AD109: A Real Barnburner PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hadley Jagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Beheaded in Paris by Cradled To Grave. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Benjamin Jr
vs
Jagger

180 cm
30
185 lbs
19 - 10 - 2

180 cm
32
184 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hadley Jagger!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Benjamin Jr as he connects with a hook.
Jagger throws a jab when Benjamin Jr was well out of range.
Jagger scores with a jab to the body.
Jagger tries to move into range but Benjamin Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benjamin Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Jagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jagger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benjamin Jr slips a straight right by Jagger.
Benjamin Jr blocks the body kick.
Benjamin Jr tries a low kick but Jagger avoids it.
Jagger misses with a hook.
Jagger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Jagger shoots in and gets a takedown into Benjamin Jr's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jagger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benjamin Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jagger manages to pass to side control.

Jagger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benjamin Jr is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr wants to control but Jagger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benjamin Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jagger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Jagger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benjamin Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jagger.
Jagger moves into full mount! Benjamin Jr won't be happy about that!
Jagger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Benjamin Jr has given up his back. Will we see Jagger going for some submissions?

Benjamin Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jagger's arms.
Well, with Jagger on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Benjamin Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr rolls, trying to escape but Jagger keeps control of the position.

Benjamin Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Benjamin Jr covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hadley Jagger!
After winning the bout, Hadley Jagger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between De Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Brigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brigo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Black Eyed Peas - Bebot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bo
vs
Brigo

190 cm
29
269 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

200 cm
32
300 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, De Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamie Brigo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo tries for a takedown but Brigo circles away easily
and Brigo counters with a right hand to the body.
Brigo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brigo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bo.
Bo shoots for a double leg takedown but Brigo sprawls well. He's pushed Bo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bo closes the distance and clinches.
Bo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brigo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Bo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bo lands a left hand.
Bo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brigo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bo up against the cage.
Bo tries to stall but Brigo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bo lands a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bo scoring with some ground and pound.

Bo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bo throws a big right hand that misses.
Brigo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brigo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bo stands and throws Brigo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bo scores with punches from side control.

Bo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brigo, who protects the arm well.
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!
Bo lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo is looking to take a break and control but Brigo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brigo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brigo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brigo keeps working.
Bo working the head and body with strikes.
Bo trying to control the action but Brigo is working from the bottom.
Bo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Bo has hold of Brigo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Brigo seems comfortable defending it but Bo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Brigo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Brigo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bo couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). De Bo!
A less than humble De Bo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor comes to the cage accompanied by Ça vaut mieux que d'attraper la scarlatine by Ray Venture. The crowd seem to be enjoying Guida's choice of entrance music: Stupid Kid - Alkaline Trio. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Connor
vs
Guida

165 cm
30
158 lbs
27 - 17 - 0

180 cm
35
140 lbs
10 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Guida!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Connor misses with a double jab
and Guida counters with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Connor lands.
Connor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guida can pounce on him.
Guida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guida walks into a straight right hand from Connor.
Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guida counters with a nice leg kick.
Guida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A good leg kick by Guida.
Sloppy strikes from Connor. Those never looked like landing.
Guida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guida is looking to clinch.
Guida throws a head kick that misses
and Connor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Connor misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor misses with a straight left.
Connor swings for the body but Guida moves out of range.
Guida walks into a left hand.
Guida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Connor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Connor is looking to score with low kicks.
Guida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Guida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Connor misses with an uppercut. Guida saw that one coming.
Guida lands a leg kick that knocks Connor off balance momentarily.
Guida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Connor drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guida seems keen to control Connor's posture.
Connor postures up.
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.
Connor won't allow Guida to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor wants to control from the top but Guida keeps moving.
Connor is really struggling to control Guida but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ray Guida.
Connor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guida throws a low kick but Connor moves out of range easily.
Connor digs a good hook to Guida's body.
Connor misses with an uppercut
and Guida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guida throws a head kick that misses.
Connor throws a hook but Guida avoids it easily.
Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guida was well out of range. Poor timing from Connor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connor blocks a head kick by Guida.

Connor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Connor takes an elbow to the temple.
Guida misses with an elbow strike.
Guida lands an elbow inside that Connor shrugs off.
Connor struggles to land a body shot inside as Guida controls his hands.
Connor blocks an elbow strike.

Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Connor blocks a low kick nicely.
Connor throws a lazy right hand but Guida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Connor.
Connor takes a swing at Guida's ribcage but misses.

Connor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guida's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connor throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor trying to control but Guida is working from the bottom.
Connor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Connor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guida is looking to stand up but Connor isn't so interested in that idea.
Connor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guida is keeping the position for now.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Guida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connor with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Connor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Guida with a hook.
Guida throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guida staying out of range there.
Guida misses with a body shot.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guida moves away.
Guida moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Connor does it's job there.
Connor misses with a low kick.
Guida slips under a jab from Connor.
That kick from Connor tenderised Guida's leg. Guida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guida throws a head kick that misses.
Guida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Guida scoring well with a low kick there.

Guida moves into the clinch.
Connor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connor is leaning against Guida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Connor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.
Connor is working Guida over against the cage.

Connor manages to break the clinch.
Guida lands with a thumping leg kick.

Guida closes the distance and clinches.
Guida misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Connor.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guida.
Guida avoids a wild elbow strike from Connor.
Connor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Connor blocks an elbow strike from Guida.
Guida scores with a knee to the head.
Guida throws an elbow that misses.
Guida pushes off an throws an elbow but Connor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Connor avoids the elbow strike from Guida, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guida looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor blocks an elbow strike from Guida.
A short left from Guida.
Connor pushes Guida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Connor works on Guida's body with a couple of short punches.
Connor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connor lands with a short shot to the head.
Guida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connor.
Connor avoiding damage as Guida throws knees to the body.
Connor avoids a wild elbow strike from Guida.
Guida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Connor.
Guida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guida tries a knee to the head but Connor blocks it.
Connor pushes off an throws an elbow but Guida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Connor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Connor struggles to land a body shot inside as Guida controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Guida.
Guida wants to stall.

Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guida leaves Connor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connor scores with the left hand. Guida knows he should have avoided that one.
Connor tests Guida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guida gets slowly back to his feet.
Guida ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
Guida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guida cracks Connor with a good jab.
A cross from Guida lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guida misses with a body kick.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connor misses with a jab to the body
and Guida counters with a nice leg kick.
Guida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Connor throws a body punch but Guida moves out of range.
No luck for Connor with that takedown attempt.
Connor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connor missing with a left hand there. Guida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Connor misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Guida does no damage.
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 John Connor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Guida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guida looks for the body kick but Connor saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guida. Connor shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Guida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guida blocks a jab.
Guida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connor checks the leg kick.
Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Guida throws a head kick but Connor moves out of range.
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guida.
Connor misses with a two punch combination.
Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guida throws a quick inside leg kick.
John Connor is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Connor.
Guida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Connor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Guida misses with a low kick.
Connor throws a right hand that Guida ducks under and follows up with a left that Guida also avoids with ease.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guida. Connor shrugs it off though.
Guida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Guida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Connor misses with a low kick.
Guida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Connor.
Guida connects with a solid leg kick.
Guida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connor.
Guida fakes the leg kick and cracks Connor in the body.
Guida scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a lazy uppercut
and Guida counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Guida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor throws a shot from downtown. Guida moves away and avoids it.
Connor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guida's head.
Guida lands a head shot.
Connor missing with a left hand there. Guida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Guida.
A slapping body kick lands there for Guida.
A head kick misses from Guida.
Connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Guida. Guida gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Guida throws a chopping leg kick but Connor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Connor misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor scores with a three punch combo!
Connor misses with a straight left.
Connor lands a jab-cross combination.

Connor clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Guida digs a right hand into Connor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Connor's gas tank.
Guida trying to land knees to the body.
John Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guida throws an elbow but misses.
John Connor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guida misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Connor's brow.
Guida lands a hook that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guida lands an elbow inside that Connor shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Connor tries a body shot but Guida blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guida misses with an elbow over the top.
Guida throws an elbow that misses.
Connor blocks the elbow strike.
Connor wants to break free but Guida has control.
A short right from Connor on the inside.
Guida slows down the pace here.
Guida lands an elbow just above Connor 's eye.
Ray Guida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guida throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Guida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Connor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Connor!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Connor thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Twist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Charles's choice of entrance music: Don't Fake the Funk by Prince Charles. Tony Twist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Twist
vs
Charles

179 cm
24
161 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

175 cm
28
167 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Twist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Charles!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Charles is predictable there
and Twist counters with a straight right hand.
Charles looks to land a combination but Twist avoids it well.

Twist gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Twist trying to control the position.
Charles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Twist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Twist wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles throws an elbow that misses. Twist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Charles's guard. Nice move by Twist!
Charles controlling Twist's posture.
Twist works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twist wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.
Twist wants to pass the guard but Charles is defending well.
Twist works his foot free and advances to mount.
Twist wants to control the pace but Charles is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twist fails to advance to Charles's back.
Charles is squirming around, avoiding Twist's attempts to control the action.
Twist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twist thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Twist tries to control but Charles wriggling away.
Twist is trying to control here but Charles has managed to regain half guard.
Charles regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Twist.
Charles has control of Twist's left arm, preventing Twist from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Twist just wasn't active enough.
Twist wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt - Twist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by Charles.
Charles lands a jab to the head.
Twist scores with a jab to the head.
Henry Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Twist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Twist slams his shin into Charles's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Twist scores with a kick to the body.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Twist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Charles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Twist as he jumps to the side.
Twist throws the kick towards the body but Charles avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Twist. That's going to slow Charles down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Charles, as that shot connected.
Twist throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Twist.
A punch combination from Charles misses.
Twist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch but Twist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Charles drops his hands momentarily and Twist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Twist tries to clinch up but Charles circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twist scores with a hook.
Charles misses with a hook
and Twist counters with a solid body kick.
Twist jabs Charles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Charles swings widly with a right hand
and Twist counters with a series of strikes. Charles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Twist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charles throws a combination. Twist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Charles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twist misses with a wild body shot.
Twist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Twist misses with a kick to the body.
Charles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Twist.
Charles moves out of range as Twist throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Twist.
Charles loads up on a big right hand but Twist slips the punch.
Twist leaves Charles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Twist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Charles swings widly with a right hand
and Twist counters with a head kick. That will keep Charles thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Twist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henry Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles scoring well with a low kick there.
Twist misses with a leg kick.
Charles misses with the combination.
Charles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoids a kick to the body.
Charles blocks the body kick.
Charles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Charles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Twist finds it's way round the side to connect with Charles's head.
Twist dodges the punch combination from Charles.

Charles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Charles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Twist taking punishment in the form of punches.
Charles controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Twist keeps working.
Twist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Charles's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Charles is looking for a kimura here.
Twist tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Twist dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Twist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
Charles thows a body shot but no joy.
Twist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
Twist needs to keep his hands up - Charles had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Twist does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Twist.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Twist does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Twist.
Tony Twist is winning the standup battle so far.
Charles throws a nice looking combination but Twist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Twist blocks a jab.
Twist looks for the body kick but Charles saw that one coming.
Twist tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Twist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Twist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Charles has time to react.
Twist throws the kick towards the body but Charles avoids it.
Charles misses with a wild combination.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Twist throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
Twist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Twist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Charles is out of range.
Charles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Twist.
Charles checks a low kick from Twist.
Charles throws a hook to the side of Twist's head but Twist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Twist throws a leg kick which misses Charles's front leg but catches the back leg as Charles tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Charles misses the target.
Twist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henry Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Twist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Charles lands a nice hook to Twist's body. Twist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Twist is fending him off so far but Charles persists. Nope, Twist circles away and we're back to standing.
Tony Twist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles throws a right hand that Twist ducks under and follows up with a left that Twist also avoids with ease.
Twist scoring well with a low kick there.
Charles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twist lands an overhand right.
Charles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Twist lands a jab.
Charles thows a body shot but no joy.
Twist moves away from the strike by Charles.
Charles throws a looping overhand right but Twist ducks down to avoid it.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Tony Twist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Charles.
Twist punishes Charles's body with a nice straight punch.
Charles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Twist. Twist obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twist feints and then cracks Charles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Charles down.
Twist thuds a left hand into Charles's body.
Charles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Twist lands a nice looking body shot.
Twist throws a series of punches but Charles moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Twist staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Twist.
Twist lands a jab.
Charles has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Twist.

Twist lands a big head kick that sends Charles tumbling to the mat! Twist takes a step backwards and waves Charles back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Charles is rocked!

It looks like Henry Charles has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Twist scores with a kick to the body.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Twist finish him?
Whack! Twist lands a heavy head kick that drops Charles. The ref tackles Twist to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Charles was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tony Twist!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Chevalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bauer comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone by Godsmack. 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.

Bauer
vs
Chevalier

191 cm
30
270 lbs
24 - 16 - 1

193 cm
28
267 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155

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 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Chevalier!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chevalier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Bauer moves into the clinch.
Chevalier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chevalier working aggressively here.
Chevalier throws a head punch that misses.
Bauer lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Ronald Chevalier has been cut.
Chevalier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chevalier tries to break the clinch but Bauer is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Chevalier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bauer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bauer lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bauer lands a shot to the body.

Chevalier is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bauer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chevalier to the mat. Chevalier regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chevalier keeping full guard, as Bauer tries to pass.
Chevalier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bauer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chevalier manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chevalier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Bauer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chevalier won't allow Bauer to get back to his feet.
Bauer keeping moving, preventing Chevalier from controlling successfully.

Chevalier is posturing up here but Bauer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chevalier tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chevalier has to tap! Slick submission there by Bauer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Bauer!
Jack Bauer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Graves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alvarez. Doug Graves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Graves
vs
Trainer

190 cm
26
214 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

186 cm
33
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Trainer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trainer checks a leg kick nicely.
Trainer throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trainer's sensitive parts.
Trainer ducks right into an uppercut from Graves.
Graves is looking to land body kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trainer.
Graves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crunch! Graves slams his shin into Trainer's torso.
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!
Graves throws a body punch but Trainer moves out of range.
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Graves lands a head kick!
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Trainer's shoulder, as Trainer tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.

Trainer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trainer lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trainer preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves can't keep his opponent in guard - Trainer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trainer is keen to just control but Graves is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trainer is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trainer to get the leverage.
Graves trying to hold on to Trainer's head to control him but Trainer postures up.
Trainer wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trainer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Trainer is stalling here. Graves is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trainer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Graves has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Trainer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Trainer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Trainer is positioning himself well to prevent Graves advancing to mount.
Trainer tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves is trying to control the action in half guard but Trainer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graves prevents Trainer from improving his position.
Trainer is looking to get back to full guard here but Graves has managed to pass to side control instead.
Trainer is looking to regain half guard here but Graves keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trainer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Doug Graves will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Trainer throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Trainer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Trainer misses with an uppercut
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Trainer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trainer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves throws a hook but Trainer avoids it easily.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Trainer slips the punch.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trainer slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trainer scores with a jab. Graves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves tries to clinch but Trainer is having none of it.
Trainer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Graves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Trainer tries for a takedown but Graves manages to get underhooks.
Trainer is looking for a takedown.
Graves gets underhooks to prevent Trainer's takedown attempt.
Doug Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Trainer.
Graves gets underhooks to prevent Trainer's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Graves.
Trainer just leaning against Graves, taking a breather.
Trainer blocking some punches.
Graves with a knee to the head.
Trainer wants a takedown.
Graves lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves is looking to control Trainer's arms but Trainer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graves has his back to the cage.
Trainer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Trainer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Doug Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trainer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trainer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trainer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Trainer is breathing heavily.
A cross from Graves lands.
Trainer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Doug Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Graves tries to clinch there but Trainer circles away.
Graves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trainer counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves connects with an inside leg kick.
Trainer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Graves delivers a nice body kick.
Graves lands a leg kick that knocks Trainer off balance momentarily.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Graves.
Graves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trainer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Graves lands a leg kick that knocks Trainer off balance momentarily.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trainer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trainer checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trainer's sensitive parts.
Trainer misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Graves.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graves lunges at Trainer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trainer's hand.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trainer on the side of the head.

Trainer is rocked!
Graves tries to clinch but Trainer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Graves dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Trainer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trainer is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Trainer throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick.
Graves slips under a jab from Trainer.
Trainer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graves circles away.
Trainer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves lands a front kick.
Graves connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Trainer out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Graves!
Doug Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamgar Jonckers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Lethe . 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.

Tyson
vs
Jonckers

190 cm
30
223 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

185 cm
27
212 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Vitality

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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shamgar Jonckers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
Jonckers throws an off balance right hand
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson moves away from the strike by Jonckers.
Jonckers looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Tyson staying out of range there.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jonckers looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonckers.
Jonckers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonckers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyson lands the left hand.
Jonckers throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyson.
Jonckers throws a looping overhand right but Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Jonckers throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jonckers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyson's head.
Jonckers missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jonckers misses with a body punch
and Tyson counters with a head kick that wobbles Jonckers - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Tyson sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Tyson!
Jason Tyson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Megaphny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blair comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet by Creed. Kirk Megaphny is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Blair
vs
Megaphny

199 cm
29
279 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

190 cm
32
275 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Blair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Megaphny!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megaphny lands a body shot.
Blair wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Megaphny thows a leg kick but Blair checks it
and Blair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Megaphny slips a jab and a cross from Blair.
Blair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Megaphny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Blair. Those never looked like landing.
Megaphny misses with a two punch combination.
Blair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Megaphny.
Megaphny checks a low kick from Blair.
Megaphny misses with a hook.
Megaphny throws a jab but it's blocked by Blair.
Megaphny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blair.
Megaphny defending well as Blair loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Megaphny misses.
Megaphny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megaphny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Megaphny has closed the distance and engaged Blair in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Megaphny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Megaphny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blair.
Blair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blair moves out of range of the strikes.
Megaphny misses the body punch
and Blair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Megaphny!
Megaphny throws a right hand that Blair ducks under and follows up with a left that Blair also avoids with ease.
Megaphny throws a leg kick but Blair moved away.
Blair displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blair avoids the body shot from Megaphny.
Megaphny checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blair throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Megaphny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blair connects with a body shot that sends Megaphny's belly button to the back.
Megaphny looks winded!
A punch combination from Blair misses.
Megaphny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megaphny misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blair cracks Megaphny with a good jab.
Hank Blair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megaphny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blair tries to avoid it but Megaphny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blair to the ground. Blair escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Megaphny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Megaphny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blair to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blair.
Blair bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Megaphny's head.
Megaphny throws out a loose jab but Blair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blair slips under a jab.
Blair moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Megaphny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blair blocks a jab.
Blair is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Megaphny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blair counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny tries to score with a low kick but Blair moves his leg out of the way.
Blair just misses with a punch to the body.
Blair tests Megaphny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blair scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Megaphny doesn't seem bothered though.
Megaphny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Megaphny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blair.

Megaphny is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blair connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Megaphny to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Blair!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Blair!
Hank Blair was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Schulte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Burkshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burkshire has chosen It's a Fight - Three 6 Mafia as his entrance music. Nigel Burkshire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schulte
vs
Burkshire

185 cm
33
217 lbs
28 - 14 - 1

198 cm
33
220 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Schulte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nigel Burkshire!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schulte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burkshire counters with a left and a right that stings Schulte.

Burkshire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burkshire working away.
Schulte looks to move to half guard but instead Burkshire has passed into mount! Damn!
Schulte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burkshire wants to control the pace but Schulte is squirming around nicely.
Schulte tries to reverse the position but Burkshire maintains control.
Schulte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Burkshire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schulte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schulte throws an elbow that misses. Burkshire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schulte's guard. Nice move by Burkshire!
Burkshire postures up.
Burkshire trying to control but Schulte is working from the bottom.
Burkshire preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulte has Burkshire pulled in close to control his posture.
Schulte looking for a sweep. Not yet Schulte, not yet.
Burkshire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schulte swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schulte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schulte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burkshire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burkshire tries for a takedown but Schulte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schulte takes a swing at Burkshire's ribcage but misses.
Schulte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burkshire.
Schulte lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schulte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schulte feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burkshire's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulte keeps the fight on the outside.
Burkshire takes one to the chin there.
Schulte scores with a kick to the body.

Burkshire instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burkshire can't break the clinch.
Schulte keeps control of Burkshire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burkshire prevents a body shot from Schulte.
Burkshire tries to pull guard but Schulte won't allow it.
Burkshire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schulte tries a body shot but Burkshire blocks it.
Schulte pushes Burkshire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schulte tries for a takedown but Burkshire manages to get underhooks.
Schulte tries to throw a body punch but Burkshire avoids it by throwing Schulte back against the cage.

Burkshire successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schulte wants to pass the guard but Burkshire is keeping the position.
Schulte is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulte pushes down on Burkshire's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schulte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schulte throwing shots but Burkshire is blocking nicely.
Schulte with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burkshire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schulte.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burkshire wants to get back to full guard.
Schulte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Schulte dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A decent looking cross lands there for Schulte.
Nigel Burkshire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burkshire.

Schulte drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Schulte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burkshire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schulte is looking to take a break and control but Burkshire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brian Schulte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulte in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Burkshire dodges the ground and pound from Schulte.
Schulte is looking to take a break and control but Burkshire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Schulte tries for a kimura but Burkshire is defending well.
Schulte 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.
Schulte wants to control but Burkshire is keeping him busy.
Burkshire is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulte happy to just control the position for now.
Schulte wants to take a breather but Burkshire manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Schulte.
Schulte might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schulte looking to pass the guard.
Burkshire working a defensive guard here.
Schulte is looking to work some ground and pound but Burkshire has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulte wants to control from the top but Burkshire keeps moving.
Burkshire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burkshire trying to control the position here.
Schulte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schulte takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Burkshire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schulte's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burkshire keeping full guard, as Schulte tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burkshire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schulte throws a big elbow that misses.
Schulte passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schulte slows the pace down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burkshire wants to clinch.
Schulte thumps Burkshire with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Burkshire. Those never looked like landing.
Brian Schulte is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Burkshire misses.
Schulte throws a quick inside leg kick.

Schulte closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burkshire did well to prevent Schulte getting side control.
Schulte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burkshire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burkshire is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, if Schulte is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Schulte wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Schulte throws an overhand right that lands on Burkshire's shoulder, as Burkshire tries to avoid the shot.
Burkshire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schulte misses the body punch
and Burkshire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schulte lands with a nice body kick.
Schulte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burkshire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schulte.
Burkshire is looking to clinch.
Schulte with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schulte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burkshire scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burkshire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schulte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Schulte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burkshire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schulte controls Burkshire momentarily but Burkshire frees himself.
Burkshire preventing the sweep.

Schulte has his foot on Burkshire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burkshire works his way back into a safe position though.
Schulte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burkshire seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burkshire is looking to stand up but Schulte won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schulte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burkshire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Schulte working for a triangle but Burkshire defends it easily.
Schulte is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burkshire has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schulte is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulte keeping full guard, as Burkshire tries to pass.
Schulte controls Burkshire momentarily but Burkshire frees himself.
Burkshire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nigel Burkshire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burkshire wants to control from the top but Schulte keeps moving.

Schulte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burkshire is aware though and is defending well.
Schulte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schulte has his foot on Burkshire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burkshire works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burkshire throwing strikes but missing.

Schulte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burkshire defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Schulte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schulte 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Schulte!
Brian Schulte really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Firebird Designs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Waterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ringo Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Waterson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oasis - Roll With It. Spar has chosen i Get Knocked Down, But i Get Up Again as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Waterson
vs
Spar

198 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

180 cm
30
215 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Con Waterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ringo Spar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterson misses the jab.
Spar misses the jab.
Spar misses with an uppercut.
Waterson slips a straight right by Spar.
Waterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Waterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spar.
Spar works Waterson's body with a nice hook.
Waterson tries to clinch but Spar moves out of range.

Spar has taken the fight to the clinch.

Spar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spar looks to land a body kick but Waterson moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar moves out of range of the leg kick from Waterson.
Spar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Waterson throws a chopping leg kick but Spar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spar misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Waterson misses the target.
Waterson misses with a hook.
Waterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spar to score with a decent uppercut.
Waterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spar.
Waterson stuffs the takedown.
Spar lands with a slapping head kick.
Ringo Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar looks to land a left hand but Waterson moved out of range nicely.
Waterson throws an off balance right hand
and Spar counters with an inside leg kick.
Waterson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spar.
Spar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Waterson stuffs the takedown.
Spar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waterson.
Spar throws a hook but Waterson avoids it easily.
Spar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waterson keeps Spar at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Waterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spar looks to throw the jab but Waterson is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterson misses with a low kick.
Waterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spar.
Waterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Spar should have avoided that one.
Spar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Waterson cracks the inside of Spar's front leg.
Waterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spar is looking to slow Waterson down with leg kicks.
Waterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spar.
Spar slips under a jab.
Waterson digs a good hook to Spar's body.
Spar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Waterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Spar.
Waterson lands a jab.
Waterson drops Spar with a big left hand! Spar is injured, injured bad! Waterson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Con Waterson!
Our winner, Con Waterson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.