RPCC 11 - Rebirth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Grgic
vs
Rock

180 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomas Grgic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Rock!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grgic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rock defends it nicely.
Rock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grgic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rock as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Grgic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grgic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rock as he jumps to the side.

Rock rushes Grgic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Rock pulls guard.
Grgic wants to stand but Rock is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grgic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rock wants to stand up but Grgic is controlling him.

Rock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grgic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grgic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grgic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grgic somewhat.

Rock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Rock stands up and beckons Grgic to his feet.
Grgic misses with a takedown attempt

and Rock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rock.
Grgic is breathing heavily.
Rock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Grgic is keeping the position.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Grgic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock tries to stand but Grgic is controlling from the bottom.

Rock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grgic misses with a takedown

and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Rock has picked Grgic up - he's going for a ride! Rock dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rock prevents Grgic from standing back up.
Well, if Rock 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.
Grgic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.
Grgic is trying to stand.
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grgic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grgic!
Rock content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Rock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Grgic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grgic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rock.
Grgic with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rock counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grgic's guard now.
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!
Rock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Grgic is working an open guard so Rock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rock.

Rock clinches with his opponent.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Rock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grgic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Grgic looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grgic covering up well under a series of strikes from Rock.

Grgic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rock gets his way!
Even with his hooks in, Rock manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Rock throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rock landing with strikes.
Rock throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Robbie Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rock throwing sloppy strikes.
Rock slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rock lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Rock lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rock scores with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rock has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rock controls the action.
Grgic grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four 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.
Rock lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Grgic has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rock.
Rock controlling the position well here. Grgic rolled but Rock kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Rock tightening his grip on Grgic, looking for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grgic staying busy and making it hard for Rock to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Grgic with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.

Rock moves into range and clinches up with Grgic.
Grgic lands a damaging elbow.
Grgic connects with a knee to the head.
Grgic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rock blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grgic's brow.
Rock is trying to force a seperation but Grgic has the dominant position.
Grgic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rock is pressed up against the cage. Grgic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rock down to the mat. Rock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Grgic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grgic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Rock has closed the distance and engaged Grgic in a clinch.

Rock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock is looking to work some ground and pound but Grgic has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grgic keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock won't allow Grgic to get back to his feet.
Grgic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Grgic is keeping the position.
Grgic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.
Rock 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.
Grgic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rock.
Rock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grgic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Grgic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Grgic tries to keep at a distance but Rock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grgic wants a takedown but no success here.
Grgic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grgic doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rock.

Rock stands up and waves to Grgic to follow him.
Tomas Grgic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rock throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grgic was covering up waiting for the punch and Rock finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock controlling from the top position.
Rock postures up in Grgic's guard and throws a big left but Grgic blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Rock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barry Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wrestling Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yates
vs
Tyler

166 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyler!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yates wants it to stay on the feet.
Yates scores with a three punch combo!
Tyler shoots for a double leg takedown but Yates sprawls well. He's pushed Tyler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense.
Barry Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyler.
Yates doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyler circles away.
Tyler looks for a takedown but Yates sprawls well.
Yates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yates sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Yates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yates lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yates with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yates scores with a knee to the head.
Yates landing knees to the head.
Yates lands an elbow inside.
Yates creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyler's defenses.
Tyler working hard to break the clinch.
Tyler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyler looks gassed!
Yates lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yates lands a knee to the head.
Tyler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yates crunches a lovely knee into Tyler's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yates.
Yates lands an elbow that stopped Tyler in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler takes an elbow to the temple.
Yates scores with a knee to the head.
Yates lands an elbow inside that Tyler shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Yates.
Yates lands a knee to the body.
Yates connects with a knee to the head.
Yates gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tyler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yates pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yates lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yates with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Yates.
Yates connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyler's face.
Yates with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yates lands a knee to the body.
Yates connects with a knee to the head.
Tyler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yates walks away with a smile on his face. Tyler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Yates moves into range and clinches up with Tyler.
Yates with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler wants a takedown.
Tyler wants a takedown but no success here.
Yates landing knees to the head.
Tyler looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tyler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yates prevents it.
Yates lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yates gets underhooks to prevent Tyler's takedown attempt.
Tyler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yates gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Tyler tightens his grip and picks Yates up, before dumping him to the ground. Yates manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yates is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Yates is working an open guard so Tyler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yates slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yates wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yates circles away.
Yates moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Yates has closed the distance and engaged Tyler in a clinch.

Tyler is trying to trip Yates. He has hold of a leg but Yates is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tyler persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tyler slips nicely into half guard.
Tyler throwing shots but Yates is blocking nicely.

Tyler decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Yates circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yates counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyler, pushing him back against the cage.
Yates with a knee to the head.

Yates is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tyler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yates to the mat. Yates regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tyler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yates's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler wants to control but Yates is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yates throws a leg kick which misses Tyler's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyler tries to avoid it.

Yates clinches with his opponent.
Yates lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yates using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tyler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yates is pressed up against the cage. Tyler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yates down to the mat. Yates avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yates wants to clinch.
Yates is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Yates wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
Barry Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyler fails with a takedown attempt.
Barry Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Yates forces Tyler back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates connects with a knee to the head.
Yates lands an elbow that stopped Tyler in his tracks for a moment.
Tyler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tyler looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Yates.
Yates lands a nice elbow.
Yates lands an elbow inside that Tyler shrugs off.
Yates lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Yates.
Yates lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Tyler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tyler manages to end up in side control.
Tyler landing strikes.
Yates is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler trying to control the position but Yates is working away.
Yates prevents Tyler from moving into mount.
Yates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yates tries to get out of the position.
Tyler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tyler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tyler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyler throws a combination that misses

and Yates counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yates with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yates is pressed up against the cage. Tyler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yates down to the mat. Yates avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyler tries for a takedown but Yates sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
Tyler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yates circles away from the clinch attempt

and Yates holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yates with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyler.
Tyler is trying to stall.
Yates lands a nice elbow.
Yates is pressed up against the cage. Tyler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yates down to the mat. Yates avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches up with Yates, looking for a takedown. Tyler pushes Yates against the cage but Yates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Tyler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yates lands an elbow inside that Tyler shrugs off.
Yates lands an elbow that stopped Tyler in his tracks for a moment.

Tyler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tyler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyler is looking to work some ground and pound but Yates has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yates is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler throws a strike but Yates rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yates is one step ahead there.
Yates has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tyler is proving hard to escape from.
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 Barry Yates will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tyler shoots for a takedown but Yates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yates can pounce on him.
Yates lands with a thumping leg kick.

Yates rushes Tyler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tyler takes an elbow to the temple.
Yates creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyler's defenses.
Tyler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yates lands a nice elbow.

Tyler has hold of one of Yates's legs. Yates is fighting the takedown attempt but Tyler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tyler passes into half guard.
Yates avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyler.
Yates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler moves into full mount! Yates won't be happy about that!
Tyler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyler on the ground.
Yates is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tyler controlling from mount.
Yates is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyler trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Yates has left one of his arms exposed and Tyler doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Yates screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Tyler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aerick Flayre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shore Leave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aerick Flayre has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Flayre
vs
Leave

190 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aerick Flayre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shore Leave!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flayre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leave moves away.
Flayre throws a sloppy head kick and Leave moves out of range easily.

Leave shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leave lands a nice short elbow.
Flayre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leave.
Flayre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flayre.
Flayre keeping moving, preventing Leave from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leave throws a big right hand that misses.
Leave working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leave trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flayre misses with a body kick.
Aerick Flayre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flayre misses with a head kick.
Flayre throws a sloppy head kick and Leave moves out of range easily.

Leave shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flayre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leave tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leave grinds an elbow into Flayre's temple.
Leave working the head with strikes.
Leave in side control, throwing shots but Flayre defends.
Flayre managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Leave.
Leave looks up at the clock and then as Flayre takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leave smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Leave throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Leave throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Leave in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leave in side control, throwing shots but Flayre defends.
Leave in side control, throwing shots but Flayre defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leave trying to control the position but Flayre is working away.
Leave tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Leave crashes against the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flayre tries to close the distance and clinch but Leave swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leave dives in and grabs Flayre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flayre pushes down on Leave's head and hops out.

Flayre forces Leave back against the cage and clinches.
Leave managing to block the knees to the body from Flayre.
Flayre looking to throw knees to the head but Leave is blocking nicely.

Leave is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flayre can't fight it off and eventually Leave manages to take the fight to the floor. Flayre looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Flayre keeping moving, preventing Leave from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leave thows a big elbow that misses.
Leave throws a strike but Flayre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flayre wants to pass the guard but Leave is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shore Leave dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Leave shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Leave wants to control but Flayre has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Flayre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flayre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leave.
Leave loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leave throws a strike but Flayre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flayre postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leave bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flayre's guard.
Leave with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flayre keeping moving, preventing Leave from controlling successfully.
Leave stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flayre swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Leave with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leave with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leave has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leave postures up in Flayre's guard and throws a big left but Flayre blocks it.
Leave throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flayre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leave working some strikes from top position.
Leave pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flayre is keeping the position for now.
Flayre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Leave!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flayre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leave is looking to escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Flayre avoids the attempt from Leave to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leave has given up his back here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leave can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shore Leave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Flayre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Leave shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leave showed some decent athleticism there.
Leave throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leave not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leave sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flayre defending well though.
Leave lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leave sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flayre defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leave is keen to just control but Flayre is a slippery customer.
Leave throwing shots but Flayre is blocking nicely.
Leave not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flayre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leave.
Flayre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flayre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leave.
Leave not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leave ducks under a wild hook from Flayre.
Flayre doesn't manage to clinch there - Leave circles away.
Flayre throws a sloppy head kick and Leave moves out of range easily.

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.
Flayre lands a high kick!

It looks like Shore Leave has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leave takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Leave scores a takedown into full mount!
Leave lands a heavy elbow.
Leave lands a nice shot to the head.
Leave thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Leave working Flayre over with strikes here.
Leave postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Flayre looks a forlorn figure.

It looks like Aerick Flayre has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leave lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Flayre is rocked!

Aerick Flayre's cut is getting worse.
Leave connects with a bit shot that sees Flayre covering up! More strikes from Leave and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leave is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shore Leave!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr DimSum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

DimSum
vs
Pulver

180 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr DimSum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Pulver!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulver. That's going to slow DimSum down.
DimSum throws out a leg kick but Pulver moves out of range and DimSum only half commits.
Pulver stuffs the takedown.
DimSum wants to clinch up but Pulver keeps it at a distance.
DimSum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DimSum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulver swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr DimSum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

DimSum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulver, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulver.
DimSum wants a takedown.

Pulver drags the fight down to the ground.
Pulver 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.
Pulver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DimSum is looking to stand up but Pulver won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver looking to hit a scissor sweep but DimSum is one step ahead there.
DimSum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DimSum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DimSum wants to control from the top but Pulver keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab from Pulver.
Pulver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
DimSum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Pulver clinches up with DimSum and pushes him back against the cage.

Pulver pulls DimSum into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DimSum wants to control from the top but Pulver keeps moving.
Pulver is pulling down on DimSum's head to control his posture.
DimSum won't allow Pulver to get back to his feet.
DimSum wants to pass the guard but Pulver is keeping the position.
Pulver is controlling DimSum's posture.
DimSum won't allow Pulver to sweep him here.

Pulver scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pulver throws a front kick that sends DimSum stumbling back into the cage.
Pulver throws a right hand that DimSum ducks under and follows up with a left that DimSum also avoids with ease.
Pulver misses with a head kick.

Pulver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pulver can't get the takedown.

DimSum gets control of Pulver's arms and successfully pulls guard. DimSum will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
DimSum is looking to stand up but Pulver isn't so interested in that idea.

DimSum pushes Pulver off and gets back to his feet.
DimSum throws a sloppy head kick

and Pulver counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DimSum fails to pull guard.
DimSum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pulver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DimSum is breathing heavily.

Pulver gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pulver looking to sit in guard and control but DimSum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DimSum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pulver wants to stand but DimSum is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DimSum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Pulver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DimSum has his takedown stuffed
and Pulver counters with an inside leg kick.
DimSum shoots and misses
and Pulver counters with a big head kick but DimSum shrugs it off.
DimSum with a poor takedown
and Pulver counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr DimSum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pulver moves into the clinch successfully.
DimSum tries to pull guard but Pulver holds him up against the cage and eventually DimSum drops back down to his feet.
Pulver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pulver keeps control of DimSum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pulver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DimSum fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Pulver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DimSum tries to pull guard but Pulver holds him up against the cage and eventually DimSum drops back down to his feet.
Pulver prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DimSum is working for takedown but Pulver is calmly controlling the position for now.
DimSum letting Pulver take a breather here.
Pulver continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Pulver goes for a takedown attempt but DimSum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Pulver takes the fight into the clinch.

Pulver has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DimSum is trying to keep an underhook but Pulver manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pulver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Pulver decides to stand and escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DimSum clinches but Pulver breaks the clinch

and Pulver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pulver.
Pulver drops down looking for an ankle pick but DimSum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pulver circles away from the clinch attempt

and Pulver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pulver.
DimSum is trying to break the clinch but Pulver is controlling him.

Pulver has DimSum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pulver pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending DimSum tumbling to the mat - Pulver dives into DimSum's guard.
Pulver prevents DimSum from getting back to his feet.
Pulver thows a big elbow that misses.
DimSum trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pulver gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pulver circles away from the clinch attempt

and Pulver counters by clinching up.

Pulver pulls DimSum into guard.
DimSum thows a big elbow that misses.
Pulver trying to keep a closed guard but DimSum is proving a slippery customer.
Pulver controlling DimSum's posture.
DimSum throwing strikes from guard but Pulver blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulver looking to control but DimSum passes into half guard.
DimSum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DimSum wants to take a breather but Pulver is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulver wants to control but DimSum is keeping busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DimSum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Pulver 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! This is the final round!

DimSum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulver swivels and escapes.
Pulver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pulver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DimSum has his takedown stuffed

and Pulver counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from DimSum as the two fighters clinch.
DimSum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DimSum tries to break the clinch but Pulver is controlling the position.

Pulver successfully pulls guard.
Pulver 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.
DimSum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DimSum wants to stand but Pulver has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver wants to sweep here but DimSum controlling him for the moment.
Pulver seems keen to control DimSum's posture.
DimSum preventing the sweep.
Pulver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DimSum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulver is keeping the position for now.
Pulver trying to control the position here.

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.

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

DimSum tries to keep at a distance but Pulver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pulver is pressed up against the cage. DimSum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pulver down to the mat. Pulver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr DimSum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DimSum throws a sloppy head kick and Pulver moves out of range easily.

DimSum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pulver's guard.
DimSum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pulver looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulver, not yet.
DimSum stops Pulver from standing up.
DimSum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DimSum throws a big right hand that misses.
DimSum prevents Pulver from getting back to his feet.
DimSum postures up in Pulver's guard and throws a big left but Pulver blocks it.
Pulver is pulling down on DimSum's head to control his posture.

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

Pulver clinches with his opponent.

Pulver turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
DimSum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pulver's best efforts.
DimSum wants to control but Pulver is keeping busy.
DimSum is pressing down on Pulver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mr DimSum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulver looking to sit in guard and control but DimSum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DimSum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DimSum throws a big right hand that misses.
Pulver wants to stand but DimSum is controlling the position.
DimSum throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Pulver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pulver 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Pulver!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Manuel Maquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascal Amyotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maquez comes to the cage accompanied by Volvere. The key to victory for Juan Manuel Maquez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Manuel Maquez
vs
Amyotte

160 cm
20
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Manuel Maquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pascal Amyotte!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Maquez.
Maquez thows a body shot but no joy.
Amyotte ducks under a wild hook from Maquez.
Amyotte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maquez throws a looping overhand right but Amyotte ducks down to avoid it.
Pascal Amyotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amyotte is looking to chop away at Maquez's legs.
Amyotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amyotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Amyotte cracks the inside of Maquez's front leg.
Maquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amyotte backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maquez!
Amyotte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Amyotte throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Amyotte finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Amyotte stopping the sweep attempt from Maquez.
Amyotte scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amyotte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maquez is keeping the position for now.
Maquez wants to sweep here but Amyotte controlling him for the moment.
Amyotte stands up over Maquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Amyotte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amyotte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Amyotte thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amyotte content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maquez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Amyotte throwing strikes but missing.
Amyotte passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Amyotte working the ground and pound but Maquez is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amyotte working the ground and pound from side control.
Maquez is trying to get back to half guard.
Amyotte works to advance to full mount. Maquez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Maquez regains half guard.
Maquez is looking to get back to full guard here but Amyotte has managed to pass to side control instead.
Amyotte is landing with some decent strikes but Maquez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Amyotte is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maquez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maquez can't escape the position.
Maquez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maquez is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Amyotte.
Maquez tries to reverse the position but Amyotte maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Amyotte.
Maquez gets back to half guard.

Amyotte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Amyotte looks gassed!
Amyotte is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amyotte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amyotte landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amyotte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maquez is looking to improve his position.
Amyotte working the head and body with strikes.
Amyotte is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amyotte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amyotte is pressing down on Maquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maquez is holding on for now.
Maquez is looking to control Amyotte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maquez avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Maquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amyotte won't allow Maquez to sweep him here.
Amyotte is working Maquez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Amyotte looks for the body kick but Maquez saw that one coming.
Maquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Amyotte misses with a hook to the body
and Maquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amyotte shoots in looking for a takedown. Maquez tries to sprawl out of it but Amyotte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Maquez.
Maquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amyotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maquez misses with a double jab.
Amyotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Maquez is just out of range.
Maquez misses with a wild combination.
Maquez moves out of range as Amyotte throws a body kick.
Amyotte throws a hook but Maquez blocks it.

Amyotte forces Maquez back against the cage and clinches.
Maquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Amyotte is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amyotte misses with a knee strike.
Maquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maquez is trying to break the clinch but Amyotte has him pressed against the cage.
Amyotte has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Juan Manuel Maquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Amyotte.
Maquez is trying to break the clinch but Amyotte has him pressed against the cage.
Maquez is trying to force a seperation but Amyotte has the dominant position.
Amyotte keeps control of Maquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Amyotte won't allow it.
Amyotte prevents Maquez from breaking the clinch.
Amyotte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Amyotte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amyotte is trying to drag Maquez to the mat but Maquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amyotte has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Amyotte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maquez's brow.
Maquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Amyotte won't allow it.
Maquez is trying to break the clinch but Amyotte is controlling him.
Maquez gets underhooks to prevent Amyotte's takedown attempt.

Maquez breaks from the clinch.
Maquez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amyotte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maquez swings for the body but Amyotte moves out of range.
Maquez connects with a crisp jab.
Juan Manuel Maquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amyotte fails with a takedown attempt.
Amyotte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Maquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amyotte digs a good body shot into Maquez's ribs.
Jab, jab by Maquez - just one landing.
Maquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amyotte throws and low kick but Maquez moves out of range easily.
Maquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amyotte circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amyotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maquez scores with a hook.
Maquez connects with a single shot there.
Amyotte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maquez pinned against the cage. Maquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice cross by Maquez.
A punch combination from Maquez misses.
Juan Manuel Maquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amyotte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Maquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maquez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amyotte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maquez. That did some damage!
Maquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amyotte moves forwards but Maquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maquez checks a low kick from Amyotte.
Amyotte slips a jab from Maquez.
Amyotte doesn't manage to clinch there - Maquez circles away.
Maquez sizes up Amyotte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maquez scores with a jab to the head.
Amyotte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maquez to score with a decent uppercut.
Amyotte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amyotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maquez.
A lazy left from Maquez finds it's target.
Maquez lands the left hand.
Amyotte misses the jab.
A slow jab from Amyotte misses its intended target.
Amyotte defending well as Maquez loads up on a big left hand.
Maquez 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.
Maquez swings for the body but Amyotte moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Manuel Maquez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Amyotte misses with a combination
enabling Maquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Amyotte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Amyotte throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

Amyotte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maquez, who protects the arm well.
Maquez wants to get back to his feet.
Maquez defending against the ground and pound.
Amyotte misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maquez tries to buck Amyotte off but Amyotte is having none of it.
Maquez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Amyotte's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Amyotte.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amyotte tries to pass to full mount but Maquez defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amyotte is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amyotte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maquez keeps working.
Maquez is looking to improve his position.
Maquez gets back to full guard.
Amyotte lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Amyotte lands a couple of digs.
Amyotte wants to control from the top but Maquez keeps moving.
Maquez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Maquez wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amyotte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maquez. Amyotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maquez looks to throw the jab but Amyotte is out of range.
Amyotte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amyotte wants to land a leg kick but Maquez is out of range.
Maquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Maquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amyotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amyotte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amyotte. That's going to slow Maquez down.
Amyotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amyotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Amyotte misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amyotte.
An inside leg kick lands from Amyotte.
Maquez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amyotte on the side of the head.
Amyotte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amyotte cracks the inside of Maquez's front leg.
Amyotte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maquez looks to land a right hand but Amyotte moved out of range.
Amyotte closes the distance and clinches up with Maquez, looking for a takedown. Amyotte pushes Maquez against the cage but Maquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amyotte circles away quickly and effectively.
Maquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maquez leaves Amyotte with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amyotte drops his hands momentarily and Maquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maquez lands a nice hook to Amyotte's body. Amyotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juan Manuel Maquez is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Maquez.
Amyotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maquez misses with a wild body shot.
Amyotte cracks the inside of Maquez's front leg.
Amyotte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maquez swivels and escapes.
Juan Manuel Maquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Amyotte.
Amyotte throws a combination that misses
and Maquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amyotte's hands.
Maquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amyotte backs up against the cage.
Maquez misses with the combination.
Maquez throws a series of strikes that have Amyotte backpedaling.
Amyotte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Amyotte clinches but Maquez breaks the clinch
and Maquez counters with a series of strikes. Amyotte will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Manuel Maquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maquez 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Manuel Maquez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Gangsta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ice Cream Paint Job. Derek Patterson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Patterson
vs
Gangsta

179 cm
22
159 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

168 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Gangsta!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gangsta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gangsta swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Patterson.
Gangsta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gangsta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Patterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Patterson.
Patterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gangsta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Patterson.
Patterson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Patterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gangsta, who protects the arm well.

Patterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gangsta is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangsta is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Patterson is controlling him well.

Patterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gangsta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Patterson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gangsta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Patterson is breathing heavily.

Patterson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gangsta is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gangsta prevents Patterson from moving into mount.

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.
Gangsta is trying to get back to half guard.
Gangsta wants to get back to his feet but Patterson drags him back down.
Gangsta is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Patterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gangsta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gangsta is looking for a sweep.
Gangsta is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Patterson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gangsta is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Patterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hammerton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammerton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sahti-Waari by Turisas. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hammerton
vs
Smith

170 cm
20
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
140 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hammerton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammerton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith wants to clinch up but Hammerton keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammerton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith dives in and grabs Hammerton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammerton pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Hammerton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Hammerton as he connects with a hook.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammerton is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Hammerton is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammerton backwards.
Hammerton can't break the clinch.
Hammerton is trying to break free.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hammerton uses from the top position.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammerton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Hammerton from standing up.

Smith is working an open guard so Hammerton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hammerton misses with a wild combination.
Smith wants to clinch up but Hammerton keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Hammerton.
Hammerton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Hammerton scores with a shot to the body.
Hammerton misses with a wild combination.
Hammerton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammerton misses with a body shot.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammerton sprawls well. Hammerton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan Hammerton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smith.
Smith looks gassed!
Hammerton thuds a left hand into Smith's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerton swinging wildly here.
Hammerton misses with the combination.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Hammerton lands with a shot to the body.
Hammerton takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hammerton avoids nicely.
Hammerton misses the shot to the body.
Hammerton misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith shoots in but Hammerton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammerton scores with a shot to the body.
Hammerton moves away from the strike by Smith.
Reggie Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerton misses with a two punch combination.
Hammerton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hammerton thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Smith misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Hammerton.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammerton.
Hammerton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammerton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hammerton connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith tries to clinch but Hammerton is having none of it.
Ryan Hammerton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammerton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammerton sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith moves forwards but Hammerton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammerton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammerton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammerton throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a jab to Hammerton's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Smith feints and as Hammerton raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Smith stands and steps away. Hammerton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammerton circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammerton throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Hammerton, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Hammerton against the cage but Hammerton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Hammerton.
Smith throws a one two combo.
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!
Smith misses with a looping right.
Hammerton lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hammerton lands a jab.
Smith blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hammerton avoids nicely.
Smith wants to clinch up but Hammerton keeps it at a distance.
Hammerton with a jab.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Hammerton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Ryan Hammerton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hammerton misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Hammerton as Smith shoots in.
Hammerton digs a good hook to Smith's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammerton. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammerton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Hammerton is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammerton.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Hammerton is keeping the position.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Hammerton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammerton manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Hammerton's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith wants to stand but Hammerton is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerton wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Smith stands and steps away. Hammerton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hammerton works Smith's body with a nice hook.

Smith gets a clinch.

Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hammerton is trying to get back to his feet.

Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammerton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerton wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith stands up.
Hammerton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammerton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Hammerton throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hammerton scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Hammerton.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hammerton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerton misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Hammerton.
Ryan Hammerton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smith.
Hammerton tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan Hammerton is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammerton gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith cracks Hammerton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hammerton lands a two punch combo.
Hammerton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammerton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Hammerton throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerton throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammerton pinned against the cage. Hammerton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith is looking to clinch but Hammerton is avoiding it.
Hammerton lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Hammerton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Hammerton throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith swings for the body but Hammerton moves out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Hammerton.

Smith feints and as Hammerton raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammerton defends it easily.
Hammerton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerton stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hammerton catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hammerton takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Hammerton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerton wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hammerton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Smith shoots in and bounces Hammerton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith passes into half guard.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerton pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.

Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is looking to advance position but Hammerton won't allow it.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Hammerton defends the submission attempt.
Hammerton wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Smith is looking to advance position but Hammerton won't allow it.
Hammerton wants to get back to his feet.
Hammerton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammerton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammerton's half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Hammerton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hammerton.

Smith get's back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammerton. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammerton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hammerton avoids them all with ease.
Hammerton misses with a double jab.

Smith rushes Hammerton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammerton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Hammerton scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Hammerton.
Hammerton stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammerton throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Hammerton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammerton throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hammerton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Hammerton cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammerton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Smith 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.
Hammerton is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Smith tries for a kimura but Hammerton is defending well.

Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammerton misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phrayaa Phichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Phichai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ram Muay. The key to victory for Phrayaa Phichai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Phichai
vs
Aurelius

170 cm
21
159 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phrayaa Phichai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aurelius has managed to clinch.
Phichai tries to break free but Aurelius pushes him back against the cage.

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

Aurelius scores a takedown into full mount!
Phichai's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Aurelius lands a big elbow.
Aurelius landing strikes from the mount.
Aurelius landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aurelius unloads with some shots from mount but Phichai bucks and avoids them well.
Aurelius postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Phichai looks a forlorn figure.
Aurelius lands a big elbow.
Aurelius cracks Phichai with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Aurelius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Lang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lang
vs
Marley

186 cm
23
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

191 cm
24
264 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Marley!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Marley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley scores with a body shot.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Marley wants to clinch.
Marley is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marley on the side of the head.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Bob Marley has been cut.
Marley avoids the body shot from Lang.
Marley drops his hands momentarily and Lang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lang wants to slow Marley down by chopping away at his legs.
Lang throws a combination that misses

and Marley counters with a single leg into guard. Lang didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley thows a big elbow that misses.
Marley thows a big elbow that misses.
Lang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marley is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Marley is stalling in the full guard.
Marley wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Lang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marley with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a couple of elbows.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marley trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Lang wants to stand but Marley is controlling the position.
Marley wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Marley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marley wants to clinch.
Marley fails with a takedown attempt.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang's corner calls for a 1-2. Lang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Marley seems unphased.
Lang keeps the fight on the outside.
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 James Lang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Marley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lang misses with a combination
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Marley.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lang is fending him off so far but Marley persists. Nope, Lang circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Lang throws a head kick that misses

and Marley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang working a defensive guard but Marley manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lang controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marley scores with a couple of short elbows.

It looks like James Lang has been cut.
Marley grinds an elbow into Lang's temple.

Marley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marley is looking to take a break and control but Lang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marley wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy.
Marley working the ground and pound but Lang is defending the strikes.
Marley working the ground and pound but Lang is defending the strikes.
Marley trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom.
Marley in side control, throwing shots but Lang defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lang misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Lang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lang lands a nice shot that snaps Marley's head back.
Donk. Lang catches Marley right on the button with a cross.
Marley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lang lands with a shot to the body.

Marley scores a takedown into full mount!
Marley unloads with some shots from mount but Lang bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marley looking to ground and pound but Lang is blocking nicely.
Marley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Marley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lang is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marley is thwarting Lang's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marley shoots for a takedown but Lang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lang's corner calls for a 1-2. Lang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Marley closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the cage.
Lang presses Marley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lang wants to break free but Marley has control.
Lang blocks the elbow strike.

Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab by Lang.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang misses with a double jab
and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Lang connects with a crisp jab.
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marley.
Marley tries to clinch up.
James Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
Marley wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Lang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lang misses with a hook to the body

and Marley counters by clinching up.
Marley misses with an elbow strike.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Marley keeps him there for the moment.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Lang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Marley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marley blocks an elbow strike.
Marley lands a nice elbow.
Lang tries to stall but Marley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Lang.
Marley prevents Lang from breaking the clinch.
Marley lands a damaging elbow.

James Lang's cut is getting worse.
Marley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lang's efforts to push away.
Marley lands a nice elbow.
Lang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Marley scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang has had enough of the clinch but Marley keeps him there for the moment.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but Marley blocks with his arms.

Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Lang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marley counters with a three punch combo that has Lang backing up. Lang nods at Marley to acknowledge the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Lang scores with a four punch combination!
James Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang looks to land a combination but Marley avoids it well.

Marley takes the fight into the clinch.
Lang is trying to break the clinch but Marley is controlling him.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Marley.
Marley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marley counters with a left and a right that stings Lang.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Marley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lang, pushing him back against the cage.
Lang misses with a knee strike.
Marley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marley manages to break the clinch.
Lang swats away the attempt to clinch by Marley.
Marley throws a series of punches but Lang moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Lang clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lang misses with a combination
and Marley counters with a right hand to the body.
Lang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marley tries to clinch up
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Lang is predictable there
and Marley counters with a low kick, right behind Lang 's knee.
Marley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marley fails in his attempt to clinch.

Marley closes the distance and clinches.
Lang letting Marley take a breather here.
Marley lands an elbow that stopped Lang in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Marley.
Marley misses with an elbow over the top.
Marley lands an elbow just above Lang 's eye.
Lang takes an elbow to the forehead.

James Lang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marley misses with an elbow over the top.
Lang dodges an elbow strike from Marley.
Lang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marley lands an elbow that stopped Lang in his tracks for a moment.
Marley lands an elbow inside that Lang shrugs off.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Marley lands an elbow inside that Lang shrugs off.

Jeez, James Lang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Marley can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Marley manages to break the clinch.
Lang throws a front kick aimed at Marley's knee but Marley avoids it well.
Marley wants to clinch
and Lang counters with a one-two to the body.
Marley takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Lang misses
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lang tries to bum rush Marley with a series of wild strikes but Marley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marley wants to clinch.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang tries to land a front kick but Marley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lang throws a series of strikes that have Marley backpedaling.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley wants to clinch.
Marley slips a jab and a cross from Lang.
Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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.
Lang lands with a nice combination. Marley backs away looking to recover.
Lang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marley's head.
Marley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marley is out of range.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Lang had his way with Bob Marley in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lang looks for the body kick but Marley saw that one coming.
Lang throws the kick towards the body but Marley avoids it.
Marley tries to clinch up
and Lang counters with a right hand to the body.
Marley is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it.
Marley avoids a kick to the body.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Lang dips to his left and cracks Marley with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Lang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Lang throws a right hand that Marley ducks under and follows up with a left that Marley also avoids with ease.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang jabs Marley right on the nose. Marley blinks but takes it well.
Marley blocks a head kick by Lang.

Marley clinches.
Bob Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang wants to get back to striking at distance but Marley won't allow it.
Lang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Marley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lang's defenses.
Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marley can't get the takedown.
James Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Marley.
Marley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lang is trying to break the clinch but Marley is controlling him.

Lang breaks the clinch.
Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marley moves out of range of the body kick.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away.
Marley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lang swats away the attempt to clinch by Marley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marley throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Marley moves into the clinch.
Marley lands with a left to the head.
James Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Marley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lang tries to land knees in the clinch but Marley avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marley throws an elbow but misses.
Marley avoiding damage.

Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Lang.
Lang tries to bum rush Marley with a series of wild strikes but Marley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lang clobbers Marley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lang connects with a jab.
Lang lands with an overhand left.
Lang looks for the body kick but Marley saw that one coming.
Marley checks a leg kick.
Lang lands a jab-cross combination.
Marley wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Lang there.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Lang!
James Lang retains his heavyweight title!