RAFL 57: Bullrush PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cocoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Waka Flocka Flame- Hard in The Paint as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cocoa
vs
Henderson

182 cm
23
223 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

191 cm
25
210 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Cocoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cocoa throws out the jab.
Henderson takes one on the button.

It looks like Colby Henderson has been cut.
Cocoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Cocoa dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Cocoa's head and hops out.
Cocoa misses with a looping left.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cocoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cocoa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.

It looks like Nick Cocoa has been cut.
Cocoa is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cocoa looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Cocoa with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henderson drops Cocoa with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cocoa! Henderson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Henderson!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ROCKO ROCKY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ouellette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ROCKO ROCKY had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Nick Ouellette has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

ROCKY
vs
Ouellette

180 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
142 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Global MMA Gear

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ROCKO ROCKY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ouellette!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ROCKY jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouellette works ROCKY's body with a nice hook.
Ouellette throws a right hand that ROCKY ducks under and follows up with a left that ROCKY also avoids with ease.
ROCKY tries to move into range but Ouellette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ouellette's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ouellette duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Ouellette.
Ouellette with a jab.
Ouellette throws a combination. ROCKY tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
ROCKY is looking to land body kicks.
Ouellette tries a head kick but it misses.
ROCKY misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouellette lands a two punch combo.
ROCKY avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouellette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouellette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ouellette lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ROCKY slips a jab and a cross from Ouellette.
ROCKY misses with an uppercut. Ouellette saw that one coming.
ROCKY swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouellette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ROCKY circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouellette scores with a three punch combo!
Ouellette lands a body shot.
Nick Ouellette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouellette works over ROCKY's head and body with a nice combination.

ROCKY is rocked!
ROCKY is breathing heavily.
ROCKY misses with an uppercut. Ouellette saw that one coming.
Oh ROCKY is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ouellette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouellette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ROCKY seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouellette throws a series of punches but ROCKY moves out of range.
Ouellette tests ROCKY's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouellette lands a jab to ROCKY's midsection.
Ouellette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
ROCKY takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouellette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ROCKY circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouellette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ouellette throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as ROCKY stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Ouellette follows into mount!
Ouellette drops a big elbow. That's hurt ROCKY! More shots from Ouellette and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Ouellette!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deni Kres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Badam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kres comes into the arena with hate me now blaring out of the sound system. Sam Badam is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kres
vs
Badam

183 cm
20
203 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deni Kres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Badam!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

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

Kres is rocked!

It looks like Deni Kres has been cut.
Kres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kres finds it's way round the side to connect with Badam's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kres throws a series of punches but Badam avoids them all with ease.
Kres throws a head kick that misses
and Badam counters with a head kick that wobbles Kres - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Badam sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Badam!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Bellavoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Bullet Ride. Bellavoni has chosen Choong Family - Adrenaline as his entrance music. 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.

Smith
vs
Bellavoni

192 cm
20
276 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
255 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoni Bellavoni!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellavoni throws a hook but Smith blocks it.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bellavoni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bellavoni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith has Bellavoni pushed against the cage.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Bellavoni tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Bellavoni is blocking nicely.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Antoni Bellavoni has been cut.
Come on Bellavoni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Antoni Bellavoni's cut even more.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith stalling.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Bellavoni blocks with his arms.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bellavoni blocks it.
Smith has Bellavoni pressed against the cage.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bellavoni in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Bellavoni blocks with his arms.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bellavoni blocks an elbow strike.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

The cut above Antoni Bellavoni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Bellavoni blocks with his arms.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bellavoni.
Bellavoni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Bellavoni tries to tie him up.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Smith to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Bellavoni won't want to take too many of those.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bellavoni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Bellavoni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellavoni blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith landing knees to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellavoni has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Bellavoni managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellavoni blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bellavoni takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bellavoni tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Antoni Bellavoni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bellavoni tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bellavoni blocks it.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bellavoni blocks the elbow strike.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoni Bellavoni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Smith slips a straight right by Bellavoni.
Smith throws a right hand that Bellavoni ducks under and follows up with a left that Bellavoni also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Bellavoni sees coming a mile off.
Bellavoni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Bellavoni there.

It looks like Jordan Smith has been cut.
Donk. Bellavoni catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Bellavoni lands with a nice body punch.
Bellavoni throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bellavoni.
Bellavoni cracks Smith with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellavoni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bellavoni lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Bellavoni throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Bellavoni throws a left and a right that both miss

and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellavoni blocks it with crossed arms.
Bellavoni managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith prevents Bellavoni from breaking the clinch.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellavoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Bellavoni is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bellavoni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellavoni blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bellavoni blocks it.
Jordan Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bellavoni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bellavoni is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Bellavoni is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Bellavoni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bellavoni tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.

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.
Bellavoni is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellavoni blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Bellavoni is blocking nicely.
Bellavoni tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Bellavoni is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bellavoni has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Bellavoni takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow just above Bellavoni 's eye.
Bellavoni managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working Bellavoni over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Smith.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jordan Smith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lil Wayne- I'm Me. Rua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sail. Michael Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mauricio Rua's chin.

Silva
vs
Rua

194 cm
26
210 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

183 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Silva tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A right-left combo lands from Rua.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua wants to clinch
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Rua coming out on top.
Rua closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Rua tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rua's knee momentarily.
A left lands for Silva.
Rua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rua really felt that one!
Silva defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
Rua digs a good hook to Silva's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Rua wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side

and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.

Rua manages to break the clinch.
Rua closes the distance looking to clinch

and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Silva lands a knee to the head.

Rua is rocked!
Rua looks gassed!
Rua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva working the clinch nicely. Rua is working for position but Silva cracks him with a big knee to the head! Rua crumples up against the cage and Silva lands two more shots before the ref can save Rua! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Michael Silva!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smokey McPot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes into the arena with Here come the money blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pacquiao
vs
McPot

169 cm
24
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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, Thomas Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smokey McPot!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
McPot lands a head kick. Pacquiao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

McPot has closed the distance and engaged Pacquiao in a clinch.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McPot prevents Pacquiao from breaking the clinch.
McPot lands a knee to the head.
McPot pressing his opponent against the cage.
McPot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McPot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pacquiao letting McPot take a breather here.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pacquiao's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pacquiao's face.
Pacquiao is working for takedown but McPot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pacquiao takes a knee right on the jaw!
McPot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by McPot.

Pacquiao is rocked!
Pacquiao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Pacquiao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McPot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McPot has Pacquiao pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Pacquiao is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from McPot - that's hurt Pacquiao badly! Oh, another knee lands and Pacquiao is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Pacquiao doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Smokey McPot!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keegan Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keegan Savard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hugo
vs
Savard

180 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keegan Savard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savard misses with a two punch combination.
Savard misses with an uppercut.
Hugo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hugo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hugo avoids a punch combination nicely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Savard enables Hugo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hugo stops Savard from standing up.
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.
Savard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hugo controls the pace.
Savard controlling the position.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Savard misses with a few strikes there.
Savard misses with a double jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hugo.
Savard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hugo's best efforts.
Savard wants to get back to his feet.
Hugo trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savard is trying to stand back up but Hugo is controlling him
Hugo is just content to waste time from the top position. Savard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Savard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hugo is controlling him.
Savard pulls Hugo in close to his closed guard and prevents Hugo from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo won't allow Savard to get back to his feet.
Savard has his hands on Hugo's head, controlling the position.

Savard uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hugo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savard defends it nicely.
Savard throws a series of strikes that have Hugo backpedaling.
Savard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hugo.
Hugo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savard throws a low kick, looking for Hugo's leg but Hugo calmly moves out of range.
Savard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hugo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Savard!
Hugo throws some wild stikes that Savard manages to avoid easily.
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 Victor Hugo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Savard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Savard throws a right hand that Hugo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hugo also avoids with ease.
Keegan Savard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savard throws a combination that misses

and Hugo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Savard!
Savard is looking to improve his position but Hugo isn't that keen on the idea.
Savard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hugo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Hugo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cardinal Richelieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Richelieu
vs
Jones

170 cm
24
132 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cardinal Richelieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richelieu throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Richelieu's head but Richelieu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Richelieu.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Richelieu throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richelieu avoids the body shot from Jones.
Richelieu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richelieu off to one side.
Richelieu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Richelieu moved out of range.
Jones lands a nice hook to Richelieu's body. Richelieu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones misses with a combination
and Richelieu counters with a left to the body.
Richelieu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Richelieu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richelieu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Richelieu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardinal Richelieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richelieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a series of punches but Richelieu avoids them all with ease.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Richelieu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tests Richelieu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
A jab from Richelieu misses.
Richelieu scores with a nice head shot.

Richelieu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Jones wants to stand up but Richelieu is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richelieu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Richelieu is having none of it.
Richelieu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richelieu is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Richelieu is having none of it.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richelieu.
Richelieu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Richelieu thows a big elbow that misses.
Richelieu trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Richelieu prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richelieu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Richelieu lands a couple of elbows.
Jones wants to stand but Richelieu is controlling the position.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones has momentary wrist control but Richelieu slips an elbow through the middle.
Richelieu trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Richelieu scoring with some ground and pound.
Richelieu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richelieu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richelieu trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richelieu is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Richelieu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richelieu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richelieu trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Richelieu cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Richelieu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Richelieu from controlling successfully.
Richelieu won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Richelieu 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.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richelieu.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richelieu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Richelieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Richelieu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richelieu tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Richelieu misses its intended target.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richelieu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones moves out of range as Richelieu strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richelieu. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richelieu misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Richelieu misses with a combination

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richelieu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones pushes Richelieu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Richelieu breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Richelieu misses with a jab to the body
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Richelieu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richelieu misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Richelieu circles away.
Richelieu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Richelieu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richelieu.
Richelieu connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones takes one on the button.

It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richelieu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardinal Richelieu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Richelieu counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones takes a swing at Richelieu's ribcage but misses.
Richelieu scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Richelieu avoids them all with ease.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Richelieu slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Richelieu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Richelieu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Richelieu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Richelieu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richelieu throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richelieu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Richelieu.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richelieu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richelieu looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Richelieu misses with a low kick.
Richelieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Richelieu.
Richelieu throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Richelieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Richelieu.
Richelieu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richelieu misses with a looping right.
Richelieu misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richelieu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Richelieu tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richelieu throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Richelieu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richelieu cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Richelieu misses with a straight right.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richelieu rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones tries to clinch but Richelieu is having none of it.
Jones cracks Richelieu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cardinal Richelieu is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richelieu throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Richelieu. Richelieu gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch

and Richelieu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardinal Richelieu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones looks to throw the jab but Richelieu is out of range.
Richelieu misses with a double jab.
Richelieu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Richelieu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Richelieu lands a jab to the nose.
Cardinal Richelieu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richelieu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones defending well as Richelieu loads up on a big left hand.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Richelieu misses.
Richelieu misses with a straight right.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richelieu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richelieu needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Richelieu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Richelieu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
A big left from Richelieu misses.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Richelieu.

Jones clinches.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Richelieu manages to break the clinch.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richelieu circles away quickly and effectively.
Richelieu shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardinal Richelieu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Richelieu's shoulder, as Richelieu tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richelieu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones tries to clinch there but Richelieu circles away.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Richelieu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richelieu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones lands a jab to Richelieu's midsection.
A shot to the body from Richelieu misses
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Richelieu swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Richelieu looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Richelieu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones stuns Richelieu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones cracks Richelieu with an open hand slap.
Richelieu misses with a double jab
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richelieu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richelieu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richelieu throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Richelieu - that will leave a mark!
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richelieu.
Richelieu throws out a powerful jab.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Richelieu misses the target.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richelieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richelieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardinal Richelieu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richelieu looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Richelieu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Richelieu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richelieu off to one side.
Richelieu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That kick from Richelieu tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Richelieu misses with a double jab
and Richelieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richelieu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones wants to clinch
and Richelieu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richelieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richelieu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Richelieu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Richelieu throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cardinal Richelieu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano has chosen 2PAC - NO MORE PAIN as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alexander
vs
Marciano

190 cm
21
224 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

184 cm
23
215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Crashforce Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
No joy there for Alexander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander throws a front kick aimed at Marciano's knee but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marciano defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Marciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Marciano.
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Marciano looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano lands with a nice combination. Alexander backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
Alexander lands a jab to the head.
Michael Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Alexander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Marciano.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alexander.
Marciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marciano jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marciano connects with a crisp jab.
Alexander misses with a body shot
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander misses with a body punch
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.

Alexander is rocked!
Marciano drops Alexander with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Alexander! Marciano dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Tommy Marciano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Nadeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Dixon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Nadeau's chin.

Dixon
vs
Nadeau

165 cm
24
140 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

150 cm
26
135 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Dixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Nadeau!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon swings for the body but Nadeau moves out of range.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Nadeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadeau misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. Nadeau will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Nadeau avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nadeau.
Nadeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Nadeau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nadeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
Nadeau avoids the head kick by Dixon.
Dixon connects with a nice looking jab.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nadeau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon throws a sloppy body shot
and Nadeau counters with a right hand to the body.
Nadeau misses the body punch
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nadeau thinking.
Dixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Brian Nadeau has been cut.
Dixon scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a low kick as Nadeau jumps back.
Nice cross by Dixon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadeau closes the distance and clinches up with Dixon, looking for a takedown. Nadeau pushes Dixon against the cage but Dixon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Nadeau.
Dixon throws a head kick that misses.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nadeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nadeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Nadeau shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nadeau is trying to work for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Nadeau is controlling well.
Dixon wants to control but Nadeau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nadeau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nadeau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.

Nadeau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nadeau throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
Nadeau is thwarting Dixon's attempts to control the position.

Nadeau is looking for a kimura here.

Nadeau is looking for a kimura but Dixon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nadeau to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nadeau is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nadeau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Jimmy Dixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Nadeau's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dixon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dixon misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Nadeau counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Dixon!

Dixon is rocked!

Nadeau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dixon is just riding it out for now. Nadeau eventually gives up the hold.
Nadeau stops Dixon from getting back to his feet.
Dixon is pressing down on Nadeau's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nadeau cracks Dixon with a solid left hand.
Dixon can't keep his opponent in guard - Nadeau advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nadeau is thwarting Dixon's attempts to control the position.

Nadeau is trying for a kimura here. Dixon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nadeau wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Nadeau!
Brian Nadeau is the new bantamweight champion!