RAFL 14: Journey PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lee Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Williams
vs
Hammer

174 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams wants to clinch.

Williams rushes Hammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hammer's brow.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Hammer.
Williams wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammer. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
Lee Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hammer.
Hammer looks gassed!
Williams wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Williams tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Williams lands a big uppercut and Hammer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hammer looks OK. Williams waves Hammer back to his feet!

Hammer is rocked!

Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams has Hammer pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Hammer is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Williams - that's hurt Hammer badly! Oh, another knee lands and Hammer is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Hammer doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Lee Williams!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Chakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Kaufmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Don Chakka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Chakka
vs
Kaufmann

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Chakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Kaufmann!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaufmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chakka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaufmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Chakka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaufmann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaufmann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaufmann works over Chakka with some ground and pound from guard.
Chakka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chakka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaufmann is one step ahead there.
Kaufmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaufmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaufmann stands and throws Chakka's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Kaufmann is trying to get an arm triangle but Chakka is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakka is looking for a sweep.
Kaufmann lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Chakka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaufmann throws a strike aimed at the side of Chakka's head but Chakka avoids it well.
Chakka tries to improve position but can't.

Kaufmann tries for a kimura but Chakka is defending well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Kaufmann in side control, throwing shots but Chakka defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chakka is looking to regain half guard here but Kaufmann keeps moving and retains side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chakka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaufmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chakka wants to clinch.

Kaufmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaufmann lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaufmann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chakka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kaufmann!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufmann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chakka is taking a breather. Kaufmann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann trying to control but Chakka postures up.
Kaufmann gets back to full guard.
Kaufmann will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kaufmann controls Chakka momentarily but Chakka frees himself.

Kaufmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chakka trying to control but Kaufmann is working from the bottom.
Kaufmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaufmann controls Chakka momentarily but Chakka frees himself.
Chakka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kaufmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chakka defends it easily.
Kaufmann looks gassed!
Chakka wants to pass the guard but Kaufmann is keeping the position.
Kaufmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chakka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Chakka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaufmann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Kaufmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chakka defends it easily.
Kaufmann wants to sweep here but Chakka controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaufmann checks a leg kick.
Kaufmann shoots for a takedown but Chakka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Kaufmann gets the takedown into side control.
Chakka wants to control but Kaufmann postures up.
Chakka parries the strikes from Kaufmann easily there. Kaufmann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chakka to escape.
Chakka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kaufmann tries to score with some ground and pound. Chakka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chakka dodges the ground and pound from Kaufmann.
Kaufmann misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chakka defending against the ground and pound.
Kaufmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kaufmann slips a straight right by Chakka.

Kaufmann darts in and clinches Chakka up against the cage.
Chakka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaufmann is breathing heavily.

Chakka manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chakka moves into the clinch.
Kaufmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chakka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Chakka breaks from the clinch.
Chakka clinches but Kaufmann breaks the clinch

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

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

Kaufmann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chakka is controlling Kaufmann's posture.
Chakka is trying to keep Kaufmann in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaufmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chakka wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaufmann trying to control but Chakka is working from the bottom.
Kaufmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Chakka is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann works over Chakka with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaufmann pushing down on Chakka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaufmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chakka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chakka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chakka trying to control but Kaufmann postures up.
Edmund Kaufmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaufmann passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kaufmann with good strikes from the mount here!

Kaufmann looking to secure an arm triangle but Chakka defends it well.
Kaufmann putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann controlling the position easily from mount.
Chakka regains half guard.
Chakka trying to control here.
Chakka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaufmann.
Chakka trying to control from the bottom.
Chakka wants to improve his position but Kaufmann is controlling well.
Kaufmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chakka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaufmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chakka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kaufmann in particular looking to stall.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Chakka clinches.
Chakka landing knees to the head.
Chakka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chakka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaufmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Don Chakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Kaufmann.
Chakka has had enough of the clinch but Kaufmann keeps him there for the moment.
Chakka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaufmann.

Chakka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Kaufmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chakka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kaufmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chakka's guard.
Kaufmann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaufmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaufmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Chakka is retaining full guard.
Kaufmann wants to control from the top but Chakka keeps moving.
Kaufmann advances to half guard.

Kaufmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chakka is just riding it out for now. Kaufmann eventually gives up the hold.
Kaufmann stalling away here and it's allowed Chakka to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaufmann preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chakka's head.
Kaufmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Chakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kaufmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chakka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaufmann has managed to get both his arms back between Chakka's legs - danger averted.
Chakka pulls Kaufmann in close to prevent any damage.
Kaufmann wants to pass the guard but Chakka is keeping the position.
Chakka is trying to keep Kaufmann in close.
Kaufmann with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kaufmann has closed the distance and engaged Chakka in a clinch.
Chakka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaufmann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaufmann fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chakka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chakka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kaufmann turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kaufmann manages to end up in side control.
Chakka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Kaufmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chakka gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaufmann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chakka tries to roll over but Kaufmann keeps him under control.

Kaufmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaufmann tries to pass to full mount but Chakka defends it.
Kaufmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaufmann thows a huge punch but Chakka dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chakka gets back to full guard.
Kaufmann passes into half guard.
Chakka wants to get back to full guard.

Kaufmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chakka controlling the position for now.
Don Chakka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmund Kaufmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaufmann is trying to control. Chakka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaufmann moves nicely into side control.
Kaufmann trying to control the position but Chakka is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Kaufmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaufmann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Kaufmann!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Heathen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cutler's entrance music is It's Not Over. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cutler
vs
Heathen

190 cm
21
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
284 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Heathen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Heathen does no damage.

Heathen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Heathen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cutler.
Heathen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cutler controlling the position for now.
Cutler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cutler is positioning himself well to prevent Heathen advancing to mount.
Heathen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cutler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cutler tries to roll over but Heathen keeps him under control.
Cutler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heathen wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cutler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Cutler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heathen prevents Cutler from moving into mount.
Cutler is putting a hurting on Heathen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Heathen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cutler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Heathen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heathen is letting Cutler control him for a moment.
An elbow from Cutler crashes against the mat.
Cutler prevents Heathen from escaping the position.
Heathen looks gassed!
Cutler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cutler is putting a hurting on Heathen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cutler looking to control but instead Heathen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cutler trying to mount his opponent but Heathen defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler works his way into side control.
The referee asks Cutler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cutler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cutler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cutler throws a strike aimed at the side of Heathen's head but Heathen avoids it well.
Heathen is letting Cutler control him for a moment.
Cutler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heathen some visible discomfort.
Heathen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cutler is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heathen seems a little lost for a moment, as Cutler dominates the positioning.
Cutler is chipping away with strikes.
Heathen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cutler controlling the position from side mount.
Cutler lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Cutler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cutler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Heathen pushes Cutler off looking to stand but Cutler dives back in and keeps control.
Cutler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heathen's head.
Cutler moves into full mount! Heathen won't be happy about that!
Cutler looking to control but Heathen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Cutler.

It looks like Jimmy Heathen has been cut.
Heathen is breathing heavily.
Cutler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heathen hang on?
Heathen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Cutler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cutler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cutler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cutler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heathen hang on?

The cut above Jimmy Heathen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cutler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jay Cutler!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between derek Sherinian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Nadeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Nadeau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sherinian
vs
Nadeau

153 cm
22
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, derek Sherinian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Nadeau!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nadeau.

Sherinian gets caught flat footed, as Nadeau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sherinian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nadeau passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Sherinian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nadeau lands a few punches from side control.
Sherinian struggling a bit here.
Nadeau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nadeau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sherinian some visible discomfort.
Sherinian is breathing heavily.

Nadeau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nadeau advances to mount.
Nadeau lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nadeau dominating with strikes here.

Nadeau wants to finish this one by submission but Sherinian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nadeau.
Nadeau putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Sherinian is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadeau blocks Sherinian's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sherinian wants to hold on but Nadeau pushes him away.
Nadeau in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nadeau has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sherinian's face.
Sherinian tries to lock up and control but Nadeau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Nadeau looking to secure an arm triangle but Sherinian defends it well.
Sherinian flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sherinian tries to lock up and control but Nadeau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sherinian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nadeau lands with some strikes.

Nadeau has isolated one of Sherinian's arms. Sherinian looking to fight him off but Nadeau twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Nadeau!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilles StPaul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down. StPaul comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kashmir kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nathan Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Scott
vs
StPaul

180 cm
26
174 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

192 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilles StPaul!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPaul tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
A jab lands there for StPaul.

Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
StPaul missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
StPaul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scott takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Nathan Scott has been cut.

Scott turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scott manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
StPaul struggling a bit here.
StPaul is looking to reverse the position.

Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scott blocks the strikes from StPaul.
Scott trying to control the position but StPaul is working away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but StPaul circles away.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
StPaul fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Scott darts in and clinches StPaul up against the cage.
Scott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but StPaul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
StPaul stalling in the clinch but Scott improves position.
StPaul misses with an elbow strike.
StPaul is looking to control Scott's arms but Scott gets an underhook and turns him. Now StPaul has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. StPaul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and StPaul counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott is breathing heavily.
StPaul misses with a takedown attempt
and Scott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
StPaul swinging wildly here.
StPaul fails to land the takedown.
Nathan Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and StPaul counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott shoots and misses
and StPaul counters with a thumping low kick.
Scott tries to clinch but StPaul moves away

and StPaul counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
StPaul looking to stall.
StPaul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to land knees in the clinch but StPaul avoids the damage to the body.
Scott goes for a takedown in the clinch but StPaul prevents it.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, StPaul throws an elbow but misses.
StPaul misses with an elbow strike.
StPaul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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

StPaul scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Scott swings away with a body shot that misses
and StPaul counters with a straight right hand.
StPaul tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and StPaul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
StPaul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott throws a lazy head kick
and StPaul counters with a one-two to the body.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from StPaul.
StPaul circles away from the clinch attempt
and StPaul counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and StPaul counters with a three punch combo that has Scott backing up. Scott nods at StPaul to acknowledge the strikes.
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
StPaul stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
StPaul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten StPaul somewhat.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and StPaul counters with a nice kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilles StPaul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Scott's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

StPaul circles away from the clinch attempt

and StPaul counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Scott!
StPaul prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
StPaul landing strikes from the mount and Scott is in trouble!
Scott wants to hold on but StPaul pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by StPaul.

StPaul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scott is surviving well by controlling StPaul's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott tries to reverse the position but StPaul maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
StPaul fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
StPaul trying to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott tries to reverse the position but StPaul maintains control.
StPaul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott tries to hold on but StPaul pushes him away.
StPaul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
StPaul with shots to the head and body - Scott looks very uncomfortable down there.
Scott tries to reverse the position but StPaul maintains control.
Scott swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
StPaul unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPaul has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Scott's face.
Scott wants to control but StPaul is having none of it.
StPaul landing shots from mount.
StPaul avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding StPaul's attempts to control the action.
StPaul is landing with some decent strikes but Scott is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Scott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
StPaul 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.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
StPaul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but StPaul is one step ahead there.
Scott keeping moving, preventing StPaul from controlling successfully.
StPaul is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Scott is keen to just control but StPaul is a slippery customer.
Gilles StPaul has got the better of the ground game so far.
StPaul wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scott wants to take a breather but StPaul is having none of it.
StPaul is in trouble now - Scott has advanced to mount!

Scott is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, StPaul has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
StPaul tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
StPaul sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilles StPaul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Scott's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and StPaul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gilles StPaul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott tries to score with a low kick but StPaul moves his leg out of the way.
Scott with a poor takedown

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

StPaul shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. StPaul showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
StPaul 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.
Scott is trying to stand.
StPaul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scott tries to roll over but StPaul keeps him under control.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.

StPaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scott defends it well.
Ground and pound from StPaul.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is trying to stand.
StPaul trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Scott is looking to escape.
StPaul winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Scott is trying to stand up here but StPaul is controlling him well.
StPaul slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
Scott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scott.
Scott wants to sweep here but StPaul controlling him for the moment.
StPaul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
StPaul looking to pass the guard.
StPaul is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but StPaul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott trying to control here.
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from StPaul.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.

StPaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
StPaul not doing much here.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPaul stops Scott from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
StPaul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
StPaul tried to score with a low kick but Scott checks it.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and StPaul counters with a head kick. That will keep Scott thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scott stuffs the takedown attempt from StPaul. StPaul gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
StPaul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Nathan Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilles StPaul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and StPaul defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

StPaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilles StPaul!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radar Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smart comes to the cage accompanied by Billy Talent - Red Flag. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Smart
vs
Black

175 cm
24
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Radar Black!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smart.
Smart creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Black sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Black parries the strikes from Smart easily there. Smart is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Black to escape.
Black is trying to control Smart's posture but Smart avoids it.
Smart cracks Black with a big right hand but Black just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Black wants to control but Smart postures up.
Black defending against the ground and pound.
Smart 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.
Black is trying to work for a sweep but Smart has mounted him!
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smart lands a nice shot to the head.
Smart wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black can't escape the position.
Smart looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Black wants to hold on but Smart pushes him away.
Black is looking to improve his position but Smart isn't that keen on the idea.
Smart landing strikes from the mount and Black is in trouble!
Smart trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Smart connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Black tries to hold on but Smart pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to reverse the position but Smart maintains control.
Smart postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Black looks a forlorn figure.
Smart lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Black hang on?
Smart prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Smart lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Black gets back to half guard.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smart.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Smart 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.
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smart is one step ahead there.
Smart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smart pushing down on Black's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smart not doing much here.
Smart has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smart scoring with strikes but Black is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Smart.
Smart lands with some strikes.
Black is looking to improve his position but Smart isn't that keen on the idea.
Smart punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smart scoring with strikes but Black is staying in there.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smart pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Black regains half guard.
Black wants to improve his position but Smart is controlling well.
Black moves into full guard.
Smart scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Smart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Black misses with a takedown attempt
and Smart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Black closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smart to the mat! Smart manages to get full guard.
Black throws and elbow that misses. Smart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Smart!
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart landing some decent shots from guard.
Black scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smart pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smart decides to stand up.
Black misses with a takedown
and Smart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smart fails to land the takedown.
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smart counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at Smart to acknowledge the strikes.
Paul Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radar Black.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Black.
Smart manages to work his way to half guard, despite Black's best efforts.
Smart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black prevents Smart from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Smart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Smart is retaining full guard.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black tries for a takedown but Smart circles away easily
and Smart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Black looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smart!
Black connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Black is working for a guillotine from mount but Smart frees his head quite easily.
Black landing strikes from the mount and Smart is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Black.
Black throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Black postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smart looks a forlorn figure.
Black working Smart over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radar Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Black with a lazy takedown attempt

and Smart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smart thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Smart wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Black uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Smart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Black's guard.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Black has his takedown stuffed
and Smart counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black shoots and misses

and Smart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paul Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radar Black.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Smart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Black's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smart is one step ahead there.

Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smart counters with a left and a right that stings Black.
Black has his takedown stuffed

and Smart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smart lands a nice short elbow.
Black is staying active underneath Smart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black gets full guard.
Smart throws and elbow that misses. Black uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by Black!
Black landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black distracts Smart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smart gets caught flat footed, as Black shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smart 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jt davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn Ball has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ball
vs
davis

172 cm
19
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
137 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinn Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jt davis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ball moves away.

davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
davis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ball or not.
Ball tries to pull guard but davis won't allow it.
Ball jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as davis walks away with a smile on his face. Ball gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ball tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but davis swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinn Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
davis lands an overhand right.
davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Ball, before circling back to the center of the mat.
davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ball.
Ball shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with davis but davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
davis cracks a nice hook into Ball's ribs.

davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ball tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. davis smiles and moves away.

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

Ball is rocked!

It looks like Quinn Ball has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
davis scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ball is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and davis can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jt davis!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Bellavoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellavoni has chosen Choong Family - Adrenaline as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bomb
vs
Bellavoni

190 cm
20
255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
23
255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoni Bellavoni!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bellavoni.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bomb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bomb tries to clinch but Bellavoni is having none of it.
Bomb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bellavoni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellavoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bomb tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bellavoni.
Bomb tries to clinch up.
Bellavoni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bellavoni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomb.
Bellavoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bellavoni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bellavoni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bellavoni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellavoni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bellavoni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bomb walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellavoni tries to bum rush Bomb with a series of wild strikes but Bomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adam Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellavoni circles away.
The crowd cheers as Bellavoni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bomb doesn't seem phased though.
Bomb connects with a high kick.

It looks like Antoni Bellavoni has been cut.
Bomb tries to clinch but Bellavoni moves out of range.
Bellavoni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bomb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bomb wants to clinch.
Bomb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bomb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bellavoni throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomb.
Bomb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellavoni.
Bellavoni misses with the combination.
Bellavoni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bomb circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellavoni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bomb can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb tries to clinch there but Bellavoni circles away.
Bomb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellavoni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bomb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bellavoni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellavoni scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Bellavoni.
Bomb tries to clinch but Bellavoni is having none of it.

Bomb drives through and clinches with Bellavoni against the cage.
Bomb scores with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Antoni Bellavoni's cut even more.
A knee to the head by Bomb.
Bomb has Bellavoni pressed against the cage, preventing Bellavoni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bomb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bellavoni looks gassed!
Bellavoni takes an elbow to the temple.
Bomb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bellavoni wants to break free but Bomb has control.
Bomb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellavoni blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Bomb.
Bomb landing knees to the head.

The cut above Antoni Bellavoni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bomb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bellavoni's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb connects with a knee to the head.
Bomb comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bomb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bomb comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bomb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bomb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bellavoni in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bomb with a knee to the head.
Bomb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bellavoni tries to stall but Bomb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bellavoni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bellavoni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bomb misses with a knee strike.
Bellavoni can't break the clinch.
Bellavoni working hard to break the clinch.
Bomb lands an elbow that stopped Bellavoni in his tracks for a moment.
Bomb lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bellavoni can't break the clinch.
Bomb lands an elbow just above Bellavoni 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bomb.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb lands a good knee to the midsection. Bellavoni won't want to take too many of those.
Bomb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bellavoni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bellavoni takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Bomb.
Bomb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bomb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bellavoni's face.
Bellavoni working hard to break the clinch.
Bomb lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bomb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Bomb.

Antoni Bellavoni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bellavoni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bomb has him pressed against the cage.
Bomb tries to land knees in the clinch but Bellavoni avoids the damage to the body.
Bomb lands a nice elbow.
Bomb lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adam Bomb!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano's entrance music is 2PAC - NO MORE PAIN. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Marciano
vs
Kent

184 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano tries to bum rush Kent with a series of wild strikes but Kent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Kent ducks down to avoid it.
Kent throws a body kick that misses.
Marciano misses the jab.
Kent misses with a double jab
and Marciano counters with a left right combination that sends Kent crashing to the mat - Marciano wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Kent out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Marciano!
Tommy Marciano is the new light heavyweight champion!