HMFL - ICON VII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Ward has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pierre Laprise's chin.

Laprise
vs
Ward

150 cm
32
130 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

165 cm
22
143 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Laprise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laprise drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laprise is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Always Clean Double Elite that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ward wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laprise won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laprise throws a big right hand that misses.
Laprise pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.

Laprise is pulling down on Ward's head. It's preventing any offense from Ward, at least for the moment.
My spies in Strong like Butterfly inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laprise manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ward pulls Laprise in close to his closed guard and prevents Laprise from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laprise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laprise is working hard here to advance position.

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.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laprise.
Laprise throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward managing to control the position.
Ward bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laprise's guard.

Laprise seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laprise is on top in guard.

Laprise passes into half guard.
Ward gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise postures up.
Laprise looking to pass the guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Laprise from controlling successfully.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laprise is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Laprise loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laprise throws an elbow that misses. Ward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laprise's guard. Nice move by Ward!
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.

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.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Laprise gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ward controlling the position.

Ward is looking for a triangle but Laprise pushes his legs off easily.
Ward looking to control.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Laprise advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Laprise is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laprise is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Laprise dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Ward.

Laprise moves into range and clinches up with Ward.

Laprise tightens his grip and picks Ward up, before dumping him to the ground. Ward manages to land in guard.

Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laprise defends well.
Laprise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Laprise from controlling successfully.

Laprise drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ward manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laprise has Ward in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward stands up over Laprise, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward advances to half guard.

Laprise is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.

Ward seems to be working for a kimura but Laprise defends the submission attempt.
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laprise moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laprise is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Pierre Laprise overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ward works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laprise is looking to escape.

Ward goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laprise is on top in guard.
Ward keeping full guard, as Laprise tries to pass.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laprise manages to get himself to full guard.

Ward stands up over Laprise, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Laprise gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laprise pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laprise.
Ward seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laprise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ward clinches.
Laprise tries to land knees in the clinch but Ward avoids the damage to the body.

Laprise wants the takedown. Ward is fighting it off but Laprise persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ward's guard against the cage.
Laprise wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward looking to control.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laprise manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Laprise keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward wants to control from the top but Laprise keeps moving.
Laprise might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laprise not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Laprise is retaining full guard.

Laprise working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ward doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ward manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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.
Laprise manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Ward is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Laprise is retaining full guard.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laprise trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Laprise uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Laprise!
Ward keeping full guard, as Laprise tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Laprise fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Laprise is now in Ward's guard.
Laprise throws an elbow that misses. Ward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laprise's guard. Nice move by Ward!
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Laprise is retaining full guard.
Ward is stalling in the full guard.

Ward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laprise manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ward has Laprise in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ward keeping full guard, as Laprise tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward controlling Laprise's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pierre Laprise.
I think Laprise has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Laprise!
A relieved looking Pierre Laprise thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oko Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serano Lukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oko Poli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Poli
vs
Lukowski

172 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

169 cm
24
162 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Beaver Jooce!

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oko Poli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serano Lukowski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poli 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.
Poli is stalling in the full guard.
Poli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lukowski seems a little lost for a moment, as Poli dominates the positioning.
Lukowski is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukowski misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lukowski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Poli easily slips into full mount!
Poli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lukowski gets back to half guard.

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

Lukowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Poli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lukowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poli wants to control the pace but Lukowski is squirming around nicely.
Poli prevents Lukowski from getting the reversal.
Lukowski keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Poli looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been informed that Lukowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Poli has hold of Lukowski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lukowski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lukowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli wants to take Lukowski's back but he can't do it this time.
Lukowski is looking to improve his position but Poli isn't that keen on the idea.

Poli goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lukowski turns into him and now he's in Poli's guard.
Lukowski preventing the sweep.

Poli is looking for a triangle here but Lukowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lukowski off and has taken his back!
Poli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lukowski rolls, trying to escape but Poli keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oko Poli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lukowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poli shoots in looking for a takedown but Lukowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poli shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukowski tries to sprawl out of it but Poli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lukowski is fending him off so far but Poli persists. Nope, Lukowski circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oko Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poli shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukowski tries to sprawl out of it but Poli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lukowski falls off balance throwing a combination

and Poli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lukowski!

Lukowski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Poli shoots in and gets a takedown into Lukowski's guard.
Poli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukowski is keeping the position for now.

Poli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lukowski's guard.

Poli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lukowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Poli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Lukowski actively working from the bottom here.
Lukowski is pressing down on Poli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poli trying to move into half guard but instead Lukowski has managed to sweep!
Poli 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.
Poli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Poli works his way into side control.

Poli is trying to get an arm triangle but Lukowski is defending well.
Lukowski is not content to let Poli control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukowski prevents Poli from improving position.

Poli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lukowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poli wants to control but Lukowski is keeping him busy.

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

Poli is trying to get an arm triangle but Lukowski is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lukowski pushes Poli away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Poli gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oko Poli dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukowski but Lukowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lukowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukowski but Lukowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Poli dives in and grabs Lukowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lukowski pushes down on Poli's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oko Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for Lukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lukowski.
Lukowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Poli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poli controlling the position.
Lukowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lukowski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Poli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lukowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Serano Lukowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchum has chosen XXX by Danny Brown as his entrance music. Nickolai Ketchum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Churchill
vs
Ketchum

170 cm
23
165 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
34
167 lbs
24 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Churchill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nickolai Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Churchill.

Ketchum gets tackled into the cage by Churchill. Churchill maintains the clinch.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ketchum is trying to force a seperation but Churchill has the dominant position.
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Ketchum is looking to break free of the clinch but Churchill has double underhooks.
Churchill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ketchum's efforts to push away.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Ketchum is trying to break the clinch but Churchill is controlling him.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ketchum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Ketchum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Churchill keeps control of Ketchum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Churchill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Churchill lands a left hand.
I was talking to Churchill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ketchum backwards.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Ketchum.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Churchill scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Ketchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ketchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ketchum taking a breather.
Ketchum wants to get back to striking at distance but Churchill won't allow it.
Ketchum takes a shot to the head.
Ketchum blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ketchum.
Ketchum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ketchum blocking some punches.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Ketchum.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Ketchum tries to break the clinch but Churchill is controlling the position.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ketchum.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.

Ketchum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Churchill takes the fight into the clinch.
Ketchum can't break the clinch.
Ketchum blocking some punches.

Ketchum manages to break the clinch.
Churchill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ketchum.
Churchill misses with a few strikes there.
Ketchum cracks Churchill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ketchum swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Churchill has Ketchum up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Churchill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ketchum works on Churchill's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ketchum lands with a shot to the body.
Churchill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Churchill drops his hands momentarily and Ketchum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ketchum connects with a body shot.
Ketchum looks to throw the jab but Churchill is out of range.
Churchill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston Churchill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Churchill clinches.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill lands an uppercut.
Ketchum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ketchum.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Ketchum tries to circle away but Churchill has him pinned against the cage.
Winston Churchill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ketchum is trying to break the clinch but Churchill is controlling him.
Ketchum blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill misses with some punches.
Churchill misses with some punches.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ketchum.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Ketchum.
A short right from Churchill.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill prevents Ketchum from breaking the clinch.
Ketchum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Ketchum tries to break the clinch but Churchill is controlling the position.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ketchum backwards.
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Ketchum.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ketchum.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Ketchum.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ketchum takes a shot to the head.
Churchill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ketchum can do to turn this around?
Ketchum wants to break free but Churchill has control.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Ketchum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ketchum.
Churchill lands an uppercut.
Churchill misses with some punches.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Ketchum.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ketchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Churchill dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Churchill forces Ketchum back against the cage and clinches.
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Ketchum.
Churchill working aggressively here.

Ketchum manages to break the clinch.
Ketchum throws out a loose jab but Churchill uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ketchum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Churchill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Churchill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ketchum counters with a left to the body.
Ketchum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ketchum throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Ketchum misses.
As Ketchum looks to move away, Churchill throws a big counter combo bu Ketchum just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ketchum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ketchum connects with a right hand. Churchill shakes it off.
Ketchum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Churchill at a distance.
Ketchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Churchill was well out of range. Poor timing from Ketchum.
Churchill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Churchill is rocked!
Churchill wants to clinch.
Oh Churchill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ketchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Churchill seems to have got his legs back now.
Nickolai Ketchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Churchill walks into a left hand.
Nickolai Ketchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ketchum lands with a nice body punch.
Churchill misses with a series of wild punches.
Churchill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ketchum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Churchill is looking to clinch.
Churchill throws a combination that misses
and Ketchum counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Churchill head around and knocks him out cold! Ketchum hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nickolai Ketchum!
Nickolai Ketchum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiki Toke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Geissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Toke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bonecracker- Shocore. Tiki Toke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shawn Geissen's chin.

Toke
vs
Geissen

183 cm
32
220 lbs
18 - 15 - 2

180 cm
33
218 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 18 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tiki Toke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Geissen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Geissen. Toke shrugs it off though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Geissen or not.
Still in the clinch, Toke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toke misses with a hook from the clinch.

Toke turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Toke manages to end up in side control.
Geissen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Toke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Geissen manages to get back to half guard.
Geissen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Geissen keeping hold of Toke's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Toke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Geissen is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geissen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toke.

Toke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geissen is just riding it out for now. Toke eventually gives up the hold.
Geissen is trying is best to control the position here.
Toke throwing shots but Geissen is blocking nicely.
Geissen is trying to get back to full guard.
Geissen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Toke throws a strike but Geissen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Geissen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toke throwing strikes from guard but Geissen blocks nicely.
Geissen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Geissen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Toke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Geissen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toke stopping the sweep attempt from Geissen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Toke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Geissen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Geissen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Geissen!
Toke is looking to reverse the position.

Geissen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Toke pushes Geissen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Geissen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Geissen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toke.
Toke connects with a nice looking jab.
Geissen dodges the punch combination from Toke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Geissen.
Geissen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Geissen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toke punishes Geissen's body with a nice straight punch.
Geissen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geissen throws a head kick that Toke semi-blocks.
A big left from Geissen misses.
Geissen throws a hook but Toke blocks it.
Toke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geissen throws out the jab.
Toke shoots in looking for a takedown. Geissen tries to sprawl out of it but Toke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geissen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Toke there.
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 Tiki Toke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Geissen tries to score with a low kick but Toke moves his leg out of the way.
Toke fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Geissen. Those never looked like landing.
Geissen drops his hands momentarily and Toke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Geissen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toke.
Geissen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Geissen works the jab nicely.
Toke moves out of range of the strikes.
Geissen throws a good cross that connects.
Toke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Geissen on the side of the head.
Geissen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Geissen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Geissen swivels and escapes.
Toke ducks under a wild hook from Geissen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Toke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Toke lands in his opponent's guard.

Toke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Geissen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Toke has Geissen in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toke 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.

Toke working for a triangle but Geissen defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toke is on top in guard.

Toke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toke wants to pass the guard but Geissen is keeping the position.
Geissen controlling the position.
Toke wants to control from the top but Geissen keeps moving.
Toke is looking to work some ground and pound but Geissen has wrist control.
Geissen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toke throws a big elbow that misses.
Geissen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Geissen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toke.
Geissen pulls Toke in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geissen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toke.
Toke wants to control from the top but Geissen keeps moving.
Geissen wants to stand and escape but Toke is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Geissen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toke slips a straight right by Geissen.
Geissen throws a body punch but Toke moves out of range.
Shawn Geissen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geissen throws a low kick but Toke moves out of range easily.
Geissen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Geissen.
Toke drops his hands momentarily and Geissen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geissen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiki Toke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geissen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geissen motions for Toke to come forward. Geissen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toke wants to clinch.
Toke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geissen throws a low kick but Toke moves out of range easily.
Toke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geissen.
Toke misses with a straight right.
Toke scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Geissen blocks a jab.
Toke tries to close the distance and clinch but Geissen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toke slips a jab from Geissen.
Geissen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Geissen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shawn Geissen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Geissen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Toke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Toke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toke is looking to work some ground and pound but Geissen has wrist control.
Geissen looking to control.
Toke throws a big right hand that misses.
Toke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geissen keeping full guard, as Toke tries to pass.
Toke throws a big elbow that misses.
Toke postures up in Geissen's guard and throws a big left but Geissen blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toke is looking to work some ground and pound but Geissen has wrist control.
Geissen pulls Toke in close to prevent any damage.
Geissen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toke.
Toke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Toke wants to pass the guard but Geissen is keeping the position.
Geissen managing to control the position.
Toke postures up in Geissen's guard and throws a big left but Geissen blocks it.
Geissen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toke throws an elbow that misses. Geissen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Toke's guard. Nice move by Geissen!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Geissen cracks Toke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Geissen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Geissen scores with a sloppy right hand. Toke should have avoided that one.
Toke avoids the body shot from Geissen.
Geissen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toke lands with an overhand left.
Toke slips a straight right by Geissen.
Toke ducks under a wild hook from Geissen.
Toke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geissen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geissen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toke throws a body shot but no joy.
Toke shoots in and drives through. Geissen sprawls well.
Geissen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geissen scores with a jab to the body.
Geissen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geissen throws out the jab.
Geissen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shawn Geissen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toke fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Geissen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geissen misses with a hook
and Toke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geissen misses with an uppercut.
Toke lands with a right hand.
Geissen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Geissen misses with a right hand
and Toke counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geissen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Geissen throws a big shot that misses.
Toke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geissen.
Toke staying out of range there.

Toke moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Geissen fails to land.
A body shot lands from Toke.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geissen as Toke tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Toke.
Toke misses with the head strike.
Geissen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toke blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geissen.
A short uppercut from Toke.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Geissen's brow.
Geissen takes an elbow to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shawn Geissen.
I think Geissen 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 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Geissen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shawn Geissen thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Goyf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goyf has chosen Disturbed - Asylum as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva
vs
Goyf

185 cm
27
215 lbs
20 - 14 - 1

187 cm
25
212 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition

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 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tarmo Goyf!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goyf throws a big counter head kick but Silva avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Goyf.
Goyf connects with a high kick.
Goyf throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Goyf.
Goyf jabs at Silva's body.
Goyf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Goyf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarmo Goyf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Goyf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Goyf lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Goyf takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goyf.
The fighters circling - Goyf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva blocks a head kick by Goyf.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goyf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Goyf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goyf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Goyf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goyf throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Tarmo Goyf has been cut.
Goyf misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Goyf.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Goyf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Goyf.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goyf was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Goyf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goyf throws a head kick that misses.
Goyf lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goyf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goyf throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Goyf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Goyf.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva is looking to counter punch.
Goyf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

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

Goyf is rocked!
Goyf looks winded!
Goyf leaves his chin hanging out and Silva seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Goyf crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Silva!
Dante Silva spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Pentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pencil's entrance music is Full Retard. A fine choice. Wooden Pencil could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arvo Pentti's chin.

Pencil
vs
Pentti

185 cm
29
193 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

184 cm
36
197 lbs
35 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Spartan Nutrition
The Empire Clothing and Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arvo Pentti!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pencil.
We've been told by Pencil's head coaches at Strong like Butterfly that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot lands for Pentti.
We've been informed that Pentti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pentti misses with a body shot.
Pentti looks to throw the jab but Pencil is out of range.
Pencil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pentti staying out of range there.
Pencil cracks the inside of Pentti's front leg.
Pencil lands a glancing blow to the side of Pentti's head.
Pencil motions for Pentti to come forward. Pencil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pencil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pentti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pencil.
Pentti blocks a leg kick.
Pentti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pencil connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Pentti tumbling to the canvas! Pencil pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Pentti was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wooden Pencil!
Wooden Pencil retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Wooden Pencil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ladislav Hemsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miami Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemsky's entrance music is Onward to Victory. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vice's choice of entrance music: Watch out, Vice is on a patrol!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hemsky
vs
Vice

193 cm
40
226 lbs
29 - 17 - 0

210 cm
31
213 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Mohito Fightwear

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 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislav Hemsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Hemsky as he checks the leg kick.
Vice swats away the attempt to clinch by Hemsky.
Hemsky takes a swing at Vice's ribcage but misses.
Vice is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hemsky throws a series of punches but Vice avoids them all with ease.
Vice throws a head kick that misses.
Vice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hemsky throws out a loose jab but Vice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vice scores with a jab. Hemsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vice is looking to land body kicks.
Vice throws a lazy uppercut
and Hemsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hemsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vice. Vice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vice connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hemsky digs a good body shot into Vice's ribs.

Hemsky moves into range and clinches up with Vice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hemsky lands a left hand.
Hemsky blocks an elbow strike.
Hemsky digs a right hand underneath Vice's ribcage. Vice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Vice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Hemsky misses.
Hemsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hemsky missing with a left hand there. Vice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hemsky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vice tries to score with a low kick but Hemsky moves his leg out of the way.
Vice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hemsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Hemsky.
Hemsky takes one on the button.
Vice takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hemsky throws a good cross that connects.
Hemsky throws a lazy body kick
and Vice counters with an inside leg kick.
Vice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hemsky on the side of the head.
Hemsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Vice slips a straight right by Hemsky.

Vice lands a left and a right that send Hemsky crashing to the mat, dazed. Vice thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Hemsky is rocked!
Vice is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Vice shuts the power down on Hemsky. Lights out, game over! Vice is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miami Vice!
After the fight, Miami Vice was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jordan
vs
Dixon

205 cm
30
272 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

183 cm
41
276 lbs
36 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Namunamu Clothing

Spartan Nutrition

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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dixon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dixon thows a leg kick but Jordan checks it
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Vince Dixon has been cut.
Dixon scores with a three punch combo!
Dixon misses with the combination.
Dixon cracks Jordan with a good jab.
Dixon takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Dixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vince Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jordan is just out of range.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon misses with a shot to the body
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses with a looping left.
Dixon tries a quick counter leg kick but Jordan is wise to it.
Dixon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Jordan moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jordan.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.

Jordan rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan lands a shot to the body.
Dixon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jordan.
Jordan blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Jordan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jordan effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon is pushing Jordan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Dixon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dixon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jordan reverses the position - he's now on top in Dixon's guard.
Dixon being controlled here, momentarily.
Jordan wants to stand but Dixon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jordan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vince Dixon!
Vince Dixon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cyco Vision. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Randolph
vs
Rivers

170 cm
39
148 lbs
49 - 24 - 3

182 cm
34
135 lbs
25 - 13 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Mohito Fightwear
Namunamu Clothing

Pitt Nutrition 160Q@$149

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sly Randolph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randolph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rivers!
Rivers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Randolph is rocked!
Randolph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Oh Randolph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Randolph on the side of the head.
Randolph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riverss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Randolph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riverss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Randolph seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Rivers backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Randolph's temple! It sends Randolph violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Rivers celebrates and the doctors try to help Randolph!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Stan Rivers!
Stan Rivers is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Stan Rivers gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight,Pitt Nutrition for helping me be strong,Sun-Tzu for making me look so good, the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym,all of my loved ones back home,and Kyle F for letting me fight here in the HMFL!! Thank you!!'.