HMFL Best of the Rest PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Subject (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ward
vs
Subject

179 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Test Subject!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subject leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Subject thumps Ward with a low kick.
Subject throws a leg kick

and Ward counters with a shoot takedown. Subject fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Subject is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Subject works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Subject wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Subject has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position.
Ward trying to control but Subject is working from the bottom.
Subject trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Subject works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward postures up in Subject's guard and throws a big left but Subject blocks it.
Subject tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Subject utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Subject is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Subject is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward postures up in Subject's guard and throws a big left but Subject blocks it.
Subject trying to control the position.
Ward wants to control from the top but Subject keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Subject avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Subject is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Subject wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Subject is adopting a defensive guard.
Ward wants to control from the top but Subject keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Subject ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subject scores with a jab to the body.
Subject moves into range and connects with a jab.
Subject tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Subject.
Subject throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Subject takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Subject.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Subject lands a nice uppercut.
Ward misses with a body punch.
Subject pushes Ward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Subject lands a body punch in the clinch.
Subject lands a hook that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Subject lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subject lands an uppercut.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Subject won't allow it.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Subject has the dominant position.
Ward letting Subject take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Subject digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Subject stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Subject.
Subject's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Subject has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Subject is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Test Subject.
Subject bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ward's head backwards.
Test Subject seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subject is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Subject swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Subject.
Subject lands with a shot to the body.
Subject moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Ward is rocked!
Subject lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Ward is looking to close the distance but Subject sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Ward crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Ward is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Test Subject!
The defeated Blake Ward had this to say: 'Whatever.'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mort Shula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Reynolds looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Shula
vs
Reynolds

189 cm
34
179 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mort Shula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Shula is avoiding it.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Shula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reynolds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reynolds somewhat.
Reynolds looks winded!
Shula leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mort Shula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Shula sees coming a mile off.
Reynolds fails with the takedown
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Jacob Reynolds has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds looks to clinch
and Shula counters with a huge left! Reynolds is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shula isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Reynolds from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shula!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mort Shula!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy McIrish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Paddy McIrish has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McIrish
vs
Melcher

185 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
161 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paddy McIrish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Melcher!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McIrish has Melcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Melcher can't get the takedown.
McIrish is trying to push Melcher away but Melcher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Melcher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McIrish fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Melcher goes for a double leg but McIrish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McIrish continues to drive forward.
Paddy McIrish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Melcher.
McIrish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melcher can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, McIrish throws an elbow but misses.

McIrish manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Melcher stands and throws McIrish's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Melcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McIrish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Melcher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McIrish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Melcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Melcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McIrish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIrish tries to buck Melcher off but Melcher is having none of it.
McIrish is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Melcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Melcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McIrish struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Melcher tries for a kimura but McIrish is defending well.
Melcher tries to advance to mount but McIrish denies him.
McIrish is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Melcher asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Melcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Melcher is trying to get an arm triangle but McIrish is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melcher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McIrish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Melcher is trying to get an arm triangle but McIrish is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

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

Melcher shoots in for a takedown but McIrish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

McIrish has Melcher up against the cage in a clinch.
McIrish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melcher.
McIrish avoiding damage.
McIrish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McIrish pulls guard successfully.

Melcher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McIrish dives on top into guard.

Melcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McIrish is aware though and is defending well.
McIrish postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McIrish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McIrish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melcher wants to sweep but no luck.

Melcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McIrish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McIrish wants to control from the top but Melcher keeps moving.
Melcher has a closed guard, preventing McIrish from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Melcher working for a triangle but McIrish defends it easily.

Melcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McIrish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McIrish has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Melcher is proving hard to escape from.

Melcher working for a triangle but McIrish defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIrish trying to control but Melcher is working from the bottom.
McIrish wanted to stand there but Melcher had control of the position.

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

McIrish is sitting in close to Melcher's body. Melcher has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McIrish is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McIrish is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Melcher.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Melcher!
Jon Melcher gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hughie Beauchemin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughie Beauchemin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Beauchemin
vs
Shark

172 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

160 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hughie Beauchemin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Shark!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shark gets the takedown into side control.

Shark goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beauchemin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shark but great work by Beauchemin.
Beauchemin tries to stand but Shark is controlling his head.
Shark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beauchemin's best efforts.
Shark is pressing down on Beauchemin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beauchemin is looking to stand up but Shark won't let him.

Shark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beauchemin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shark somewhat.

Shark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beauchemin is pushing Shark's head away, looking to escape. Shark manages to hold on to the position though.

Shark has hold of Beauchemin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Beauchemin seems comfortable defending it but Shark has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Beauchemin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Beauchemin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Shark couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Shark!
Matt Shark 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Balsam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keisuke Takasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Balsam
vs
Takasugi

184 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Balsam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Takasugi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takasugi shoots in looking for a takedown but Balsam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takasugi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Balsam misses with a hook.

Takasugi gets a double leg takedown into Balsam's guard.

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

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

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

Takasugi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Takasugi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takasugi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takasugi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takasugi passes Balsam's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Takasugi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Balsam is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keisuke Takasugi!
Keisuke Takasugi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kacper Glowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glowacki comes to the cage accompanied by Teenange Mutant Ninja Turtles intro. Kacper Glowacki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Glowacki
vs
Hayes

178 cm
21
184 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
187 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kacper Glowacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Glowacki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Glowacki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Glowacki.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
Hayes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glowacki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glowacki scores with punches from side control.

Glowacki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hayes tries to bench press Glowacki off him but Glowacki keeps the position.
Check out the look on Glowacki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes manages to get back to half guard.

Glowacki seems to be working for a kimura but Hayes defends the submission attempt.

Glowacki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hayes sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glowacki winds up and cracks Hayes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hayes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Glowacki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Hayes looking for submissions off his back.

Hayes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glowacki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Glowacki working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing that Glowacki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glowacki pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hayes missing with punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glowacki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Glowacki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Glowacki 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.
Glowacki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hayes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Glowacki thows a huge punch but Hayes dodges it nicely.
Glowacki is looking to advance position but Hayes won't allow it.
Glowacki working over Hayes with some ground and pound. Hayes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hayes is refusing to be controlled, as Glowacki sits in half guard.
Glowacki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glowacki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Glowacki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.

Hayes looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.

Hayes looking for submissions off his back.

Glowacki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glowacki.
Hayes strikes from the bottom but Glowacki uses the opportunity to move to side control.

Glowacki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hayes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glowacki pulls his head out easily.
Hayes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Glowacki is trying to control. Hayes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Glowacki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Glowacki.

Glowacki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayes defends it well.
Glowacki lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kacper Glowacki dominated that round.
That's time! Glowacki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hayes has his takedown stuffed

and Glowacki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hayes won't be happy with that.
Glowacki throws an elbow but Hayes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Glowacki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hayes's legs.
Hayes tries to bench press Glowacki off him but Glowacki keeps the position.
Glowacki is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayes regains half guard.
Hayes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glowacki is taking a breather. Hayes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glowacki pulls his head out easily.
Glowacki not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glowacki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though.

Hayes looking for submissions off his back.

Hayes looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glowacki connects with a nice short shot to Hayes's temple.
Glowacki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though.

Glowacki seems to be looking for submissions.

Hayes looking for submissions off his back.

Glowacki is trying to work for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to roll over but Glowacki keeps him under control.
Hayes won't allow Glowacki to pass to mount.
Glowacki is keen to just control but Hayes is a slippery customer.
Glowacki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Glowacki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayes defends it well.
Kacper Glowacki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glowacki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes striking from half guard on the bottom.
Glowacki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glowacki trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Glowacki slips a nice elbow through Hayes's hands, connecting with Hayes's forehead.
Hayes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Glowacki.
Glowacki blocks the strikes from Hayes.

Hayes actively working from the bottom here.
Hayes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Hayes actively working from the bottom here.
Glowacki wants to control but Hayes is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes has hold of Glowacki's hands but Glowacki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glowacki connects with a nice short shot to Hayes's temple.
Hayes is in trouble now - Glowacki has advanced to mount!

Glowacki swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kacper Glowacki!
Kacper Glowacki took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Persecutioned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pun - Glamor Life. Persecutioned has chosen Aristocrat - Money, cars and castles as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Blaze
vs
Persecutioned

192 cm
20
224 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Persecutioned!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persecutioned takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Persecutioned moves away.
Persecutioned shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Persecutioned is rocked!
Blaze throws out a loose jab but Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaze finish him?
Blaze staying out of range there.
Persecutioned seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaze throws a big shot that misses.
Blaze moves away from the strike by Persecutioned.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Persecutioned, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze connects with the punch.
Blaze blocks a jab.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze misses with a looping left.

Oooooh!!! Blaze has knocked Persecutioned down with a huge combo! Blaze steps away and waves a wobbly Persecutioned back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Persecutioned throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaze connects with a stiff jab that staggers Persecutioned - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Blaze!
An out of breath Johnny Blaze thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Johny Persecutioned stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oops.. i mmmm dommmm mmm. You mmmow. Vercilio wasmm mmbmemtmmtmmermm tonimmghtm.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast comes to the cage accompanied by MEAT. Erikson has chosen PrideFC 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.

Beast
vs
Erikson

195 cm
27
297 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

191 cm
26
280 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beast gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Erikson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beast on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beast tries to get out of the position.
Beast wants to stand but Erikson is controlling the position.
Erikson is in close to Beast's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Erikson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now.
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!
Beast is wriggling around but Erikson manages to pass to half guard.
Beast is trying to stand.
Beast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erikson on the ground.
Erikson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Erikson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Erikson.
Beast is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Erikson there.
Beast is staying active underneath Erikson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Erikson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beast tries to kick Erikson off but Erikson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Erikson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beast with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beast is trying to stand back up but Erikson is controlling him
Erikson lands with a punch from half guard.
Erikson works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Erikson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Erikson drags him back down.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Erikson working the ground and pound.

Beast is rocked!
Erikson cracks Beast with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Erikson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Beast is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Erikson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Erikson!
As Tom Erikson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Pride never dies'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers comes to the cage accompanied by Meatloaf: In The Land Of The Pigs. The crowd seem to be enjoying Steel's choice of entrance music: Its a Fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Summers
vs
Steel

178 cm
34
171 lbs
20 - 11 - 3

190 cm
38
181 lbs
24 - 21 - 3

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Summers. Those never looked like landing.
Summers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Summers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Summers throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Summers avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Summers momentarily.
Steel throws a combination that misses
and Summers counters with a left and a right that stings Steel.
Steel throws a hook but Summers blocks it.

Summers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Summers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers prevents Steel from standing back up.
Summers throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is staying active underneath Summers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Summers.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Summers in particular looking to stall.
Summers winds up and cracks Steel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Summers is trying for a kimura here. Steel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Summers wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dylan Summers!
Post fight, Dylan Summers took to the microphone: 'i wanna fight rural advantage in a regular mma fight!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Wojnasiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daken Akihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojnasiewicz comes into the arena with Ministry - Lies lies lies blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wojnasiewicz
vs
Akihiro

175 cm
30
167 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

172 cm
28
162 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Steel Penn\'s Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daken Akihiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojnasiewicz moves away from the strike by Akihiro.
Akihiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a jab to the head.
Akihiro looks to throw the jab but Wojnasiewicz is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wojnasiewicz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wojnasiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akihiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wojnasiewicz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akihiro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wojnasiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akihiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wojnasiewicz looks for the body kick but Akihiro saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Wojnasiewicz blocks the leg kick.
Akihiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akihiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Wojnasiewicz.
Akihiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akihiro throws a solid leg kick but Wojnasiewicz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akihiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akihiro misses the shot to the body.
Akihiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akihiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akihiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wojnasiewicz has time to react.

Wojnasiewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akihiro lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz lands an elbow inside that Akihiro shrugs off.
Akihiro tries a body shot but Wojnasiewicz blocks it.
Akihiro misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz misses with the head strike.
Wojnasiewicz misses with the head strike.
Wojnasiewicz gets through Akihiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akihiro blocks an elbow strike from Wojnasiewicz.
Akihiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akihiro lands with a left to the head.
Wojnasiewicz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akihiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wojnasiewiczs head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Akihiro.
Wojnasiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wojnasiewicz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Akihiro's defenses.
Wojnasiewicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wojnasiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wojnasiewicz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akihiro.

Wojnasiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akihiro moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Wojnasiewicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wojnasiewicz connects with a leg kick. Akihiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akihiro throws out a loose jab but Wojnasiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akihiro throws a looping overhand right but Wojnasiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Daken Akihiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wojnasiewicz checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akihiro misses with a lunging right hand

and Wojnasiewicz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Akihiro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wojnasiewicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akihiro keeps working.
Wojnasiewicz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Akihiro wants to improve his position but Wojnasiewicz is controlling well.
Wojnasiewicz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Akihiro is looking to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Krystian Wojnasiewicz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akihiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Akihiro throws a leg kick
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a right hand to the body.
Akihiro misses with the combination.
Akihiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Wojnasiewicz is just out of range.
Akihiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wojnasiewicz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akihiro misses with a looping right.
Wojnasiewicz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akihiro is fending him off so far but Wojnasiewicz persists. Nope, Akihiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Akihiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wojnasiewicz misses with a head kick.
Jab by Akihiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Krystian Wojnasiewicz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Akihiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daken Akihiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojnasiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akihiro.
Akihiro lands with an overhand left.
Wojnasiewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wojnasiewicz cracks the inside of Akihiro's front leg.
Nice cross by Akihiro.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a decent looking hook.
Akihiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wojnasiewicz lands with an uppercut that bounces Akihiro off the cage and back into range.
Akihiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akihiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Akihiro is predictable there
enabling Wojnasiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Akihiro.
Akihiro throws out a leg kick but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range and Akihiro only half commits.
Wojnasiewicz blocks a head kick by Akihiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akihiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Wojnasiewicz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wojnasiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Akihiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from Wojnasiewicz.
Daken Akihiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wojnasiewicz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akihiro back to the cage. Wojnasiewicz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wojnasiewicz checks the leg kick.
Akihiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Akihiro slams his shin into Wojnasiewicz's torso.
Akihiro misses with a straight right.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a jab. Akihiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akihiro scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akihiro tries to land a front kick but Wojnasiewicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akihiro.
Wojnasiewicz connects with a jab.
Akihiro jabs Wojnasiewicz to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akihiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wojnasiewicz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a straight left.
Akihiro tries to land a front kick but Wojnasiewicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wojnasiewicz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akihiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Wojnasiewicz's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wojnasiewicz. That's going to slow Akihiro down.
Akihiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wojnasiewicz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akihiro, right into the meat.
Akihiro with a nice cross.
Wojnasiewicz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wojnasiewicz throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz tries to land a front kick but Akihiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akihiro thuds his shin into the meat of Wojnasiewicz's side.
A bone on bone clash there as Akihiro blocks the leg kick.
Akihiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wojnasiewicz manages to avoid it.
Akihiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz shoots in and drives through. Akihiro sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wojnasiewicz or perhaps it was just good defense by Akihiro, which made it look bad.
Akihiro connects with a single shot there.

Wojnasiewicz is rocked!
Akihiro darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Wojnasiewicz's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Akihiro before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daken Akihiro!
Daken Akihiro is the new lightweight champion!
Daken Akihiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.