EMMA-33 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Desbatailles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Desbatailles is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Daross
vs
Desbatailles

188 cm
22
201 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
190 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hendrik Daross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Desbatailles !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desbatailles connects with a right hand. Daross shakes it off.
Desbatailles scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Hendrik Daross has been cut.
John Desbatailles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desbatailles checks the leg kick.
Desbatailles tries to close the distance and clinch but Daross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daross checks a low kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles throws a head kick that misses.
Desbatailles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daross feints and then cracks Desbatailles 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Desbatailles down.
Desbatailles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daross is out of range and Desbatailles settles back down.
Desbatailles scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desbatailles throws a chopping leg kick but Daross manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Desbatailles throws a wild body kick that Daross sees coming a mile off.
Desbatailles moves out of range as Daross throws a body kick.
Daross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Desbatailles misses with a body kick.
Daross walks into a left hand.
Daross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Desbatailles .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Desbatailles misses with a low kick.
Daross tries to score with a low kick but Desbatailles moves his leg out of the way.
Daross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Desbatailles is able to avoid easily.
Daross wants to clinch up but Desbatailles keeps it at a distance.
Desbatailles tries to score with a low kick but Daross moves his leg out of the way.
Daross shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Desbatailles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Desbatailles throws a push kick but Daross slaps the foot to one side.
Desbatailles is looking to slow Daross down with leg kicks.
Daross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Desbatailles misses with a low kick.
Daross moves out of range as Desbatailles throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Desbatailles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Desbatailles just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Desbatailles under the eye.
Daross staying out of range there.
Desbatailles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daross's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desbatailles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Desbatailles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desbatailles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daross.
Daross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Desbatailles .
Daross wants to clinch.
Daross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles lands a leg kick that knocks Daross off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Daross blocks the leg kick.
Daross misses with a body kick.
Daross avoids a kick to the body.
Desbatailles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Daross.
Daross throws a solid leg kick but Desbatailles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daross.
Daross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Desbatailles throws a leg kick but Daross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Desbatailles misses with a leg kick
and Daross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Desbatailles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daross is looking to land body kicks.
Desbatailles misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daross.
Daross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Desbatailles throws a hook but Daross avoids it easily.
Desbatailles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Desbatailles throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Desbatailles tries to clinch but Daross is having none of it.
Desbatailles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daross. Desbatailles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desbatailles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Desbatailles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daross moves away.
Desbatailles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Desbatailles is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Desbatailles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Desbatailles checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Desbatailles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendrik Daross's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Desbatailles scores with a nice head shot.
John Desbatailles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Desbatailles scores with a nice head shot.
Daross throws a leg kick but Desbatailles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Desbatailles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desbatailles looks to land a right hand but Daross moved out of range.
Desbatailles throws a looping overhand right but Daross ducks down to avoid it.
Daross throws a leg kick
and Desbatailles counters with a slapping leg kick.
Desbatailles misses with a low kick as Daross jumps back.
Desbatailles throws a leg kick but Daross sees it coming and moves out of range.
Desbatailles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Desbatailles connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Daross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Desbatailles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Desbatailles misses with a leg kick
and Daross counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daross lands a leg kick that knocks Desbatailles off balance momentarily.
That kick from Desbatailles tenderised Daross's leg. Daross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Desbatailles missing with a left hand there. Daross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daross throws a looping overhand right but Desbatailles ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Daross there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daross cracks the inside of Desbatailles 's front leg.
Desbatailles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Desbatailles . That's going to slow Daross down.
Desbatailles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Desbatailles looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross blocks the body kick.
Daross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desbatailles is looking to chop away at Daross's legs.
Daross misses with a body kick.
Desbatailles thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daross if he has to take too many more of those.
Daross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Desbatailles .
Daross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Desbatailles thuds his shin into the meat of Daross's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Desbatailles doesn't manage to clinch there - Daross circles away.
Desbatailles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Desbatailles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Desbatailles . Daross shrugs it off though.
Daross moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles misses with a head kick.
Desbatailles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Desbatailles throws a leg kick but Daross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Desbatailles .
Daross lands a head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Desbatailles , right into the meat.
Desbatailles throws a leg kick
and Daross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daross avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Desbatailles .
Daross throws a low kick but Desbatailles moves out of range easily.
Desbatailles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Desbatailles misses.
Daross misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daross checks a leg kick.
Desbatailles looks to land a right hand but Daross moved out of range.
Daross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Desbatailles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Desbatailles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daross's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desbatailles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Desbatailles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daross.
Desbatailles connects with a crisp jab.
Desbatailles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daross tries to score with a low kick but Desbatailles moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desbatailles throws a head kick but Daross moves out of range.
Desbatailles thows a body kick. Daross tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Daross misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Desbatailles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hendrik Daross's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Daross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Desbatailles throws a push kick but Daross slaps the foot to one side.
Daross moves out of range of the body kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Daross closes the distance and clinches.
Desbatailles misses with the head strike.

Daross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Desbatailles !
Daross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Daross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daross scores with a shot to the body.
Daross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Desbatailles .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desbatailles looks to land a combination. Daross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Desbatailles looks for the body kick but Daross saw that one coming.
Daross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Desbatailles throws a wild body kick that Daross sees coming a mile off.
Desbatailles misses with a body kick.
Daross lets loose with a powerful body kick. Desbatailles will feel that in the morning.
Desbatailles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daross scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Desbatailles misses.
Daross misses with the body kick
and Desbatailles counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles thumps Daross with a low kick.
Daross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daross throws a head kick that misses
and Desbatailles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Desbatailles connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Desbatailles .
A chopping leg kick lands by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Desbatailles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Desbatailles looks to land a body kick but Daross moved away.
Desbatailles pushes Daross away with a front kick.
Daross will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Desbatailles tries to clinch up.
Desbatailles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Desbatailles throws a leg kick but Daross moved away.
Daross checks a low kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles throws a solid leg kick but Daross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Desbatailles .
Desbatailles throws a head kick that misses
and Daross counters with a body kick.
Daross checks a low kick from Desbatailles .
Daross tries a low kick but Desbatailles avoids it.
Daross lands a leg kick that knocks Desbatailles off balance momentarily.
Desbatailles motions for Daross to come forward. Desbatailles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Desbatailles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daross's sensitive parts.
Desbatailles connects with a leg kick. Daross looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Desbatailles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Desbatailles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Desbatailles throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Daross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Desbatailles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles misses with the body kick
and Daross counters with a big head kick but Desbatailles shrugs it off.
Desbatailles lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Daross. Beautiful body shot.
Desbatailles tries to land a leg kick but Daross saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daross swings for the body but Desbatailles moves out of range.
Desbatailles swats away the attempt to clinch by Daross.
Daross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Desbatailles 's sensitive parts.
Desbatailles lands a two punch combo.
Desbatailles circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daross tries to work over Desbatailles 's front leg with a kick but Desbatailles checks it.
Desbatailles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Desbatailles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Desbatailles scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Desbatailles really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendrik Daross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Daross checks a low kick from Desbatailles .
A bone on bone clash there as Daross blocks the leg kick.
Daross just misses with a punch to the body.
Desbatailles cracks Daross with an open hand slap.
Daross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Desbatailles 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daross under the eye.
Daross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Desbatailles throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Daross blocks the low kick.

Desbatailles rushes Daross and presses him up against the cage.
Desbatailles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daross tries to work over Desbatailles 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daross avoids a wild elbow strike from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles wants to break free but Daross has control.
Daross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desbatailles 's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross misses with the head strike.

Daross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desbatailles lands with a good body shot.
Desbatailles wants to land a leg kick but Daross is out of range.
Desbatailles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daross moves away.
Daross swats away the attempt to clinch by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles connects with a solid leg kick.
Daross throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Desbatailles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Desbatailles moves out of range of the body kick.
Desbatailles throws a body kick that misses
and Daross counters with a nice body shot.
Desbatailles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Desbatailles blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles scores with a jab. Daross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daross throws a head kick but Desbatailles moves out of range.
Desbatailles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daross keeps the fight on the outside.
Desbatailles tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desbatailles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daross connects with a solid leg kick.
Daross lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Daross throws a head kick that Desbatailles semi-blocks.
Desbatailles scores with a leg kick.
Daross connects with the punch.
Desbatailles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daross's sensitive parts.
Desbatailles feints and then cracks Daross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daross down.
Good leg kick by Desbatailles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daross lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Desbatailles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Desbatailles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Desbatailles lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daross will feel that in the morning.
Desbatailles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Desbatailles can pounce on him.
Desbatailles tests Daross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Desbatailles does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Daross tries a head kick but it misses.
Desbatailles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Daross misses.
A head kick misses from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daross is able to avoid easily.
Desbatailles misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Desbatailles scoring well with a low kick there.
Daross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Desbatailles clinches with his opponent.
Desbatailles throws a head punch that misses.
Daross tries a body shot but Desbatailles blocks it.
Desbatailles lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desbatailles stalling in the clinch but Daross improves position.
Daross is trying to stall.
Daross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Desbatailles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Daross fails to land.
Desbatailles misses with a punch to the body.
Daross has a couple of punches blocked by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daross tries to throw a body punch but Desbatailles avoids it by throwing Daross back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Desbatailles dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hendrik Daross's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Desbatailles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Desbatailles misses with a looping right.
Daross checks a low kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles tries to land a front kick but Daross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Desbatailles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Desbatailles takes a swing at Daross's ribcage but misses.
Daross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles throws an overhand right that lands on Daross's shoulder, as Daross tries to avoid the shot.
Desbatailles throws a sloppy head kick and Daross moves out of range easily.
Daross keeps the fight on the outside.
Desbatailles throws a solid leg kick but Daross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Desbatailles .
Desbatailles looks for the body kick but Daross saw that one coming.
Daross blocks a head kick by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Desbatailles is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross tries a low kick but Desbatailles avoids it.
Desbatailles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daross momentarily.
Desbatailles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Desbatailles wants to land a leg kick but Daross is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Daross.
Daross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daross motions for Desbatailles to come forward. Daross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Desbatailles is looking to chop away at Daross's legs.
Daross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Desbatailles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Desbatailles moves out of range as Daross strikes.
Desbatailles misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Desbatailles throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross moves in looking to clinch but Desbatailles pushes him off.
Desbatailles throws out a leg kick but Daross moves out of range and Desbatailles only half commits.
Daross feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Desbatailles s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daross checks a low kick from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desbatailles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Desbatailles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Desbatailles . Daross shrugs it off though.

Desbatailles tries to keep at a distance but Daross has taken the fight into the clinch.

Daross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hendrik Daross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Desbatailles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Desbatailles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Desbatailles misses with a leg kick.
Desbatailles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daross throws a solid leg kick but Desbatailles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daross.
Daross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Desbatailles throws a head kick but Daross moves out of range.
Desbatailles scores with a head kick. Daross tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Desbatailles motions for Daross to come forward. Desbatailles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Desbatailles scores with a head kick.

Daross is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Daross. Desbatailles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Daross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Desbatailles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John Desbatailles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daross seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desbatailles 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daross under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Desbatailles .
Daross lands a leg kick that knocks Desbatailles off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Daross is predictable there
and Desbatailles counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Desbatailles was well out of range. Poor timing from Daross.
Daross blocks a head kick by Desbatailles .
Desbatailles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Desbatailles . That one must have hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Desbatailles . That's going to slow Daross down.
Desbatailles throws a leg kick which misses Daross's front leg but catches the back leg as Daross tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Desbatailles . Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Desbatailles .
Daross swats away the attempt to clinch by Desbatailles .

And that's the end of the fight!
John Desbatailles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Desbatailles 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Desbatailles ! John Desbatailles retains his middleweight title!
John Desbatailles 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson has chosen PrideFC as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jonathan Bond has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bond
vs
Erikson

196 cm
20
268 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
280 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bond scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Erikson controls the position for a moment.
Erikson is trying to control Bond's posture but Bond avoids it.
Erikson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Erikson is looking to reverse the position.
Erikson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Erikson regains half guard.
Erikson wants to improve his position but Bond is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erikson keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson tries to roll over but Bond keeps him under control.
Erikson gets back to full guard.
Bond passes Erikson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Erikson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Bond is trying to work for a kimura but Erikson is defending well.
Erikson wants to improve his position but Bond is controlling well.

Bond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Erikson wants to get back to full guard but Bond has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bond swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Erikson is now in Bond's guard. A big mistake from Bond there, giving up the dominant position!
Erikson working some strikes from top position.
Erikson landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond striking off his back but it's not causing Erikson any problems.
Erikson cracks Bond with a solid left hand.
Bond looking to control.
Erikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erikson is in close to Bond's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bond's head.

Bond working for a triangle but Erikson defends it easily.
Erikson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erikson pushing down on Bond's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Erikson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson lands a big elbow - Bond is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Erikson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Erikson!
Tom Erikson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Pride never dies'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcell Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Carwwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Swag Surfin. Marcell Washington had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Washington
vs
Carwwin

185 cm
27
205 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

200 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcell Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Carwwin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Washington counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carwwin!
Carwwin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
It looks like Washington is going to stand back up.
Carwwin wants to get back to full guard.
Carwwin is trying to control but can't.
Washington has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Carwwin works to full guard.
Carwwin is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
Carwwin has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Washington stands and steps away. Carwwin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jab from Washington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to slow Carwwin down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick from Washington misses.
A big left from Washington misses.
Carwwin with a poor takedown
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carwwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Washington connects with a body shot that sends Carwwin's belly button to the back.
Carwwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carwwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carwwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a one-two to the body.
Marcell Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Carwwin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Carwwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carwwin's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Jose Carwwin has been cut.
Carwwin shoots and misses

and Washington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Washington wanted to stand there but Carwwin had control of the position.

Washington stands up and waves to Carwwin to follow him.
Carwwin misses with a takedown
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carwwin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Washington counters with a shoot takedown. Carwwin fights it but they end up in guard.
Washington wants to stand but Carwwin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carwwin is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Washington's guard.

Carwwin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Washington dives on top into guard.
Carwwin has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.

Washington gets to his feet. Carwwin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carwwin ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Carwwin misses with a takedown attempt

and Washington counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carwwin's guard now.
Washington tries to stand but Carwwin is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Washington stands up from Carwwin's guard - Washington perhaps looking for a knockout.
Washington is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carwwin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marcell Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carwwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carwwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Carwwin shoots and misses
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Washington.

Carwwin is rocked!
Washington connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Carwwin out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcell Washington!
An out of breath Marcell Washington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

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

Snow
vs
Mankins

191 cm
25
250 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
26
268 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rosco Mankins!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mankins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mankins.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow slips a jab from Mankins.
Mankins throws the kick towards the body but Snow avoids it.
Mankins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Mankins. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat.
Mankins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A clash of legs there as Mankins blocks the low kick.
Mankins misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a good low kick that Mankins was not able to check.
Mankins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Mankins misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snow.
Mankins misses with a hook
and Snow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mankins looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankins moves out of range of the leg kick from Snow.
Mankins lands with a shot to the body.
Jon Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mankins.
Snow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mankins's calf.
Snow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snow blocks a head kick by Mankins.
Snow pushes Mankins away with a front kick.

Snow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Snow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Snow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mankins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Snow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mankins down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to control but Mankins is keeping him busy.

Snow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mankins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Snow's guard! Nice work there by Mankins!

Snow has an active guard here but Mankins has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankins is keen to just control but Snow is a slippery customer.
Snow trying to hold on to Mankins's head to control him but Mankins postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow is looking to get back to full guard here but Mankins has managed to pass to side control instead.
Snow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Snow 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.
Mankins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A head kick misses from Mankins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Mankins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Snow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mankins blocks a leg kick.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Mankins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mankins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Snow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mankins misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Snow.
Snow scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mankins, as that shot connected.
Mankins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mankins is breathing heavily.
Snow moves away from the strike by Mankins.
That kick from Snow tenderised Mankins's leg. Mankins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mankins throws a nice head kick!
Rosco Mankins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mankins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Snow looking to score a takedown here. Mankins is defending well but Snow drives through and ends up in Mankins's guard.
Snow pushes down on Mankins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Snow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow trying to control the action but Mankins is working from the bottom.

Snow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snow is controlling the pace.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Mankins is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snow is working for a kimura but Mankins is defending it quite comfortably.

Snow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mankins can do to turn this around?
Snow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankins trying to hold on to Snow's head to control him but Snow postures up.

Mankins is defending against the submission attempts here by Snow.
Mankins wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snow dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mankins throws a combination. Snow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Jon Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mankins throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Snow tried to score with a low kick but Mankins checks it.
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mankins scores with a body shot.
Snow throws a leg kick that misses.
Snow lands a jab to the nose.
Snow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mankins tries to avoid it but Snow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mankins to the ground. Mankins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mankins lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow misses with a low kick.
Snow moves out of range of the leg kick from Mankins.
Snow shoots in and drives through. Mankins sprawls well.
Mankins misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow throws a leg kick but Mankins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mankins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Mankins.
Snow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mankins checks it well.
Snow is looking to slow Mankins down with leg kicks.

Snow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mankins!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snow misses with the ground and pound.
Mankins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mankins is not content to let Snow control the position.

Snow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mankins has escaped the position, nice work there.

Snow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mankins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankins is letting Snow control him for a moment.
Mankins regains half guard.

Snow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mankins sees it coming and defends easily.
Snow trying to control from half guard but Mankins is working away.
Mankins trying to control but Snow postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to free his trapped foot but Mankins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mankins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Snow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mankins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snow.
Rosco Mankins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mankins keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snow 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snow!
Jon Snow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayavarman Wongkrachang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anaconda Yadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wongkrachang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cradle Of Filth - Nymphetamine. Yadav is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shayad. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wongkrachang
vs
Yadav

191 cm
21
255 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

202 cm
31
275 lbs
13 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Sydney BEAST Clothing

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayavarman Wongkrachang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anaconda Yadav!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wongkrachang misses with a low kick as Yadav jumps back.
Wongkrachang misses with a low kick.
Wongkrachang misses with a body kick.
Yadav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wongkrachang throws out the jab.
Wongkrachang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yadav is able to avoid easily.
Wongkrachang connects with a solid leg kick.
Wongkrachang misses with a low kick as Yadav jumps back.
Wongkrachang pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Wongkrachang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yadav napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yadav is looking for a sweep.
Wongkrachang has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wongkrachang punching from mount but Yadav doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wongkrachang fails to advance to Yadav's back.
Yadav is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wongkrachang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yadav really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wongkrachang wants to control the pace but Yadav is squirming around nicely.
Wongkrachang looking to finish with strikes here!

Wongkrachang has hold of Yadav's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yadav manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yadav regains half guard.

Wongkrachang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yadav is looking for a sweep. Wongkrachang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wongkrachang is looking to advance position but Yadav won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yadav gets full guard.

Yadav is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wongkrachang has his hands clasped together but Yadav extends an breaks Wongkrachang's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Yadav.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anaconda Yadav!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mantis Toboggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toboggan has chosen Reaching Out as his entrance music. Enoch Thompson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Thompson
vs
Toboggan

188 cm
28
197 lbs
14 - 12 - 1

190 cm
27
198 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Enoch Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mantis Toboggan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick

and Toboggan counters by clinching up.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Toboggan gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
Toboggan misses with the head strike.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Toboggan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toboggan.
Toboggan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toboggan scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toboggan.
Toboggan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toboggan gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toboggan stalls.

Toboggan breaks the clinch.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toboggan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toboggan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toboggan avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toboggan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toboggan is looking to clinch.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toboggan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Toboggan is looking to score with low kicks.

Toboggan rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Toboggan has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Toboggan.
Toboggan misses with a straight left.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Toboggan's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toboggan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thompson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Toboggan really felt that one!
Toboggan looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Donk. Toboggan catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Toboggan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toboggan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thompson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Mantis Toboggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Toboggan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toboggan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toboggan walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Toboggan lands with a good body shot.
Toboggan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thompson will feel that in the morning.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Toboggan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toboggan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toboggan on the side of the head.
Toboggan tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
Toboggan throws a leg kick
and Toboggan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Toboggan slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Toboggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toboggan, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a combination. Toboggan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Toboggan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toboggan's head.
Toboggan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thompson's head.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toboggan, right into the meat.
Toboggan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Toboggan.
Toboggan misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Thompson blocks the low kick.
Toboggan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toboggan misses with an uppercut.
Toboggan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Toboggan.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toboggan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Toboggan misses with a looping left.
Toboggan wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Toboggan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Toboggan dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toboggan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson moves to clinch but Toboggan breaks away
and Toboggan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thompson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Toboggan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Toboggan misses
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Toboggan will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Toboggan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Toboggan.
Toboggan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Toboggan moves out of range easily.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toboggan moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toboggan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toboggan is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Thompson tries to clinch but Toboggan is having none of it.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Toboggan should have avoided that one.
Toboggan throws a leg kick that misses.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toboggan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Toboggan throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Toboggan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Enoch Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a push kick but Toboggan slaps the foot to one side.
Good shot there by Toboggan.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Toboggan keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toboggan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thompson. That did some damage!
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Toboggan.
Good work by Toboggan as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson throws a low kick but Toboggan moves out of range easily.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.

Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Toboggan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toboggan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toboggan lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Toboggan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toboggan throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Toboggan will be more careful next time no doubt.

Toboggan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toboggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Toboggan manages to break the clinch.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Toboggan moves out of range.
Toboggan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Toboggan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toboggan avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Toboggan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thompson on the side of the head.

Thompson is rocked!
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!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Toboggan! Thompson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantis Toboggan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mantis Toboggan made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Cass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rojo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You're Going Down. This should be fireworks!

Rojo
vs
Cass

193 cm
29
265 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffrey Cass!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cass scores with a one two! Rojo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Miguel Rojo has been cut.
Cass throws a leg kick
and Rojo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cass throws a low kick, looking for Rojo's leg but Rojo calmly moves out of range.
Cass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojo.
Rojo swinging wildly here.
Cass scores with the left hand. Rojo knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cass avoids the head kick by Rojo.
Cass throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rojo swinging wildly here.
Cass walks into a left hand.
A big left from Cass misses.
Rojo dodges the punch combination from Cass.
Some wild striking there from Cass.
Rojo throws a series of punches but Cass moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Cass.
Jeffrey Cass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rojo - that will leave a mark!
Cass looks winded!

Oooh a lovely combination from Rojo sends Cass down but not out. Rojo dives into side control looking to finish.

Cass is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cass is still in real trouble! Can Rojo finish him?
Rojo tries to score with some ground and pound. Cass controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rojo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojo throws an elbow but Cass slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rojo wants to stand but Cass has his arm trapped.
Cass parries the strikes from Rojo easily there. Rojo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cass to escape.
Rojo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cass avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rojo.
Rojo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rojo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cass is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rojo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Rojo!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Rojo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.