Montreal RD 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thom Tharrier (ranked 5202 p4p, 137 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 6783 p4p, 182 weight class). 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?

Tharrier
vs
Bones

170 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tharrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tharrier.
Tharrier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.
Good work by Bones as he checks the leg kick.
Tharrier sets himself, and Bones steps forward looking for the clinch! Tharrier avoids it this time.
Tharrier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tharrier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tharrier.
A punch combination from Bones misses.
Bones lands a body shot.
Bones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bones throws a jab when Tharrier was well out of range.
Bones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tharrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Bones.
Tharrier tried to counter with a leg kick but Bones avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier misses with a low kick.
Tharrier avoids the body shot from Bones.
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bones.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Bones checks it.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Tharrier pushes him away.
Tharrier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tharrier.
Bones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tharrier throws a body punch but Bones moves out of range.
Tharrier throws a right and a left that Bones avoids nicely.

Bones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bones prevents Tharrier from breaking the clinch.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Bones on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bones.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones has Tharrier pushed against the cage.
Tharrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Bones has double underhooks.
Tharrier working hard to break the clinch.
Tharrier is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tharrier is trying to break free.
Bones lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bones.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tharrier's efforts to push away.
Bones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bones digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
Tharrier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tharrier tries to circle away but Bones has him pinned against the cage.
Tharrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Bones won't allow it.
Bones keeps control of Tharrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Tharrier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tharrier's elbow.
Bones keeps control of Tharrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
Tharrier tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.
Tharrier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tharrier blocking some punches.
Bones keeps control of Tharrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tharrier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Bones scores with a hook to the body.
Tharrier can't break the clinch.
Bones leaning his opponent against the cage.

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.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bones just leaning against Tharrier, taking a breather.
Bones keeps control of Tharrier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bones digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bones.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage, preventing Tharrier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tharrier wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tharrier is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bones stalling in the clinch.
Bones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Bones is just out of range.
Tharrier misses with a combination

and Bones counters by moving into the clinch.
Bones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tharrier up against the cage.
Tharrier wants to break free but Bones has control.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Bones.
Bones lands a right hand.
Tharrier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones misses with a punch to the body.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tharrier is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bones taking a breather.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bones prevents Tharrier from breaking the clinch.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tharrier's efforts to push away.
Jon Bones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier working hard to break the clinch.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Bones.
Good body shot from Bones.
Bones tries a body shot but Tharrier blocks it.
Bones lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Bones.
Bones has a couple of punches blocked by Tharrier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage, preventing Tharrier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Bones on the inside.
Tharrier is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Tharrier can't break the clinch.
Tharrier is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Bones.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Tharrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Bones won't allow it.
Bones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tharrier working hard to break the clinch.
Bones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tharrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Bones won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Bones.
Bones lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bones is pushing Tharrier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Bones is controlling him.
Bones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tharrier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tharrier wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Tharrier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bones.
Bones presses Tharrier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bones.
Bones lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tharrier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bones digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tharrier's efforts to push away.
Tharrier can't break the clinch.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage.
Bones slows down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bones checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bones.
Tharrier throws a low kick, looking for Bones's leg but Bones calmly moves out of range.
Tharrier blocks a jab.
Tharrier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tharrier cracks Bones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tharrier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bones.
Tharrier half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tharrier on the side of the head.
Bones avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier tried to score with a low kick but Bones checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bones. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bones throws a body punch but Tharrier moves out of range.
Bones slips under a jab.
Bones throws an overhand right that lands on Tharrier's shoulder, as Tharrier tries to avoid the shot.
Bones scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tharrier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tharrier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones throws a looping overhand right but Tharrier ducks down to avoid it.
Tharrier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tharrier.
Jon Bones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bones misses the shot to the body.
Bones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bones takes a swing at Tharrier's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bones. Those never looked like landing.

Bones moves into the clinch.
Tharrier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bones avoiding damage.
Bones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tharrier wants to get back to striking at distance but Bones won't allow it.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tharrier tries to circle away but Bones has him pinned against the cage.
Tharrier is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bones stalling.
Tharrier is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Bones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier is trying to break the clinch but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Tharrier has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
Tharrier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Bones on the inside.
Tharrier tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.
Bones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage.
Bones misses with a body punch.
Bones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
Tharrier is trying to break free.
Bones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bones has Tharrier pressed against the cage, preventing Tharrier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tharrier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bones stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Bones.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tharrier's efforts to push away.
Bones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bones gets through Tharrier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bones tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tharrier's efforts to push away.
Tharrier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tharrier wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bones misses with a body punch.
Bones has Tharrier pushed against the cage.
Bones pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jon Bones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Du Mahss (ranked 5537 p4p, 147 weight class) and Carlos Junior (ranked 6736 p4p, 177 weight class). Tommy Du Mahss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Du Mahss
vs
Junior

190 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

206 cm
18
288 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Du Mahss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Junior!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Mahss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Du Mahss tries to keep at a distance but Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.

Junior gets control of Du Mahss's arms and successfully pulls guard. Junior will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Du Mahss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Junior wants to sweep here but Du Mahss controlling him for the moment.

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

Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Du Mahss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Du Mahss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Du Mahss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junior on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Junior is looking for a triangle but Du Mahss pushes his legs off easily.

Junior is looking for a triangle but Du Mahss pushes his legs off easily.
Du Mahss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junior working for submissions but it's allowed Du Mahss to get to half guard.
Junior is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Junior trying to control here.

Junior actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Du Mahss stands up and waves to Junior to follow him.

Junior instigates a clinch.
Junior tries to pull guard but Du Mahss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Junior pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Mahss is looking to stand up but Junior won't let him.

Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Du Mahss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Du Mahss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Du Mahss's guard.

Junior working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Du Mahss stands and steps away. Junior gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Du Mahss loads up on a big right hand but Junior slips the punch.
Du Mahss scores with a punch to the head.
Du Mahss scores with the left hand. Junior knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been informed that Junior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Junior closes the distance and pushes Du Mahss back into the cage.

Junior has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Du Mahss uses from the top position.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Junior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Du Mahss is aware though and is defending well.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Junior working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Du Mahss has passed into half guard!
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior wants to control but Du Mahss is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Du Mahss pulls his head out easily.
Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.

Du Mahss gets to his feet. Junior looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Du Mahss lands a really nice looking cross but Junior seems unphased.
Du Mahss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Du Mahss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Junior has closed the distance and engaged Du Mahss in a clinch.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Du Mahss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Du Mahss has him pressed against the cage.
Tommy Du Mahss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Junior.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Du Mahss walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Du Mahss tries to pull guard but Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Du Mahss drops back down to his feet.
Du Mahss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junior prevents it.
Du Mahss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Junior smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Junior will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Junior tries to pull guard but Du Mahss won't allow it.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Du Mahss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Du Mahss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tommy Du Mahss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Junior.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Du Mahss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Junior manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

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

Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Du Mahss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Du Mahss would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.

Junior passes Du Mahss's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Du Mahss defends the submission attempt.

Junior is working for a kimura but Du Mahss is defending it quite comfortably.

Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Du Mahss sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Du Mahss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Du Mahss regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Junior.
Junior is stalling in the full guard.
Junior stops Du Mahss from standing up.
Du Mahss has a closed guard, preventing Junior from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junior drops back looking for a leg! Du Mahss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Du Mahss manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Du Mahss's guard.
Du Mahss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Junior is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Du Mahss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Du Mahss tries to keep at a distance but Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Junior jumps guard but Du Mahss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Junior jumps guard but Du Mahss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Du Mahss walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carlos Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Du Mahss lands with a good body shot.
Du Mahss jabs Junior right on the nose. Junior blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Junior gets a clinch.
Du Mahss has had enough of the clinch but Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Du Mahss's efforts to push away.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Du Mahss to keep the fight standing.
Junior fails to pull guard.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Du Mahss to keep the fight standing.
Du Mahss is looking to break free of the clinch but Junior has double underhooks.
Junior jumps guard but Du Mahss stands there with Junior around his waist. Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Du Mahss working hard to break the clinch.
Junior fails to pull guard.
Carlos Junior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Junior keeps control of Du Mahss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior tries to pull guard but Du Mahss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Du Mahss smiles and moves away.
Junior tries to clinch up
and Du Mahss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Junior thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Du Mahss digs a good body shot into Junior's ribs.
Du Mahss cracks Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Du Mahss.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Du Mahss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junior moves to clinch but Du Mahss breaks away
and Du Mahss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Junior forces Du Mahss back against the cage and clinches.
Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Du Mahss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Junior, up you get!
Du Mahss drops Junior with a huge uppercut! Junior drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Du Mahss is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Du Mahss!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Gallowgate (ranked 8016 p4p, 196 weight class) and Sven Eklund (ranked 4656 p4p, 116 weight class). Eklund has chosen Home Grown as his entrance music. Gallowgate has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The key to victory for Rick Gallowgate has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gallowgate
vs
Eklund

206 cm
18
282 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

194 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Likes musicals

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Gallowgate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eklund scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Gallowgate kicks Eklund off and gets back to his feet.
Eklund will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gallowgate is looking to counter punch.
Eklund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallowgate as he avoids it easily.
Gallowgate is looking for a counter combo.
Eklund goes for a double leg but Gallowgate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gallowgate continues to drive forward.
Gallowgate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rick Gallowgate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
Eklund darts in looking for a takedown but Gallowgate gets double underhooks and turns Eklund into the cage.
We've been told by Gallowgate's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Eklund fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallowgate sprawls well initially but Eklund persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eklund lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eklund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eklund slips a nice elbow through Gallowgate's hands, connecting with Gallowgate's forehead.
Eklund slips a nice elbow through Gallowgate's hands, connecting with Gallowgate's forehead.
Gallowgate is breathing heavily.
Eklund lands strikes from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Eklund lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallowgate taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eklund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eklund lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Eklund.

It looks like Rick Gallowgate has been cut.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eklund lands a big elbow - Gallowgate is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Eklund!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Eklund!
Our winner, Sven Eklund, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Slaughter (ranked 6652 p4p, 172 weight class) and Hugues Dupont (ranked 4767 p4p, 123 weight class). Victor Slaughter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hugues Dupont's chin.

Slaughter
vs
Dupont

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slaughter is looking to clinch.
Slaughter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dupont! But no joy.
Slaughter wants to clinch up but Dupont keeps it at a distance.
Slaughter wants to clinch.
We've been told by Slaughter's head coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slaughter leaves Dupont with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Slaughter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dupont, pushing him back against the cage.
Dupont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter throws an elbow but it misses.
Dupont wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Dupont ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dupont no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter wants to pass the guard but Dupont is keeping the position.

Slaughter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slaughter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slaughter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slaughter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Dupont blocks nicely.

Dupont working for a triangle but Slaughter defends it easily.
Slaughter wants to pass the guard but Dupont is keeping the position.
Dupont preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dupont has eaten all the pies!
Dupont is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Slaughter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dupont has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Slaughter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Slaughter is refusing to be controlled, as Dupont sits in half guard.

Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.
Dupont trying to control the pace.
Slaughter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slaughter tries to get out of the position.

Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont is trying to control. Slaughter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Dupont is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slaughter has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is pressing down on Dupont's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Dupont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slaughter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Slaughter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dupont is aware though and is defending well.

Slaughter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dupont is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Slaughter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter is looking for a sweep.

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

Dupont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slaughter manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.

Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.
Dupont is controlling the pace.
Dupont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dupont is trying to control. Slaughter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slaughter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slaughter won't allow Dupont to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Slaughter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dupont has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slaughter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Slaughter tries to clinch there but Dupont circles away.
Dupont swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Slaughter moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Slaughter looking to stall.
Slaughter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dupont blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dupont taking a breather.

Dupont turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Slaughter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont trying to control from half guard but Slaughter is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont is trying to control. Slaughter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Dupont seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont is trying to control. Slaughter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slaughter tries to roll over but Dupont keeps him under control.

Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.

Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaughter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slaughter.
Dupont advances to half guard.
Dupont wants to take a breather but Slaughter is having none of it.
Hugues Dupont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupont works his way into full mount!
Slaughter is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dupont working for a guillotine from mount but Slaughter is in no mood to give up.
Slaughter tries to reverse the position but Dupont maintains control.

Dupont looking to secure an arm triangle but Slaughter defends it well.
Slaughter is squirming around, avoiding Dupont's attempts to control the action.
Dupont seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Slaughter is holding on tight.
Dupont looking to control but Slaughter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slaughter is looking to improve his position but Dupont isn't that keen on the idea.
Dupont wants to take Slaughter's back but he can't do it this time.
Slaughter is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Dupont is working for a submission of some sort.
Slaughter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dupont's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dupont's back!

Dupont preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Slaughter.
Dupont rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Slaughter seems to be working for a kimura but Dupont defends the submission attempt.
Dupont trying to control but Slaughter postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slaughter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slaughter's back!
Slaughter is trying to break free.
Slaughter is keeping busy.

Dupont is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Slaughter is defending well though. Dupont let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter tries to roll but Dupont sticks to his back.
Slaughter breaks Dupont's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Dupont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slaughter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slaughter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dupont sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugues Dupont 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Slaughter clinches up with Dupont and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dupont.
Dupont misses with a body punch.
Dupont misses with a punch to the body.
Slaughter trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Slaughter.
Dupont tries to pull guard but Slaughter holds him up against the cage and eventually Dupont drops back down to his feet.

Dupont jumps into guard, dragging Slaughter to the mat.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Dupont escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slaughter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Dupont looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dupont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter with a flurry of punches that miss.

Dupont working for a triangle but Slaughter defends it easily.
Slaughter throws a strike but Dupont rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slaughter is keeping the position for now.
Dupont won't allow Slaughter to sweep him here.
Dupont is pushing down on Slaughter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slaughter is fighting to maintain full guard but Dupont has managed to sneak the leg through.

Slaughter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard.

Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.

Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.
Victor Slaughter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont prevents Slaughter from improving his position.

Slaughter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slaughter is refusing to be controlled, as Dupont sits in half guard.
Dupont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.

Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dupont slows the pace down in half guard.

Dupont is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slaughter sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont trying to mount his opponent but Slaughter defends it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugues Dupont!
After winning the bout, Hugues Dupont thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serj Khak (ranked 6738 p4p, 178 weight class) and Mongali Samson (ranked 5176 p4p, 136 weight class). Samson has chosen Hosh Tokolosh as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khak
vs
Samson

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
276 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serj Khak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mongali Samson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Khak misses.
Khak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Samson is looking to clinch.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Khak.
And Samson tries to counter it with a takedown but Khak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Khak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Samson tries to counter it with a takedown but Khak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khak throws a jab but it's blocked by Samson.
Samson slips under a jab.

Khak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Samson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khak stalling in the clinch.
Khak seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Khak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samson's elbow.
Khak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Samson is trying to break the clinch but Khak has him pressed against the cage.
Khak misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khak slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khak as Samson tries to tie him up.
Khak misses with the head strike.
Khak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samson looking to stall.
Samson being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Khak to work.
A head punch on the inside from Khak fails to land.
Khak tries to throw a body punch but Samson avoids it by throwing Khak back against the cage.
Samson stalling in the clinch but Khak improves position.
Khak slows down the pace here.
Samson is trying to stall.
Khak prevents a takedown attempt there.

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.
Come on Khak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khak prevents a body shot from Samson.
Samson tries to stall but Khak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khak stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Serj Khak.
Samson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samson tries to clinch but Khak moves out of range.
Khak scores with a jab. Samson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Samson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khak.

Khak moves into the clinch.
Khak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khak stalling in the clinch.
Khak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khak tries a body shot but Samson blocks it.
Khak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khak blocks an uppercut.
Khak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khak misses with a body punch.
Samson prevents a body shot from Khak.
Samson is looking to control Khak's arms but Khak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Samson has his back to the cage.
Khak is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Samson is looking to control Khak's arms but Khak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Samson has his back to the cage.
Samson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Khak has denied him.
Khak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khak throws a head punch that misses.
Khak lands a hook that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
Samson can't find room to land a body shot as Khak controls the action.
Samson wants to break free but Khak has control.
Samson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Serj Khak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongali Samson.
Khak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Samson.
Khak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samson's elbow.
Khak stalling in the clinch but Samson improves position.
Khak prevents a body shot from Samson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khak.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khak as Samson tries to tie him up.
Khak looking to slow down the pace here.
Khak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khak trying to stall but Samson improves his position.
Khak lands with a left to the head.
Khak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samson struggles to land a body shot inside as Khak controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khak is pushing Samson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khak misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Samson slips under a jab.
Samson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Samson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khak misses with a wild body shot.
Samson wants to counter the offense by Khak and move into the clinch position.
Khak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samson staying out of range there.
Khak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Khak misses its intended target.

Khak has managed to clinch.
Samson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khak throws a punch but it's blocked by Samson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Samson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khak as Samson tries to tie him up.
Samson throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Khak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samson.
Samson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Samson is trying to stall.
Samson looking to slow down the pace here.
Khak has a couple of punches blocked by Samson.
Khak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Samson up against the cage.
Khak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Samson is looking to control Khak's arms but Khak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Samson has his back to the cage.
Khak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Serj Khak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Samson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khak stalls.
Khak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samson blocks an uppercut.
Samson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khak throws a punch but it's blocked by Samson.
Khak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samson can do to turn this around?
Khak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Samson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Serj Khak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongali Samson.
Samson blocks a body shot from Khak.
Samson is trying to stall.
Khak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khak lands an uppercut.
Khak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Samson is keeping busy.
Khak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samson working aggressively here.
Khak looking to stall.
Khak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Samson up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khak misses with a body punch.
Khak stalling the fight.
Khak misses with a body punch.
Samson fails to pull guard.
Samson wants to stall.
Khak blocks an uppercut.
Khak misses with the head strike.
Khak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Samson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samson misses with a body punch.
Samson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khak is looking to control Samson's arms but Samson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khak has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khak's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Khak fails to land.
Khak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khak is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khak.
A short right from Khak on the inside.
Samson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khak stalling.
Samson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khak throws a head punch that misses.
Samson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Samson tries to circle away but Khak has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samson wants to stall.
Khak gets underhooks to prevent Samson's takedown attempt.
Khak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khak misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serj Khak dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Khak keeps the fight on the outside.
Khak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samson.

Khak clinches up with Samson and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khak misses with a punch on the inside.
Khak taking a breather.
Samson misses with a body punch.
Khak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khak prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khak struggles to land a body shot inside as Samson controls his hands.
Samson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khak smiles and moves away.
Serj Khak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongali Samson.
Samson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khak.
Khak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Khak.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Khak.

Khak pushes Samson up against the cage in a clinch.
Samson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khak to keep the fight standing.
Samson is trying to stall.
Khak prevents a body shot from Samson.
Khak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Samson wants to get back to striking at distance but Khak won't allow it.
Khak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khak.

It looks like Mongali Samson has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khak prevents Samson from breaking the clinch.
Khak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Samson.
Khak misses with a punch to the body.
Khak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samson tries to pull guard but Khak holds him up against the cage and eventually Samson drops back down to his feet.
Khak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samson.
Samson is looking to break free of the clinch but Khak has double underhooks.
Khak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Samson.
Khak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samson's elbow.
Khak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samsons head.
Samson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Samson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khak.
Samson tries to land knees in the clinch but Khak avoids the damage to the body.
Samson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khak.
Khak is struggling to control the position.
Khak tries a body shot but Samson blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khak misses with some punches.
Khak can't find room to land a body shot as Samson controls the action.
Khak misses with some punches.
Khak leaning against his opponent.
Khak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Samson tries to score a body lock takedown but Khak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mongali Samson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khak working aggressively here.
Samson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khak to keep the fight standing.
Khak tries a body shot but Samson blocks it.
Samson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khak just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samson.
Khak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Samson's efforts to push away.
Khak stops a takedown attempt from Samson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Samson misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serj Khak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khak 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 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serj Khak!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Columbo (ranked 6608 p4p, 169 weight class) and Harry Tournament (ranked 6627 p4p, 171 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Columbo
vs
Tournament

205 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Columbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Tournament!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbo moves in looking to clinch but Tournament pushes him off.
Tournament lands a right hook to the body.
Columbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tournament throws out the jab.
Columbo ducks under a wild hook from Tournament.
Tournament swings for the body but Columbo moves out of range.
Columbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Columbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tournament fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Columbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Columbo misses with a hook. Tournament ducked under it nicely.
Tournament throws a big shot that misses.
As Tournament looks to move away, Columbo throws a big counter combo but Tournament just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tournament connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Columbo momentarily.

It looks like Diego Columbo has been cut.
Columbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tournament looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tournament throws a jab when Columbo was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tournament.
An attempted straight right counter from Columbo misses the target.

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

Columbo is rocked!
Columbo tries to clinch up.
Columbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tournament.
Nice cross by Columbo.
Tournament throws a series of punches but Columbo avoids them all with ease.
Columbo throwing a counter right hand but Tournament manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tournament. Columbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tournament misses with a hook. Columbo ducked under it nicely.
Columbo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tournament connects with a body shot.
Tournament misses the jab.
Columbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tournament looks to land a right hand but Columbo moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harry Tournament seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Columbo moves into range and clinches up with Tournament.
Columbo throws a head punch that misses.
Columbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tournament has a couple of punches blocked by Columbo.

Columbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tournament lands with a straight right. Columbo didn't see that one coming.

Diego Columbo's cut is getting worse.

Columbo has closed the distance and engaged Tournament in a clinch.

Tournament pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tournament misses with a left hand
and Columbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tournament thinking.
Tournament throws an off balance right hand
and Tournament takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbo rushes Tournament and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Tournament is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Columbo piles on the pressure and Tournament crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Columbo!
After winning the bout, Diego Columbo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Regis Petrozuli (ranked 4949 p4p, 129 weight class) and Michael Dobson (ranked 6620 p4p, 170 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Petrozuli
vs
Dobson

192 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

216 cm
18
301 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Regis Petrozuli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dobson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dobson lands with a shot to the body.
Petrozuli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrozuli there as he acknowledges the shot.

Petrozuli looking to score a takedown here. Dobson is defending well but Petrozuli drives through and ends up in Dobson's guard.

Petrozuli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dobson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrozuli trying to control but Dobson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobson trying to keep a closed guard but Petrozuli is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobson keeping moving, preventing Petrozuli from controlling successfully.
Petrozuli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petrozuli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrozuli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dobson.
Dobson misses with an uppercut.
Petrozuli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Petrozuli shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dobson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dobson is wriggling around but Petrozuli manages to pass to half guard.

Petrozuli passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Petrozuli working for a guillotine from mount but Dobson is in no mood to give up.
Petrozuli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dobson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Petrozuli wants to control the pace but Dobson is squirming around nicely.
Petrozuli wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Petrozuli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dobson is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Petrozuli is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dobson rolls with it to try and escape but Petrozuli cranks on the arm and Dobson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Regis Petrozuli!
Michael Dobson spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh bugger all!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

#R1#
Naruhiko takes a swing at O'Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Naruhiko stuns O'Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Patrick O'Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naruhiko as he jumps to the side.
O'Phoenix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O'Phoenix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Naruhiko defends well and O'Phoenix ends up having to push Naruhiko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick O'Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naruhiko sprawls well. Naruhiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O'Phoenix gets slowly back to his feet.
O'Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Naruhiko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Naruhiko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Naruhiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naruhiko stays in close to O'Phoenix's body and controls the position.
Naruhiko lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
O'Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Naruhiko defends easily.
Naruhiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Naruhiko lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
O'Phoenix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naruhiko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Naruhiko connects with a couple of short punches.
Naruhiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O'Phoenix's head.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
Naruhiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
O'Phoenix is rocked!
Naruhiko is working O'Phoenix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh O'Phoenix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Naruhiko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naruhiko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O'Phoenix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Naruhiko works over O'Phoenix with some ground and pound from guard.
Naruhiko postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces O'Phoenix's head off the mat! O'Phoenix is out! He's out! Naruhiko jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
Okino Naruhiko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Copeland (ranked 5703 p4p, 496 weight class) and Lord Of The Serengeti (ranked 5664 p4p, 495 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Copeland
vs
Of The Serengeti

175 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Of The Serengeti!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serengeti feints and then cracks Copeland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Copeland down.
Copeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Copeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Serengeti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serengeti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Copeland lands with a shot to the body.
Serengeti misses with a two punch combination.
Serengeti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Copeland.
Serengeti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Copeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Serengeti rushes Copeland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.

It looks like Lord Of The Serengeti has been cut.
Serengeti misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serengeti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland keeps control of Serengeti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Serengeti tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Serengeti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copeland with a knee to the head.
Copeland presses Serengeti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Copeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland scores a nice knee to the body.
Serengeti looks winded!
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Lord Of The Serengeti's cut even more.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Copeland lands a knee to the body.
Copeland has Serengeti pushed against the cage.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Serengeti is blocking nicely.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Serengeti.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Serengeti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Copeland's elbow.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Serengeti's defenses.

The cut above Lord Of The Serengeti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Travis Copeland!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leondardo Song (ranked 5395 p4p, 485 weight class) and Peter Zonta (ranked 2837 p4p, 310 weight class). Song comes to the cage accompanied by Oldboy OST - The Last Waltz. Leondardo Song had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Song
vs
Zonta

180 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leondardo Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song shoots in and drives through. Zonta sprawls well.
It seemed like Zonta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Song shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zonta defends it nicely.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Song moves out of range.

Song closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Zonta manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Leondardo Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Song looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zonta is fending him off so far but Song persists. Nope, Zonta circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Zonta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leondardo Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zonta wants it to stay on the feet.

Song looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zonta!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Song tries for a kimura but Zonta is defending well.
Zonta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zonta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Song. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zonta tries to escape but Song is in control.

Song looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Song tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Song working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zonta is looking for a sweep.

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

Song tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zonta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zonta prevents Song from moving into mount.
Zonta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zonta can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Song seems to be looking for submissions.
Song is pressing down on Zonta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zonta is holding on for now.
Zonta is trying to stand back up but Song is controlling him
Song trying to control the action but Zonta is working from the bottom.

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

Song seems to be looking for submissions.
Zonta is trying to stand.

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

Song is looking for a kimura here.
Zonta pushes Song off looking to stand but Song dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Song is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zonta sees it coming and defends easily.
Song is trying to control the action in half guard but Zonta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Song is looking to advance position but Zonta won't allow it.
Song trying to control the action but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Zonta is trying to stand back up but Song is controlling him
Song wants to free his trapped foot but Zonta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zonta is looking for a sweep. Song is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Zonta has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Song is on him like a limpet, forcing Zonta back against the cage.
Song is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zonta to keep the fight standing.
Zonta tries a body shot but Song blocks it.

Song pulls guard effortlessly.
Zonta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Song's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Song seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zonta won't allow Song to sweep him here.
Zonta content to stall in guard here.
Zonta preventing the sweep.
Zonta wanted to stand there but Song had control of the position.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zonta rushes Song and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta won't allow it.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Song avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Song jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zonta walks away with a smile on his face. Song gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Song looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zonta is fending him off so far but Song persists. Nope, Zonta circles away and we're back to standing.
Zonta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leondardo Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Song will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Zonta drives through and clinches with Song against the cage.
Song tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zonta just stands there and leans against the cage.

Zonta breaks from the clinch.

Zonta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zonta walks away with a smile on his face. Song gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Song shoots in for a takedown but Zonta shows good takedown defense.

Song drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Zonta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Song.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Zonta.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Song fails to pull guard.

Zonta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Zonta. No joy for Song on that attempt.
Zonta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Song shoots in for a double leg but Zonta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Song shoots in looking for a takedown but Zonta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Song's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Song shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zonta sprawls well. Zonta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Song gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Song.
Song fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zonta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Song.

Song shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Song stops Zonta from getting back to his feet.
Zonta is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta is trying to stand back up but Song is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zonta has one foot on Song's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zonta gets through Song's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Song managing to block the knees to the body from Zonta.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zonta.

Song ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Song no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zonta content to stall in guard here.
Zonta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Song is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zonta defends well.
Zonta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Song is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zonta controls the pace.

Zonta gets to his feet - Song follows without any prompting.

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

Zonta sneaks out the side door and pushes Song away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Song looks for a takedown but Zonta sprawls well.
Song shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zonta as he jumps to the side.
Zonta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Song.
Song misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Song has his takedown stuffed
and Zonta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zonta moves into the clinch.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zonta.
Zonta presses Song against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Song jumps guard but Zonta stands there with Song around his waist. Song gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta lands a right hand.
Song tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zonta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zonta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Song.
A nice left hand lands by Zonta.
Zonta lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zonta.
Peter Zonta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Zonta.
Still in the clinch, Zonta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as Song controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song blocks an uppercut.
Zonta is working Song over against the cage.
Song blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Song takes a shot to the head.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zonta moves into the clinch successfully.
Zonta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Song is trying to pull guard but Zonta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zonta is working Song over against the cage.
Song managing to block the knees to the body from Zonta.

Zonta manages to break the clinch.
Zonta throws out a powerful jab.

Zonta closes the distance and clinches.
Zonta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Song fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Song fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leondardo Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Zonta missing with knees to the body.
Zonta lands with a short shot to the head.

Song successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta tries to free his leg and advance position but Song is retaining full guard.
Song trying to keep a closed guard but Zonta is proving a slippery customer.
Zonta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Song's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta content to stall in guard here.
Zonta tries to stand but Song is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zonta tries to stand but Song is controlling from the bottom.

Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zonta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Song's guard.
Peter Zonta has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Song looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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.

Zonta stands up and waves to Song to follow him.
Song tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zonta swivels and escapes.
Zonta tries to clinch up.
Song changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Song fails with a takedown attempt.
Song tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zonta swivels and escapes.

Zonta drives through and clinches with Song against the cage.
Song tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zonta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Zonta on the inside.
Zonta lands with a right to the head.
Song fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Song is trying to pull guard but Zonta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Song avoiding damage as Zonta throws knees to the body.
Song prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Song prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Song tries to pull guard but Zonta holds him up against the cage and eventually Song drops back down to his feet.
Song jumps guard but Zonta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zonta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zonta scores with a nice hook to the head.

Song jumps into guard, dragging Zonta to the mat.

Zonta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zonta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Song fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Zonta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zonta wants it to stay on the feet.
Zonta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Song with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.

Zonta rushes Song and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Zonta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Song blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Song manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Song looking for a guillotine here but Zonta defends easily.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Song keeping full guard, as Zonta tries to pass.

Song looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zonta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!