OFC: Blood Night VII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morris Borris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borris comes to the cage accompanied by Trafalgar - Damned Cross. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Borris
vs
Schmidt

210 cm
20
276 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morris Borris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt misses with a two punch combination.
Schmidt misses with a few strikes there.

Borris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schmidt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Borris has a closed guard, preventing Schmidt from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Borris pushes Schmidt off and gets back to his feet.

Borris gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Borris is working Schmidt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Borris controlling from side mount.
Borris working the head with strikes.
Schmidt pushes Borris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Borris 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.
Schmidt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Borris working the ground and pound but Schmidt is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borris tries to score with some ground and pound. Schmidt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Schmidt looks gassed!
Borris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Borris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schmidt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Borris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Schmidt is trying to escape the position but Borris is controlling the position.
Borris wants to control but Schmidt is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmidt with a poor takedown

and Borris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schmidt!
A nice elbow there by Borris.
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!
Borris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Borris has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schmidt's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borris lands a big shot there that rocks Schmidt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Borris working Schmidt over with strikes here.
Schmidt's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Borris controlling from the full mount.
Schmidt tries to buck Borris off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Borris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Schmidt wants to try and get back to his feet.

Borris working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Schmidt turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Borris off and cradles Schmidt's limp body as Borris celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Morris Borris!

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Baloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Porter has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Baloney
vs
Porter

179 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Baloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Porter!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter has a takedown stuffed.
Baloney misses with a body shot.
Baloney misses the shot to the body.

Porter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Porter lands in his opponent's guard.
Porter is looking to work some ground and pound but Baloney has wrist control.
Porter slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter prevents Baloney from standing back up.
Porter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baloney is looking to improve his position.
Porter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Porter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Porter is nestled in close to Baloney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baloney is trying to control but can't.
Baloney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Porter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baloney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Porter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baloney tries to kick Porter off but Porter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Porter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Porter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baloney sprawls well. Baloney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Porter gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Porter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Porter moves away from the strike by Baloney.
Baloney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Porter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matt Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baloney thows a left - swing and a miss!

Porter feints and as Baloney raises his hands in defense, Porter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baloney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Porter throws a strike but Baloney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter controlling Baloney's posture.
Baloney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porter seems keen to control Baloney's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baloney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Porter keeping moving, preventing Baloney from controlling successfully.
Baloney is fighting to break Porter's control of his arms but Porter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Porter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baloney wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baloney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Porter has his hands on Baloney's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baloney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baloney is looking to work some ground and pound but Porter has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baloney lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Porter with that takedown attempt.
Baloney throws a hook but Porter blocks it.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but Baloney shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Porter.
Tony Baloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Porter.

Porter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baloney looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baloney is looking to control Porter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baloney avoid being mounted?
Baloney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Porter on the ground.
Porter lands with a punch from half guard.
Porter winds up and cracks Baloney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter thows a huge punch but Baloney dodges it nicely.
Baloney is looking to improve his position.
Porter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Porter winds up and cracks Baloney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Porter throwing shots but Baloney is blocking nicely.
Porter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Porter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baloney thuds a left hand into Porter's body.
Porter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Porter is breathing heavily.
Porter fails to land the takedown.
Porter shoots in for a double leg but Baloney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Porter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baloney to the mat! Baloney manages to get full guard.
Porter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Porter postures up.
Baloney wants to get back to his feet but Porter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baloney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baloney wants to stand but Porter is controlling the position.
Porter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Porter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Porter lands a couple of elbows.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Porter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baloney sprawls well. Baloney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Porter gets slowly back to his feet.
Baloney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Porter on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baloney throws a lazy right hand but Porter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baloney digs a good body shot into Porter's ribs.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but Baloney shows good takedown defense.
Baloney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baloney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Porter walks into a stiff left hand from Baloney.
Tony Baloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baloney lands a glancing blow to the side of Porter's head.
Baloney takes a swing at Porter's ribcage but misses.
Porter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baloney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Porter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baloney.

Porter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baloney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter working the body and head with strikes.
Porter prevents Baloney from escaping the position.
Porter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baloney to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baloney is trying to control Porter's posture but Porter avoids it.
Porter working the ground and pound.
Baloney is looking for a sweep.
Porter lands a nice forearm strike.
Baloney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Porter scoring with punches from side control.
Baloney is working to avoid the ground and pound but Porter connects with a decent elbow.
Porter lands a nice forearm strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baloney pushes Porter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Porter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Porter landing strikes.
Porter lands an elbow.
Baloney is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Baloney dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Porter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baloney's guard.
Porter distracts Baloney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baloney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Baloney has momentary wrist control but Porter slips an elbow through the middle.
Porter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baloney holds on and takes a little breather.
Porter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Porter scoring with some ground and pound.
Baloney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baloney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baloney has momentary wrist control but Porter slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baloney wants to get back to his feet but Porter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Porter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Porter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Porter landing with the ground and pound.
Porter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Porter won't allow Baloney to get back to his feet.
Porter works over Baloney with some ground and pound from guard.
Porter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baloney's head.
Porter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baloney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Porter throws a strike but Baloney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Porter tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Porter is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Porter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Porter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matt Porter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Porter stops Baloney from standing up.
Baloney wants to sweep but no luck.
Porter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baloney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Baloney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Porter throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Porter feints and as Baloney raises his hands in defense, Porter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Porter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porter is working Baloney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Porter distracts Baloney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter cracks Baloney with a solid left hand.
Porter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baloney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Porter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Porter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baloney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Porter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baloney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Porter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baloney.
Porter moves away from the strike by Baloney.
No luck for Porter with that takedown attempt.
Porter shoots in looking for a takedown. Baloney tries to sprawl out of it but Porter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baloney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Porter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Porter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Porter!

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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Petrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gump Worsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Petrova
vs
Worsley

194 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasha Petrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gump Worsley!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Worsley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrova's waist but Petrova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Worsley off to one side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Worsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Worsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sasha Petrova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gump Worsley.
Petrova stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrova.
Petrova is pressed up against the cage. Worsley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrova down to the mat. Petrova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Petrova drives through and clinches with Worsley against the cage.
Petrova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Worsley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrova avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Petrova.
Petrova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Worsley.
Petrova lands with a short shot to the head.
Worsley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrova avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petrova cracks Worsley with a nice body shot.
Worsley looks gassed!
A body shot lands from Petrova.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrova is pushing Worsley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Worsley is trying to break the clinch but Petrova is controlling him.
Worsley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrova avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Petrova.
Petrova is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petrova lands a hook that snaps the head of Worsley backwards.
Petrova has Worsley pressed against the cage.
Petrova is working Worsley over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Petrova.
Petrova works on Worsley's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrova.
Petrova digs a right hand underneath Worsley's ribcage. Worsley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrova holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Petrova.
A short body shot lands from Petrova as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Petrova.
Petrova cracks Worsley with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrova.
Petrova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worsley or not.
Petrova lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Petrova to work.
Petrova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrova.
A short left from Petrova.
A body shot lands from Petrova.
Petrova is pushing Worsley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrova.
Petrova stalling the fight.
Petrova pushes Worsley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worsley being controlled against the cage.
Worsley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrova avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrova is leaning against Worsley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrova avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Petrova - that landed with a thud.
Petrova lands a nice shot to the body.
Worsley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrova just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrova.
Petrova pushes Worsley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Petrova.
Petrova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petrova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Worsley backwards.
A hook to the body from Petrova.
Petrova has Worsley pressed against the cage.
Petrova cracks Worsley with a nice body shot.
Petrova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrova lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrova presses Worsley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrova.
Petrova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrova.
Petrova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Worsley is rocked!
Petrova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Worsley is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrova finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrova.
Petrova scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrova lands a body shot.
Petrova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Petrova.
Petrova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Petrova.
Petrova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Petrova.
Petrova throws a big uppercut that drops Worsley! More strikes from Petrova and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Worsley lies dazed against the cage as Petrova celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Petrova!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vic Sommers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cannon
vs
Sommers

188 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvador Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Sommers!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Sommers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sommers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sommers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sommers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sommers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sommers misses with a wild body shot.
Cannon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sommers but Sommers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sommers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sommers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sommers.
Sommers throws a series of punches but Cannon avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Cannon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vic Sommers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sommers manages to avoid it.
Sommers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cannon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sommers counters with a shoot takedown. Cannon fights it but they end up in guard.
Cannon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sommers wants to pass the guard but Cannon is keeping the position.
Sommers 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.
Sommers looking to sit in guard and control but Cannon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sommers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cannon trying to control but Sommers is working from the bottom.
Cannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cannon preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cannon loads up on a big right hand but Sommers slips the punch.
Cannon checks a low kick from Sommers.
Sommers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sommers scores with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cannon blocks the leg kick.
Sommers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Sommers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cannon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sommers.
Sommers doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cannon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cannon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sommers looking for a sweep. Not yet Sommers, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon looking to sit in guard and control but Sommers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sommers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sommers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cannon pulls Sommers in close to his closed guard and prevents Sommers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sommers is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sommers passes Cannon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sommers is looking to advance position but Cannon won't allow it.
Cannon is looking for a sweep. Sommers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sommers is trying to control. Cannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cannon wants to improve his position but Sommers is controlling well.
Sommers is trying to control. Cannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sommers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cannon gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sommers throws a strike but Cannon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sommers is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Sommers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sommers loads up on a big right hand but Cannon slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Sommers.
Cannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sommers is just out of range.
Sommers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Sommers feints and as Cannon raises his hands in defense, Sommers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sommers postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sommers with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cannon is on top in guard.
Sommers working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Vic Sommers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Sommers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sommers as he jumps to the side.
Sommers throws a right and a left that Cannon avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sommers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cannon.
Cannon swings for the body but Sommers moves out of range.
Sommers moves out of range as Cannon strikes.
Cannon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sommers throws a shot from downtown. Cannon moves away and avoids it.
Sommers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannon.

Sommers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sommers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sommers trying to control the action but Cannon is working from the bottom.
Cannon wants to control but Sommers is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommers wants to free his trapped foot but Cannon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sommers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sommers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cannon is trying to maintain the position but Sommers is very close to passing his half guard.
Cannon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cannon has control of Sommers's left arm, preventing Sommers from doing any damage.
Sommers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cannon is keeping the position for now.
Sommers is working Cannon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cannon controls Sommers momentarily but Sommers frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sommers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vic Sommers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cannon trying to control the position.
Cannon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sommers manages to get himself to full guard.
Cannon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sommers is retaining full guard.
Sommers looking to control.
Sommers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cannon's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cannon is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Sommers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sommers misses with a body shot.
Cannon blocks a jab.
Cannon checks a low kick from Sommers.
Sommers tries to land a leg kick but Cannon saw it coming and moves away.
Sommers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cannon tries to land a front kick but Sommers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sommers looks to throw the jab but Cannon is out of range.
Sommers throws a series of punches but Cannon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sommers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cannon circles away quickly and effectively.
Sommers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sommers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cannon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers throws a predictable looking body shot

and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sommers won't be happy with that.
Sommers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cannon wants to take a breather but Sommers manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cannon.
Cannon won't allow Sommers to sweep him here.
Sommers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannon.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sommers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sommers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cannon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sommers keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully.
Sommers looking for a sweep. Not yet Sommers, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommers keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sommers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cannon counters with a nice uppercut.
Cannon blocks a head kick by Sommers.
Cannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cannon scores with a body shot.
Cannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sommers manages to avoid it.
Sommers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sommers throws a right hand that Cannon ducks under and follows up with a left that Cannon also avoids with ease.
Sommers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cannon.
Cannon thows a body shot but no joy.
Cannon throws a body punch but Sommers moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Sommers does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cannon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sommers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cannon somewhat.
Sommers misses with a hook to the body
and Cannon counters with a right hand to the body.

Sommers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cannon is looking for a sweep. Sommers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cannon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sommers.
Cannon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Salvador Cannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sommers tries to pass to full mount but Cannon defends it.
Cannon is looking for a sweep. Sommers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon is working hard here to advance position.
Cannon trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sommers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Sommers catches Cannon right on the button with a cross.
Vic Sommers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sommers missing with a left hand there. Cannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cannon is looking to wear down Sommers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sommers misses with a looping right.
Sommers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cannon.
A left and a right from Sommers both land. Nice combination.
Sommers looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Sommers misses with a body kick.
A big right from Sommers misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salvador Cannon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sommers 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Sommers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Akiyama
vs
Smith

178 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Akiyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akiyama throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Akiyama.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Akiyama lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.

Smith is rocked!
Akiyama steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Smith is out on his feet! Akiyama sets himself and nearly takes Smith's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Akiyama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roque Barretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barretto has chosen Last Man Standing - By 4ft Fingers as his entrance music. Bart Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roque Barretto's chin.

Simpson
vs
Barretto

185 cm
23
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roque Barretto!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barretto's waist but Barretto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simpson off to one side.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Barretto circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Barretto shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barretto lands a head shot.
Barretto throws a combination that misses

so Simpson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simpson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barretto pulls Simpson in close to his closed guard and prevents Simpson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barretto wants to sweep but no luck.
Simpson prevents Barretto from getting back to his feet.
Barretto looking to control.
Barretto is pulling down on Simpson's head. It's preventing any offense from Simpson, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Barretto wants to stand and escape but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Barretto.
Barretto is controlling Simpson's posture.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barretto is keeping the position for now.
Barretto managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Barretto.
Simpson postures up.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Barretto is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barretto tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Simpson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barretto tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Barretto tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Barretto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.

It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Barretto working Simpson over with knees to the body.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barretto is stalling here.
Barretto lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson jumps guard but Barretto stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barretto lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barretto walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Barretto has managed to clinch.
Barretto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barretto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barretto stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Nice elbow from Barretto.
Barretto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Barretto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barretto lands an elbow inside that Simpson shrugs off.

Bart Simpson's cut is getting worse.
Barretto lands an elbow inside.
Barretto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Bart Simpson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barretto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barretto connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barretto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barretto slows down the pace here.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jeez, Bart Simpson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A knee to the head by Barretto.
Barretto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roque Barretto!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Katsunori Kikuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalam Mekhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsunori Kikuno has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kikuno
vs
Mekhar

173 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Katsunori Kikuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalam Mekhar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mekhar keeps the fight on the outside.
Kikuno takes a swing at Mekhar's ribcage but misses.
Mekhar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kikuno is fending him off so far but Mekhar persists. Nope, Kikuno circles away and we're back to standing.
Kikuno wants to clinch up but Mekhar keeps it at a distance.
Kikuno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kikuno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mekhar.
Mekhar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mekhar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katsunori Kikuno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalam Mekhar.
Mekhar swats away the attempt to clinch by Kikuno.
Kikuno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mekhar keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekhar is looking to clinch but Kikuno is avoiding it.
Mekhar tries to clinch

and Kikuno counters by moving into the clinch.
Mekhar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Kikuno.
Mekhar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kikuno.
Mekhar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kikuno smiles and moves away.
Mekhar shoots in for a double leg but Kikuno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mekhar is defended easily by Kikuno.
Kikuno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kikuno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kikuno tries to close the distance and clinch but Mekhar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kikuno clinches up against the cage.
Mekhar jumps guard but Kikuno stands there with Mekhar around his waist. Mekhar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mekhar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mekhar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kikuno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kikuno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mekhar backwards.
Kikuno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kikuno.
Kikuno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mekhar looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Kikuno.

Mekhar is rocked!
Kikuno throws a big uppercut that drops Mekhar! More strikes from Kikuno and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mekhar lies dazed against the cage as Kikuno celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsunori Kikuno!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

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

Popinski
vs
Sanavio

189 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
186 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Global MMA Gear

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Soda Popinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanavio!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanavio lands with a nice body punch.
Popinski misses with a double jab.
Soda Popinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popinski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanavio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Popinski backs up against the cage.
Popinski lunges at Sanavio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanavio's hand.
Sanavio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popinski.
Sanavio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanavio slips a jab and a cross from Popinski.
Popinski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanavio swings for the body but Popinski moves out of range.
Popinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanavio lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanavio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popinski falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sanavio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanavio won't allow Popinski to get back to his feet.
Sanavio advances to half guard.
Sanavio prevents Popinski from standing back up.
Sanavio thows a huge punch but Popinski dodges it nicely.
Sanavio is keen to just control but Popinski is a slippery customer.
Sanavio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanavio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanavio lands strikes from half guard.
Popinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanavio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanavio stuns Popinski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanavio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanavio stuns Popinski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popinski is breathing heavily.

Sanavio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Popinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanavio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sanavio working the head and body with strikes.
Sanavio tries to advance to mount but Popinski denies him.

Sanavio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Popinski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanavio looks up at the clock and then as Popinski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanavio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sanavio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sanavio controlling the position.
Sanavio working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Sanavio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popinski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sanavio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Popinski to see if he's OK.

Sanavio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Popinski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanavio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanavio tries to move to mount but Popinski blocks the move with his legs.
Popinski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanavio connects with a decent elbow.
Popinski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sanavio.
Popinski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanavio is controlling him well.

Sanavio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanavio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanavio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popinski dodges the ground and pound from Sanavio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanavio.
Sanavio looks up at the clock and then as Popinski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanavio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sanavio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Sanavio crashes against the mat.
Popinski is pushing Sanavio's head away, looking to escape. Sanavio manages to hold on to the position though.

Sanavio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanavio throws a strike aimed at the side of Popinski's head but Popinski avoids it well.
Popinski dodges the ground and pound from Sanavio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanavio tries to move to mount but Popinski blocks the move with his legs.
Popinski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanavio is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Sanavio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Popinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanavio's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sanavio duly obliges.
Soda Popinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popinski digs a good body shot into Sanavio's ribs.
Sanavio works Popinski's body with a nice hook.
Sanavio thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanavio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Popinski rather than just go for the knockout.
Popinski misses with a combination
and Sanavio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Popinski cracks Sanavio with an open hand slap.
Popinski throws a right and a left that Sanavio avoids nicely.
Popinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanavio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanavio takes a swing at Popinski's ribcage but misses.
Popinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanavio throws a shot to the body.
Popinski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanavio swings for the body but Popinski moves out of range.
Sanavio just misses with a punch to the body.
Popinski tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanavio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanavio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanavio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Popinski closes the distance but Sanavio moves to the side
and Sanavio counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanavio lands an overhand right.
Sanavio misses with a body shot.
Sanavio drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Popinski right on the button. Popinski goes down! Sanavio follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sanavio gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Sanavio!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Seagal
vs
Price

192 cm
24
235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
21
225 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

:: Happy Pills ::

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, Steven Seagal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Price!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seagal dives in and grabs Price's left leg, looking for a takedown. Price pushes down on Seagal's head and hops out.
Seagal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Price misses with a body shot.
Seagal shoots for a double leg takedown but Price sprawls well. He's pushed Seagal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price stuns Seagal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A combination from Price does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Seagal or perhaps it was just good defense by Price which made him look bad.
Price throws a jab when Seagal was well out of range.
Nice cross by Price.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Price misses.
Seagal shoots for a takedown but Price saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seagal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seagal slips a jab from Price.
Seagal tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Price looks to land a combination but Seagal avoids it well.
Jimmy Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price lands a jab to the head.

Seagal gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Seagal is controlling him well.

Seagal tries for a kimura but Price is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price tries to bench press Seagal off him but Seagal keeps the position.
Price gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seagal pulls his head out easily.

Seagal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Price makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Price goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagal. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seagal misses with a takedown attempt - Price sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
Seagal moves out of range as Price strikes.
Seagal ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seagal.
Price lands with an overhand left.
Jimmy Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Price. That snapped Seagal's head back.
Price stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Price wants it to stay on the feet.

Seagal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Price's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Seagal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well.
Seagal is breathing heavily.
Price manages to get to full guard.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seagal throwing strikes but missing.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price wants to sweep but no luck.
Price working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seagal.

Price is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seagal landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Seagal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Price is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Price has escaped and now he's on top!
Price pushing down on Seagal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Seagal landing small, sideways elbows.

Price is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seagal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Price.

Seagal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Price's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Price's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Price dominated that 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.

Seagal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seagal avoids the head kick by Price.
Jimmy Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Seagal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Seagal has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Price is looking to get to half guard.
Price sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Price has hold of Seagal's hands but Seagal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.
Seagal postures up.

Seagal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Price is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Price has escaped and now he's on top!

Seagal has his foot on Price's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Price works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seagal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seagal looking for a sweep. Not yet Seagal, not yet.
Price wants to pass the guard but Seagal is keeping the position.
Seagal can't keep his opponent in guard - Price advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Price stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Price misses with a jab to the body

and Seagal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Price!
Seagal landing strikes from the mount and Price is in trouble!
Price is looking to get to half guard.

Price defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Seagal.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Seagal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Price is now in Seagal's guard. A big mistake from Seagal there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Seagal has his foot on Price's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Price works his way back into a safe position though.
Price advances to half guard.

Price moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Seagal.
Price fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Price.
Seagal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Price working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Price stands up.
Seagal fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price punishes Seagal's body with a nice straight punch.
Price connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Price lands a jab to the head.
Seagal blocks a jab.
Seagal dives in and grabs Price's left leg, looking for a takedown. Price pushes down on Seagal's head and hops out.
Price dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Price digs a good hook to Seagal's body.
Seagal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Price misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Price scores with a four punch combination!
Price moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Price fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seagal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Price with a jab.

Seagal gets a takedown into half guard.
Price slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seagal wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seagal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seagal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seagal lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Price misses with a straight left.
Jimmy Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Price as he connects with a hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Seagal.

Seagal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Seagal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Price knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Price dodges the ground and pound from Seagal.
Seagal is working Price over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Seagal is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard.
Seagal tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seagal looking for subs from the bottom but Price mounts him!
Steven Seagal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Price breaks from Seagal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Price throws some wild stikes that Seagal manages to avoid easily.
Seagal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Price tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Seagal is looking to improve his position but Price isn't that keen on the idea.
Seagal swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Price throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Seagal because Price loaded up on that one.
Seagal flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Price thowing shots but they're missing.
Seagal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steven Seagal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seagal is in a horrible position here. Price smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Price has hold of Seagal's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Seagal manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Price unloads with some shots from mount but Seagal bucks and avoids them well.
Price throwing strikes here but Seagal is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Seagal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal lands a couple of digs.
Seagal stops Price from standing up.
Seagal stands up over Price, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Seagal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seagal is looking to work some ground and pound but Price has wrist control.
Seagal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Price looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Price is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Seagal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Seagal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Seagal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seagal has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.
Seagal works over Price with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Seagal drops back looking for a leg! Price is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Price manages to kick Seagal off! Seagal jumps back into Price's guard.
Seagal scoring with punches to the head and body.

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

Seagal drops back looking for a leg! Price is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Price manages to kick Seagal off! Seagal jumps back into Price's guard.

Seagal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seagal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seagal 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.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jimmy Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Price lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seagal!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Seagal.
I think Price has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Price!