CCC 44: Hoberman vs Priestley PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvester Szymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Szymanski
vs
Juice

186 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Silvester Szymanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berry Juice!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Szymanski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Juice, pushing him back against the cage.
Juice wants to stall.
Szymanski lands a right hand.

It looks like Berry Juice has been cut.
Szymanski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Szymanski as Juice tries to tie him up.

Szymanski manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Juice.
Juice moves out of range of the body kick from Szymanski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymanski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szymanski misses with a wild body shot.
Juice misses with a low kick.
Juice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szymanski circles away quickly and effectively.
Juice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with a leg kick
and Juice counters with a nice body kick.
Juice throws a sloppy body shot

and Szymanski moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Szymanski has Juice pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Szymanski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Juice tumbling to the mat - Szymanski dives into Juice's guard.
Szymanski sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Szymanski gets to his feet. Juice looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Szymanski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Juice misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Juice.
Juice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski shoots in but Juice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Szymanski checks a leg kick.
Juice looks gassed!
Juice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szymanski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juice throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Szymanski's head.
Juice pushes Szymanski away with a front kick.
Szymanski misses with a low kick.
Juice throws a shot to the body.
Berry Juice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juice throws a low kick but Szymanski avoids it.
Szymanski throws a wild body kick that Juice sees coming a mile off.
Szymanski shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvester Szymanski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Szymanski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Juice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Szymanski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Szymanski controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Szymanski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Juice to his feet.

Szymanski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Szymanski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szymanski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Szymanski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Szymanski get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvester Szymanski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berry Juice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Szymanski closes the distance and clinches.
Juice working hard to break the clinch.
Szymanski stalls.
Juice stalling in the clinch but Szymanski improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szymanski throws an elbow but misses.

Szymanski tightens his grip and picks Juice up, before dumping him to the ground. Juice manages to land in guard.
Juice is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Szymanski gets to his feet. Juice looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Juice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Szymanski gets a clinch.
Szymanski misses with a knee to the head.
Szymanski stalling.
Juice tries to break the clinch but Szymanski is controlling the position.

Szymanski tightens his grip and picks Juice up, before dumping him to the ground. Juice manages to land in guard.
Szymanski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski throwing strikes from guard but Juice blocks nicely.
Szymanski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juice wants to improve his position but instead Szymanski has moved into half guard.
Well, if Szymanski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Szymanski is working for a kimura but Juice is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Szymanski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Juice to get to his feet.

Szymanski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Juice's guard.

Szymanski stands up and waves to Juice to follow him.

Szymanski moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Szymanski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Szymanski holds on and takes a little breather.

Juice got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szymanski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juice has managed to get both his arms back between Szymanski's legs - danger averted.
Szymanski is pulling down on Juice's head. It's preventing any offense from Juice, at least for the moment.

Szymanski pushes Juice off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvester Szymanski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Berry Juice's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Juice takes one on the button.
Juice swats away the attempt to clinch by Szymanski.
Juice slips under a jab.
Juice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Juice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Szymanski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Szymanski wants a takedown.
Szymanski effectively controlling the action here.
Juice can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymanski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Juice prevents it.
Juice is trying to force a seperation but Szymanski has the dominant position.

Szymanski breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juice.

Szymanski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Szymanski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Berry Juice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Szymanski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Juice is trying to defend but Szymanski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Szymanski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Szymanski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juice goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Szymanski stuns Juice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Szymanski
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szymanski throws a head kick that misses.
Silvester Szymanski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szymanski swinging wildly here.

Szymanski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Szymanski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juice can do to turn this around?
Szymanski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Szymanski stands and steps away. Juice gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Juice leaves Szymanski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvester Szymanski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Szymanski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Szymanski wants the takedown. Juice is fighting it off but Szymanski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Juice's guard against the cage.
Szymanski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szymanski controls from within his opponent's guard.

Szymanski stands up from Juice's guard - Szymanski perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silvester Szymanski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Szymanski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvester Szymanski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

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

Partridge
vs
Camillus

185 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Camillus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camillus misses with an uppercut. Partridge saw that one coming.
Camillus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partridge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camillus tries to clinch up but Partridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Camillus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Steve Partridge has been cut.
Partridge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camillus in his tracks.
Camillus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Partridge. Partridge obviously looking to wear him down.
Partridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Partridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcus Camillus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partridge misses with a low kick.
Camillus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camillus tries to close the distance and clinch but Partridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Partridge misses with an uppercut. Camillus saw that one coming.
Camillus throws a push kick but Partridge slaps the foot to one side.
Partridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge thumps Camillus with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camillus. Partridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camillus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camillus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Partridge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Partridge is looking to chop away at Camillus's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camillus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Partridge connects with the punch.
Partridge throws a hook but Camillus avoids it easily.
Partridge throws an overhand right that lands on Camillus's shoulder, as Camillus tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Partridge.
Camillus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Partridge's head.
Partridge looks to throw the jab but Camillus is out of range.
Partridge lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camillus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Partridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camillus thows a leg kick but Partridge checks it
letting Partridge counter with a right hand.
Partridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Partridge slips a jab from Camillus.
Partridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camillus was well out of range. Poor timing from Partridge.
Camillus checks a leg kick.
Camillus is looking to score with low kicks.
Good shot there by Partridge.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Camillus - that will leave a mark!
Partridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camillus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partridge throws a right hand that Camillus ducks under and follows up with a left that Camillus also avoids with ease.
Camillus wants to clinch.
Partridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camillus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Partridge slips a jab and a cross from Camillus.
Partridge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camillus checks it well.
Partridge throws a low kick, looking for Camillus's leg but Camillus calmly moves out of range.
Jab by Partridge.
Partridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Partridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Camillus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Partridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camillus.
Camillus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partridge looks to land a left hand but Camillus moved out of range nicely.
Camillus closes the distance but Partridge moves to the side
and Partridge counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camillus, right into the meat.
Partridge lands with a hook. Camillus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camillus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donk. Partridge catches Camillus right on the button with a cross.
Partridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camillus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Camillus ducks right into an uppercut from Partridge.
Partridge misses with a low kick.
Camillus is looking to slow Partridge down with leg kicks.
Partridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partridge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camillus in his tracks.
Camillus ducks under a wild hook from Partridge.
Nice shot lands for Partridge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Camillus wants to clinch.
Steve Partridge is winning the standup battle so far.
Partridge throws a body punch but Camillus moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partridge. Camillus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partridge lands an overhand right.
Camillus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camillus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partridge is out of range and Camillus settles back down.
Partridge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Partridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camillus.
Some bone on bone action there as Partridge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partridge blocks a leg kick.
Camillus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partridge misses with a few strikes there.
Camillus ducks under a wild hook from Partridge.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge tests Camillus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Partridge misses.
Camillus staying out of range there.
Camillus doesn't manage to clinch there - Partridge circles away.
Camillus wants to clinch
and Partridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Partridge.
Partridge looks to land a right hand but Camillus moved out of range.
Camillus slips a jab from Partridge.
Camillus throws the kick towards the body but Partridge avoids it.
Partridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partridge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Partridge loads up on a big right hand but Camillus slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Camillus takes the fight into the clinch.
Camillus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Camillus misses with a punch on the inside.

Partridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Partridge misses
and Camillus counters with a thumping low kick.
Camillus throws a low kick, looking for Partridge's leg but Partridge calmly moves out of range.
Camillus tries to clinch but Partridge is having none of it.
Partridge throws an overhand right that lands on Camillus's shoulder, as Camillus tries to avoid the shot.
Camillus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partridge misses with a straight left.
Partridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partridge tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Camillus moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Camillus breaks from the clinch.
Camillus wants to clinch
and Partridge counters with a left to the body.
Camillus misses with a looping right.
Camillus lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camillus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camillus tries to clinch but Partridge moves away
and Partridge counters with a left and a right that stings Camillus.
Camillus slips a straight right by Partridge.
Camillus throws a shot from downtown. Partridge moves away and avoids it.
Camillus ducks under a wild hook from Partridge.
Camillus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camillus delivers a nice body kick.
Partridge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Partridge misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camillus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partridge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Camillus catches Partridge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Partridge misses.
Partridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camillus.
Camillus tries a head kick but it misses.
Partridge thumps Camillus with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camillus, right into the meat.
Partridge missing with a left hand there. Camillus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partridge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camillus on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters circling a little - Camillus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camillus.
Camillus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camillus tries to clinch but Partridge is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Partridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Partridge's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Camillus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camillus wants to clinch up but Partridge keeps it at a distance.
Partridge missing with a left hand there. Camillus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camillus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Partridge misses its intended target.
Camillus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camillus closes the distance but Partridge moves to the side
and Partridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camillus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Partridge throws a leg kick
enabling Camillus to counter with a crisp jab.
Camillus darts in trying to clinch
and Partridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camillus lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camillus gets a clinch.
Camillus tries a body shot but Partridge blocks it.
Camillus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camillus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Partridge looking to stall.

Partridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camillus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Camillus.
Camillus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partridge.
Partridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partridge throws a wild body kick that Camillus sees coming a mile off.
Camillus ducks under a wild hook from Partridge.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camillus thumps Partridge with a low kick.
Partridge tries to land a leg kick but Camillus saw it coming and moves away.
Partridge throws a good cross that connects.
Camillus throws a lazy right hand but Partridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partridge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Partridge finds it's target.
Partridge throws the left hand but Camillus avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camillus.

Camillus drives through and clinches with Partridge against the cage.
Camillus lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camillus.
Camillus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partridge's elbow.
Camillus can't find room to land a body shot as Partridge controls the action.
Partridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camillus is leaning against Partridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camillus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Partridge is keeping busy.
Camillus working hard to break the clinch.
Camillus prevents Partridge from breaking the clinch.
Camillus misses with a punch to the body.

Camillus manages to break the clinch.
Partridge throws the left hand but Camillus avoids the punch easily.
Camillus is looking to clinch but Partridge is avoiding it.
Partridge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camillus tries to clinch up but Partridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Camillus motions for Partridge to come forward. Camillus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camillus misses with a kick to the body
and Partridge finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Partridge misses with a wild body shot.
Camillus throws a jab when Partridge was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camillus tries to clinch up
letting Partridge counter with a right hand.
Camillus is looking to score with low kicks.
Marcus Camillus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partridge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Partridge misses with a straight right.
Camillus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Camillus checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Camillus.
Camillus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camillus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partridge moves away.
Partridge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camillus's hands.
Partridge connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Camillus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Partridge 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Partridge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

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

Lebouf
vs
Willington

200 cm
23
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
271 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lebouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Willington!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lebouf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Willington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Willington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lebouf swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lebouf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willington stands and throws Lebouf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lebouf is trying to escape the position but Willington is controlling the position.

Willington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lebouf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Willington is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lebouf's shoulder. That is not cool.

Willington tries for a kimura but Lebouf is defending well.
Lebouf struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Willington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Willington controls the position.
Lebouf is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Willington is controlling him well.
Willington controlling the position from side mount.
Willington trying to control the action but Lebouf is working from the bottom.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Willington working away.
Lebouf tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Willington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Willington lands strikes from half guard.
Willington is taking a breather. Lebouf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Lebouf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Willington is trying to work for a kimura but Lebouf is defending well.
Willington wants to take a breather but Lebouf is having none of it.

Willington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lebouf has managed to free his arm - good work.
Willington wants to control but Lebouf is keeping him busy.

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

Willington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lebouf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Willington trying to control the position but Lebouf is working away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Willington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lebouf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lebouf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Willington is pressing down on Lebouf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lebouf is holding on for now.
Lebouf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lebouf keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lebouf misses with a takedown attempt

and Willington counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lebouf's guard now.
Lebouf controls Willington momentarily but Willington frees himself.
Willington content to stall in guard here.

Willington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Willington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lebouf wants to improve his position but instead Willington has moved into half guard.

Willington 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.

Willington is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebouf gets full guard.

Willington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Willington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lebouf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willington.
Lebouf wants to sweep here but Willington controlling him for the moment.
Willington wants to control from the top but Lebouf keeps moving.
Willington advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Willington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lebouf is trying to control but can't.
Lebouf is staying active underneath Willington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lebouf trying to control here.
Willington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Willington has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebouf tries to kick Willington off but Willington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Lebouf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body kick there by Willington.

Willington gets a clinch.

Willington lands a takedown into guard.
Willington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Willington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Willington slips nicely into half guard.
Willington controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Willington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lebouf's head.
Willington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willington working Lebouf over with strikes.
Willington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Willington slips a nice elbow through Lebouf's hands, connecting with Lebouf's forehead.
Willington working over Lebouf with some ground and pound. Lebouf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willington is pressing down on Lebouf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lebouf is holding on for now.
Lebouf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Willington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Willington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Lebouf shoots and misses

and Willington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lebouf's guard.
Willington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lebouf's guard.
Willington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Willington seems to be looking for submissions.
Lebouf wants to get back to full guard.
Willington working Lebouf over with strikes.
Willington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Willington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Willington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lebouf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Willington 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.
Lebouf wants to control but Willington passes into side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Willington wants to control but Lebouf is keeping him busy.

Willington has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lebouf is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Willington yanks on the arm and Lebouf is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Willington.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Willington!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alcides Salonica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salonica has chosen "Weapons of Mad Distortion" by The Crystal Method as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Morris
vs
Salonica

210 cm
26
262 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

194 cm
27
250 lbs
10 - 6 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Sharon Needles 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Alcides Salonica!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Alcides Salonica has been cut.
Morris thuds a left hand into Salonica's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salonica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salonica throws a sloppy body shot
and Morris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salonica tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morris swivels and escapes.
Salonica looks gassed!
Salonica checks a leg kick nicely.
Salonica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Salonica throws a sloppy head kick
and Morris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salonica on the side of the head.
Morris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morris throws a right hand that Salonica ducks under and follows up with a left that Salonica also avoids with ease.

Morris lands a left and a right that send Salonica crashing to the mat, dazed. Morris thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Morris scores with a punch to the head.

Salonica is rocked!
Morris throws a wild body kick that Salonica sees coming a mile off.
Salonica is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Morris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morris stands up over Salonica, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morris content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Salonica is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Morris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salonica tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Morris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salonica is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morris, into his guard.
Salonica trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salonica is fighting to break Morris's control of his arms but Morris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salonica postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Salonica is proving a slippery customer.
Morris wants to control the position but Salonica says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Salonica misses with a head shot. Morris uses the momentum to regain guard.
Morris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salonica throws a big right hand that misses.
Salonica loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Salonica tries to land a body kick
and Morris counters with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Salonica.
Salonica slips a straight right by Morris.
Morris slips a jab and a cross from Salonica.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a head kick but Salonica moves out of range.
Morris throws a head kick but Salonica moves out of range.
Salonica slips a jab from Morris.
Morris blocks a jab.
Salonica fails with a takedown attempt.
Nick Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alcides Salonica.
A slow jab from Salonica misses its intended target.
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcides Salonica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salonica throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salonica throws a sloppy head kick and Morris moves out of range easily.
Morris misses with a wild combination.
Salonica is trying desperately to land a takedown but Morris is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Salonica.
Salonica throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salonica throws a leg kick
and Morris counters with a thumping low kick.
Morris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salonica throws a shot from downtown. Morris moves away and avoids it.
Salonica moves forwards but Morris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Morris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alcides Salonica's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Morris sizes up Salonica with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salonica chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nick Morris is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morris.
A big left from Morris misses.
Morris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Salonica throws a head kick but Morris moves out of range.
Nick Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salonica misses with a hook.
Morris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salonica sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick and Salonica moves out of range easily.
Salonica shoots and misses

and Morris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morris trying to control the action but Salonica is working from the bottom.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris moves nicely into side control.
An elbow from Morris crashes against the mat.

Morris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salonica is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Morris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salonica is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salonica is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonica regains half guard, as Morris was trying to land strikes.
Salonica is not content to let Morris control the position.
Salonica preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Morris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morris slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morris trying to pass the guard but Salonica defending well.
Salonica is trying to control but can't.
Morris thows a huge punch but Salonica dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Morris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alcides Salonica's cut.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Morris swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Salonica counter with a right hand.

It looks like Nick Morris has been cut.
Morris moves away from the strike by Salonica.
Morris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salonica with a jab.
Morris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salonica fails to land the takedown.
Salonica tries to clinch there but Morris circles away.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salonica can do to turn this around?
Morris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morris throws a head kick but Salonica moves out of range.
Salonica moves out of range of the body kick.
Salonica misses with an uppercut. Morris saw that one coming.
Salonica jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salonica doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
Salonica tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morris was well out of range. Poor timing from Salonica.
Salonica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morris.
Morris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morris moves out of range as Salonica strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonica throws a hook to the side of Morris's head but Morris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salonica thuds his right hand into Morris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the body from Salonica misses
and Morris counters with a low kick, right behind Salonica 's knee.
Salonica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crunch! Morris slams his shin into Salonica's torso.

Morris 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.
Salonica keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Salonica being controlled here, momentarily.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salonica swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salonica works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morris works over Salonica with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris stays in close to Salonica's body and controls the position.
Morris trying to control but Salonica is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Morris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Salonica looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Salonica looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Salonica!
Nick Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Salonica is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salonica works to advance to full mount. Morris defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Morris tries to reverse the position but Salonica maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Salonica jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Salonica misses with the ground and pound.
Salonica tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morris keeping his opponent close.
Morris manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Morris!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paublo Fransisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Fransisco
vs
Morgan

196 cm
19
222 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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, Paublo Fransisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan tries to clinch but Fransisco is having none of it.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Fransisco sprawls well.
Fransisco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Morgan dives in and grabs Fransisco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fransisco pushes down on Morgan's head and hops out.
Paublo Fransisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fransisco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Fransisco. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fransisco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fransisco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransisco misses with a few strikes there.
Fransisco throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fransisco slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fransisco throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fransisco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fransisco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fransisco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.

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.
Fransisco throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Fransisco misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Fransisco.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Fransisco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Fransisco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Fransisco sprawls well.
Morgan looks gassed!
Fransisco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fransisco clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Fransisco manages to get underhooks.
Morgan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fransisco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morgan keeps control of Fransisco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fransisco lands with a left to the head.
Fransisco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Fransisco tries to break free but Morgan pushes him back against the cage.
Fransisco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morgan tries for a takedown. No joy.

Fransisco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fransisco is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Morgan.
A punch combination from Fransisco misses.
Dexter Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fransisco catches Morgan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Fransisco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Fransisco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fransisco looks to land a combination. Morgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fransisco lands with a nice combination. Morgan backs away looking to recover.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Fransisco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fransisco has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fransisco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fransisco gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fransisco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fransisco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Fransisco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fransisco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fransisco stalks Morgan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morgan's face. Morgan staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Fransisco.
Fransisco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Fransisco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paublo Fransisco dominated that 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.

Fransisco throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Fransisco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fransisco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Fransisco.
Fransisco misses with a two punch combination.
Fransisco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fransisco leaves Morgan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fransisco tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Fransisco finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fransisco's waist but Fransisco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Fransisco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Fransisco does no damage.
Morgan clinches but Fransisco breaks the clinch
and Fransisco counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fransisco misses with a double jab.
Fransisco tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morgan.
Paublo Fransisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Morgan closes the distance but Fransisco moves to the side

and Fransisco counters by moving into the clinch.
Fransisco works on Morgan's body with a couple of short punches.
Fransisco stalls.
Fransisco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan trying to stall but Fransisco improves his position.
Fransisco working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Fransisco.
Fransisco is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
A short left from Fransisco.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fransisco walks away with a smile on his face. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Fransisco does no damage.

Fransisco tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Fransisco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.

Morgan jumps into guard, dragging Fransisco to the mat.
Morgan wants to control the position but Fransisco says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan wants to control but Fransisco is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco is pressing down on Morgan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan is holding on for now.
Morgan is looking to control Fransisco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
Fransisco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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.
Fransisco preventing the sweep.
Fransisco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fransisco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Fransisco defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paublo Fransisco 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!

Fransisco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.
Fransisco looks to land a combination. Morgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fransisco throws a one two combo.

Morgan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fransisco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fransisco keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan advances position into side control!
Fransisco is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan trying to control the action but Fransisco is working from the bottom.
Fransisco tries to escape but Morgan is in control.

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.
Fransisco tries to improve position but can't.

Morgan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morgan throws a strike aimed at the side of Fransisco's head but Fransisco avoids it well.
Dexter Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fransisco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fransisco pinned against the cage. Fransisco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to the body from Morgan misses
and Fransisco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco misses with a two punch combination.

Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morgan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fransisco walks away with a smile on his face. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fransisco misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the body from Morgan misses
letting Fransisco counter with a right hand.

Fransisco forces Morgan back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fransisco.
Fransisco tries to break free but Morgan pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Morgan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fransisco uses from the top position.
Fransisco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fransisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paublo Fransisco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fransisco looking for a sweep. Not yet Fransisco, not yet.
Fransisco is working hard here to advance position.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Paublo Fransisco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fransisco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paublo Fransisco!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and edilson madureira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mr Beck has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Beck
vs
madureira

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, edilson madureira!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck throws a series of punches but madureira avoids them all with ease.
No luck for madureira with that takedown attempt.
madureira shoots for a takedown but Beck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
madureira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
madureira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beck throws the left hand but madureira avoids the punch easily.
Beck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beck fails to land with a series of punches.
Beck connects with a solid leg kick.
madureira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
madureira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mr Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of edilson madureira.
A swing and a miss from Beck.
Beck scores with a head kick.

It looks like edilson madureira has been cut.

Beck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beck pushes madureira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
madureira looks gassed!

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

madureira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Beck manages to work his way to half guard, despite madureira's best efforts.
madureira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beck's head.
Beck is positioning himself well to prevent madureira advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
madureira tries to stand and escape but Beck actually recovers to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

madureira stands up and waves to Beck to follow him.
madureira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Beck lands.

Beck clinches up with madureira and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck prevents the takedown attempt.
madureira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beck lands a jab to the head.
Beck fakes the leg kick and cracks madureira in the body.
Jab from Beck.
Beck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between madureira's hands.

madureira is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
madureira is still on wobbly legs! Can Beck finish him?
Beck throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
madureira seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by madureira.
Beck misses with a wild combination.
Beck lands a nice looking body shot.
Beck connects with a looping right hand.
Mr Beck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
madureira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beck feints and then cracks madureira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow madureira down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Beck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on edilson madureira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Beck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with madureira, pushing him back against the cage.

Beck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
madureira defending well as Beck loads up on a big left hand.
madureira dives in and grabs Beck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beck pushes down on madureira's head and hops out.
madureira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beck.
Beck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that madureira can do to turn this around?
madureira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beck connects with a good right hand that stumbles madureira. madureira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Beck coming out on top.
madureira is breathing heavily.
Beck tries to clinch up.
Beck scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
madureira takes one to the chin there.
madureira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beck lands a body shot.
Beck throws a shot to the body.
madureira moves forwards but Beck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beck lands the left hand.
Beck tries to close the distance and clinch but madureira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but madureira manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
madureira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beck throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
madureira takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Beck rushes madureira and presses him up against the cage.
Beck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beck lands a left hand that snaps the head of madureira backwards.
Beck lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Beck breaks from the clinch.
madureira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab lands there for Beck.
Beck fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops madureira to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! madureira looks to clinch but Beck throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! madureira taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mr Beck!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nielsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: John Frusciante - Murderers. 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.

Hoffman
vs
Nielsen

182 cm
21
207 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

185 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wyatt Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hoffman shoots in and bounces Nielsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoffman stops Nielsen from standing up.
Hoffman looking to pass the guard.

Nielsen pushes Hoffman off and gets back to his feet.
Hoffman misses with a straight right.
Nielsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoffman lands with a nice body punch.
Hoffman fails with the takedown.
Nielsen is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Hoffman there.
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Nielsen.
Nielsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Nielsen, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Nielsen against the cage but Nielsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wyatt Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoffman fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Hoffman missing with a left hand there. Nielsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoffman moves away from the strike by Nielsen.
Nielsen ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoffman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Nielsen shows good takedown defense.
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoffman throws a looping overhand right but Nielsen ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen staying out of range there.
Nielsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kristian Nielsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffman misses with a hook.
A jab from Hoffman misses.
Nielsen moves forwards but Hoffman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoffman with a jab.
Hoffman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nielsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoffman misses with a hook.
Nielsen wants to clinch.
Hoffman throws an overhand right that lands on Nielsen's shoulder, as Nielsen tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nielsen circles away.
Hoffman lunges at Nielsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nielsen's hand.
Hoffman missing with a left hand there. Nielsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Nielsen closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielsen misses with a knee to the head.
Nielsen lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman is trying to break the clinch but Nielsen has him pressed against the cage.
Hoffman can't break the clinch.
Hoffman tries to break free but Nielsen pushes him back against the cage.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch but Nielsen keeps him there for the moment.
Hoffman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wyatt Hoffman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck for Hoffman with that takedown attempt.
Hoffman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Nielsen moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman misses the jab.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Nielsen saw that one coming.
Nielsen avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman looks to throw the jab but Nielsen is out of range.
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoffman throws a body punch but Nielsen moves out of range.
Nielsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nielsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Nielsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoffman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoffman lands with a straight right. Nielsen didn't see that one coming.
Nielsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nielsen's waist but Nielsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoffman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman scores with a hook to the body. Nielsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoffman swings for the body but Nielsen moves out of range.
Nielsen tries to clinch but Hoffman is having none of it.
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffman paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nielsen drives through and clinches with Hoffman against the cage.
Hoffman avoids a wild elbow strike from Nielsen.
Nielsen trying to land knees to the body.
Nielsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoffman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoffman.
A short uppercut from Nielsen.
Nielsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffman is defending well for now.
Nielsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffman is defending well for now.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nielsen lands an elbow inside.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoffman blocks an elbow strike.
Hoffman can't break the clinch.
Hoffman wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Nielsen.
Nielsen throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen pushes Hoffman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoffman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nielsen smiles and moves away.
Hoffman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nielsen slips under a jab.
Hoffman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoffman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoffman throws the left hand but Nielsen avoids the punch easily.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown. Nielsen tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nielsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoffman cracks Nielsen with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.

Nielsen rushes Hoffman and presses him up against the cage.
Hoffman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nielsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffman is defending well for now.
Nielsen with a knee to the head.
Hoffman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nielsen smiles and moves away.
Hoffman fails to land with a series of punches.
Kristian Nielsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wyatt Hoffman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Hoffman misses with a hook.
Nielsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoffman.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Nielsen moved out of range.
Hoffman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nielsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nielsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyatt Hoffman is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielsen staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman takes a swing at Nielsen's ribcage but misses.
Nielsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoffman jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nielsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoffman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nielsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nielsen slips a jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nielsen slips a straight right by Hoffman.
Nielsen slips a jab from Hoffman.
Nielsen misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoffman misses the target.
Nielsen drops his hands momentarily and Hoffman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nielsen fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman swats away the attempt to clinch by Nielsen.
Hoffman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoffman lands with a right hand.

Nielsen is rocked!
Hoffman throws a hook but Nielsen blocks it.
Hoffman takes a swing at Nielsen's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman misses the shot to the body.
Hoffman thuds his right hand into Nielsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoffman finish him?
Nielsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws the left hand but Nielsen avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nielsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoffman misses with a looping left.
Nielsen slips under a jab.
Nielsen is looking to clinch but Hoffman is avoiding it.
Nielsen tries to clinch up.
Nielsen ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Nielsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoffman connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Nielsen! He's out on his feet! Hoffman rushes in and drops Nielsen with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wyatt Hoffman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Agogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Isaacson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agogo comes to the cage accompanied by Slim Thug - Click Clack. Isaacson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Agogo
vs
Isaacson

180 cm
26
175 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

182 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Agogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Isaacson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agogo ducks under a wild hook from Isaacson.
Isaacson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agogo moves away.
Isaacson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Agogo lands a jab to the head.
Agogo fails to land with a series of punches.
Agogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Isaacson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isaacson looks to score with a jab to the body but Agogo is just out of range.
Agogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Agogo digs a good body shot into Isaacson's ribs.
Isaacson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Isaacson looks gassed!
Agogo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Isaacson on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agogo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Isaacson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Agogo lands the left hand.
Agogo misses with a wild body shot.
Agogo connects with a jab.
Agogo digs a good hook to Isaacson's body.
Agogo lands a nice shot to the body.
Samuel Isaacson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isaacson takes a jab right on the kisser.

Isaacson is rocked!
Agogo throws a right hand that Isaacson ducks under and follows up with a left that Isaacson also avoids with ease.
Isaacson is still on wobbly legs! Can Agogo finish him?
Agogo lands with an uppercut that bounces Isaacson off the cage and back into rage.
Agogo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Isaacson.
Agogo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Isaacson seems to have recovered his senses.
Agogo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Isaacson doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Isaacson's hands.
Agogo lands a slapping body shot.
Isaacson moves out of range as Agogo strikes.
Agogo misses with a body punch
and Isaacson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Agogo finds it's way through Isaacson's defenses.
Agogo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Isaacson doesn't seem bothered though.

Agogo moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Isaacson goes down! Can Agogo finish him!?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agogo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Isaacson keeping full guard, as Agogo tries to pass.
Agogo pushing down on Isaacson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Agogo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agogo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Isaacson.

Agogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Isaacson is just riding it out for now. Agogo eventually gives up the hold.
Isaacson wants to control the action here but instead Agogo manages to pass to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaacson wants to hold on but Agogo pushes him away.

Agogo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Agogo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Isaacson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Isaacson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Agogo counters with a series of strikes that sends Isaacson to the canvas! Agogo follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Isaacson has a closed guard, preventing Agogo from standing up.

Agogo stands and steps away. Isaacson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agogo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Isaacson.
Isaacson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Agogo.
A jab from Agogo misses.
Isaacson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Agogo rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Agogo finds it's way through Isaacson's defenses.
Agogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Agogo misses with the combination.
Agogo swinging wildly here.
Agogo lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Agogo misses with a body shot.
Isaacson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agogo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Agogo!
Isaacson looks to land a combination but Agogo avoids it well.
Isaacson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Agogo connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Agogo as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Agogo takes a swing at Isaacson's ribcage but misses.
Isaacson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Agogo throws a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Isaacson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Agogo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Isaacson manages to avoid it.
Agogo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Isaacson swinging wildly here.
Agogo with a jab.
Agogo misses the shot to the body.
Agogo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Agogo duly obliges.
Agogo thuds his right hand into Isaacson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Agogo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Agogo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agogo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Agogo cracks Isaacson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Isaacson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Agogo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Isaacson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Agogo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuf Reuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelius comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem For A Dream . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aurelius
vs
Reuf

195 cm
20
275 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
278 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Mayhem Black Market $20 157 Energy

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Reuf Reuf!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Reuf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelius. Reuf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelius.
Reuf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aurelius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reuf throws a hook but Aurelius blocks it.
Aurelius scores with a nice right hand.
Reuf misses the shot to the body.
Reuf looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelius is just out of range.
Aurelius wants to clinch.
Reuf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Reuf misses

and Aurelius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aurelius trying to control the action but Reuf is working from the bottom.
Aurelius throwing shots but Reuf is blocking nicely.
Aurelius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aurelius with the ground and pound but Reuf uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Aurelius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aurelius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reuf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aurelius is controlling him.
Reuf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aurelius.
Aurelius throwing strikes from guard but Reuf blocks nicely.
Aurelius throws a strike but Reuf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aurelius pulls Reuf in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aurelius pulls Reuf in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Aurelius 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.

Nice takedown defense from Reuf. No joy for Aurelius on that attempt.
Reuf scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Marcus Aurelius has been cut.
Reuf just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Reuf as Aurelius shoots in.
Reuf throws the left hand but Aurelius avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Reuf misses

and Aurelius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aurelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aurelius throws a big right hand that misses.
Reuf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aurelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aurelius prevents Reuf from getting back to his feet.
Aurelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aurelius works over Reuf with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius prevents Reuf from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reuf can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aurelius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reuf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aurelius moves out of range of the strikes.
Aurelius shoots in for a double leg but Reuf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Aurelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reuf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aurelius defending well as Reuf loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelius. Reuf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reuf lands a slapping body shot.
Reuf throws a nice looking combination but Aurelius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aurelius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reuf.
Reuf looks to land a right hand but Aurelius moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Reuf.
Reuf misses with a looping left.
Reuf misses with a looping right.
Reuf Reuf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Reuf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reuf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuf lands a jab.
Reuf swinging wildly here.
Reuf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reuf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reuf misses with a looping right.
Aurelius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reuf is fending him off so far but Aurelius persists. Nope, Reuf circles away and we're back to standing.
Aurelius takes one on the button.
Aurelius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aurelius seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Reuf shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Aurelius is backing up but Reuf catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Aurelius covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Reuf Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reuf Reuf!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Hoberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eisenstein Priestley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoberman
vs
Priestley

182 cm
25
193 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitch Hoberman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eisenstein Priestley!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoberman tries to clinch but Priestley is having none of it.
Hoberman tries to clinch up but Priestley circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoberman tries to move into range but Priestley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Mitch Hoberman has been cut.
Hoberman jabs at Priestley's body.
Hoberman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Priestley if he has to take too many more of those.
Priestley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Priestley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoberman, as that shot connected.
Hoberman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoberman lands a jab to the head.

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

Priestley is rocked!

It looks like Eisenstein Priestley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoberman tries to bum rush Priestley with a series of wild strikes but Priestley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Priestley is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoberman finish him?
No joy there for Hoberman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoberman seems to be stalking Priestley here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Priestley drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mitch Hoberman!