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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Babs Bloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ioannidis has chosen If I Can't - 50 Cent as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bloom
vs
Ioannidis

185 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Backyard Fighting
Sparta Fightware

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Babs Bloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloom tries to clinch
and Ioannidis counters with a right hand to the body.
Bloom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Babs Bloom has been cut.
Bloom looks to clinch
and Ioannidis counters with a left and a right that stings Bloom.
Babs Bloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloom tries to clinch but Ioannidis moves away

and Ioannidis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ioannidis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bloom is breathing heavily.
Bloom keeping full guard, as Ioannidis tries to pass.
Ioannidis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ioannidis forces his way into half guard.

Ioannidis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ioannidis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bloom's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ioannidis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ioannidis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ioannidis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Bloom is rocked!
Ioannidis postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bloom covers up, he's hurt! Ioannidis keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ioannidis and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ioannidis can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aristos Ioannidis!
A relieved looking Aristos Ioannidis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tristin Shonuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Luhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shonuck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Tristin Shonuck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shonuck
vs
Luhtanen

189 cm
28
195 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

181 cm
31
185 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner
BeastMode

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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tristin Shonuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Henrik Luhtanen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luhtanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shonuck's hands.
Luhtanen cracks Shonuck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Shonuck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luhtanen throws out a loose jab but Shonuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shonuck is looking to clinch.
Shonuck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shonuck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen misses with a hook.
Shonuck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luhtanen throws out the jab.
Shonuck missing with a left hand there. Luhtanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luhtanen works the jab nicely.
Henrik Luhtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shonuck scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shonuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luhtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shonuck wants to clinch.
Shonuck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luhtanen. Luhtanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Henrik Luhtanen has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shonuck.
Shonuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luhtanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shonuck tries to land a front kick but Luhtanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luhtanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luhtanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Shonuck off the cage and back into range.
Luhtanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luhtanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Shonuck should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luhtanen. Shonuck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luhtanen throws a right hand that misses

and Shonuck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Luhtanen takes a shot to the head.
Luhtanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shonuck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shonuck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Luhtanen's efforts to push away.
Shonuck misses with an elbow over the top.
Shonuck is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shonuck.
Luhtanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shonuck lands a knee to the body.
Shonuck has Luhtanen pressed against the cage.
Luhtanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shonuck throws an elbow but misses.
Shonuck has Luhtanen pressed against the cage.
Shonuck lands a knee to the head.
Luhtanen can't find room to land a body shot as Shonuck controls the action.
Luhtanen managing to block the knees to the body from Shonuck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen wants to break free but Shonuck has control.
Shonuck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luhtanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Shonuck controlling the action here for a moment.
Luhtanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shonuck has Luhtanen pressed against the cage, preventing Luhtanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shonuck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shonuck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shonuck using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Come on Shonuck - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shonuck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Luhtanen's efforts to push away.
Shonuck misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Shonuck to work.
Shonuck presses Luhtanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luhtanen looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shonuck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luhtanen.
Shonuck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shonuck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristin Shonuck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Luhtanen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A punch combination from Luhtanen misses.
Luhtanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shonuck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luhtanen scrambles back to his feet.
Luhtanen misses with an uppercut.
Shonuck looks for the body kick but Luhtanen saw that one coming.
Luhtanen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shonuck.
Shonuck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luhtanen.

Shonuck gets a clinch.
Luhtanen has a couple of punches blocked by Shonuck.
Luhtanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shonuck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luhtanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shonuck looking to throw knees to the head but Luhtanen is blocking nicely.
Shonuck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shonuck utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shonuck backwards.
Luhtanen avoids a wild elbow strike from Shonuck.
Tristin Shonuck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luhtanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Shonuck backwards.
Shonuck taking a breather.
Shonuck connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luhtanen's face.
Shonuck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shonuck is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luhtanen managing to block the knees to the body from Shonuck.
A short right from Shonuck.
Luhtanen managing to block the knees to the body from Shonuck.
Shonuck misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luhtanen is trying to break the clinch but Shonuck is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen tries to throw a body punch but Shonuck avoids it by throwing Luhtanen back against the cage.
Shonuck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luhtanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Shonuck.
Shonuck throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shonuck tries to land knees in the clinch but Luhtanen avoids the damage to the body.
Shonuck has Luhtanen pressed against the cage, preventing Luhtanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shonuck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shonuck throws a knee to the head but misses.

Luhtanen manages to break the clinch.
Shonuck tries to clinch up but Luhtanen circles away and keeps his distance.

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

Luhtanen is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Shonuck misses
and Luhtanen counters with a one-two to the body.
Luhtanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Shonuck finish him?
Shonuck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luhtanen throws out the jab.
No joy there for Luhtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luhtanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shonuck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Luhtanen misses.
Luhtanen throws a body punch but Shonuck moves out of range.
Shonuck cracks Luhtanen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Luhtanen falls to his knees and Shonuck doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristin Shonuck!
An out of breath Tristin Shonuck thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Archer

190 cm
22
220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
210 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Sydney BEAST Clothing

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Archer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Archer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Archer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Archer moves out of range of the strikes.
Aaron Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Archer connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Archer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Archer.
A big left from Jackson misses.

Archer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Archer thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Archer looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson looking to control.
Archer wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Archer.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab from Archer.
Archer thows a body shot but no joy.
Archer misses with a few strikes there.
Archer throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archer.
Archer tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Archer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Archer.
Archer misses with a leg kick.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Archer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Archer lands in his opponent's guard.
Archer throws a big elbow that misses.

Jackson pushes Archer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Archer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Archer takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Archer throws a leg kick
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Archer scores with a leg kick.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Archers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Archer lands.
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Archer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Archer works the jab nicely.
Archer misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Archer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Archer throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Archer coming out on top.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Archer throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Archer tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Archer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Archer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Archer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.

Archer scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Archer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Archer postures up.
Archer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Archer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is trying to keep Archer in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Archer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Jackson pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aaron Archer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Archer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Archer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Archer lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Archer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Archer throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Archer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Archer had a free shot at his head there.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Archer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Archer moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Archer connects with a solid leg kick.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Archer lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Archer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Archer slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson checks a low kick from Archer.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Archer only half commits.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Archer is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Archer swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Ben Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Archer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Good leg kick by Archer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Archer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Archer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Archer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Archer wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
Archer swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Archer scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Archer can pounce on him.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Archer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aaron Archer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Archer throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Archer only half commits.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Archer.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Archer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson checks a low kick from Archer.
Archer swinging wildly here.
Archer misses with a low kick.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Archer missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Archer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer swinging wildly here.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ben Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Ben Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Archer.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Archer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
Archer throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Archer can pounce on him.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Archer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Archer lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Archer, right into the meat.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Archer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Archer 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Archer!
Aaron Archer 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Hatred

185 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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KAISER

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Hatred!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatred connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatred.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Hatred feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatred is just out of range.
Hatred bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatred manages to avoid it.
Hatred tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatred throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Hatred throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a right hand that Hatred ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatred also avoids with ease.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hatred counters with an inside leg kick.
Hatred throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hatred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatred is just out of range.
Hatred throws a leg kick that misses.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatred was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hatred.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatred as he avoids it easily.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatred manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Hatred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatred uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Hatred.
Hatred throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Hatred.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Hatred sees coming a mile off.
Hatred tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Hatred sprawls well.
Hatred lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Max Hatred is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatred dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Hatred slips the punch.
Anderson checks a low kick from Hatred.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson gets the takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hatred is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Anderson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hatred works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Anderson is thwarting Hatred's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hatred on the ground.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Hatred defends it.
Hatred manages to get to full guard.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hatred has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson postures up.
Hatred tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hatred is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hatred is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Hatred 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.

Hatred stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hatred wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Hatred was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Hatred moved out of range nicely.
Hatred blocks a jab.
Anderson jabs at Hatred's body.
Anderson misses with a hook. Hatred ducked under it nicely.
Hatred scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hatred!
Hatred fakes the leg kick and cracks Anderson in the body.
Hatred throws a nice head kick!
Hatred attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Hatred finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hatred.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatred is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Hatred scores with a push kick.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Hatred slips the punch.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatred goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson checks a low kick from Hatred.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Hatred attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Hatred tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
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!
Hatred lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Hatred counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hatred connects with a solid leg kick.
Hatred misses with a low kick.
Hatred lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatred lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hatred lands with a slapping head kick.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hatred.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Hatred counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatred. That snapped Anderson's head back.

Anderson is rocked!
Hatred feints a jab and as Anderson dips his head, Hatred unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Anderson right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Anderson falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Hatred smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Hatred!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Cooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Little Secrets - Passion Pit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Cooter

181 cm
29
205 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

183 cm
21
216 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maverick Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Cooter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooter connects with a solid leg kick.

Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cooter was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cooter keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones won't allow Cooter to sweep him here.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooter is retaining full guard.
Cooter is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cooter is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to clinch

and Cooter moves into the clinch.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cooter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Cooter throws an elbow that misses.
Cooter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Cooter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cooter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Cooter.
Cooter lands with a light punch inside.

Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Cooter is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Cooter is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooter is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Cooter is positioning himself to get back to 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!
Cooter wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cooter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooter wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cooter 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.
Cooter with a nice head shot there.
Cooter preventing the sweep.
Cooter trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Cooter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Cooter is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cooter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cooter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooter chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooter throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooter throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circle momentarily. Cooter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cooter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cooter keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Cooter pushes him off.
Cooter throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch there but Cooter circles away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Cooter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones wants to clinch up but Cooter keeps it at a distance.
Cooter lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Cooter coming out on top.
Cooter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones moves out of range as Cooter throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Cooter.

Jones is rocked!
Jones glances at the clock... BAM! Cooter nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jones crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jones is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randal Cooter!
An out of breath Randal Cooter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zanderson Zilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blink Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deathgrip has chosen Berserker as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zilva
vs
Deathgrip

191 cm
22
200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
202 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Sydney BEAST Clothing

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zanderson Zilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blink Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zilva misses with a wild combination.
Zilva throws a hook but Deathgrip avoids it easily.
Zilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zilva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deathgrip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zilva.
Deathgrip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zilva.
Zilva missing with a left hand there. Deathgrip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zilva misses with a series of wild punches.
Zilva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zilva throws a body kick that misses.

Zilva clinches up against the cage.
Deathgrip looking for a takedown.
Deathgrip blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip tries to throw a body punch but Zilva avoids it by throwing Deathgrip back against the cage.
Zilva is trying to force a seperation but Deathgrip has the dominant position.
Zilva working hard to break the clinch.
Zilva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Deathgrip jumps guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Deathgrip looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Deathgrip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zilva defends well.
Zilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Deathgrip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zilva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deathgrip has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zilva has managed to get both his arms back between Deathgrip's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Zilva has gone for a leg lock! Deathgrip slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zilva's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zilva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Deathgrip is defending well. Zilva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Deathgrip has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zilva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zanderson Zilva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anaconda Yadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wrathchild. Yadav has chosen Shayad as his entrance music. 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.

Ferreira
vs
Yadav

193 cm
23
240 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

202 cm
32
275 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

Sydney BEAST Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anaconda Yadav!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Ferreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferreira scores with a push kick.
Ferreira connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira scores with a hook to the body. Yadav takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yadav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yadav tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferreira catches Yadav with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonardo Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yadav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
Yadav takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira is looking to slow Yadav down with leg kicks.
Yadav stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferreira.
Yadav looks winded!
Ferreira lands a leg kick that knocks Yadav off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yadav chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferreira can pounce on him.
Ferreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferreira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ferreira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferreira.
Yadav steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferreira. That one must have hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferreira.
Good leg kick by Ferreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yadav takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Ferreira finds it's way through Yadav's defenses.
Yadav tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira keeps Yadav at a distance using the push kick.
Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira as he connects with a hook.
Ferreira stuns Yadav with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a push kick but Yadav slaps the foot to one side.
Ferreira lands a leg kick that knocks Yadav off balance momentarily.
Ferreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferreira jabs at Yadav's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira throws a leg kick which misses Yadav's front leg but catches the back leg as Yadav tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Ferreira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferreira connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yadav 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.
Ferreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yadav can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferreira lands with an overhand left.
Ferreira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yadav is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira connects with a crisp jab.
Ferreira lands a jab to Yadav's midsection.
Yadav on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira scores with a spinning back kick!
Ferreira throws a wild body kick that Yadav sees coming a mile off.
Ferreira scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferreira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yadav will feel that in the morning.
Ferreira stuns Yadav with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Ferreira.
Ferreira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferreira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.

Ferreira cracks Yadav with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yadav looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ferreira finish him?

Yadav is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferreira delivers a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yadav might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ferreira has got the better of the exchanges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira tests Yadav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ferreira here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ferreira walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Yadav drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ferreira swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Yadav's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Ferreira!
Leonardo Ferreira retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Leonardo Ferreira gave a big smile as he said 'Close your fucking mouth, bastard boy.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bubba Shot the Jukebox last night- Mark Chestnut. Julius Tomson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Manny Simmons's chin.

Tomson
vs
Simmons

189 cm
30
210 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

190 cm
31
209 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomson moves away.

Tomson has managed to clinch.
Simmons prevents a takedown attempt there.

Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Tomson avoids them all with ease.
Simmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tomson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Tomson dives in and scores a takedown into Simmons's guard.
Tomson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tomson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but Tomson is having none of it.
Tomson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tomson drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Tomson off! Tomson jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Tomson works over Simmons with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but Tomson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tomson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tomson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tomson 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.

Tomson has gone for a leg lock! Simmons slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tomson's guard.
Tomson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tomson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simmons puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tomson trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Tomson tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons tries to stand and escape but Tomson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simmons throws a combination that misses

so Tomson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but Tomson is having none of it.
Tomson is looking to work some ground and pound but Simmons has wrist control.
Tomson throws a strike but Simmons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tomson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson striking off his back but it's not causing Simmons any problems.
Julius Tomson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tomson working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.

Tomson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simmons is aware though and is defending well.
Tomson is trying to keep Simmons in close.
Simmons is looking to stand up but Tomson won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomson is looking for a triangle here but Simmons uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tomson is looking to regain half guard here but Simmons keeps moving and retains side control.
Simmons tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tomson is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to stand but Tomson is controlling his head.
Tomson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Simmons presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tomson tries to hold on but Simmons postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Tomson dominated that second round.
That's time! Tomson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tomson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Tomson has managed to clinch.
Simmons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tomson prevents Simmons from breaking the clinch.
Tomson tries to score a body lock takedown but Simmons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simmons is trying to push Tomson away but Tomson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simmons managing to block the knees to the body from Tomson.
Tomson tries to score a body lock takedown but Simmons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simmons.
Tomson tries to land knees in the clinch but Simmons avoids the damage to the body.
Simmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simmons gets through Tomson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tomson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Tomson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomson is working for takedown but Simmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomson lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simmons lands a hook that stumbles Tomson back into the cage. Simmons follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Tomson to the canvas! Simmons pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Tomson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manny Simmons!
Manny Simmons 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.