OFC 190: Zuko vs Spartan II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fallon Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ericksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Take a Walk on the Wild Side. 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.

Fox
vs
Ericksson

170 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fallon Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Ericksson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ericksson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fox lands with an overhand left.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fox thows a body shot but no joy.
Ericksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
Ericksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Fox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ericksson doesn't seem phased though.
Fox misses with an uppercut. Ericksson saw that one coming.
Ericksson throws a front kick that sends Fox stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Fox as Ericksson shoots in.
Ericksson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fallon Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ericksson.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt - Ericksson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericksson moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Ericksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ericksson wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Fox's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fox duly obliges.
Nice shot lands for Fox.
Ericksson dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on Ericksson's head and hops out.

Ericksson drives through with a takedown into Fox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ericksson looks winded!
Fox pulls Ericksson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ericksson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fox throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ericksson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Fox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fox tries to pass to full mount but Ericksson defends it.
Fox works his way into full mount!
Fox 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.
Fox wants to take Ericksson's back here but Ericksson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fox has control of Ericksson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ericksson regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Fox jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ericksson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ericksson and Fox has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Fox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fox throws a strike aimed at the side of Ericksson's head but Ericksson avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fox is trying to get an arm triangle but Ericksson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fox trying to control the action but Ericksson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ericksson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fallon Fox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ericksson misses with a head kick.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fox scores with a hook.
Ericksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Ericksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ericksson walks into a stiff left hand from Fox.
Fox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ericksson as he jumps to the side.
Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ericksson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is looking to improve his position.
Fox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ericksson.
Fallon Fox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fox wants to improve his position but Ericksson is controlling well.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.
Fox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ericksson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ericksson trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Ericksson distracts Fox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fox trying to control the position.
Ericksson won't allow Fox to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Fox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fox wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ericksson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ericksson throwing strikes but missing.
Fox pulls Ericksson in close to prevent any damage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericksson won't allow Fox to sweep him here.
Ericksson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ericksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ericksson stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.
Fox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ericksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ericksson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericksson throwing strikes from guard but Fox blocks nicely.

Fox kicks Ericksson off and gets to his feet.
Fox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fox scores with a jab to the head.
Ericksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ericksson moves in looking to clinch but Fox pushes him off.
Fox is looking to clinch.
Fox misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Ericksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericksson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Fox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fallon Fox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fox scores with the left hand. Ericksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Fox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ericksson's waist but Ericksson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fox off to one side.
Ericksson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Fox. That snapped Ericksson's head back.
A slow jab from Fox misses its intended target.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ericksson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fallon Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Ericksson.
Fox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fox throws a hook to the side of Ericksson's head but Ericksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericksson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fox shoots for a double leg takedown but Ericksson sprawls well. He's pushed Fox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ericksson moves in looking to clinch but Fox pushes him off.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ericksson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Ericksson instigates a clinch.
Ericksson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ericksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ericksson crunches a lovely knee into Fox's ribcage.
Ericksson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Ericksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fallon Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Fox.
Fallon Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ericksson.
Fox throws a one two combo.
Fox fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Ericksson shows good takedown defense.
Ericksson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fox's head.

Ericksson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fox is trying to improve his position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ericksson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fox gets back to half guard.
Fox wants to get back to full guard.
Fox gets full guard.
Fox lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ericksson!
Fox controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericksson is controlling an arm, preventing Fox from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fox tries to take Ericksson's back but instead Ericksson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Ericksson.
I think Fox 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fallon Fox!
Fallon Fox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Watson (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!

Cote
vs
Watson

190 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Watson misses.
Cote looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Oooooh!!! Watson has knocked Cote down with a huge combo! Watson steps away and waves a wobbly Cote back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Cote is rocked!

It looks like David Cote has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Oh Cote is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cote blocks a head kick by Watson.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watson throws a series of punches but Cote avoids them all with ease.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Watson.
Watson feints a jab and as Cote dips his head, Watson unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Cote right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Cote falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Watson smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Watson!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Baldine Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwyane Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tech N9ne - Am I A Psycho? (Feat. B.o.B. and Hopsin) . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Gracie
vs
Griffin

180 cm
18
151 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Brute
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baldine Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwyane Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.

Gracie closes the distance and pushes Griffin back into the cage.

Griffin breaks the clinch.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Gracie drops Griffin with a beautiful combination! Griffin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gracie is looking for the KO!

Griffin is rocked!

It looks like Dwyane Griffin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gracie darts in and clinches Griffin up against the cage.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Knees in the clinch landing for Griffin.
Gracie wants to break free but Griffin has control.
Griffin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.
Griffin is trying to stall.
Gracie tries to circle away but Griffin has him pinned against the cage.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
Griffin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin stalling against the cage.
Griffin prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.
Griffin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him.
Gracie tries to circle away but Griffin has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.
Griffin prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffin landing knees to the head.
Gracie is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Griffin counters with a big head kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
Gracie feints a jab promting Griffin to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Griffin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Baldine Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Griffin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Gracie drops Griffin with a beautiful combination! Griffin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gracie is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.

Gracie gets a clinch.
Griffin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Griffin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Gracie is rocked!
Griffin taking a breather.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are getting on Griffin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Griffin.
Griffin lands a big knee to the head and Gracie goes down! Griffin pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwyane Griffin!
Dwyane Griffin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amnuay Saenpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fabolous - 'Breathe'. Saenpong has chosen Everyone Bleeds now - Hatebreed as his entrance music. Amnuay Saenpong will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Li
vs
Saenpong

190 cm
24
255 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

223 cm
25
253 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amnuay Saenpong!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Li closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saenpong to the mat! Saenpong manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Li gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Saenpong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saenpong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saenpong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Amnuay Saenpong has been cut.
Saenpong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saenpong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saenpong jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Li forces Saenpong back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li jumps guard but Saenpong stands there with Li around his waist. Li gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Li jumps guard and drags Saenpong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Li wants to get back to his feet but Saenpong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saenpong won't allow Li to get back to his feet.

Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Li is looking to stand up but Saenpong isn't so interested in that idea.
Saenpong wants to stand and escape but instead Li has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to stand but Saenpong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Li not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Li wants to get up but he can't break Saenpong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li wants to control from the top but Saenpong keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Li stands up and waves to Saenpong to follow him.
Saenpong looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li wants to clinch up but Saenpong keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Li does no damage.

Li is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saenpong's half guard.
Li tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saenpong keeps working.

Li decides to stand up.
Saenpong slips a jab and a cross from Li.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saenpong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Saenpong.
Saenpong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Saenpong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
William Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saenpong as he jumps to the side.

Li drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saenpong has a closed guard, preventing Li from standing up.
Li trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amnuay Saenpong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Li misses with a straight left.

Li scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Li seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Li looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Li moves nicely into side control.

Li tries for a kimura but Saenpong is defending well.

Li decides to stand up, so the ref orders Saenpong to his feet.
Saenpong is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li closes the distance and clinches.

Li gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saenpong regains guard.
Li would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Li slips nicely into half guard.
Li wants to stand up but Saenpong is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Saenpong uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Li wants to control from the top but Saenpong keeps moving.
Saenpong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li tries to stand but Saenpong is controlling from the bottom.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saenpong is keeping the position for now.
Saenpong wants to control but Li passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li trying to control the pace.
Li wants to stand but Saenpong has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Li tries to stand and escape but Saenpong actually recovers to full guard.

Li stands up from Saenpong's guard - Li perhaps looking for a knockout.
Li closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Saenpong is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Li gets a big slam - oh, Saenpong is out! Saenpong is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). William Li!
William Li very nearly forgot to thank Black Hand Alliance Only Laundry Service amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bam Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Pinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinkman has chosen Regeneration Remix as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blimm
vs
Pinkman

185 cm
28
165 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

180 cm
23
165 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Blimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman fails with a takedown attempt.

Blimm forces Pinkman back against the cage and clinches.
Blimm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinkman avoids it.
Blimm misses with a punch to the body.
Blimm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinkman avoids it.
Pinkman avoiding damage as Blimm throws knees to the body.
Blimm trying to control the position but instead, Pinkman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blimm into the cage.

Blimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Pinkman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pinkman uses his free foot to push down on Blimm's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blimm.
Blimm tries to lock up and control but Pinkman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blimm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinkman on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman lands a heavy elbow.

Pinkman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Blimm is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Now's My Time . Jaffer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DubRaider- Starry Eyes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sheehan Jr
vs
Jaffer

168 cm
23
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

179 cm
25
145 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160
Cavalheiro Luta Vestuario

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jaffer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheehan Jr is fending him off so far but Jaffer persists. Nope, Sheehan Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheehan Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheehan Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaffer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheehan Jr as he avoids it easily.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jaffer.
Jaffer shoots in for a double leg but Sheehan Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaffer fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaffer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sheehan Jr lands a nice hook to Jaffer's body. Jaffer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaffer misses with a wild combination.
Sheehan Jr scores with the left hand. Jaffer knows he should have avoided that one.
Sheehan Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaffer misses with a takedown attempt
and Sheehan Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaffer wants to land a leg kick but Sheehan Jr is out of range.
Jaffer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaffer misses with a two punch combination.

Jaffer takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch.
Sheehan Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaffer.
Jaffer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaffer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jaffer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sheehan Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Jaffer has taken the fight to the clinch.

Sheehan Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheehan Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick but Jaffer moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr avoids the body shot from Jaffer.
Jaffer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheehan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr misses with a low kick.
Sheehan Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Jaffer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sheehan Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jaffer is not content to let Sheehan Jr control the position.
Sheehan Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jaffer is looking for a sweep. Sheehan Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaffer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Justus Sheehan Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jaffer dives in and grabs Sheehan Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheehan Jr pushes down on Jaffer's head and hops out.
Jaffer avoids the head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr throws a right hand that Jaffer ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaffer also avoids with ease.
Sheehan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sheehan Jr misses with a looping right.
Jaffer wants to clinch.
Jaffer moves in looking to clinch but Sheehan Jr pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sheehan Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sheehan Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaffer shoots in for a takedown but Sheehan Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheehan Jr misses with a head kick.
Jaffer slips a jab and a cross from Sheehan Jr.
Jaffer throws a series of punches but Sheehan Jr avoids them all with ease.
Sheehan Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sheehan Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheehan Jr misses with the combination.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaffer tries to clinch up but Sheehan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaffer misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaffer shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheehan Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Jaffer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaffer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheehan Jr circles away.
Justus Sheehan Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaffer misses with a double jab.
Jaffer swings for the body but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
Jaffer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr tries to avoid it but Jaffer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheehan Jr to the ground. Sheehan Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jaffer.
Jaffer tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Sheehan Jr.

Jaffer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sheehan Jr sprawls well initially but Jaffer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sheehan Jr is trying to stand up here but Jaffer is controlling him well.
Sheehan Jr is trying is best to control the position here.
Sheehan Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaffer is working away from the top position though.
Jaffer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sheehan Jr wants to improve his position but Jaffer is controlling well.
Sheehan Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jaffer looking to pass the guard.
Jaffer postures up in Sheehan Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sheehan Jr blocks it.
Sheehan Jr keeping moving, preventing Jaffer from controlling successfully.
Sheehan Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaffer is controlling him.
Jaffer postures up in Sheehan Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sheehan Jr blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to his feet but Jaffer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaffer is looking to pass into half guard but Sheehan Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sheehan Jr is in guard.
Sheehan Jr wanted to stand there but Jaffer had control of the position.
Jaffer being controlled here, momentarily.
Jaffer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr wants to stand but Jaffer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jaffer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sheehan Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jaffer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sheehan Jr working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr keeping moving, preventing Jaffer from controlling successfully.
Sheehan Jr is trying to control the position but Jaffer postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sheehan Jr is wriggling around but Jaffer manages to pass to half guard.
Jaffer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheehan Jr keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaffer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaffer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jaffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jaffer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sheehan Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sheehan Jr, right into the meat.
Jaffer misses with a takedown attempt - Sheehan Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheehan Jr throws a right and a left that Jaffer avoids nicely.
Sheehan Jr misses with an uppercut.
Jaffer looks to land a body kick but Sheehan Jr moved away.
Jaffer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaffer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaffer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaffer manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sheehan Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Justus Sheehan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaffer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheehan Jr's waist but Sheehan Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jaffer off to one side.
Sheehan Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaffer misses the body punch
and Sheehan Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Jaffer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaffer fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jaffer.
Sheehan Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheehan Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaffer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick from Sheehan Jr misses.
Decent striking displayed by Sheehan Jr there.
Sheehan Jr connects with a high kick.
Sheehan Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaffer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaffer misses with a hook. Sheehan Jr ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer tries to clinch up but Sheehan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheehan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James Jaffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jaffer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sheehan Jr's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaffer postures up.
Sheehan Jr wants to sweep here but Jaffer controlling him for the moment.
Jaffer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sheehan Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jaffer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jaffer wants to control but Sheehan Jr is keeping him busy.
Jaffer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jaffer is looking to stall here but Sheehan Jr recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheehan Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sheehan Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaffer wants to control from the top but Sheehan Jr keeps moving.
James Jaffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheehan Jr is looking to stand up but Jaffer isn't so interested in that idea.
Jaffer trying to control but Sheehan Jr is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan Jr has his hands on Jaffer's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Justus Sheehan Jr just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaffer.
Jaffer thumps Sheehan Jr with a low kick.
Jaffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheehan Jr is fending him off so far but Jaffer persists. Nope, Sheehan Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheehan Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sheehan Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheehan Jr connects with a leg kick. Jaffer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sheehan Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sheehan Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justus Sheehan Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sheehan Jr 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justus Sheehan Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justus Sheehan Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Cavalheiro Luta Vestuario's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between All Inn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino has chosen Freaks and Geeks as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Inn
vs
Gambino

185 cm
33
200 lbs
18 - 14 - 1

182 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, All Inn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Inn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Inn seems content to control.
Inn working the head and body with strikes.
Inn 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.
Gambino is trying to stand up here but Inn is controlling him well.

Inn wants to work for an arm triangle but Gambino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gambino trying to control but Inn postures up.
Inn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gambino defending well though.

Inn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Inn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Inn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gambino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Inn from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Inn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inn throwing strikes from guard but Gambino blocks nicely.
Inn advances to half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gambino's head.
Inn trying to control the action but Gambino is working from the bottom.
Inn stops Gambino from getting back to his feet.
Inn with the ground and pound but Gambino uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Inn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Inn stops Gambino from standing up.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Inn from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gambino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Inn with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gambino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gambino has momentary wrist control but Inn slips an elbow through the middle.
Gambino is looking to stand up but Inn isn't so interested in that idea.
Gambino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Inn is looking to pass into half guard but Gambino pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gambino is in guard.

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

Inn is looking for a triangle but Gambino pushes his legs off easily.
Gambino tries to stand but Inn is controlling from the bottom.
Inn is trying to keep Gambino in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino wants to stand but Inn is controlling his posture from full guard.

Inn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gambino is aware though and is defending well.

Inn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Inn is looking for a triangle but Gambino pushes his legs off easily.
Gambino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inn swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Inn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Inn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gambino escapes and throws Inn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Inn tries to buck Gambino off but Gambino is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Inn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gambino is fending him off so far but Inn persists. Nope, Gambino circles away and we're back to standing.
Gambino throws a nice looking combination but Inn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Inn shoots in but Gambino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gambino cracks Inn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gambino fails to land with a series of punches.
Gambino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gambino swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Inn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Inn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gambino sees it coming and defends easily.
Gambino trying to hold on to Inn's head to control him but Inn postures up.
Inn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino wants to control but Inn is keeping busy.
Inn prevents Gambino from standing back up.
Inn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gambino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gambino.
Gambino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Inn.
Inn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gambino is trying to keep Inn in close.
Inn with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
All Inn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inn throwing strikes but missing.
Inn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gambino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Inn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Inn from controlling successfully.
Inn throws a strike but Gambino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gambino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Inn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gambino has managed to get both his arms back between Inn's legs - danger averted.
Gambino wants to stand but Inn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Inn keeping full guard, as Gambino tries to pass.
Gambino trying to stand up but can't free himself from Inn's guard.

Gambino drops back looking for a leg! Inn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Inn manages to kick Gambino off! Gambino jumps back into Inn's guard.
Inn has a closed guard, preventing Gambino from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Inn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gambino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Inn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gambino escapes and throws Inn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gambino wants to stand but Inn has his arm trapped.
Inn regains half guard.

Inn looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambino tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Childish Gambino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gambino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inn circles away quickly and effectively.
Childish Gambino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambino lands a nice shot that snaps Inn's head back.
Inn slips a jab from Gambino.
Inn slips a straight right by Gambino.

Inn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gambino on his heels. He'll look to pass Gambino's guard now, I'm sure.
Inn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Inn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Inn trying to control but Gambino is working from the bottom.
Inn wants to pass the guard but Gambino is keeping the position.
Inn throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inn postures up in Gambino's guard and throws a big left but Gambino blocks it.
Gambino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gambino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Inn.
Inn chips away with some ground and pound.
Inn wants to pass the guard but Gambino is keeping the position.
Gambino looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Inn throwing strikes from guard but Gambino blocks nicely.
Inn postures up in Gambino's guard and throws a big left but Gambino blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inn throws a big right hand that misses.
Gambino manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Inn tries to reverse the position but Gambino maintains control.
Inn is squirming around, avoiding Gambino's attempts to control the action.
Gambino wants to stand but Inn is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Inn is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambino has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino wants to get back to his feet but Inn is holding on tight.
Inn can't escape the position.
Gambino is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Inn can't escape the position.
Gambino is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Inn is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambino has a good base and remains in mount.
Inn wants to hold on but Gambino pushes him away.
Inn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino controlling the pace for now.
Inn can't escape the position.
Gambino wants to get back to his feet but Inn is holding on tight.
Inn tries to hold on but Gambino pushes him away.
Inn gets back to half guard.

Inn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambino pulls his head out easily.
Inn wants to improve his position but Gambino is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Inn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
All Inn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Inn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All Inn!
A pretty intense looking All Inn took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenshi Zuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang- Hellz Wind Staff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zuko
vs
Spartan

181 cm
34
184 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

177 cm
35
178 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Cavalheiro Luta Vestuario

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kenshi Zuko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spartan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matt Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spartan tries to work over Zuko's front leg with a kick but Zuko checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Zuko 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Kenshi Zuko has been cut.
Spartan misses with a wild combination.
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Zuko moved out of range nicely.
Spartan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zuko. Zuko obviously looking to wear him down.
Spartan scores with a jab. Zuko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartan misses the target.
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spartan. That's going to slow Zuko down.
Spartan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuko.
Sloppy strikes from Spartan. Those never looked like landing.
Zuko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spartan jabs at Zuko's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan connects with a right hand. Zuko shakes it off.
Zuko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spartan connects with a looping right hand.
Zuko throws a leg kick but Spartan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spartan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Zuko! He's out on his feet! Spartan rushes in and drops Zuko with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Spartan!
Matt Spartan is the new welterweight champion!
Matt Spartan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.