HMFL 56 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AkoSii MangJose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Kutts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Save Me from Shinedown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! AkoSii MangJose had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MangJose
vs
Kutts

180 cm
24
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AkoSii MangJose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jax Kutts!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jax Kutts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutts shoots in for a double leg but MangJose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

MangJose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kutts wants to control the action here but instead MangJose manages to pass to full mount!
MangJose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kutts is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MangJose with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kutts tries to hold on but MangJose pushes him away.
MangJose is looking to stand but MangJose has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
MangJose controlling from the full mount.
MangJose trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MangJose fails to take his opponent's back.
MangJose lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kutts tries to hold on but MangJose postures up.
MangJose is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kutts can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
MangJose sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MangJose controlling the pace for now.
MangJose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kutts is looking to escape.
MangJose in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MangJose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kutts is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MangJose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MangJose with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MangJose content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MangJose raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MangJose keeps the fight on the outside.
Kutts wants to clinch but MangJose slips to the side

and MangJose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kutts throws an elbow but it misses.
MangJose has had enough of the clinch but Kutts keeps him there for the moment.
Kutts lands a nice elbow.
MangJose being controlled against the cage.
MangJose managing to block the knees to the body from Kutts.
Kutts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MangJose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kutts pushes off an throws an elbow but MangJose leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MangJose holding his opponent close, against the cage.

MangJose pulls guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutts trying to control but MangJose is working from the bottom.
MangJose will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kutts throws a big elbow that misses.
MangJose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutts looking to pass the guard.
Kutts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MangJose manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kutts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MangJose manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MangJose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutts is one step ahead there.
Kutts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MangJose's head.

Kutts looking to improve position, pressing down on MangJose's thigh with his hand. MangJose seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kutts paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kutts's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! MangJose picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). AkoSii MangJose!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Moninov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vandal Gragas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moninov
vs
Gragas

200 cm
27
288 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
29
265 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanislav Moninov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vandal Gragas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gragas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Moninov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moninov.
Gragas wants to stall.
Moninov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Gragas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gragas fails with the takedown

and Moninov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stanislav Moninov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vandal Gragas.
Gragas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moninov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gragas has him pressed against the cage.
Gragas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moninov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moninov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gragas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gragas trying to control but not successfully.
Moninov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gragas to escape the position.

It looks like Vandal Gragas has been cut.
Gragas trying to control the action but Moninov just sinks the hooks in.
Moninov missing with punches from the back.

Moninov tightening his grip on Gragas, looking for the choke.
Gragas trying to control the hands but Moninov won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moninov looking to break Gragas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gragas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Moninov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gragas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Gragas fending off the submission attempt from Moninov.
Moninov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gragas trying to control the position but Moninov manages to sink in the hooks.
Moninov struggling to land strikes to the head as Gragas covers up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moninov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gragas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gragas for a finish.
Moninov lands shots from the back.
Gragas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Moninov avoids the attempt from Gragas to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gragas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moninov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moninov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gragas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Moninov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moninov avoids the attempt from Gragas to control.
Moninov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gragas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moninov keeping moving, preventing Gragas from controlling successfully.

Moninov is looking for a triangle but Gragas pushes his legs off easily.

Moninov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gragas has passed into half guard!
Moninov is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gragas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gragas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moninov avoids it really well and circles away.

Moninov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gragas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moninov wants to stand but Gragas is controlling his arm.
Gragas can't do much from the bottom here.
Gragas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gragas is trying to maintain the position but Moninov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gragas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moninov throwing shots but Gragas is blocking nicely.
Moninov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gragas wants to control but Moninov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Moninov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gragas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moninov.
Moninov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragas wants to control but Moninov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gragas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Moninov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gragas is controlling Moninov's trapped leg to prevent Moninov from advancing to side control.
Moninov lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moninov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vandal Gragas!
Vandal Gragas made sure to mention his sponsor, Bushido Clothing in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cappy Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Schamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schamp has chosen Go 2 Sleep as his entrance music. Sean Schamp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Christian
vs
Schamp

189 cm
27
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

172 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cappy Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Schamp!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian leaves Schamp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Christian clinches with his opponent.
Christian gets underhooks to prevent Schamp's takedown attempt.
Schamp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cappy Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Schamp.
Christian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Sean Schamp has been cut.
Schamp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Christian is defending well.

Christian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Christian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Christian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Christian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schamp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christian tries to get out of the position.
Christian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schamp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schamp with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Christian tries to stand but can't do so whilst Schamp controls his leg.
Christian thows a huge punch but Schamp dodges it nicely.
Christian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schamp regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Christian.
Christian tries to free his leg and advance position but Schamp is retaining full guard.
Christian chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian tries to free his leg and advance position but Schamp is retaining full guard.
Christian is looking to pass into half guard but Schamp pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schamp is in guard.
Christian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christian wants to get back to his feet but Schamp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christian wants to sweep but no luck.
Christian is working hard here to advance position.
Christian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Christian has his foot on Schamp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schamp works his way back into a safe position though.
Schamp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schamp preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schamp wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Schamp tries to free his leg and advance position but Christian is retaining full guard.
Christian controlling Schamp's posture.
Christian throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Christian is adopting a defensive guard.
Schamp throws a strike but Christian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christian landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schamp's guard.
Christian is looking to pass into half guard but Schamp pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schamp is in guard.
Schamp prevents Christian from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schamp looking to sit in guard and control but Christian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Schamp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cappy Christian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Schamp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Christian gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Christian.
Schamp wants a takedown but no success here.
Christian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schamp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Christian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Christian blocks an uppercut.
Christian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Christian lands an elbow inside that Schamp shrugs off.
Schamp tries to score a body lock takedown but Christian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cappy Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Schamp.
Schamp looking for a takedown.
Christian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Christian lands an elbow that stopped Schamp in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Christian.

That has opened up Sean Schamp's cut even more.

Christian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schamp is breathing heavily.
Christian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schamp.
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!

Christian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christian lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Christian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Christian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schamp is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Christian is working Schamp over with some ground and pound from side control.

The cut above Sean Schamp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Christian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christian lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian scores with a couple of short elbows.

Schamp is rocked!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cappy Christian!
Cappy Christian 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
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JJ Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BitterSweet LuLu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston's entrance music is Shackler's Revenge - Guns N Roses. A fine choice. BitterSweet LuLu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Johnston
vs
LuLu

169 cm
27
132 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JJ Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BitterSweet LuLu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnston counters with a body kick that stops LuLu in his tracks momentarily.
LuLu darts in trying to clinch
and Johnston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
LuLu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnston misses with a head kick.
LuLu tries to clinch

and Johnston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnston.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnston.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LuLu lands an elbow inside.

It looks like JJ Johnston has been cut.
Johnston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LuLu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
LuLu stalling in the clinch but Johnston improves position.
LuLu keeps control of Johnston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnston has LuLu pushed against the cage.

Johnston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LuLu tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
LuLu looks to clinch

and Johnston counters with a head kick that drops LuLu to the mat! LuLu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

LuLu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LuLu tries to clinch but fails miserably

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). JJ Johnston!
A less than humble JJ Johnston misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bert Ernie had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ernie
vs
Riley

179 cm
33
150 lbs
24 - 38 - 1

172 cm
30
140 lbs
16 - 26 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Golden Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bert Ernie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ernie circles away.

Ernie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ernie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
Riley gets back to full guard.
Riley controls Ernie momentarily but Ernie frees himself.
Ernie trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Ernie throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley pulls Ernie in close to prevent any damage.

Ernie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riley has escaped and now he's on top!
Riley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ernie wants to stand but Riley is controlling the position.

Ernie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riley defends it easily.
Riley cracks Ernie with a solid left hand.
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ernie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ernie dives on top into guard.
Ernie trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Ernie wants to get up but he can't break Riley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Riley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ernie throwing strikes but missing.

Ernie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ernie, into his guard.
Riley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ernie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riley has Ernie in his guard.
Ernie wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ernie trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ernie scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley managing to control the position.
Ernie throws an elbow that misses. Riley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ernie's guard. Nice move by Riley!

Ernie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Riley has gone for a leg lock! Ernie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Riley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ernie throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riley misses with a takedown

and Ernie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ernie.
Ernie wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Ernie from controlling successfully.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ernie trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bert Ernie.

Ernie darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage.
Riley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ernie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries to pull guard but Ernie won't allow it.
Bert Ernie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Ernie has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Ernie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ernie manages to end up in side control.
Ernie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Riley!
Ernie wants to control the pace but Riley is squirming around nicely.
Ernie punching from mount but Riley doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Ernie looking to secure an arm triangle but Riley defends it well.
Ernie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernie controlling the position easily from mount.
Ernie 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.

Ernie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Riley turns into him and now he's in Ernie's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley cracks Ernie with a solid left hand.
Ernie is adopting a defensive guard.
Ernie wants to get back to his feet but Riley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ernie working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernie is adopting a defensive guard.
Riley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riley is fighting to break Ernie's control of his arms but Ernie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bert Ernie just wasn't active enough.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ernie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Riley. No joy for Ernie on that attempt.
Ernie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Riley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ernie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ernie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riley is looking to chop away at Ernie's legs.
Bert Ernie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riley gets a clinch.
Riley is pressed up against the cage. Ernie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riley down to the mat. Riley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ernie shoots in for a double leg but Riley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ernie.
Riley shoots in and drives through. Ernie sprawls well.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ernie's waist but Ernie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
Riley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ernie counters with a low kick, right behind Riley 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ernie tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley throws a leg kick but Ernie checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernie tries to close the distance and clinch but Riley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ernie's waist but Ernie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
No luck for Riley with that takedown attempt.
Ernie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bert Ernie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ernie wants to clinch.
Ernie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ernie shoots in but no luck this time.
Ernie is looking to clinch.
Ernie stuffs the takedown.

Riley pushes Ernie up against the cage in a clinch.
Ernie is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Ernie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley tries to score a body lock takedown but Ernie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ernie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riley with the ground and pound but Ernie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ernie controlling Riley's posture.
Ernie keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully.
Ernie is controlling Riley's posture.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ernie is keeping the position for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ernie is keeping the position for now.

Ernie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley stands and throws Ernie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riley lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Riley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ernie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Riley but great work by Ernie.
Ernie trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to control Ernie's posture but Ernie avoids it.
Ernie throws a strike aimed at the side of Riley's head but Riley avoids it well.
Riley is trying to control Ernie's posture but Ernie avoids it.

Ernie swings around for an armbar but Riley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ernie's guard.
Ernie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riley throwing strikes from guard but Ernie blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ernie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riley, into his guard.
Riley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riley is on top in guard.
Billy Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bert Ernie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ernie 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Ernie!
Bert Ernie managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Golden Supplements , into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Michalak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michalak comes to the cage accompanied by Nas ft. Puff Daddy - You Can Hate Me Now. Radoslaw Michalak has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Michalak
vs
Awesome

188 cm
27
181 lbs
6 - 9 - 1

175 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Radoslaw Michalak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Awesome!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Michalak shoots in and gets a takedown into Awesome's guard.
Awesome is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Michalak is controlling him.
Michalak advances to half guard.

Michalak is looking for a kimura but Awesome is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Michalak to get the leverage.
Michalak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Michalak is looking for a kimura here.

Michalak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Awesome defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michalak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Michalak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Michalak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Awesome has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome is trying to stand up here but Michalak is controlling him well.

Michalak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Awesome is trying to stand back up but Michalak is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Michalak in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Awesome tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Michalak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Radoslaw Michalak!
Our winner, Radoslaw Michalak, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bloodlet Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomson has chosen Hollywood Undead - I Am as his entrance music. Jericho Tomson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dunne
vs
Tomson

195 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

188 cm
26
215 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bloodlet Dunne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jericho Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tomson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Tomson clinches.

Tomson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dunne regains guard.

Dunne has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tomson doesn't defend quickly enough and Dunne has managed to lock this one up! Can Tomson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dunne on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bloodlet Dunne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lockyer comes to the cage accompanied by Halo. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lockyer
vs
Crash

189 cm
26
192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Crash!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer throws a combination. Crash tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Danny Crash has been cut.
Lockyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crash doesn't seem bothered though.
Crash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a right hand
and Crash counters with a stiff right hand.
Lockyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lockyer throws the left hand but Crash avoids the punch easily.
Crash misses with a low kick.
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!
Nice jab there from Lockyer.
Lockyer stuns Crash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lockyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lockyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lockyer misses with a right hand
and Crash counters with a three punch combo that has Lockyer backing up. Lockyer nods at Crash to acknowledge the strikes.
Crash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lockyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Crash moves out of range.
Lockyer lands with an uppercut that bounces Crash off the cage and back into range.
Crash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crash in his tracks.
Lockyer throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Crash stumbling backwards into the cage! Crash bounces back off the cage towards Lockyer, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Lockyer lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Lockyer celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darren Lockyer!
In his post fight interview, Darren Lockyer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred The Shank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Sung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sung
vs
The Shank

180 cm
29
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

173 cm
21
173 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Backyard Fighting

Sparta Fightware

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred The Shank!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Shank misses the shot to the body.
The Shank scores with a spinning back kick!
The Shank throws a nice looking combination but Sung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Shank counters with a single leg into guard. Sung didn't expect that.
Sung can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Shank controls the pace.
The Shank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Sung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sung is trying to control the position but The Shank postures up.
Sung trying to control the position here.
Sung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sung keeping moving, preventing The Shank from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fred The Shank wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sung misses with a takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a one-two to the body.
The Shank misses with a wild combination.
Sung with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a series of strikes. Sung will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung misses with a takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Shank works over Sung's head and body with a nice combination.
Sung tries to move into range but The Shank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Shank moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fred The Shank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung dodges the punch combination from The Shank.
Sung with a poor takedown
and The Shank counters with a series of strikes. Sung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sung with a lazy takedown attempt

and The Shank counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sung is breathing heavily.

Sung actively working from the bottom here.
The Shank stalling.
The Shank wants to take a breather but Sung is having none of it.
The Shank trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shank tries to pass to full mount but Sung defends it.
Sung is not content to let The Shank control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fred The Shank.
Sung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Shank as he jumps to the side.
A solid body kick from The Shank.
Sung with a poor takedown
and The Shank counters with a left and a right that stings Sung.
Sung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Shank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung blocks a head kick by The Shank.
The Shank moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Shank!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sung. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Shank bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch combination from The Shank misses.
The Shank with a hook.
Sung with a lazy takedown attempt

and The Shank counters by clinching up.
The Shank unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sung lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Shank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Shank using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

The Shank breaks the clinch.
Sung misses with a takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Shank lands with a nice combination. Sung backs away looking to recover.
Sung tries for a takedown but The Shank circles away easily
and The Shank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Shank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Shank lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head kick from The Shank lands but Sung takes it in his stride.
Sung with a poor takedown

so The Shank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sung has a closed guard, preventing The Shank from standing up.
The Shank wants to pass the guard but Sung is keeping the position.
The Shank trying to control the position from guard on top but Sung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Shank sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sung's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung wants to control but The Shank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sung is positioning himself well to prevent The Shank advancing to mount.
The Shank trying to control from half guard but Sung is working away.
Sung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Shank.
The Shank is keen to just control but Sung is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Shank is taking a breather. Sung says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Fred The Shank has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sung has his takedown stuffed
and The Shank counters with a low kick, right behind Sung 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shank throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Shank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Shank moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Shank swinging wildly here.
Sung doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Shank counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Shank working Sung over with knees to the body.

The Shank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Shank throws a head kick that Sung semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shank moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sung misses with a takedown
and The Shank counters with a body kick that stops Sung in his tracks momentarily.
The Shank lands a nice looking body shot.
The Shank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Shank.
The Shank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Shank lands with a shot to the body.
The Shank dips to his left and cracks Sung with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Shank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Shank misses with a wild combination.
Sung tries for a takedown but The Shank circles away easily

and The Shank counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Shank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Shank connects with an inside leg kick.
The Shank is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sung with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a nice uppercut.
The Shank throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fred The Shank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by The Shank there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Shank misses with a double jab.
The Shank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Shank lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Shank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred The Shank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The Shank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Shank catches Sung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sung moves out of range of the strikes.
Sung will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Shank lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Shank counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sung thinking.
The Shank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Shank displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Shank counters with a nice body kick.
The Shank moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Sung 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!
The Shank thuds his shin into the meat of Sung's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sung. That did some damage!
The Shank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Shank makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sung really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Shank tries to bum rush Sung with a series of wild strikes but Sung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sung misses with a takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a left and a right that stings Sung.
The Shank throws a nice head kick!
A combination from The Shank does no damage.
A nice combination there by The Shank.
Sung misses with a takedown
and The Shank counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shank scores with a push kick.
The Shank scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Shank fails to land with a series of punches.
The Shank lands a jab.
The Shank lands a leg kick that knocks Sung off balance momentarily.
Sam Sung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Shank - that will leave a mark!
Sung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Shank throws a series of punches but Sung avoids them all with ease.
A solid body kick from The Shank.
Sung misses with a takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Shank clobbers Sung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shank scores with a head kick. Sung tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Shank connects with a high kick.
The Shank fails to land with a series of punches.
Sung tries for a takedown but The Shank circles away easily
and The Shank counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sung's knee momentarily.
Sung takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice shot by The Shank.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Shank.
Sung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Shank moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Shank lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by The Shank.
The Shank scores with a spinning back kick!
The Shank lands with a slapping head kick.
Sung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sung tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Shank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sung somewhat.
The Shank throws a right hand that Sung ducks under and follows up with a left that Sung also avoids with ease.
The Shank stuns Sung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sung misses with a takedown
and The Shank counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sung thinking.
Sam Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred The Shank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Shank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred The Shank!
Fred The Shank looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'woooooooooooooooooo'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Lee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwyane James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Outasight - Belive In Me. Dwyane James will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lee Jr
vs
James

167 cm
27
140 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

179 cm
27
135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Backyard Fighting

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Lee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwyane James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee Jr scores with a takedown into James's guard.
Lee Jr works over James with some ground and pound from guard.

Lee Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

James is looking for a triangle but Lee Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Lee Jr trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Lee Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

James looking for a guillotine here but Lee Jr defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee Jr is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.

Lee Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing James to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lee Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - James pulls down on the head and he's put Lee Jr to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dwyane James!
After winning the bout, Dwyane James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.