Victory counter with a right hand.
Jab by Brigadier Victory.
Brigadier Victory really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fist with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brigadier Victory throws a nice looking combination but Fist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fist misses with a takedown
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brigadier Victory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Brigadier Victory.
Nice uppercut there from Brigadier Victory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fist tries for a takedown but Brigadier Victory circles away easily
and Brigadier Victory counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fist is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brigadier Victory is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fist.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt
and Brigadier Victory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brigadier Victory scores with a hook.
Brigadier Victory lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Hammer Fist has been cut.
Fist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brigadier Victory.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigadier Victory tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fist shoots and misses
and Brigadier Victory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
Brigadier Victory connects with the punch.
Brigadier Victory lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Fist is rocked!
Brigadier Victory throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Fist stumbling backwards into the cage! Fist bounces back off the cage towards Brigadier Victory, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Brigadier Victory lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Brigadier Victory celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Mixed Martial Artist Formerly Known As Brigadier Victory!