Montreal 2.0 RD1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Odrobny (ranked 4959 p4p, 190 weight class) and Amadeo Camara (ranked 4578 p4p, 179 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Odrobny
vs
Camara

193 cm
18
280 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alan Odrobny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amadeo Camara!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara tries to move into range but Odrobny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Amadeo Camara has been cut.
Camara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Odrobny but Odrobny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Odrobny keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Odrobny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camara doesn't seem phased though.
Odrobny connects with the punch.

That has opened up Amadeo Camara's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Odrobny clinches up against the cage.
Odrobny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odrobny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odrobny swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara goes for a takedown attempt but Odrobny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odrobny keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Odrobny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Odrobny closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odrobny.
Odrobny scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head.
Camara has Odrobny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Odrobny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alan Odrobny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeo Camara.
Camara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Odrobny after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Odrobny.

The cut above Amadeo Camara's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Odrobny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara looks winded!
A short left from Odrobny.
Odrobny scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odrobny.
Odrobny scores with a shoulder strike.
Odrobny lands with a light punch inside.
Odrobny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara has Odrobny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Odrobny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Odrobny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Camara looking for a takedown.
Odrobny is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Odrobny pulls his leg out and moves away.

Odrobny moves into range and clinches up with Camara.
Odrobny is pressed up against the cage. Camara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Odrobny down to the mat. Odrobny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Odrobny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odrobny lands a glancing blow to the side of Camara's head.
Camara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Amadeo Camara's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Odrobny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Odrobny cracks Camara with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Odrobny has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Camara to stand back up!

Camara is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alan Odrobny!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bones (ranked 7188 p4p, 245 weight class) and Heitor Machado (ranked 4276 p4p, 163 weight class). Jon Bones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bones
vs
Machado

193 cm
18
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bones loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.

Machado scores with a takedown into Bones's guard.
Machado passes Bones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machado is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heitor Machado!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

#R1##TD#
Bradshaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows O'Phoenix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
O'Phoenix stands and throws Bradshaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bradshaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
O'Phoenix tries for a kimura but Bradshaw is defending well.
Bradshaw holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
O'Phoenix is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradshaw is defending well.
O'Phoenix tries to advance to mount but Bradshaw denies him. #T1#
Bradshaw gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bradshaw is looking to get to half guard.
O'Phoenix mounts Bradshaw! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
O'Phoenix has control of Bradshaw's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bradshaw regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bradshaw tries to hold on but O'Phoenix pushes him away.
O'Phoenix tries to control but Bradshaw wriggling away. #T2#
Bradshaw holds of for dear life.
Bradshaw tries to reverse the position but O'Phoenix maintains control.
Bradshaw wants to hold on but O'Phoenix pushes him away.#SUB#
O'Phoenix goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bradshaw is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bradshaw has eaten all the pies!
O'Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Phoenix, not yet. #SUB#
O'Phoenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bradshaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
O'Phoenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O'Phoenix is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bradshaw managing to control the position.
O'Phoenix wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.
Bradshaw wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bradshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O'Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Phoenix pushing down on Bradshaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradshaw is just riding it out for now. O'Phoenix eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bradshaw manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick O'Phoenix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
O'Phoenix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradshaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O'Phoenix somewhat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradshaw controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bradshaw.
A short body shot lands from Bradshaw as the two fighters clinch.
Bradshaw has O'Phoenix pushed against the cage.
Bradshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Bradshaw has him pressed against the cage.
O'Phoenix jumps guard but Bradshaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick O'Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Bradshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Bradshaw lands a shoulder strike.
O'Phoenix tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
O'Phoenix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradshaw to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Bradshaw lands a nice uppercut.
Bradshaw lands a right hand. #BC2#
Bradshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniel Bradshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Bradshaw darts in and clinches O'Phoenix up against the cage.
Bradshaw lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
O'Phoenix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradshaw to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Bradshaw - that landed with a thud.
Bradshaw lands an uppercut.
Bradshaw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O'Phoenix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bradshaw scores with a shot to the side of O'Phoenix's head.
Bradshaw lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
O'Phoenix is rocked!
Bradshaw lands a shot to the body.
Oh O'Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bradshaw lands with a right to the head. #T2##KD2#
Bradshaw lands a big uppercut and O'Phoenix is down! He's in big trouble - Bradshaw follows him to the mat!
Well, if Bradshaw is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
O'Phoenix is in trouble now - Bradshaw has advanced to mount!
Bradshaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O'Phoenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Bradshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
O'Phoenix is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bradshaw controlling the position easily from mount.
O'Phoenix is looking to improve his position but Bradshaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Bradshaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bradshaw wants to control the pace but O'Phoenix is squirming around nicely.
O'Phoenix working to try and regain half guard.
Bradshaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
O'Phoenix is looking to get to half guard.
Bradshaw controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Bradshaw 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bradshaw moves into range and clinches up with O'Phoenix.
Bradshaw lands a shoulder strike.
Bradshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bradshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bradshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw stalling the fight.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bradshaw lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradshaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Bradshaw scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
O'Phoenix is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh O'Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Bradshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradshaw creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends O'Phoenix's eyes rolling into the back of his head! O'Phoenix drops to his knees and Bradshaw pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bradshaw!
Daniel Bradshaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Boe (ranked 4071 p4p, 155 weight class) and Diego Columbo (ranked 6526 p4p, 227 weight class). Boe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Agnes - Release Me. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Boe
vs
Columbo

202 cm
18
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

205 cm
18
280 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johannes Boe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Columbo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boe connects with a solid leg kick.
Columbo misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Boe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Columbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boe scores with a head kick. Columbo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Diego Columbo has been cut.
Boe throws a head kick that misses
and Columbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boe thinking.
Columbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbo tries to bum rush Boe with a series of wild strikes but Boe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Columbo swings for the body but Boe moves out of range.
It looked like Boe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Columbo.
Columbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Boe circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boe.
A big right from Boe misses.
Good exchange - Columbo coming out on top.

It looks like Johannes Boe has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Columbo misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbo thuds a left hand into Boe's body.
Columbo tries to clinch there but Boe circles away.
Columbo connects with a right hand. Boe shakes it off.
Boe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by Boe's head coaches at Team Beta Fail that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boe is looking to score with low kicks.
Columbo jabs Boe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Columbo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Columbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbo blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boe fakes the leg kick and cracks Columbo in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Columbo lands a left and a right that send Boe crashing to the mat, dazed. Columbo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Boe drops his hands momentarily and Columbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Columbo moves to clinch but Boe breaks away
and Boe counters with a low kick, right behind Columbo 's knee.
Boe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Columbo misses with a combination
and Boe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbo.
Columbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Columbo throws a right hand that Boe ducks under and follows up with a left that Boe also avoids with ease.
Columbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbo with a hook.
Columbo misses with a jab to the body
and Boe counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boe.
Boe misses with a body shot.
Columbo cracks Boe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Columbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbo scores with a one two! Boe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Columbo misses with a combination
and Boe counters with a straight right hand.
Columbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Columbo looks winded!
Boe misses with a two punch combination.
Columbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boe with a body shot.
Columbo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boe lands a jab-cross combination.

That has opened up Diego Columbo's cut even more.
Columbo misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbo fails to land with a series of punches.
Boe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbo manages to avoid it.
Boe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Columbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Columbo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boe lands a big head kick that sends Columbo tumbling to the mat! Boe takes a step backwards and waves Columbo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Columbo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Columbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.

The cut above Diego Columbo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice body kick from Boe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbo misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Boe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbo misses the shot to the body.
Boe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbo is breathing heavily.
Boe connects with a looping right hand.
Columbo tries to clinch up but Boe circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbo. That did some damage!
Boe misses with a looping left.
Boe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbo.
Columbo moves in looking to clinch but Boe pushes him off.
Columbo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boe counters with a nice uppercut.

Diego Columbo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boe throws a body shot but no joy.
Boe slips a jab and a cross from Columbo.
Boe scores with a head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johannes Boe!
A very excited looking Johannes Boe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alf Konrad (ranked 4408 p4p, 170 weight class) and Sven Eklund (ranked 5996 p4p, 214 weight class). Eklund has chosen Home Grown as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Konrad
vs
Eklund

205 cm
18
290 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

194 cm
18
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alf Konrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Konrad misses the target.

Eklund feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Konrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Konrad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eklund scoring with punches to the head and body.
Konrad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Konrad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Konrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eklund throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eklund.
Eklund is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eklund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eklund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Konrad's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Konrad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Eklund closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eklund lands in his opponent's guard.
Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eklund throwing strikes but missing.
Eklund passes Konrad's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund looks to land a strike but Konrad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eklund scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eklund wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving.
Eklund wants to pass the guard but Konrad is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eklund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eklund stands up over Konrad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Konrad blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eklund fails to land the takedown.
Konrad misses with a double jab.

Eklund manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Konrad on his heels. He'll look to pass Konrad's guard now, I'm sure.
Eklund landing with the ground and pound.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund postures up in Konrad's guard and throws a big left but Konrad blocks it.
Eklund lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eklund trying to control but Konrad is working from the bottom.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eklund with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eklund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sven Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Konrad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alf Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eklund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Konrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eklund misses with a takedown attempt - Konrad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Eklund dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Konrad scores with a nice head shot.
Eklund looks for a takedown but Konrad sprawls well.
Konrad scores with a jab.
Eklund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konrad works Eklund's body with a nice hook.
Konrad leaves Eklund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alf Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eklund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Konrad's guard.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eklund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eklund.
Konrad trying to keep a closed guard but Eklund is proving a slippery customer.
Eklund postures up in Konrad's guard and throws a big left but Konrad blocks it.
Eklund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eklund chips away with some ground and pound.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Konrad.

Eklund shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Konrad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sven Eklund has got the better of the ground game so far.
Konrad keeping full guard, as Eklund tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Konrad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eklund lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eklund wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Eklund drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eklund is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund distracts Konrad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eklund chips away with some ground and pound.
Eklund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eklund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eklund pushing down on Konrad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Konrad has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eklund missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Konrad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eklund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konrad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Konrad's temple.
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eklund throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eklund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konrad's head.
Konrad is in trouble now - Eklund has advanced to mount!
Eklund lands a big elbow.
Eklund fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Konrad is rocked!
Eklund lands a big shot to the head and Konrad winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sven Eklund!
Sven Eklund seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alf Konrad had this to say: 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thom Tharrier (ranked 4498 p4p, 175 weight class) and Victor Slaughter (ranked 2738 p4p, 109 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Thom Tharrier has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Thom Tharrier seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Tharrier
vs
Slaughter

170 cm
18
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slaughter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tharrier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tharrier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slaughter on the ground.
Tharrier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slaughter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Slaughter crashes against the mat.

Slaughter has an Americana. Tharrier didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Slaughter is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Slaughter hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Victor Slaughter!
A victorious Victor Slaughter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roar Dinosuar Jr (ranked 4658 p4p, 180 weight class) and Michael Dobson (ranked 2348 p4p, 91 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dinosuar Jr
vs
Dobson

150 cm
18
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

216 cm
18
302 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roar Dinosuar Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dobson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Roar Dinosuar Jr has been cut.
Dinosuar Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinosuar Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dobson counters with a nice body shot.
Dobson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Dinosuar Jr gets a double leg takedown into Dobson's guard.
Dobson trying to keep a closed guard but Dinosuar Jr is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Dinosuar Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Dinosuar Jr drops back looking for a leg! Dobson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dobson manages to kick Dinosuar Jr off! Dinosuar Jr jumps back into Dobson's guard.
Dobson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dobson is trying to keep Dinosuar Jr in close.

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

Dinosuar Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dinosuar Jr tries to get out of the position.

Dinosuar Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dobson passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dinosuar Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dobson pulls his head out easily.
Dobson wants to free his trapped foot but Dinosuar Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Dinosuar Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dobson pulls his head out easily.
Dinosuar Jr tries to roll over but Dobson keeps him under control.

Dinosuar Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Dobson controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dinosuar Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dobson pulls his head out easily.
Dobson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dobson is thwarting Dinosuar Jr's attempts to control the position.
Dinosuar Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dobson controlling the action here.
Dinosuar Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobson trying to control but Dinosuar Jr is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Dinosuar Jr working for a triangle but Dobson defends it easily.

Dinosuar Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dobson is aware though and is defending well.

Dinosuar Jr has his foot on Dobson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dobson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dobson slips nicely into half guard.

Dinosuar Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobson controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinosuar Jr keeps working.

Dinosuar Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Dinosuar Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dinosuar Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dinosuar Jr keeping moving, preventing Dobson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roar Dinosuar Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roar Dinosuar Jr'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.

Dinosuar Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dinosuar Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Dobson there.
Dobson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Roar Dinosuar Jr's cut is getting worse.
Dinosuar Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dobson scores with a hook.
Dobson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinosuar Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roar Dinosuar Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinosuar Jr fails with a takedown attempt.

Dobson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dinosuar Jr sprawling to the canvas! Dinosuar Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dobson finish him?!

Roar Dinosuar Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinosuar Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dobson is fending him off so far but Dinosuar Jr persists. Nope, Dobson circles away and we're back to standing.
Dobson connects with a body shot.
Dobson connects with a body shot that sends Dinosuar Jr's belly button to the back.
Dobson works Dinosuar Jr's body with a nice hook.
Dobson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobson's corner calls for a 1-2. Dobson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Jeez, Roar Dinosuar Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dobson connects with a body shot that sends Dinosuar Jr's belly button to the back.
Dobson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Dobson!
Post fight, an emotional Michael Dobson said 'I'm downright famished!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Heahmund (ranked 7494 p4p, 248 weight class) and Hugues Dupont (ranked 1824 p4p, 74 weight class). Bishop Heahmund has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Heahmund
vs
Dupont

193 cm
18
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
18
265 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bishop Heahmund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dupont closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Heahmund did well to prevent Dupont getting side control.
Heahmund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dupont is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Dupont is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Heahmund won't allow Dupont to pass to mount.

Heahmund looking for submissions off his back.
Heahmund tries to get to full guard but Dupont has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dupont is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heahmund has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heahmund regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heahmund is trying to keep Dupont in close.
Dupont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heahmund swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Heahmund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dupont defends it easily.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Heahmund is keeping the position.
Heahmund could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heahmund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Heahmund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dupont is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Heahmund working for a triangle but Dupont defends it easily.
Dupont must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dupont forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heahmund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dupont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heahmund knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Heahmund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heahmund wants to improve his position but Dupont is controlling well.

Dupont is looking for a kimura here.

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.

Heahmund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dupont wants to work for an arm triangle but Heahmund is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heahmund won't allow Dupont to pass to mount.
Heahmund is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Heahmund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heahmund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugues Dupont dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dupont just misses with a punch to the body.

Dupont fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heahmund sprawls well initially but Dupont persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Dupont is looking for a kimura here.

Heahmund actively working from the bottom here.

Dupont is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heahmund wants to control but Dupont is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Heahmund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heahmund looking for submissions off his back.
Dupont is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dupont looking to control but Heahmund is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heahmund tries to hold on but Dupont postures up.
Dupont is trying to take his opponent's back.
Heahmund tries to hold on but Dupont postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dupont looking for a guillotine from mount but Heahmund is having none of it.
Heahmund is looking to improve his position but Dupont isn't that keen on the idea.
Dupont content just to control the position here.
Heahmund is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heahmund tries to control Dupont's body but Dupont pushes him off. Heahmund squirms to his side and now Dupont has his back!
Dupont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heahmund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heahmund prevents Dupont from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dupont working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Dupont is persistently looking for the submission but Heahmund is defending it well.
Dupont has the hooks in. Heahmund is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Heahmund looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Heahmund preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupont.
Heahmund trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dupont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Heahmund defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Dupont looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupont avoiding Heahmund 's attempts to control his hands.

Heahmund preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupont.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugues Dupont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Dupont misses with a body shot.

Dupont dives in and scores a takedown into Heahmund's guard.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dupont advances position into side control!
Dupont content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Heahmund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Heahmund!
Dupont looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heahmund tries to reverse the position but Dupont maintains control.
Heahmund tries to control Dupont's body but Dupont pushes him off. Heahmund squirms to his side and now Dupont has his back!
Dupont keeps control of the position as Heahmund tries to break free.
Hugues Dupont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heahmund is working hard here to advance position.

Dupont has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Heahmund has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dupont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dupont controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heahmund tries to break free.
Heahmund trying to control the hands but Dupont won't let him.
Heahmund is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dupont.

Dupont patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Dupont is persistently looking for the submission but Heahmund is defending it well.
Heahmund trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont tries to keep control of the position but Heahmund is staying busy.

Dupont working for a choke but Heahmund is defending well.

Dupont working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bishop Heahmund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugues Dupont is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dupont controlling well, preventing Heahmund from escaping the position.

Dupont is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

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.
Heahmund trying to control but not successfully.
Heahmund is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dupont.
Heahmund can't escape the position.

Dupont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Heahmund defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dupont gets his hands free as Heahmund looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Heahmund right now.

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

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Regis Petrozuli (ranked 3062 p4p, 123 weight class) and Amanda Nunes (ranked 1658 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Petrozuli
vs
Nunes

192 cm
18
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Regis Petrozuli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amanda Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrozuli shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrozuli misses with a left hand
and Petrozuli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrozuli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunes dips to his left and cracks Petrozuli with an uppercut!

It looks like Regis Petrozuli has been cut.
Nunes slips under a jab from Petrozuli.
Petrozuli goes for a double leg but Nunes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nunes continues to drive forward.
Nunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nunes leaves Petrozuli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regis Petrozuli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrozuli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunes moves away.
Nunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrozuli is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws a shot from downtown. Petrozuli moves away and avoids it.

Petrozuli drives through with a takedown into Nunes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Petrozuli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrozuli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrozuli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrozuli trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Petrozuli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nunes dives on top into guard.

Petrozuli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Petrozuli looking for a guillotine here but Nunes defends easily.
Nunes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Petrozuli is looking for a triangle here but Nunes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nunes slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrozuli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nunes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrozuli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petrozuli wants to improve his position but Nunes is controlling well.
Nunes trying to mount his opponent but Petrozuli defends it.
Nunes is taking a breather. Petrozuli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petrozuli tries to get to full guard but Nunes has control of the leg.

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.
Nunes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nunes prevents Petrozuli from improving his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petrozuli trying to control but Nunes postures up.
Nunes controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunes leaves Petrozuli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Regis Petrozuli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Petrozuli has his takedown stuffed
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nunes throws a shot from downtown. Petrozuli moves away and avoids it.
Petrozuli looks to throw the jab but Nunes is out of range.
Nunes throws a counter combo.
Nunes dips to his left and cracks Petrozuli with an uppercut!
Petrozuli misses with a takedown attempt

and Nunes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Petrozuli! Nunes lets Petrozuli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Petrozuli is rocked!
Petrozuli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrozuli is holding his hands too far apart here. Nunes throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Petrozuli is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Cruz (ranked 2921 p4p, 117 weight class) and Okino Naruhiko (ranked 1816 p4p, 73 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cruz
vs
Naruhiko

190 cm
18
266 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
265 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Okino Naruhiko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naruhiko sprawls well. Naruhiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Naruhiko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naruhiko defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naruhiko darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Naruhiko into the cage.
Naruhiko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Naruhiko sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Naruhiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Naruhiko sprawls well.
Naruhiko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naruhiko shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.

Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naruhiko is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.

Naruhiko looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz trying to control but Naruhiko is working from the bottom.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Naruhiko looking to control.
Cruz throws a strike but Naruhiko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruhiko trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naruhiko postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Naruhiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naruhiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Naruhiko won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz 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.
Naruhiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naruhiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Cruz working for a triangle but Naruhiko defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruhiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Naruhiko is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Naruhiko wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.

Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naruhiko defends well.
Naruhiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Naruhiko controlling him for the moment.
Naruhiko is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Naruhiko wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naruhiko distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Naruhiko from controlling successfully.
Cruz 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.
Naruhiko is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Naruhiko has passed into half guard!
Cruz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naruhiko lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Naruhiko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Naruhiko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kyle Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz dives in and grabs Naruhiko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naruhiko pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Naruhiko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Naruhiko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Naruhiko sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Naruhiko on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Naruhiko as Cruz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Naruhiko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Naruhiko tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Naruhiko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.
Naruhiko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Okino Naruhiko has got the better of the ground game so far.

Naruhiko has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cruz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cruz!
You can see the frustration on Naruhiko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naruhiko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cruz cracks Naruhiko with a big right hand but Naruhiko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhiko tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Naruhiko tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Naruhiko to see if he's OK.
Naruhiko tries to improve position but can't.
Naruhiko struggling a bit here.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Cruz cracks Naruhiko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Naruhiko regains half guard.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naruhiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naruhiko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Naruhiko wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naruhiko is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz working over Naruhiko with some ground and pound. Naruhiko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Naruhiko's head.
Cruz winds up and cracks Naruhiko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naruhiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is keen to just control but Naruhiko is a slippery customer.
Naruhiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Naruhiko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruhiko trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naruhiko's head.
Naruhiko is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naruhiko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Naruhiko lands a shot to the head.
Cruz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cruz regains half guard.
Naruhiko is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naruhiko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Naruhiko trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naruhiko trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.

Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Naruhiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz tries to roll over but Naruhiko keeps him under control.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Naruhiko sits in half guard.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Cruz dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Naruhiko gets caught napping as Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Naruhiko manages to retain guard.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Naruhiko blocks nicely.
Naruhiko looking to control.

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

Naruhiko looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Naruhiko.
Cruz postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruhiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.

Naruhiko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Naruhiko has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Naruhiko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Naruhiko gets back to full guard.
Cruz postures up in Naruhiko's guard and throws a big left but Naruhiko blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruhiko is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz won't allow Naruhiko to sweep him here.
Cruz works over Naruhiko with some ground and pound from guard.
Naruhiko wants to sweep but no luck.
Naruhiko is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Naruhiko is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz distracts Naruhiko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Naruhiko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naruhiko is on top in guard.

Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naruhiko's guard.

Naruhiko wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Naruhiko is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Naruhiko looking to control.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruhiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz won't allow Naruhiko to sweep him here.
Naruhiko has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Naruhiko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Naruhiko keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Cruz!