AOC61: Demolition Derby PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myers has chosen Love Hurts, & So Will I as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Walters
vs
Myers

211 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
303 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Myers!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Walters throws a head kick that Myers semi-blocks.

It looks like Michael Myers has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Walters.
Myers looks to land a combination but Walters avoids it well.
Myers lands with an overhand left.
Walters cracks the inside of Myers's front leg.

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

Myers is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Walters throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Myers is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nate Walters!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Redz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Betoligo Fomatcho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Redz
vs
Fomatcho

189 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franky Redz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Betoligo Fomatcho!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fomatcho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redz connects with a solid leg kick.
Fomatcho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redz is out of range and Fomatcho settles back down.
Fomatcho fails with the takedown.
Redz blocks a head kick by Fomatcho.
Redz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fomatcho misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fomatcho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redz is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fomatcho.
Fomatcho pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Redz shoots in and bounces Fomatcho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fomatcho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Redz is working Fomatcho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Fomatcho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redz is aware though and is defending well.
Redz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Redz is in close to Fomatcho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Redz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fomatcho on the ground.

Fomatcho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redz is aware though and is defending well.
Redz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redz tries to free his leg and advance position but Fomatcho is retaining full guard.
Redz is stalling in the full guard.
Redz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fomatcho working for a triangle but Redz defends it easily.
Redz landing some decent shots from guard.
Redz wants to get up but he can't break Fomatcho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Redz tries to free his leg and advance position but Fomatcho is retaining full guard.

Fomatcho is looking for a triangle but Redz pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fomatcho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redz has managed to get both his arms back between Fomatcho's legs - danger averted.
Fomatcho looks gassed!

Redz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redz preventing the sweep.
Redz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fomatcho keeping full guard, as Redz tries to pass.
Redz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redz sitting in guard here, content to control.

Fomatcho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Redz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Betoligo Fomatcho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fomatcho swats away the attempt to clinch by Redz.
Fomatcho throws a head kick that misses.
Fomatcho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fomatcho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redz is aware though and is defending well.
Redz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Redz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Redz tries to free his leg and advance position but Fomatcho is retaining full guard.
Redz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Redz wants to pass the guard but Fomatcho is keeping the position.
Redz lands a couple of elbows.
Redz works over Fomatcho with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Redz works over Fomatcho with some ground and pound from guard.
Redz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Redz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Fomatcho working for a triangle but Redz defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz controlling from the top position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Franky Redz just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fomatcho throws a head kick that misses

and Redz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Redz.

Fomatcho pulls guard successfully.
Redz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Redz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Fomatcho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redz is aware though and is defending well.

Fomatcho has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Redz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fomatcho has tightened it up now! Redz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Betoligo Fomatcho!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Lipovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Esposito
vs
Lipovsky

195 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

207 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Koffin Inc.

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipovsky with a nice cross.

It looks like John Esposito has been cut.
Esposito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Jarvis Lipovsky has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lipovsky misses the jab.
Lipovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
Lipovsky moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
Lipovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lipovsky.
Lipovsky tries to work over Esposito's front leg with a kick but Esposito checks it.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Lipovsky.
Lipovsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lipovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Lipovsky throws a looping overhand right but Esposito ducks down to avoid it.
Lipovsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Esposito defending well as Lipovsky loads up on a big left hand.
Lipovsky looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.
A cross from Lipovsky lands.
Lipovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Lipovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esposito works over Lipovsky's head and body with a nice combination.
Esposito checks a leg kick.
Esposito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Esposito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lipovsky looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lipovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
Danga de danga de dang - Esposito scores with a four punch combination!
Lipovsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Esposito lands a glancing blow to the side of Lipovsky's head.

That has opened up Jarvis Lipovsky's cut even more.
Esposito connects with a looping right hand.
Esposito lands a jab to Lipovsky's midsection.
Jarvis Lipovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lipovsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lipovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
Lipovsky misses with a looping right.
Lipovsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lipovsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito's corner calls for a 1-2. Esposito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Esposito fails to land with a series of punches.
Lipovsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Esposito lands a nice looking body shot.
Lipovsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

The cut above Jarvis Lipovsky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Esposito lands a two punch combo.
Esposito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Jarvis Lipovsky's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lipovsky slips a jab and a cross from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Esposito lunges at Lipovsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lipovsky's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Esposito, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tests Lipovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esposito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lipovsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Esposito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lipovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jarvis Lipovsky's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Esposito!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristopher Kabong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kabong
vs
Rasputin

195 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kristopher Kabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kabong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Kabong finds it's target.

It looks like Piotr Rasputin has been cut.
Kabong scores with a decent looking hook.
Kabong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasputin throws a hook to the side of Kabong's head but Kabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasputin tries to clinch up.
Rasputin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kabong.
Rasputin moves away from the strike by Kabong.
Kabong misses with a looping left.
Rasputin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kabong.
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!
Kabong slips a jab and a cross from Rasputin.
Kristopher Kabong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin wants to clinch up but Kabong keeps it at a distance.
Kabong scores with a hook.

That has opened up Piotr Rasputin's cut even more.
Kabong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rasputin moves in looking to clinch but Kabong pushes him off.
Kabong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kabong.

Rasputin drives through and clinches with Kabong against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rasputin landing knees to the body.

Rasputin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to clinch but Kabong is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Rasputin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
Kabong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rasputin on the side of the head.

The cut above Piotr Rasputin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kabong scores with the left hand. Rasputin knows he should have avoided that one.
Kabong scores with a body shot.
Rasputin looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin checks a leg kick.

Kabong cracks Rasputin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rasputin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kabong finish him?

Rasputin is rocked!

Piotr Rasputin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Piotr Rasputin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kristopher Kabong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Voorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Mboweni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voorhees kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is St. Anger. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Voorhees
vs
Mboweni

193 cm
25
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Voorhees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doctor Mboweni!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voorhees showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mboweni.
Mboweni connects with a right hand. Voorhees shakes it off.
Mboweni looks to land a left hand but Voorhees moved out of range nicely.
Voorhees takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Jason Voorhees has been cut.
Mboweni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voorhees.
Voorhees tries to clinch but Mboweni moves out of range.
Mboweni lands an overhand right.
Mboweni connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voorhees lands a nice hook to Mboweni's body. Mboweni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mboweni!
Mboweni jabs at Voorhees's body.
Voorhees moves away from the strike by Mboweni.
Mboweni misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Voorhees. That's going to slow Mboweni down.
Mboweni with a nice cross.
Mboweni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Voorhees is breathing heavily.
Mboweni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mboweni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Jason Voorhees's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mboweni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voorhees manages to avoid it.
Voorhees doesn't manage to clinch there - Mboweni circles away.
Voorhees tries to clinch but Mboweni moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Mboweni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mboweni.
Mboweni lands the left hand.
A left and a right from Mboweni both land. Nice combination.
Voorhees takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Jason Voorhees's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Mboweni drops Voorhees with a beautiful combination! Voorhees stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mboweni is looking for the KO!

Voorhees is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mboweni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Voorhees bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Mboweni comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Voorhees falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Voorhees was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doctor Mboweni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Gretzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grande comes into the arena with I Drove All Night blaring out of the sound system. Gretzky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All shook up by Elvis Presley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grande
vs
Gretzky

181 cm
22
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
199 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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, Jacques Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Gretzky!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Grande.
Grande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grande scores with a nice strike.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Jacques Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande dodges the punch combination from Gretzky.
Grande looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gretzky is fending him off so far but Grande persists. Nope, Gretzky circles away and we're back to standing.
Grande listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Wayne Gretzky has been cut.
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande misses with a takedown attempt - Gretzky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gretzky moves out of range as Grande strikes.
Some wild striking there from Grande.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Grande.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande cracks Gretzky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gretzky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gretzky tries to bench press Grande off him but Grande keeps the position.

Grande wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gretzky, who protects the arm well.
Gretzky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gretzky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gretzky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gretzky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grande just content to control the position.
Grande lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grande trying to control the position but Gretzky is working away.

Grande tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grande has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grande knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gretzky on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gretzky is trying to control Grande's posture but Grande avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gretzky takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gretzky tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Gretzky is letting Grande control him for a moment.
Grande seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gretzky for as long as he can get away with.
Grande's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gretzky tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Grande presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

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.
Gretzky tries to reverse the position but Grande maintains control.
BOOM! Grande connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gretzky is desperately trying to improve his position but Grande has a good base and remains in mount.
Grande raining down shots from the mount!
Gretzky wants to control but Grande is having none of it.
Gretzky is trying to escape the mount.
Grande lands a big shot there that rocks Gretzky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grande with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Grande connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Grande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Gretzky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grande throws a leg kick but Gretzky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grande lands a head shot.

Gretzky is rocked!
Grande circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gretzky is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?

Grande lands a left and a right that sends Gretzky crashing to the canvas! Grande dives into mount looking to finish!
Gretzky tries to reverse the position but Grande maintains control.
Grande putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Grande controlling the position easily from mount.
Gretzky is looking to improve his position but Grande isn't that keen on the idea.
Gretzky seems to have recovered his senses.
Grande pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gretzky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gretzky is squirming around, avoiding Grande's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Grande.
Grande controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gretzky taking shots to the head.

That has opened up Wayne Gretzky's cut even more.
BOOM! Grande connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grande content just to control the position here.
Gretzky is looking to get to half guard.
Grande scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gretzky?
Grande scoring with strikes but Gretzky is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grande tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gretzky is looking to improve his position but Grande isn't that keen on the idea.
Grande with good strikes from the mount here!

The cut above Wayne Gretzky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Grande is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gretzky has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gretzky is squirming around, avoiding Grande's attempts to control the action.
Gretzky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gretzky is bucking up trying to escape but Grande cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grande cracks Gretzky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretzky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grande connects with a nice short shot to Gretzky's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grande lands a nice short elbow.

Gretzky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grande pulls his head out easily.
Jacques Grande overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gretzky is breathing heavily.
Grande looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grande lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gretzky is staying active underneath Grande, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grande not doing much here.

Gretzky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grande pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grande looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gretzky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Grande dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Gretzky's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Grande misses.
Gretzky checks the leg kick.
Grande throws a big shot that misses.
Grande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gretzky backs up against the cage.

Wayne Gretzky's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gretzky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grande pinned against the cage. Grande gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grande rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gretzky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Grande misses.
Grande throws a right and a left that Gretzky avoids nicely.
Grande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretzky throws a combination that misses
and Grande counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grande rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gretzky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Grande drops Gretzky with a nice combination! Grande dives into Gretzky's guard, looking to finish!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wayne Gretzky's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacques Grande!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Freese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freese comes to the cage accompanied by Mosh. Kerr has chosen Smash Your enemies - Hatebreed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Freese
vs
Kerr

199 cm
24
240 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
230 lbs
5 - 8 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Freese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freese's waist but Freese gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerr off to one side.
Freese throws a nice looking combination but Kerr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kerr shoots in and bounces Freese off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Freese keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Freese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kerr stays in close to Freese's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kerr.
Kerr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Matt Kerr has been cut.
Freese lands with a straight right. Kerr didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Freese! Kerr is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Freese!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

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

Cole
vs
Oshimoto

179 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
19
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Battalion Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenji Oshimoto!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Oshimoto shows good takedown defense.
Oshimoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Oshimoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oshimoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but Oshimoto sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oshimoto misses with a straight right.
Oshimoto throws a big shot that misses.
Oshimoto works Cole's body with a nice hook.
Cole wants to clinch up but Oshimoto keeps it at a distance.
Oshimoto lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Oshimoto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Cole gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oshimoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oshimoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Cole stands and throws Oshimoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cole tries to advance to mount but Oshimoto denies him.
Cole misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cole tries for a kimura but Oshimoto is defending well.
Oshimoto prevents Cole from improving position.

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

Cole tries for a kimura but Oshimoto is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oshimoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Oshimoto misses with the combination.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oshimoto.
Cole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oshimoto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oshimoto. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oshimoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Oshimoto clinches.
Oshimoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oshimoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Oshimoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oshimoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oshimoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oshimoto gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oshimoto scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Cole tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oshimoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Oshimoto misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Oshimoto.
Oshimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oshimoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oshimoto presses Cole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oshimoto gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oshimoto leaning against his opponent.

Oshimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenji Oshimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oshimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Oshimoto shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Cole is backing up but Oshimoto catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Cole covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Oshimoto Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Oshimoto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolf Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Case comes to the cage accompanied by Aki & Turo - Mahtisonni. Wolf Christian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Case
vs
Christian

189 cm
21
217 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wolf Christian!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case misses with a looping left.
Christian throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
Case slips a jab and a cross from Christian.
Case shoots in for a double leg but Christian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Case.
No joy there for Christian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Case gets a takedown into half guard.
Case is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Case trying to control from half guard but Christian is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian is trying to stand back up but Case is controlling him
Case thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Case lands strikes from half guard.
Case content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christian is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Case controlling the action here.
Case thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Case stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case is keen to just control but Christian is a slippery customer.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Justin Case just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Case takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Christian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christian walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Case drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Christian swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Case's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolf Christian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skwisgaar Skwigelf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Skwigelf's choice of entrance music: Bloodrocuted. Skwisgaar Skwigelf has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hall
vs
Skwigelf

185 cm
24
198 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Aggression Clothing
Biobonds Supplements - (Q158+ for $100) Proof

Battalion Athletics

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skwisgaar Skwigelf!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Skwigelf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skwigelf throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Skwigelf only half commits.
Skwigelf throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Skwigelf takes one to the side of the head.
Skwigelf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hall's head backwards.

Hall has Skwigelf up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skwigelf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Skwigelf just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hall has Skwigelf up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Hall.

Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skwigelf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwigelf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for Skwigelf with that takedown attempt.
Hall lands a nice hook to Skwigelf's body. Skwigelf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skwigelf misses with a wild combination.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Skwigelf has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Skwigelf misses with a low kick.
Skwigelf misses with a body punch
and Skwigelf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skwigelf throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Skwigelf looks gassed!
Skwigelf tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hank Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skwisgaar Skwigelf.
Hall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skwigelf swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skwigelf.
Skwigelf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skwigelf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skwigelf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Hall lands with a hook. Skwigelf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Skwigelf is rocked!
Hall drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Skwigelf right on the button. Skwigelf goes down! Hall follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hall gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Hall!