ECFC FIGHT NIGHT 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Jacob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Carlos Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley Jacob has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jacob
vs
Carlos Ortiz

167 cm
21
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riley Jacob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Carlos Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacob shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ortiz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jacob trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacob throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacob forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Jacob.
Jacob is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Jacob is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ortiz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacob postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ortiz looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacob raining down shots from the mount!
Jacob sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jacob with shots to the head and body - Ortiz looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jacob jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ortiz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jacob in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ortiz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ortiz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jacob is controlling him well.
Ortiz defending against the ground and pound.
Jacob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Jacob looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to improve his position.
Ortiz defending against the ground and pound.
Ortiz struggling a bit here.
Ortiz is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacob trying to control the position but Ortiz is working away.
Jacob has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ortiz!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacob working for a guillotine from mount but Ortiz is in no mood to give up.
Ortiz tries to hold on but Jacob pushes him away.
Ortiz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ortiz is squirming around, avoiding Jacob's attempts to control the action.

Jacob working for a guillotine from mount but Ortiz is in no mood to give up.
A nice elbow there by Jacob.
Ortiz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacob wants to finish this one by submission but Ortiz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jacob.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jacob cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ortiz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ortiz tries to control Jacob's body but Jacob pushes him off. Ortiz squirms to his side and now Jacob has his back!

Jacob is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ortiz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ortiz for a finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacob missing with strikes from the back.
Ortiz is keeping busy.
Jacob misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ortiz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jacob.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Jacob bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacob feinted with a counter takedown.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Jacob avoids nicely.
Ortiz misses the shot to the body.
Jacob attempts a counter takedown but Ortiz avoids it well and moves away.
Juan Carlos Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacob in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz throws a body punch but Jacob moves out of range.
Ortiz throws a body punch but Jacob moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a slapping body shot.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Jacob avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Jacob on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacob ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
Jacob shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortiz tries to sprawl out of it but Jacob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz thuds his right hand into Jacob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacob missing with a left hand there. Ortiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacob on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juan Carlos Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
Ortiz throws a counter combo.
Ortiz jabs at Jacob's body.
Jacob will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Jacob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacob walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacob, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ortiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jacob wants to clinch.
Ortiz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacob counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jacob on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jacob shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacob throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it.
Jacob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ortiz.
Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacob.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacob.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Jacob fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ortiz connects with a single shot there.
Ortiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ortiz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacob attempts a counter takedown but Ortiz avoids it well and moves away.
Ortiz lands with a good body shot.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacob feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacob or perhaps it was just good defense by Ortiz, which made it look bad.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacob dodges the punch combination from Ortiz.
Jacob slips a jab and a cross from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ortiz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Jacob avoids nicely.
Jacob gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ortiz.
Ortiz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacob takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacob moves forwards but Ortiz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacob shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacob tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ortiz defends well and Jacob ends up having to push Ortiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Jacob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Jacob moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacob.
Jacob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ortiz misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Jacob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacob changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jacob shoots for a takedown but Ortiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Ortiz does it's job there.
Jacob slips under a jab.
Jacob tries to counter by clinching up but Ortiz breaks away and moves out of range.
Juan Carlos Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jacob decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortiz is trying to maintain the position but Jacob is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacob trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Jacob is pressing down on Ortiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortiz is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacob moves into full mount! Ortiz won't be happy about that!
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacob. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacob connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jacob lands a nice shot to the head.

Jacob is working for a guillotine from mount but Ortiz frees his head quite easily.
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!
Ortiz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jacob wants to control the pace but Ortiz is squirming around nicely.
Jacob lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juan Carlos Ortiz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

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

McQuaid
vs
Jun Fan

180 cm
23
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Modern Wear Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam McQuaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Jun Fan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuaid drops his hands momentarily and Jun Fan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McQuaid, as that shot connected.
McQuaid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McQuaid throws a poor cross that misses
and Jun Fan counters with a nice body shot.
McQuaid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jun Fan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jun Fan misses with a two punch combination.
McQuaid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jun Fan.
McQuaid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jun Fan.

Jun Fan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McQuaid, pushing him back against the cage.
Jun Fan connects with a knee to the head.
McQuaid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jun Fan avoids it.
Jun Fan is leaning against McQuaid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jun Fan scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jun Fan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jun Fan jerks McQuaid's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! McQuaid drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Jun Fan goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Jun Fan because McQuaid was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Lee Jun Fan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masato Koyabashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masato Koyabashi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Koyabashi
vs
Tucker

174 cm
26
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Koyabashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Tucker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koyabashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tucker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koyabashi tries to avoid it but Tucker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koyabashi to the ground. Koyabashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Koyabashi misses.

Koyabashi moves into range and clinches up with Tucker.
Koyabashi misses with some punches.
Tucker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koyabashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tucker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koyabashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Masato Koyabashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tucker.
Tucker goes for a takedown attempt but Koyabashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koyabashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Tucker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Tucker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koyabashi to the ground. Tucker is now in Koyabashi's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koyabashi wants to get back to his feet but Tucker passes into half guard.
Koyabashi is trying to stand.

Tucker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koyabashi sees it coming and defends easily.

Tucker is working for a submission of some sort.

Tucker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koyabashi defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koyabashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koyabashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koyabashi wants to stand up but Tucker is controlling him.
Tucker trying to control but Koyabashi is working from the bottom.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tucker wants to control from the top but Koyabashi keeps moving.

Koyabashi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koyabashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tucker wants a takedown but no success here.
Koyabashi leaning against his opponent.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Koyabashi manages to break the clinch.

Koyabashi gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koyabashi keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Tucker postures up.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Koyabashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker stops Koyabashi from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker forces his way into half guard.

Tucker seems to be working for a kimura but Koyabashi defends the submission attempt.
Koyabashi is not content to let Tucker control the position.
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 Masato Koyabashi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Koyabashi moves into the clinch.
Tucker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koyabashi prevents it.
Koyabashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koyabashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koyabashi gets underhooks to prevent Tucker's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koyabashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masato Koyabashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tucker.
Koyabashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tucker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Koyabashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koyabashi connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koyabashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koyabashi sprawls well. Koyabashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Koyabashi connects with a nice cross there... Tucker is looking wobbly and Koyabashi recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tucker to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Koyabashi jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Masato Koyabashi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Jouban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Connors
vs
Jouban

197 cm
26
242 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

216 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Connors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Jouban!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connors keeps the fight on the outside.

Jouban has closed the distance and engaged Connors in a clinch.
Connors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connors is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Connors throws a head punch that misses.
Jouban lands a knee to the body.
Connors is trying to stall.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connors lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connors is breathing heavily.
Jouban crunches a lovely knee into Connors's ribcage.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jouban lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jouban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jouban lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jouban with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mike Connors has been cut.
Jouban lands a knee to the body.
Jouban landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jouban putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Connors in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Jouban with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jouban landing knees to the head.
Connors tries to pull guard but Jouban won't allow it.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Connors avoids it.
Jouban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connors.
Jouban putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Connors in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jouban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connors.
Jouban using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jouban lands a knee to the body.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connors lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Jouban.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Jouban.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connors lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jouban.
Jouban lands a good knee to the midsection. Connors won't want to take too many of those.
Jouban working Connors over with knees to the body.
Connors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jouban landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jouban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jouban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connors.
Connors avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connors.
Connors takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jouban lands a good knee to the midsection. Connors won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jouban obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Jouban.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jouban.
Jouban lands a good knee to the midsection. Connors won't want to take too many of those.
Jouban lands a good knee to the midsection. Connors won't want to take too many of those.
Connors managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Connors avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Connors wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Connors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jouban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connors.
Come on Connors - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Connors tries to pull guard but Jouban forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Connors takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jouban landing knees to the body.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Connors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connors is defending well for now.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connors is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connors fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jouban utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Connors wants to get back to striking at distance but Jouban won't allow it.
Jouban throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Connors blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Jouban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Connors's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Connors misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jouban wants to clinch up but Connors keeps it at a distance.
Connors went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jouban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jouban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Connors gets tackled into the cage by Jouban. Jouban maintains the clinch.
Connors avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
Connors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connors takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connors takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jouban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Jouban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connors is defending well for now.
Connors avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
Connors is trying to drag Jouban to the mat but Jouban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jouban landing knees to the body.
Jouban misses with a knee to the head.
Jouban connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connors's face.
Connors is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jouban is keeping busy.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connors lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connors wants to break free but Jouban has control.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Connors avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors tries to pull guard but Jouban forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Connors tries to break free but Jouban pushes him back against the cage.
Connors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connors lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connors takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jouban obliges.
Connors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connors avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
Connors takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Jouban connects with a knee to the head.
Jouban has Connors pressed against the cage, preventing Connors from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Connors avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jouban to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Connors. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jouban scores a nice knee to the body.
Connors jumps guard but Jouban turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jouban with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Connors is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jouban.
Connors avoiding damage as Jouban throws knees to the body.
Connors avoiding damage.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connors is defending well for now.
Jouban with a knee to the head.
Connors tries to pull guard but Jouban forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors wants to take the fight to the mat but Jouban manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jouban obliges.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connors is defending well for now.

Connors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jouban.
Connors half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jouban wants to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connors takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Jouban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Connors's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jouban tries to clinch up but Connors circles away and keeps his distance.
Connors swats away the attempt to clinch by Jouban.

Jouban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Connors drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jouban lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jouban trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Connors has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jouban is trying to keep an underhook but Connors manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Connors stops Jouban from getting back to his feet.
Connors wants to take a breather but Jouban is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jouban tries to kick Connors off but Connors keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Connors is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Connors takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jouban is looking to escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mike Connors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jouban pushes Connors up against the cage in a clinch.
Jouban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jouban landing knees to the head.
Jouban working Connors over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jouban.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Connors stalling in the clinch but Jouban improves position.
Jouban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connors.
Jouban landing knees to the head.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connors lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jouban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Connors avoids it.
Jouban tries a knee to the head but Connors blocks it.
Connors wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jouban is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connors is defending well for now.
Jouban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!

Connors pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jouban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Connors paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Connors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jouban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connors is looking for a counter combo.
Connors keeps the fight on the outside.
Jouban on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Connors. Connors obviously looking to wear him down.
Connors misses with the combination.
Jouban tries to clinch there but Connors circles away.
Some wild striking there from Connors.

Jouban gets a clinch.
Jouban landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jouban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jouban lands a nice knee to the body.
Connors managing to block the knees to the body from Jouban.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Connors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jouban missing with knees to the body.
Jouban landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Connors's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Connors has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jouban after a bit of a struggle.
Mike Connors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Jouban is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jouban with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Jouban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jouban winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Jouban!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McHail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McHail
vs
Moraes

182 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny McHail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHail with a jab.
McHail throws a combination. Moraes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moraes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McHail throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moraes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McHail connects with a jab.
McHail slips a jab and a cross from Moraes.
A nice combination there by McHail.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McHail misses with the combination.
Moraes misses with the combination.
McHail throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moraes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from McHail.
Moraes swinging wildly here.
McHail cracks Moraes with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McHail lands a two punch combo.
McHail ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moraes moves away.
McHail connects with a body shot that sends Moraes's belly button to the back.
McHail takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McHail throws a nice looking combination but Moraes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McHail really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moraes looks to score with a jab to the body but McHail is just out of range.
As Moraes looks to move away, McHail throws a big counter combo bu Moraes just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Moraes misses.
McHail with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from McHail misses.
Despite the aggression on Moraes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moraes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McHail scores with a jab.
Moraes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McHail looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jab by McHail.
No joy there for Moraes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McHail lands with a right that hurts Moraes. Moraes looks to clinch but McHail throws a short knee that drops Moraes. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Johnny McHail!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cappie Ragnard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Sauvageau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noah Sauvageau will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ragnard
vs
Sauvageau

170 cm
22
141 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cappie Ragnard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Sauvageau!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauvageau misses with a body shot.
Ragnard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sauvageau counters with a stiff right hand.

Ragnard darts in and clinches Sauvageau up against the cage.

Ragnard pulls Sauvageau into guard.
Sauvageau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Ragnard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauvageau wants to control but Ragnard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ragnard is looking to take a break and control but Sauvageau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ragnard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sauvageau!
Sauvageau taking shots to the head.

Sauvageau defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ragnard.
Ragnard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sauvageau is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnard unloads with some shots from mount but Sauvageau bucks and avoids them well.
Sauvageau tries to hold on but Ragnard postures up.
Sauvageau can't escape the position.
Sauvageau is squirming around, avoiding Ragnard's attempts to control the action.

Ragnard quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ragnard but it's paid off an Sauvageau is forced to tap! Nice work by Ragnard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cappie Ragnard!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Longstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Longstreet
vs
Powell

177 cm
21
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Longstreet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Powell!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Longstreet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Powell lands with a shot to the body.
Powell scores with a decent looking hook.
Powell misses the jab.
Longstreet throws a combination. Powell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Longstreet scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Longstreet misses its intended target.
Longstreet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Longstreet. That snapped Powell's head back.
Powell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Decent striking displayed by Longstreet there.
Powell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longstreet.
Longstreet throws a right hand that Powell ducks under and follows up with a left that Powell also avoids with ease.
Peter Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Longstreet stuns Powell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Powell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Longstreet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longstreet just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell lands a two punch combo.
Longstreet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
Longstreet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powell connects with a solid leg kick.
Powell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Longstreet takes a step back to recover.
Powell misses with a wild body shot.
Longstreet takes a kick to the side of the head.
Powell thuds his shin into the meat of Longstreet's side.
Longstreet tries to bum rush Powell with a series of wild strikes but Powell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longstreet misses with the combination.
Powell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Powell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longstreet throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Powell lands but Longstreet takes it in his stride.
Powell lands with a kick to the temple. Longstreet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Longstreet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Powell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Longstreet ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Longstreet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Longstreet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longstreet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Powell. Powell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Powell digs a good body shot into Longstreet's ribs.
Powell thumps Longstreet with a low kick.
Powell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Longstreet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Powell on the side of the head.
Powell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Powell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Longstreet connects with a body shot.
Powell scores with a push kick.
Longstreet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Powell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longstreet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longstreet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Longstreet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powell pushes Longstreet away with a front kick.
Powell throws a leg kick which misses Longstreet's front leg but catches the back leg as Longstreet tries to avoid it.
Powell thumps Longstreet with a low kick.
Powell tries a head kick but it misses.
Longstreet with a nice cross.
Longstreet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Powell thows a body kick. Longstreet tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Powell takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Powell is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Longstreet engages and cracks Powell with a massive lead left hook - Powell tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Longstreet is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christopher Longstreet!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Wiatrzyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm The Man - Aloe Blacc. Mack Wiatrzyk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Campos
vs
Wiatrzyk

180 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
26
198 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Modern Wear Apparel

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Wiatrzyk!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos cracks Wiatrzyk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiatrzyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wiatrzyk throws a head kick that misses
and Campos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wiatrzyk misses with a body shot.
Wiatrzyk is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Campos just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Wiatrzyk has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Campos!
After the big win, Ivan Campos made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Modern Wear Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Blye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lucas Blye has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Blye
vs
Longworth

173 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

168 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Blye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinnie Longworth!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longworth shoots in for a double leg but Blye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blye lands the left hand.
Longworth wants to clinch up but Blye keeps it at a distance.
Blye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longworth shoots in and drives through. Blye sprawls well.
Lucas Blye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Blye shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Longworth eats them both and turns towards Blye to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice cross by Blye.
Longworth tries for a takedown but Blye circles away easily
and Blye counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blye stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Blye tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longworth misses with a takedown
letting Blye counter with a right hand.
Longworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Longworth tries to clinch but Blye is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth goes for a double leg but Blye avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blye continues to drive forward.
Blye lands with a right hand.
Longworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Longworth looks winded!
Blye moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blye drops Longworth with a naaaaasty hook - Longworth is in real trouble here! Blye dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Blye!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Parcins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman-Metallica. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Oliver
vs
Parcins

183 cm
34
153 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

159 cm
29
142 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Oliver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayde Parcins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parcins tries to clinch up but Oliver circles away and keeps his distance.
Parcins misses with an uppercut.
Oliver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliver has a takedown stuffed.
Oliver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parcins.
Nice sprawl there from Parcins as Oliver shoots in.
Oliver shoots in but Parcins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver shoots in but Parcins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parcins looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliver is just out of range.
Oliver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parcins tries to avoid it but Oliver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parcins to the ground. Parcins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parcins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Parcins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Oliver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Oliver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parcins defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliver seems to be working for a kimura but Parcins defends the submission attempt.

Parcins pushes Oliver off, looking to escape but Oliver dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Parcins is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Oliver!
Ray Oliver retains his featherweight title!
Ray Oliver took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank the fan's for sticking with me over the years , it's been tough i told you i would become champion again i won it, defended it and now it may be time to move on'.