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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges ST Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

ST Pierre
vs
Gatti

180 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

BEST NUTRITION,no doping

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges ST Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Gatti!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gatti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. ST Pierre sprawls well initially but Gatti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gatti throwing shots but ST Pierre is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. ST Pierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gatti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gatti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ST Pierre is looking to stand up but Gatti isn't so interested in that idea.
Gatti postures up and lands a big shot to ST Pierre's brow.
ST Pierre keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
ST Pierre striking from his own guard.
Gatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ST Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gatti controls the pace.
Gatti wants to control from the top but ST Pierre keeps moving.
Gatti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
ST Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ST Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gatti counters by moving into the clinch.
ST Pierre has Gatti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gatti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gatti stops a takedown attempt from ST Pierre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges ST Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gatti has picked ST Pierre up - he's going for a ride! Gatti dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
ST Pierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gatti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with ST Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gatti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, ST Pierre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gatti looks to land a strike but ST Pierre avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gatti wants to control from the top but ST Pierre keeps moving.

ST Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gatti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ST Pierre is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
ST Pierre wants to sweep here but Gatti controlling him for the moment.
ST Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatti.
Gatti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of ST Pierre's head.
Gatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ST Pierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gatti looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now ST Pierre is on top in guard.
Gatti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti breaks from ST Pierre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gatti lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gatti landing punches.
Gatti lands a heavy elbow.
Gatti lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gatti lands a big shot there that rocks ST Pierre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gatti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
ST Pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gatti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish ST Pierre?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
ST Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
Gatti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish ST Pierre?
Gatti scoring with strikes but ST Pierre is staying in there.
Gatti cracks ST Pierre with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gatti wants to control the pace but ST Pierre is squirming around nicely.
Gatti working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ST Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gatti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gatti tries to bum rush ST Pierre with a series of wild strikes but ST Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ST Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gatti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gatti trying to control but ST Pierre is working from the bottom.
ST Pierre 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.
Gatti trying to control the position from guard on top but ST Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ST Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gatti landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ST Pierre wants to sweep here but Gatti controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti lands a couple of digs.
Gatti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mauricio Gatti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gatti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
ST Pierre has momentary wrist control but Gatti slips an elbow through the middle.
Gatti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
ST Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gatti manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing ST Pierre from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gatti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gatti seems keen to control ST Pierre's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gatti pushes ST Pierre off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Gatti closes the distance and clinches.
ST Pierre avoids the elbow strike from Gatti, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

ST Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gatti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gatti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gatti wants to control from the top but ST Pierre keeps moving.
Gatti landing with the ground and pound.
Gatti lands a couple of elbows.
Gatti won't allow ST Pierre to sweep him here.
Gatti cracks ST Pierre with a solid left hand.
Gatti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gatti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Gatti drops back looking for a leg! ST Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ST Pierre manages to kick Gatti off! Gatti jumps back into ST Pierre's guard.
ST Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet ST Pierre, not yet.
ST Pierre tries to strike from the bottom.
ST Pierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatti with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ST Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatti.

Gatti clinches.

Gatti has ST Pierre pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gatti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending ST Pierre tumbling to the mat - Gatti dives into ST Pierre's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Gatti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! ST Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

ST Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gatti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for ST Pierre!
ST Pierre has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gatti's lack of action.
Gatti trying to control the action but ST Pierre is working from the bottom.
Gatti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
ST Pierre is staying active underneath Gatti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
ST Pierre tries to roll over but Gatti keeps him under control.
ST Pierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatti cracks ST Pierre with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ST Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gatti chips away with some ground and pound.
Gatti won't allow ST Pierre to get back to his feet.
Gatti trying to control the position from guard on top but ST Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatti works over ST Pierre with some ground and pound from guard.
ST Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatti wants to control from the top but ST Pierre keeps moving.
Gatti is working ST Pierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Gatti closes the distance and clinches.

Gatti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mauricio Gatti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gatti gets the takedown into side control.
Gatti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt ST Pierre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gatti trying to control the position but ST Pierre is working away.
ST Pierre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gatti trying to pass the guard but ST Pierre defending well.

ST Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
Gatti trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ST Pierre gets back to full guard.
Gatti controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gatti wants to control from the top but ST Pierre keeps moving.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mauricio Gatti just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gatti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Gatti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. ST Pierre did well to prevent Gatti getting side control.
Georges ST Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

ST Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gatti pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Gatti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Gatti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mik Vik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vik comes to the cage accompanied by Papas got a brand new bag. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Colt Cannon enters the cage!

Vik
vs
Cannon

183 cm
25
167 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

173 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BEST NUTRITION,no doping

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mik Vik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colt Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vik slips under a jab.
Vik cracks Cannon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cannon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vik swivels and escapes.

A jab-cross combination lands for Vik and sends Cannon crashing to the mat! Vik follows him down to the mat - Cannon regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Cannon is rocked!

It looks like Colt Cannon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cannon is still in real trouble! Can Vik finish him?
Vik lands a big shot to the head and Cannon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mik Vik!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan de Champlain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Canses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

de Champlain
vs
Canses

197 cm
22
276 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

BEST NUTRITION,no doping

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan de Champlain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Canses!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canses misses with a wild combination.
de Champlain moves out of range of the strikes.

de Champlain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Canses looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canses throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canses looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
de Champlain tries to free his leg and advance position but Canses is retaining full guard.
de Champlain stands up out of Canses's guard for a moment - Canses manages to land a nice upkick.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Canses can do anything to dispel that myth.
de Champlain postures up in Canses's guard and throws a big left but Canses blocks it.
Canses trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Canses tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Canses looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
de Champlain 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.
de Champlain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Canses on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canses accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canses is looking to work some ground and pound but de Champlain has wrist control.
de Champlain tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Champlain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
de Champlain has momentary wrist control but Canses slips an elbow through the middle.
Canses working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
de Champlain wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canses scoring with punches to the head and body.
de Champlain 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.
de Champlain working a defensive guard here.
Canses missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now de Champlain is on top in guard.
Canses looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
de Champlain thows a big elbow that misses.
de Champlain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canses wants to sweep but no luck.
de Champlain could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canses lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for de Champlain!
Canses looks gassed!
Canses lands a big elbow.
Canses looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Canses lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
de Champlain is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns de Champlain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
de Champlain is looking to get to half guard.
de Champlain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Canses.
Canses is landing with some decent strikes but de Champlain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Canses working de Champlain over with strikes here.
de Champlain is looking to improve his position but Canses isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canses is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. de Champlain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Canses has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
de Champlain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Canses is in the full mount, landing strikes.
de Champlain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Canses lands a heavy elbow.
de Champlain is desperately trying to improve his position but Canses has a good base and remains in mount.
Canses is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Canses is in the full mount, landing strikes.
de Champlain is in a horrible position here. Canses smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
de Champlain working to try and regain half guard.
Canses cracks de Champlain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canses working away from the top, dropping strikes.
de Champlain is working to get back to half guard.
Canses lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canses unloading with bombs!
Canses landing strikes, looking to finish!
de Champlain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Canses.
de Champlain working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canses postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. de Champlain looks a forlorn figure.
Canses is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. de Champlain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Canses dominated that round.
That's time! de Champlain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Canses tries to clinch there but de Champlain circles away.
de Champlain with a poor takedown

and Canses counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Canses scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Canses lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
de Champlain tries to roll over but Canses keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Canses lands a nice short elbow.
Canses seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
de Champlain trying to control but Canses postures up.
Canses working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Canses there.
Canses looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks de Champlain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Nice strikes from Canses there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canses landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
de Champlain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Canses scores with a couple of nice shots.
de Champlain tries to roll over but Canses keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canses looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
de Champlain is looking for a sweep. Canses is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canses has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Canses dominating with strikes here.
Canses lands a big elbow.
de Champlain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canses lands a nice shot to the head.
Canses scoring with strikes but de Champlain is staying in there.
Rob Canses has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canses landing strikes from the mount and de Champlain is in trouble!
Canses punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Canses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Champlain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Canses doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Canses 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.
de Champlain landing with the ground and pound.
de Champlain tries to free his leg and advance position but Canses is retaining full guard.
Canses bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in de Champlain's guard.
Canses content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Canses looking to pass the guard.
Canses passes de Champlain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Canses prevents de Champlain from improving his position.
Canses scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canses wants to free his trapped foot but de Champlain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
de Champlain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
de Champlain trying to control here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Canses drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
de Champlain looking for a sweep. Not yet de Champlain, not yet.
Canses lands a couple of elbows.
Canses working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canses working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
de Champlain tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canses is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
de Champlain keeping full guard, as Canses tries to pass.

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

de Champlain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canses manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Canses avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canses lands a good elbow from the bottom.
de Champlain with a nice head shot there.
de Champlain landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Canses is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canses keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of de Champlain's head.
de Champlain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canses postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Canses showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Canses tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
de Champlain tries for a takedown but Canses circles away easily

and Canses counters with a shoot takedown. de Champlain fights it but they end up in guard.
Canses passes de Champlain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Canses is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
de Champlain taking some punishment here, with Canses in his half guard.
de Champlain wants to get back to full guard.
de Champlain is in trouble now - Canses has advanced to mount!
Canses lands a big elbow.
de Champlain is bucking up trying to escape but Canses cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
de Champlain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
de Champlain wants to control but Canses is having none of it.
Canses looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Champlain wants to hold on but Canses pushes him away.
de Champlain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Canses thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Canses trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
de Champlain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canses lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for de Champlain!
de Champlain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Canses lands a big shot there that rocks de Champlain but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
de Champlain tries to reverse the position but Canses maintains control.
Canses breaks from de Champlain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Canses cracks de Champlain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Canses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canses scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Canses prevents de Champlain from getting the reversal.
The referee warns de Champlain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
de Champlain is working to get back to half guard.
Canses landing strikes, looking to finish!
Canses lands a big shot there that rocks de Champlain but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
de Champlain is working to get back to half guard.
Canses looking to finish de Champlain with some ground and pound. This is bad for de Champlain!
de Champlain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Canses scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Canses punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Champlain is working to get back to half guard.
de Champlain is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan de Champlain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canses lands a heavy elbow.
Canses lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Canses.
Canses has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of de Champlain's face.
Canses lands a big shot there that rocks de Champlain but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Canses connects with a massive shot to the dome!
de Champlain is trying to escape the mount.
de Champlain tries to lock up and control but Canses gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Canses looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canses with the ground and pound from mount.
Canses cracks de Champlain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
de Champlain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Canses with the ground and pound from mount.
Canses lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
de Champlain is looking to get to half guard.
Canses lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Canses scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Canses working de Champlain over with strikes here.
Canses looking to finish de Champlain with some ground and pound. This is bad for de Champlain!
Canses is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Canses cracks de Champlain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rob Canses is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
de Champlain is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Canses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canses has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Canses!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rigatoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Rigatoni could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cooper King's chin.

Rigatoni
vs
King

172 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

BEST NUTRITION,no doping

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Rigatoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cooper King!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigatoni shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by King.
King throws a nice looking combination but Rigatoni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rigatoni shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Rigatoni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King connects with a single shot there.
Cooper King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigatoni.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rigatoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King thumps Rigatoni with a low kick.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King tries to land a leg kick but Rigatoni saw it coming and moves away.
King swinging wildly here.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigatoni.
King misses with a low kick.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rigatoni is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigatoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King throws out a leg kick but Rigatoni moves out of range and King only half commits.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigatoni is just out of range.
King throws a series of punches but Rigatoni moves out of range.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rigatoni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rigatoni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigatoni manages to avoid it.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King tests Rigatoni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King misses with a wild combination.
Rigatoni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a right and a left that Rigatoni avoids nicely.
Rigatoni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King tries to bum rush Rigatoni with a series of wild strikes but Rigatoni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rigatoni checks a leg kick.
King tried to score with a low kick but Rigatoni checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigatoni defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rigatoni momentarily.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King throws a hook to the side of Rigatoni's head but Rigatoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Rigatoni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Rigatoni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Rigatoni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rigatoni wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lunges at Rigatoni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rigatoni's hand.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rigatoni gets the takedown into side control.
King is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rigatoni is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rigatoni decides to stand back up. Rigatoni steps back and let's King get back to his feet.

Rigatoni clinches.

Rigatoni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics King uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rigatoni holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

King throws a low kick, looking for Rigatoni's leg but Rigatoni calmly moves out of range.
King throws and low kick but Rigatoni moves out of range easily.
King missing with a left hand there. Rigatoni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a low kick, looking for Rigatoni's leg but Rigatoni calmly moves out of range.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Rigatoni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King throws a nice looking combination but Rigatoni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King scores with a shot to the body.
King lands with a nice combination. Rigatoni backs away looking to recover.
Rigatoni dodges the punch combination from King.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooper King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rigatoni slips a jab and a cross from King.
A leg kick checked by Rigatoni.

Rigatoni feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Rigatoni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King wants to stand but Rigatoni is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigatoni pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigatoni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
King is looking to escape.
Rigatoni wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Rigatoni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rigatoni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rigatoni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rigatoni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rigatoni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King is trying to stand up here but Rigatoni is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King throws out a loose jab but Rigatoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rigatoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rigatoni misses with a body kick.

Rigatoni closes the distance and clinches.
Rigatoni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

King manages to break the clinch.
King throws a leg kick

and Rigatoni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rigatoni.
Rigatoni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rigatoni postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rigatoni, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rigatoni is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rigatoni fails to land the takedown.
Rigatoni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King falls off balance throwing a combination

and Rigatoni counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King tests Rigatoni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rigatoni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigatoni was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigatoni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King lands a nice hook to Rigatoni's body. Rigatoni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King throws a one two combo.
King misses with the combination.
Rigatoni shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rigatoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from King.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigatoni.
King is looking to slow Rigatoni down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a low kick.
King throws a right hand that Rigatoni ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigatoni also avoids with ease.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cooper King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joey Rigatoni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rigatoni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a series of punches but Rigatoni avoids them all with ease.
Rigatoni shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King throws a leg kick but Rigatoni moved away.
Rigatoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Rigatoni on that attempt.
King throws a series of punches but Rigatoni avoids them all with ease.
King throws a right hand that Rigatoni ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigatoni also avoids with ease.
Rigatoni shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rigatoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Rigatoni is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
King throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rigatoni counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigatoni is chipping away with strikes.

Rigatoni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rigatoni asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rigatoni wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King pushes Rigatoni away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rigatoni gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cooper King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rigatoni content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Rigatoni tries for a kimura but King is defending well.

King bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Rigatoni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
King wants to stand up but Rigatoni is controlling him.
Rigatoni is standing up over King. King looks to escape but Rigatoni dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigatoni scoring with punches and elbows.
King pushes Rigatoni away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rigatoni gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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

Rigatoni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rigatoni tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Joey Rigatoni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rigatoni is controlling him well.
Rigatoni scores with a couple of short elbows.
King bucks up and tries to throw Rigatoni off but instead Rigatoni has got his back!
King is covering up but some of the strikes from Rigatoni are getting through and doing damage.
Rigatoni scores with punches and elbows.
King trying to get back to his feet but Rigatoni is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Rigatoni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper King!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rassberry Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maguire's choice of entrance music: Over- Drake. Colin Maguire is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Juice
vs
Maguire

185 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
204 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

BEST NUTRITION,no doping
Nemesis Cage Clothing

BEST NUTRITION,no doping

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rassberry Juice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire throws a nice looking combination but Juice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juice avoids a kick to the body.
Maguire misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Maguire with that takedown attempt.
Maguire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maguire throws a head kick but Juice moves out of range.
Maguire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Maguire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maguire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maguire tries to free his leg and advance position but Juice is retaining full guard.
Maguire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maguire being controlled here momentarily.
Maguire stopping the sweep attempt from Juice.
Maguire throws a big right hand that misses.
Juice looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maguire.
Maguire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maguire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juice tries to avoid it but Maguire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juice to the ground. Juice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Juice. No joy for Maguire on that attempt.
Rassberry Juice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Maguire.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maguire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maguire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juice is fending him off so far but Maguire persists. Nope, Juice circles away and we're back to standing.

Juice bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sloppy strikes there by Juice.
Juice is chipping away with strikes.
Maguire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juice's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maguire wants to improve his position but Juice is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Maguire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juice pulls his head out easily.

Maguire actively working from the bottom here.
Juice wants to free his trapped foot but Maguire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maguire moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juice distracts Maguire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Maguire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juice defends well.
Juice throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maguire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maguire looks gassed!
Juice pushes down on Maguire's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maguire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maguire is trying to get back to full guard.
Juice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maguire keeps working.

Maguire actively working from the bottom here.
Maguire is looking for a sweep. Juice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maguire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Juice scores with a couple of nice shots.
Juice passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Juice cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Juice landing strikes from the mount and Maguire is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Juice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maguire stands up over Juice, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Juice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maguire thows a big elbow that misses.
Juice controlling the position.
Maguire works over Juice with some ground and pound from guard.
Juice is trying to control the position but Maguire postures up.
Maguire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maguire looking to pass the guard.
Maguire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maguire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maguire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maguire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Maguire gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Maguire breaks from the clinch.
Colin Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Juice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maguire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maguire fails with a takedown attempt.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juice as he avoids it easily.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire just misses with a punch to the body.
Maguire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juice counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maguire's knee momentarily.
Rassberry Juice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Maguire.

Maguire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maguire lands a nice short elbow.
Maguire is breathing heavily.
Maguire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maguire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juice defending well though.
Maguire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Juice wants to improve his position but Maguire is controlling well.
Juice is working hard here to advance position.
Juice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Juice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Juice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maguire shoots in and drives through. Juice sprawls well.
Maguire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maguire lands a jab-cross combination.
Maguire fails with the takedown
and Juice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maguire falls off balance throwing a combination

and Juice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Maguire breaks from the clinch.
Maguire with a poor takedown

and Juice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Juice has Maguire pushed against the cage.
Maguire tries to circle away but Juice has him pinned against the cage.

Juice lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Maguire actively working from the bottom here.

Maguire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juice pulls his head out easily.

Juice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maguire connecting with a few gentle strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juice wants to work for an arm triangle but Maguire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Maguire is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Juice is tapping! Great win for Maguire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Colin Maguire!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithers has chosen Metallica - No Leaf Clover as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Machete
vs
Smithers

181 cm
21
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
175 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

BEST NUTRITION,no doping

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smithers. Smithers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Jim Smithers has been cut.
Machete rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smithers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Smithers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machete wants to sweep here but Smithers controlling him for the moment.
Machete wants to get back to his feet but Smithers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machete knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smithers on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete wants to sweep here but Smithers controlling him for the moment.
Smithers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smithers stops Machete from standing up.
Smithers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Smithers 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.
Machete wants to stand up but Smithers is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machete lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smithers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Machete looking to finish with strikes here!
Machete misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smithers is looking to get to half guard.
Machete trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machete sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smithers regains half guard.
Smithers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machete sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smithers defending well though.
Ground and pound from Machete.
Machete wants to get back to his feet.
Machete is just content to waste time from the top position. Smithers takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Machete wants to get up but he can't break Smithers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machete has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machete is looking to work some ground and pound but Smithers has wrist control.

Machete stands up from Smithers's guard - Machete perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smithers works Machete's body with a nice hook.

Smithers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Smithers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machete is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smithers, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smithers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Machete wants to improve his position but Smithers is controlling well.
Machete avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smithers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithers is looking to advance position but Machete won't allow it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Smithers.
Smithers tries to pass to full mount but Machete defends it.

Smithers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Machete is defending against the submission attempts here by Smithers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers prevents Machete from standing back up.

Smithers wants to work for an arm triangle but Machete is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machete tries to kick Smithers off but Smithers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machete trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smithers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machete is looking for a sweep. Smithers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machete is looking to clinch.
Machete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Smithers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Smithers's cut.
That's time! Machete's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Smithers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Machete takes a step back to recover.
Smithers misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smithers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smithers connects with a body shot.
Smithers is looking to clinch but Machete is avoiding it.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch but Smithers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smithers misses with a kick to the body.
Smithers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machete moves in looking to clinch but Smithers pushes him off.

Smithers clinches up against the cage.
Machete is trying to break the clinch but Smithers is controlling him.
Smithers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Smithers manages to pull guard.
Machete in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machete!
Smithers breaks from Machete's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smithers unloading with bombs!
Smithers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machete hang on?
Smithers landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete tries to improve his position but instead Smithers has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machete wants to get back to his feet.
Jim Smithers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smithers throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Machete!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Smithers.
Smithers has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Machete.
Machete controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Smithers looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithers keeps control of the position easily here as Machete tries to buck him off.
Carlos Machete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Smithers is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Machete taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Smithers.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Smithers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berry Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adnan Catic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Catic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fali mi Ljubav kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Juice
vs
Catic

190 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

BEST NUTRITION,no doping

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berry Juice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adnan Catic!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Catic drops Juice with a right and a left! Catic comes rushing in but Juice regains his composure and manages to keep Catic in guard.

It looks like Berry Juice has been cut.
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!
Catic tries to free his leg and advance position but Juice is retaining full guard.
Catic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catic trying to control the position from guard on top but Juice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Catic 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.
Catic slips nicely into half guard.
Juice is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Catic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juice!

Catic throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Juice has his hands clasped together but Catic breaks the hold and Juice is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Catic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adnan Catic!