WFC 39 - Haunting Echoes PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Jaquier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Muirhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jaquier
vs
Muirhead

180 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

185 cm
23
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Francis Jaquier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Muirhead!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaquier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Muirhead.

It looks like Francis Jaquier has been cut.
Muirhead tries to bum rush Jaquier with a series of wild strikes but Jaquier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muirhead.
Muirhead throws a nice looking combination but Jaquier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muirhead tries to bum rush Jaquier with a series of wild strikes but Jaquier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaquier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muirhead.
Muirhead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaquier dodges the punch combination from Muirhead.
Muirhead throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muirhead misses with a few strikes there.
Muirhead throws a nice looking combination but Jaquier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muirhead looks gassed!
Muirhead misses with a few strikes there.
Muirhead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Jaquier pushes Muirhead up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaquier manages to break the clinch.
Jaquier tries to clinch there but Muirhead circles away.
Jaquier moves in looking to clinch but Muirhead pushes him off.
Muirhead throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muirhead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muirhead swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaquier.
Jaquier could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jaquier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muirhead looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muirhead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaquier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muirhead.
Muirhead missing with a left hand there. Jaquier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A combination from Muirhead does no damage.
Muirhead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaquier is able to avoid easily.

Jaquier closes the distance and clinches.

Jaquier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muirhead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muirhead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muirhead throws a right and a left that Jaquier avoids nicely.
Jaquier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muirhead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaquier tries to clinch there but Muirhead circles away.
Muirhead fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaquier tries to clinch up.
Jaquier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muirhead avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Jaquier checks a low kick from Muirhead.
Jaquier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaquier lands a high kick!

It looks like Ian Muirhead has been cut.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Muirhead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muirhead tried to score with a low kick but Jaquier checks it.
Muirhead connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaquier's hands.
Muirhead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Jaquier has managed to clinch.

Jaquier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaquier stuffs the takedown attempt from Muirhead. Muirhead gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jaquier takes the fight into the clinch.
Muirhead working hard to break the clinch.
Muirhead is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaquier has double underhooks.
Muirhead wants to break free but Jaquier has control.
Jaquier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Muirhead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muirhead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaquier.
Muirhead throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muirhead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaquier throws a head kick that Muirhead semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaquier tries to close the distance and clinch but Muirhead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muirhead tries to bum rush Jaquier with a series of wild strikes but Jaquier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Jaquier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jaquier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jaquier is looking to clinch but Muirhead is avoiding it.
Jaquier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaquier is looking to clinch but Muirhead is avoiding it.
Muirhead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muirhead throws a body punch but Jaquier moves out of range.
Muirhead looks to land a combination but Jaquier avoids it well.
Muirhead misses with a two punch combination.
Muirhead avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Muirhead thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaquier checks a leg kick.
Muirhead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaquier doesn't manage to clinch there - Muirhead circles away.
Muirhead is breathing heavily.
Muirhead misses with a hook. Jaquier ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muirhead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaquier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muirhead throws a right hand that Jaquier ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaquier also avoids with ease.

Jaquier sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Muirhead to the ground! Jaquier dives into full mount looking to finish!
Muirhead is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Jaquier is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Muirhead blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Muirhead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaquier misses with a head kick.
Jaquier slips a jab and a cross from Muirhead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaquier throws a sloppy head kick and Muirhead moves out of range easily.
Muirhead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaquier manages to avoid it.
Muirhead blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Jaquier slips a jab and a cross from Muirhead.
Muirhead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaquier is looking to clinch but Muirhead is avoiding it.
Ian Muirhead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muirhead throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaquier.
Muirhead misses the jab.
Jaquier tries to clinch up but Muirhead circles away and keeps his distance.
Muirhead throws a wild body kick that Jaquier sees coming a mile off.
Muirhead misses with an uppercut. Jaquier saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaquier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jaquier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muirhead.
Muirhead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaquier doesn't manage to clinch there - Muirhead circles away.
Muirhead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaquier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaquier checks a low kick from Muirhead.
A head kick misses from Jaquier.
Jaquier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jaquier doesn't manage to clinch there - Muirhead circles away.
Ian Muirhead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muirhead tries a head kick but it misses.
Muirhead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaquier circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaquier throws a head kick but Muirhead moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muirhead throws a head kick that Jaquier semi-blocks.
Muirhead misses with the combination.
Muirhead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaquier checks a leg kick.
Jaquier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muirhead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muirhead tries to bum rush Jaquier with a series of wild strikes but Jaquier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muirhead throws a right and a left that Jaquier avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Muirhead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Jaquier dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jaquier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jaquier darts in and clinches Muirhead up against the cage.
Muirhead is trying to force a seperation but Jaquier has the dominant position.

Muirhead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muirhead throws out a loose jab but Jaquier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaquier dodges the punch combination from Muirhead.
Muirhead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaquier tries to close the distance and clinch but Muirhead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaquier checks a low kick from Muirhead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muirhead throws a push kick but Jaquier slaps the foot to one side.
Jaquier tries to close the distance and clinch but Muirhead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muirhead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaquier wants to clinch up but Muirhead keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muirhead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaquier is looking to clinch.
Muirhead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaquier circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaquier is looking to clinch.
Muirhead throws a nice looking combination but Jaquier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaquier tries to clinch there but Muirhead circles away.
Muirhead moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaquier throws a sloppy head kick and Muirhead moves out of range easily.
Muirhead is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaquier lands a high kick!
Muirhead tries to work over Jaquier's front leg with a kick but Jaquier checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaquier tries to clinch but Muirhead moves out of range.
Muirhead misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Jaquier misses
and Muirhead counters with a straight right hand.
Jaquier tries to clinch there but Muirhead circles away.
Muirhead avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Muirhead misses with a wild combination.
Muirhead throws the kick towards the body but Jaquier avoids it.
Jaquier throws a head kick but Muirhead moves out of range.
Muirhead throws a nice looking combination but Jaquier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Francis Jaquier is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaquier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ian Muirhead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muirhead lunges at Jaquier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaquier's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaquier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muirhead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaquier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muirhead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muirhead. Jaquier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaquier tries a head kick but it misses.
Muirhead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muirhead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muirhead misses with a jab, cross combination.

Muirhead tries to keep at a distance but Jaquier has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A frustrated look appears on Jaquier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muirhead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muirhead has Jaquier pressed against the cage, preventing Jaquier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Muirhead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muirhead scores with a kick to the body.
Muirhead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaquier is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muirhead throws a leg kick but Jaquier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jaquier lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaquier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Jaquier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaquier 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Jaquier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hewood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itof Meyachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyachev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pussy by Rammstein. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jablowme
vs
Meyachev

180 cm
27
182 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

172 cm
27
174 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

►Q150 Schwarzenegger Nutrition
►Q150 Schwarzenegger Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hewood Jablowme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Itof Meyachev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meyachev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jablowme is not content to let Meyachev control the position.
Meyachev is controlling the pace.
Jablowme is looking to escape.
Meyachev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
I looks like Meyachev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyachev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Itof Meyachev.
Meyachev shoots in but no luck this time.
Jablowme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Meyachev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jablowme's guard.
Meyachev wants to control from the top but Jablowme keeps moving.
Meyachev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jablowme wants to stand and escape but Meyachev is having none of it.
Meyachev forces his way into half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme wants to get back to full guard.
Jablowme looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meyachev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Meyachev trying to mount his opponent but Jablowme defends it.

Meyachev is looking for a kimura but Jablowme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meyachev to get the leverage.
Meyachev is controlling the pace.

Meyachev is looking for a kimura but Jablowme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meyachev to get the leverage.
Meyachev looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Meyachev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jablowme sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meyachev somewhat.
Meyachev avoids the head kick by Jablowme.
Jablowme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Meyachev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jablowme to the mat! Jablowme manages to get full guard.
Jablowme wants to stand but Meyachev is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meyachev being controlled here momentarily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev is trying to keep Jablowme in close.
Meyachev wants to sweep but no luck.
Meyachev has a closed guard, preventing Jablowme from standing up.

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

Jablowme got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meyachev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jablowme has managed to get both his arms back between Meyachev's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itof Meyachev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jablowme throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jablowme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Meyachev scores a takedown into full mount!
Meyachev controlling from mount.
Jablowme is wriggling around trying to escape.
Meyachev wants to control the pace but Jablowme is squirming around nicely.
Jablowme tries to hold on but Meyachev pushes him away.
Meyachev takes Jablowme's back.
Meyachev keeps control of the position easily here as Jablowme tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyachev struggling to keep hold of the position.

Jablowme is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jablowme is trying to break free.
Jablowme is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Meyachev doesn't have the hooks in and Jablowme manages to turn into his guard.
Jablowme wants to stand but Meyachev is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meyachev wants to improve his position but instead Jablowme has moved into half guard.
Meyachev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Meyachev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meyachev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jablowme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jablowme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jablowme sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meyachev's guard.
Meyachev is trying to get back to full guard.
Meyachev gets back to full guard.
Meyachev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jablowme's guard.
Meyachev won't allow Jablowme to sweep him here.
Meyachev trying to control but Jablowme is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev looking to pass the guard.
Jablowme wants to get back to his feet but Meyachev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meyachev advances to half guard.
Meyachev slows the pace down in half guard.
Meyachev stalling away here and it's allowed Jablowme to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meyachev trying to control but Jablowme is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jablowme scores with a one two! Meyachev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Meyachev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jablowme sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meyachev somewhat.
Meyachev moves out of range of the leg kick from Jablowme.
Meyachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jablowme shoots and misses

and Meyachev counters with a shoot takedown. Jablowme fights it but they end up in guard.
Meyachev pushes down on Jablowme's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meyachev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Meyachev is working for a kimura but Jablowme is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyachev is looking to advance position but Jablowme won't allow it.

Meyachev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jablowme defends it well.
Jablowme wants to get back to full guard.
Jablowme avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meyachev.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jablowme is refusing to be controlled, as Meyachev sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jablowme throws a body kick the misses

and Meyachev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jablowme!

Meyachev goes for an armbar but Jablowme turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jablowme.
Meyachev tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jablowme stands and steps away. Meyachev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jablowme misses with a body kick.

Meyachev instigates a clinch.
Meyachev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jablowme fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jablowme throws a nice head kick!

Meyachev closes the distance and pushes Jablowme back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hewood Jablowme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itof Meyachev.
A bit of stalling here from Jablowme.
Meyachev wants a takedown but no success here.
Jablowme misses with a knee strike.

Meyachev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jablowme regains guard immediately.
Hewood Jablowme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyachev trying to control the position from guard on top but Jablowme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itof Meyachev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meyachev postures up.
Meyachev is pushing down on Jablowme's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jablowme is fighting to maintain full guard but Meyachev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meyachev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jablowme wants to get back to his feet.
Meyachev stalling.
Itof Meyachev has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyachev wants to pass to mount but Jablowme is defending the position.
Meyachev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Meyachev trying to control the action but Jablowme is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Itof Meyachev.

Meyachev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jablowme looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itof Meyachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meyachev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itof Meyachev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Knights of Cydonia. Pierce is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Billy Talent - Devil On My Shoulder. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Thomas
vs
Pierce

190 cm
23
166 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

191 cm
21
157 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Pierce moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Pierce fails with a takedown attempt.

Pierce has managed to clinch.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pierce gets slowly back to his feet.

Pierce darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Pierce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.

Pierce is looking for a kimura here.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pierce is working away from the top position though.
Thomas is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pierce has time to react.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Pierce persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Pierce.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pierce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Pierce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Pierce's takedown attempt.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pierce can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pierce looks gassed!
Pierce wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas cracks Pierce with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Pierce keeps it at a distance.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pierce.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Pierce or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Pierce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Thomas instigates a clinch.

Thomas pulls guard effortlessly.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Pierce is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pierce postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thomas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pierce, into his guard.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Thomas pushes down on Pierce's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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

Pierce actively working from the bottom here.

Pierce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierce circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Pierce defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.

Pierce drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Thomas manages to pull guard.

Pierce is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thomas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thomas has escaped and now he's on top!
Thomas wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce is breathing heavily.
Pierce being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierce is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.

Pierce looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.

Pierce looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas pushing down on Pierce's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Thomas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

Pierce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to control the action in half guard but Pierce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.

Pierce actively working from the bottom here.

Thomas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pierce defend it? Thomas steps over the head and cranks it - Pierce is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Thomas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Thomas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Jimenez

180 cm
26
167 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

190 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Jimenez circles away.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
Jackson cracks Jimenez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jimenez scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jimenez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez thows a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the head.

It looks like Michael Jimenez has been cut.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jimenez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jimenez dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson working Jimenez over with knees to the body.
Jimenez working hard to break the clinch.
Jimenez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jimenez looks gassed!
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jimenez takes a shot to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Jimenez in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Jimenez 's eye.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jimenez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks it.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jimenez avoids it.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson prevents Jimenez from breaking the clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jimenez.
Jimenez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jimenez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jimenez.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jimenez working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jimenez is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jimenez wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jimenez blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jimenez wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson prevents Jimenez from breaking the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jimenez's efforts to push away.
Jimenez is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jimenez blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jimenez's efforts to push away.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jimenez's face.

Jimenez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jimenez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jimenez's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson tries to clinch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jimenez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimenez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jimenez is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jimenez is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jimenez tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson has Jimenez pressed against the cage, preventing Jimenez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jimenez tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jimenez blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Jimenez is blocking nicely.
Jimenez tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jimenez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jimenez takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jimenez wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jimenez wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jimenez's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jimenez tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jimenez is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jimenez's brow.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jimenez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jimenez is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jimenez is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jimenez blocks an elbow strike.
Jimenez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jimenez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jimenez.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jimenez is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jimenez's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is trying to break free.
Jimenez tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jimenez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jimenez avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jimenez has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jimenez's efforts to push away.
Jimenez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jimenez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jimenez avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks with his arms.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jimenez's efforts to push away.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks with his arms.
Jimenez tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jimenez is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jimenez tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jimenez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jimenez blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Jimenez in his tracks for a moment.

Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimenez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jimenez lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arthur Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jimenez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arthur Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Jimenez's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jimenez circles away.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jimenez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jimenez with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jimenez throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jimenez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Arthur Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Jimenez pushes him off.
Jimenez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimenez thows a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Jimenez is avoiding it.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Jimenez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Jimenez is avoiding it.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Jimenez is avoiding it.
Jimenez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jimenez thows a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jimenez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arthur Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Jimenez is avoiding it.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Jimenez pushes him off.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Jimenez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Jimenez is avoiding it.
Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimenez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Jimenez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Jimenez circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Michael Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Arrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arrington has chosen Look What The Cat Dragged In as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lock
vs
Arrington

184 cm
22
189 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
200 lbs
11 - 8 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

:: Happy Pills ::

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lamar Arrington!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lock thuds a left hand into Arrington's body.
Good leg kick by Lock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arrington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamar Arrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrington doesn't manage to clinch there - Lock circles away.
Arrington tries to close the distance and clinch but Lock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arrington moves in looking to clinch but Lock pushes him off.
Lock throws a head kick but Arrington moves out of range.
Arrington ducks under a wild hook from Lock.
Arrington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arrington as he jumps to the side.
Arrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arrington fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arrington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arrington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arrington avoids the body shot from Lock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrington tries to close the distance and clinch but Lock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arrington wants to clinch up but Lock keeps it at a distance.
Arrington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lock keeps the fight on the outside.
Lock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arrington moves in looking to clinch but Lock pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Lock.

Arrington clinches.
Arrington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lock.
Arrington effectively controlling the action here.
Lock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Arrington is working Lock over against the cage.

Arrington breaks from the clinch.
Arrington wants to clinch.
Lock tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lock paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Arrington moves into the clinch successfully.
Arrington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arrington swings wildly with an uppercut but Lock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrington prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Lock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lock gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Lock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arrington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arrington trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arrington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arrington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock thows a huge punch but Arrington dodges it nicely.
Lock controlling the action here.
Lock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arrington is looking for a sweep. Lock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arrington is staying active underneath Lock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lock is pressing down on Arrington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arrington is holding on for now.
Lock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arrington's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lock lands a head kick!
Lock swats away the attempt to clinch by Arrington.
Arrington is looking to clinch.
Lock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arrington circles away quickly and effectively.
Arrington wants to clinch.
Lock misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrington tries to clinch up but Lock circles away and keeps his distance.
Lock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arrington tries to clinch but Lock is having none of it.
Arrington moves away from the strike by Lock.
Lock misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrington manages to avoid it.
Lock throws a head kick that half lands.
Arrington tries to clinch but Lock moves out of range.
Arrington wants to clinch.
Arrington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arrington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Lock.
Lock works the jab nicely.
Arrington tries to clinch up but Lock circles away and keeps his distance.
Arrington tries to clinch but Lock is having none of it.
Lock swats away the attempt to clinch by Arrington.
Lamar Arrington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arrington is looking to clinch but Lock is avoiding it.
Lock throws a wild body kick that Arrington sees coming a mile off.
Lock circles away from the clinch attempt.

Arrington instigates a clinch.
Arrington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arrington lands an uppercut.
Lock is trying to drag Arrington to the mat but Arrington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Arrington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lock fails with a takedown attempt.
Arrington tries to clinch but Lock moves out of range.
Lock jabs at Arrington's body.
Lock lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arrington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lock somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Lock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lock pinned against the cage. Lock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lock looks for the body kick but Arrington saw that one coming.
Arrington tries to clinch but Lock is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arrington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lock takes a swing at Arrington's ribcage but misses.
Lock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lock throws a jab but it's blocked by Arrington.
Lock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lock throws a body punch but Arrington moves out of range.
Lock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arrington.
Lock swings for the body but Arrington moves out of range.
Lock shoots in for a double leg but Arrington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arrington avoids it really well and circles away.
Lock tries for a takedown but Arrington circles away easily

and Arrington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arrington.
Arrington misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arrington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arrington struggles to land a body shot inside as Lock controls his hands.
Arrington lands a right hand.
Arrington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lock blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Lock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lock has his takedown stuffed

and Arrington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Lock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arrington regains guard immediately.
Lock prevents Arrington from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lock slips nicely into half guard.

Lock is working for a kimura but Arrington is defending it quite comfortably.
Lock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arrington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock moves into full mount! Arrington won't be happy about that!
Arrington is squirming around, avoiding Lock's attempts to control the action.
Lock controlling his opponent.
Lock wants to control the pace but Arrington is squirming around nicely.

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.
Lock controlling the pace for now.
Lock thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arrington is squirming around, avoiding Lock's attempts to control the action.
Johny Lock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lock looking to finish Arrington with some ground and pound. This is bad for Arrington!
Lock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arrington is squirming around, avoiding Lock's attempts to control the action.

Lock working for a guillotine from mount but Arrington is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lock wants to control the action but instead Arrington gets a body lock and reverses into Lock's guard! Nice work!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johny Lock.
Arrington tries to clinch up.
Arrington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lock loads up on a big right hand but Arrington slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrington wants to clinch.
Arrington tries to clinch up but Lock circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Lock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Lock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard The Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerard The Ghost has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jared Shaw's chin.

Shaw
vs
The Ghost

185 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
209 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard The Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Ghost clinches with his opponent.
The Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but The Ghost won't allow it.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but The Ghost has double underhooks.
The Ghost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.

Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw moves out of range as The Ghost strikes.
The Ghost tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
The Ghost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Ghost avoids the body shot from Shaw.
The Ghost tries to clinch up.
Shaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw lands a nice hook to The Ghost's body. The Ghost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Ghost looks gassed!
Shaw misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ghost wants to clinch.
The Ghost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Ghost tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Ghost moves away from the strike by Shaw.
The Ghost walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Ghost.
The Ghost moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
The Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
The Ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
The Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of The Ghost 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw thows a body shot but no joy.
The Ghost swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw throws a jab when The Ghost was well out of range.

The Ghost darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw tries to break the clinch but The Ghost is controlling the position.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Ghost scores with a hook to the body.
The Ghost tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
The Ghost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by The Ghost.
The Ghost has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw wants to stall.
The Ghost is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but The Ghost has the dominant position.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but The Ghost is controlling him.
Shaw tries to break the clinch but The Ghost is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from The Ghost.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Ghost.
A right hook to the body lands for The Ghost.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw stalling the fight.
The Ghost has Shaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jared Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard The Ghost.
The Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
The Ghost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Ghost lands a lovely overhand right.
The Ghost scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Ghost throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Ghost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Ghost wants to clinch.

The Ghost clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
The Ghost stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
The Ghost taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but The Ghost has double underhooks.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but The Ghost is controlling him.
The Ghost controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

The Ghost works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Ghost slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Ghost blocks a jab.

Shaw tries to keep at a distance but The Ghost has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Ghost content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from The Ghost as the two fighters clinch.
Shaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Ghost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shaw working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ghost stalling in the clinch.
The Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Shaw tries to stall but The Ghost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shaw prevents a body shot from The Ghost.
Shaw tries to circle away but The Ghost has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw looking to slow down the pace here.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Nice body punch from The Ghost.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from The Ghost in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw being controlled against the cage.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but The Ghost is controlling him.
The Ghost slowing the pace effectively.
The Ghost misses with the head strike.
The Ghost keeps control of Shaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Ghost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Ghost stalling the fight.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but The Ghost has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from The Ghost.
Still in the clinch, Shaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Ghost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost misses with a body punch.
The Ghost scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Ghost.
The Ghost is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from The Ghost - that landed with a thud.
The Ghost digs a right hand into Shaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shaw's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, The Ghost scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Ghost cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for The Ghost.
The Ghost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Ghost.
The Ghost pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Ghost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Ghost wants to clinch but Shaw slips to the side
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. The Ghost will be more careful next time no doubt.

The Ghost drives through and clinches with Shaw against the cage.
The Ghost lands a body punch.
The Ghost lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Ghost lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The Ghost lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost pushes Shaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Ghost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.

The Ghost closes the distance and pushes Shaw back into the cage.
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but The Ghost has the dominant position.
Shaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
The Ghost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Ghost lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Ghost is pushing Shaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Ghost lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The Ghost is stalling here.
The Ghost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Ghost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Ghost digs a right hand underneath Shaw's ribcage. Shaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Ghost tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jared Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard The Ghost.
A short uppercut from The Ghost.
A right hook to the body lands for The Ghost.
The Ghost lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Ghost lands a nice uppercut.
The Ghost is working Shaw over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from The Ghost.
The Ghost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Ghost prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.
The Ghost scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
The Ghost scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Ghost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Ghost is leaning against Shaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Ghost lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from The Ghost.
A right handed body shot lands from The Ghost.
Nice body punch from The Ghost - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from The Ghost - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Ghost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but The Ghost won't allow it.
The Ghost is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Ghost works on Shaw's body with a couple of short punches.
The Ghost scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
The Ghost taking a breather.
The Ghost blocks an uppercut.
The Ghost lands an uppercut.
The Ghost lands a body shot.
Gerard The Ghost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Ghost lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, The Ghost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shaw is pressed up against the cage. The Ghost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shaw down to the mat. Shaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Ghost tries to clinch up but Shaw circles away and keeps his distance.
The Ghost tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ghost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Ghost wants to clinch.
The Ghost tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.

The Ghost clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from The Ghost.
Shaw tries to break free but The Ghost pushes him back against the cage.
The Ghost lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
The Ghost content to slow the pace in the clinch.

The Ghost gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Ghost is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost controlling from mount.

The Ghost with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but The Ghost has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost looking to control but Shaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Shaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Ghost.
Shaw tries to hold on but The Ghost postures up.
The Ghost is looking to work his way around to Shaw's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

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

Shaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Ghost.
The Ghost trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.

The Ghost looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The Ghost trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard The Ghost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Ghost has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard The Ghost!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Shardlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Morgan
vs
Shardlow

210 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
199 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Vicious Nutrition :: Proven 159Q Recovery for $100

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Shardlow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a leg kick but Shardlow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shardlow avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Shardlow misses the shot to the body.
Morgan moves out of range of the leg kick from Shardlow.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Shardlow.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Shardlow.
Shardlow throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Shardlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Shardlow counters with a low kick, right behind Morgan 's knee.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Shardlow's front leg but catches the back leg as Shardlow tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Shardlow misses
and Morgan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shardlow checks a low kick from Morgan.
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shardlow is out of range.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan throws a lazy head kick
and Shardlow counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Morgan misses
and Shardlow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shardlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shardlow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Shardlow misses
and Morgan counters with a big head kick but Shardlow shrugs it off.
Morgan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dexter Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shardlow counters with a good, hard body kick but Morgan shrugs it off.
Nice body kick there by Morgan.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan scores with a kick to the body.
Shardlow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shardlow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan throws a head kick but Shardlow moves out of range.
Morgan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shardlow.
Shardlow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Shardlow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A clash of legs there as Shardlow blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Shardlow counters with a thumping low kick.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shardlow throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morgan misses with a leg kick

and Shardlow counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morgan throws an elbow but misses.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Shardlow avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Shardlow avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan dodges an elbow strike from Shardlow.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shardlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Shardlow blocks it.
A short uppercut from Shardlow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but Shardlow blocks with his arms.
Shardlow tries to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling the position.
Shardlow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shardlow lands a shoulder strike.
Shardlow avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.

Shardlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Shardlow throws a leg kick but Morgan moved away.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Shardlow finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Morgan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Shardlow moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
Morgan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Morgan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shardlow, pushing him back against the cage.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shardlow blocks it with crossed arms.
Shardlow wants to break free but Morgan has control.
Shardlow digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank.

Shardlow manages to break the clinch.
Shardlow throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Crunch! Shardlow slams his shin into Morgan's torso.
Morgan scores with a head kick.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Shardlow.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Shardlow counters with a thumping low kick.
Shardlow is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Shardlow moves out of range easily.
Morgan tries to score with a low kick but Shardlow moves his leg out of the way.
Shardlow throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
A head kick misses from Shardlow.
Shardlow avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shardlow.
Morgan throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shardlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan lands with a slapping head kick.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shardlow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shardlow lands with a slapping head kick.
Shardlow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dexter Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Morgan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Morgan misses with a low kick as Shardlow jumps back.
Shardlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shardlow misses with a body kick.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morgan throws a leg kick

and Shardlow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morgan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shardlow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shardlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Shardlow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shardlow throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Shardlow misses with a head kick.

Shardlow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morgan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shardlow's face.
Shardlow avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Morgan.

Shardlow breaks the clinch.
Shardlow tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Shardlow moves out of range easily.
Morgan throws a head kick but Shardlow moves out of range.
A head kick by Shardlow misses
and Morgan counters with a leg kick.
A head kick from Morgan lands but Shardlow takes it in his stride.
Shardlow misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shardlow.
Morgan tries to land a body kick
and Shardlow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morgan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Shardlow checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Shardlow pushes him off.
Shardlow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morgan closes the distance but Shardlow moves to the side
and Shardlow counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy body kick from Morgan
and Shardlow counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morgan.
Morgan wants to slow Shardlow down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Shardlow.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Shardlow.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Shardlow counters with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morgan.
Shardlow is breathing heavily.
Morgan thows a body kick. Shardlow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shardlow counters with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Shardlow blocks the low kick.
Morgan throws a head kick that half lands.
Shardlow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morgan.
Morgan tries to work over Shardlow's front leg with a kick but Shardlow checks it.
Morgan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Shardlow checks it
and Shardlow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morgan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Shardlow moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
Shardlow blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Shardlow tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Shardlow moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morgan 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 Shardlow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shardlow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shardlow.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan.
Shardlow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morgan lands a high kick!
Morgan throws a lazy head kick
letting Shardlow counter with a right hand.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan is looking to chop away at Shardlow's legs.
Morgan is looking to slow Shardlow down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shardlow avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Morgan cracks the inside of Shardlow's front leg.
Morgan throws a nice head kick!
Dexter Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Shardlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Morgan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shardlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick
and Shardlow counters with a good, hard body kick but Morgan shrugs it off.
Shardlow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morgan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Shardlow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shardlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan slips a jab from Shardlow.
Morgan misses with a low kick as Shardlow jumps back.
Shardlow clinches but Morgan breaks the clinch
and Morgan counters with an outside leg kick.
Shardlow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Shardlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Shardlow down.
Morgan tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow throws and low kick but Morgan moves out of range easily.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shardlow.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Morgan scores with a spinning back kick!
Shardlow blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Shardlow tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan throws a lazy head kick
and Shardlow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan tries to clinch but Shardlow is having none of it.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morgan.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shardlow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morgan.
Shardlow blocks a low kick nicely.

Morgan moves into the clinch.
Steve Shardlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan connects with a knee to the head.
Shardlow stalling.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan lands an elbow that stopped Shardlow in his tracks for a moment.
Shardlow letting Morgan take a breather here.
Shardlow misses with an elbow strike.
Shardlow is working Morgan over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morgan.
Morgan lands a knee to the head.
Shardlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shardlow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morgan.
Morgan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shardlow's face.

Shardlow is rocked!
Shardlow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan misses with a knee strike.
Shardlow misses with some punches.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morgan lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shardlow takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Morgan.
Morgan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Morgan.
Shardlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan with a knee to the head.
Shardlow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morgan up against the cage.
Good body shot from Shardlow.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shardlow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shardlow misses with a body punch.
Morgan lands a knee to the body.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shardlow blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Shardlow.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Shardlow.
Morgan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dexter Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shardlow looking to slow down the pace here.
Morgan avoids the elbow strike from Shardlow, against the cage.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shardlow has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
Morgan stalling.
A shot in the inside from Shardlow.
The referee calls for Shardlow to work.
Shardlow is trying to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morgan 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chase might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bobcaygeon. Wallace has chosen Who shot Ya? as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chris Wallace was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Chase
vs
Wallace

185 cm
25
221 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
220 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chase moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chase throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Jab by Chase.
Chase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chase misses with a wild body shot.
Chase misses with a low kick.
Chase tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Chase throws a head kick that misses.
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Chase keeps Wallace at a distance using the push kick.
Wallace looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chase tries to clinch up.
Chase throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Chase lands a left and a right that send Wallace crashing to the mat, dazed. Chase thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Johnny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Chase swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Wallace counters with a shoot takedown. Chase fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Chase is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chase has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wallace has passed into side control.
Chase gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wallace is thwarting Chase's attempts to control the position.

Chase looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chase doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wallace.
Chase is trying to control but Wallace passes into side control!
Chase is trying to improve his position.
Wallace working away.

Wallace has hold of Chase's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Chase seems comfortable defending it but Wallace has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Chase is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Chase is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wallace couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Wallace!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lei Wulong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes has chosen Voodoo Chile (Stevie Ray Vaughan) as his entrance music. Harley Reyes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lei Wulong's chin.

Wulong
vs
Reyes

188 cm
27
197 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

180 cm
24
200 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lei Wulong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.

Reyes scores with a takedown into Wulong's guard.
Reyes wants to get up but he can't break Wulong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reyes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wulong trying to keep a closed guard but Reyes is proving a slippery customer.
Wulong keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.

Wulong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reyes is aware though and is defending well.

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

Wulong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reyes has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reyes in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes trying to control the action but Wulong is working from the bottom.
Wulong tries to get to full guard but Reyes has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulong is staying active underneath Reyes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Reyes stands up from half guard.
A big right from Reyes misses.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wulong sprawls well. Wulong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet.
Wulong scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wulong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes misses with a body shot

and Wulong moves into the clinch.

Reyes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wulong is trying to keep an underhook but Reyes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wulong tries to get to full guard but Reyes has control of the leg.

Reyes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Reyes looks gassed!
A shot to the body from Reyes misses
and Wulong counters with a left to the body.
Reyes closes the distance but Wulong moves to the side

and Wulong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reyes's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes wants to stand up but Wulong is controlling him.
Reyes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulong tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyes is retaining full guard.
Wulong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Wulong from controlling successfully.
Reyes wants to stand but Wulong is controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wulong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Wulong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wulong slips under a jab from Reyes.
Wulong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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.
Reyes darts in trying to clinch
and Wulong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wulong moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
Wulong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reyes looks to clinch
and Wulong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt
and Wulong counters with a straight right hand.
Lei Wulong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Reyes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wulong.
Wulong moves out of range as Reyes strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Wulong.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes tries to clinch but Wulong moves away
enabling Wulong to counter with a crisp jab.
Wulong shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
Reyes with a poor takedown
and Wulong counters with a left and a right that stings Reyes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lei Wulong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wulong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Wulong slips the punch.
Reyes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wulong counters with an inside leg kick.
Reyes falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wulong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wulong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wulong wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.
Wulong throws a big right hand that misses.
Wulong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reyes wants to stand but Wulong is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulong advances to half guard.
Reyes wants to control but Wulong is keeping busy.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Reyes is trying to stand up here but Wulong is controlling him well.
Reyes has hold of Wulong's hands but Wulong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Wulong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.
Reyes keeping hold of Wulong's head, controlling as best he can.

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

Wulong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reyes!
Wulong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wulong wants to control the pace but Reyes is squirming around nicely.
Wulong lands a nice shot to the head.
Wulong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes tries to hold on but Wulong postures up.
Reyes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wulong kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wulong tries to control but Reyes wriggling away.
Reyes is trying to escape the mount.
Reyes tries to hold on but Wulong pushes him away.
Wulong tries to control but Reyes wriggling away.
Reyes is looking to get to half guard.
Wulong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reyes is wriggling around trying to escape.

Wulong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reyes is surviving well by controlling Wulong's body position as best he can.
Reyes is looking to improve his position but Wulong isn't that keen on the idea.
Lei Wulong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wulong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wulong content just to control the position here.
Reyes is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lei Wulong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reyes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reyes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reyes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wulong counters with a body kick that stops Reyes in his tracks momentarily.
Harley Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes looks to clinch
and Wulong counters with a stiff right hand.
Wulong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reyes slaps away a takedown attempt from Wulong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reyes shoots and misses
enabling Wulong to counter with a crisp jab.
Wulong throws a combination. Reyes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Wulong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reyes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wulong counters with a leg kick.
Lei Wulong is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt
and Wulong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lei Wulong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Reyes.
Reyes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wulong throws a good cross that connects.
A solid body kick from Wulong.
Wulong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wulong.
Wulong stalks Reyes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reyes's face. Reyes staggers backwards, shaken.
Wulong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A left lands for Wulong.
A shot to the body from Reyes misses
and Wulong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wulong throws a head kick that misses.
Wulong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
Reyes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wulong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reyes has his takedown stuffed
and Wulong counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulong scores with a hook to the body. Reyes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Wulong clinches with his opponent.
Wulong is working Reyes over against the cage.
Wulong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Wulong.
Reyes letting Wulong take a breather here.
Reyes wants a takedown but no success here.
Wulong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wulong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reyes is trying to drag Wulong to the mat but Wulong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wulong is working Reyes over against the cage.
Wulong lands a shot to the body.
Wulong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wulong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harley Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wulong decides to pull guard.
Wulong working a defensive guard here.

Wulong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wulong is tightening it up a little... Reyes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Reyes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Reyes taps out! nice BJJ there by Wulong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lei Wulong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Antistar (by Massive Attack). Tyson has chosen The Final Countdown as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Salazar
vs
Tyson

185 cm
24
218 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
211 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson works the jab nicely.
Salazar misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salazar.
Salazar misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salazar shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Salazar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salazar avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson lands with a hook. Salazar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Salazar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Salazar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salazar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson is trying to control Salazar's posture but Salazar avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Salazar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salazar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salazar blocks the strikes from Tyson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salazar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tyson tries to kick Salazar off but Salazar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

Salazar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyson is refusing to be controlled, as Salazar sits in half guard.

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

Salazar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salazar.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Salazar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Salazar.

Salazar rushes Tyson and presses him up against the cage.
Salazar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salazar manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salazar.
Salazar misses with a body shot
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Salazar avoids them all with ease.
Salazar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Salazar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson lands with a right hand.
Salazar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salazar lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyson's head.
Salazar fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.
Salazar dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Salazar shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Salazar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salazar cracks Tyson with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salazar shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salazar misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
Tyson misses the body punch
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salazar.
Salazar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyson.
Salazar jabs at Tyson's body.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively.
Salazar dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Salazar's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Salazar.
Tyson staying out of range there.
Salazar throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salazar.

Salazar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salazar lands in his opponent's guard.
Salazar stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.

Tyson wriggles free and stands up.
Salazar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salazar misses with a wild combination.
Tyson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyson throws a right hand that Salazar ducks under and follows up with a left that Salazar also avoids with ease.
Salazar doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Robbie Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson misses with a straight left.
Salazar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson defending well as Salazar loads up on a big left hand.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson connects with a body shot.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salazar shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Salazar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salazar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salazar tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Salazar's head but Salazar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salazar scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Salazar. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salazar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Salazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salazar throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Salazar on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salazar backs up against the cage.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
Salazar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Salazar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salazar is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson takes a swing at Salazar's ribcage but misses.

Salazar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tyson is trying to defend but Salazar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Salazar has control of the leg.
Tyson tries to kick Salazar off but Salazar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Salazar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salazar trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to roll over but Salazar keeps him under control.

Salazar is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Salazar moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Salazar pulls guard successfully.

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

Salazar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tyson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Salazar wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Salazar looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Salazar looking for submissions off his back.
Salazar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salazar moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Salazar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Salazar throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salazar was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salazar in his tracks.
Salazar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
Salazar throws a sloppy body shot
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Salazar misses the shot to the body.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salazar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyson lands the left hand.
Salazar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Salazar's ribs.
Salazar throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salazar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salazar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Salazar takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Salazar with a poor takedown
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salazar is looking to wear down Tyson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Tyson.
Tyson tests Salazar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salazar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tyson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyson lands with a good body shot.

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

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyson takes a swing at Salazar's ribcage but misses.
Salazar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Salazar throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson scores with a one two! Salazar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Tyson finds it's way through Salazar's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar clinches but Tyson breaks the clinch
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salazar swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Salazar's head back.
Salazar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Salazar persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Salazar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson's waist but Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salazar off to one side.
Tyson digs a good hook to Salazar's body.
Nice shot by Tyson.
Tyson throws a hook but Salazar avoids it easily.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Salazar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Salazar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salazar shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salazar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson works Salazar's body with a nice hook.
Salazar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Salazar is rocked!
Salazar throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Oh Salazar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson drops Salazar with a huge uppercut! Salazar drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tyson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson!