KOTC 13 Night Of Champions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draken Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

King
vs
Williams

201 cm
19
282 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draken Williams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Draken Williams has been cut.

King cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Williams looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can King finish him?

Williams is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Williams out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas King!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moy Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Rovaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mendez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to pick the world up. Moy Mendez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emerson Rovaldo's chin.

Mendez
vs
Rovaldo

184 cm
27
167 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
163 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moy Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emerson Rovaldo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendez.

Mendez stands up and beckons Rovaldo to his feet.
Rovaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Rovaldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rovaldo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mendez is working for takedown but Rovaldo is calmly controlling the position for now.

Rovaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rovaldo moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Rovaldo tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rovaldo counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovaldo tries to clinch

and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown. Rovaldo fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendez being controlled here momentarily.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rovaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rovaldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rovaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Moy Mendez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Rovaldo drives through and clinches with Mendez against the cage.
Mendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rovaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moy Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rovaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Mendez manages to pull guard.
Rovaldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rovaldo stops Mendez from standing up.
Rovaldo won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Rovaldo from controlling successfully.
Rovaldo wants to stand but Mendez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four 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 claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Mendez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rovaldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rovaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rovaldo wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Rovaldo looks to clinch

and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Rovaldo holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendez drops back down to his feet.
Mendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rovaldo keeps control of Mendez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moy Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez managing to block the knees to the body from Rovaldo.
Mendez jumps guard but Rovaldo stands there with Mendez around his waist. Mendez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Rovaldo manages to break the clinch.
Mendez avoids the head kick by Rovaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt

and Rovaldo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rovaldo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mendez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rovaldo obliges.
Rovaldo stalls.

Rovaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mendez tries to keep at a distance but Rovaldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendez has Rovaldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rovaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rovaldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rovaldo has managed to clinch.
Mendez fails to pull guard.
Mendez managing to block the knees to the body from Rovaldo.
Mendez goes for a takedown attempt but Rovaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rovaldo wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Rovaldo is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it.
Mendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rovaldo moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovaldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendez avoids the damage to the body.
Rovaldo taking a breather.

Rovaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rovaldo throws a head kick but Mendez moves out of range.
Rovaldo tries to clinch but Mendez moves away

and Mendez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Rovaldo is keeping the position.

Rovaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovaldo looking to control.
Rovaldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendez passes into half guard.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rovaldo keeps working.
Mendez throws a strike but Rovaldo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mendez drops back looking for a leg! Rovaldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rovaldo manages to kick Mendez off! Mendez jumps back into Rovaldo's guard.
Rovaldo keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rovaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez is really struggling to control Rovaldo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emerson Rovaldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rovaldo closes the distance and clinches.

Mendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rovaldo connects with a high kick.

Rovaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez wants a takedown.
Mendez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rovaldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rovaldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendez avoids the damage to the body.
Rovaldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mendez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rovaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moy Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rovaldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendez avoids the damage to the body.
Mendez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Rovaldo.
Rovaldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendez is defending well for now.
Rovaldo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendez is trying to drag Rovaldo to the mat but Rovaldo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rovaldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendez avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovaldo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mendez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendez lands a good knee to the midsection. Rovaldo won't want to take too many of those.
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rovaldo walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Rovaldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Rovaldo won't allow it.
Mendez jumps guard but Rovaldo stands there with Mendez around his waist. Mendez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rovaldo lands a knee to the head.
Mendez avoiding damage as Rovaldo throws knees to the body.
Rovaldo stalling against the cage.
Rovaldo blocks a body shot from Mendez.
Rovaldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mendez being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rovaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rovaldo crunches a lovely knee into Mendez's ribcage.
Mendez wants to break free but Rovaldo has control.

Rovaldo manages to break the clinch.
Rovaldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rovaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rovaldo tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rovaldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rovaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rovaldo tries for a takedown but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Rovaldo has Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez avoiding damage as Rovaldo throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mendez as Rovaldo tries to tie him up.
Mendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rovaldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mendez works over Rovaldo's head and body with a nice combination.
Rovaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Rovaldo rushes Mendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rovaldo avoiding damage.
Rovaldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Rovaldo.
Mendez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rovaldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Rovaldo circles away easily

and Rovaldo counters by clinching up.
Mendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rovaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Rovaldo decides to pull guard.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Rovaldo keeps moving.
Rovaldo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mendez!
Rovaldo prevents Mendez from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emerson Rovaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rovaldo 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emerson Rovaldo!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carwin Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Morehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock comes into the arena with Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) blaring out of the sound system. Morehead has chosen The Mystery of Chess Boxing as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Brock
vs
Morehead

190 cm
24
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carwin Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Morehead!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Morehead scores with a four punch combination!
Morehead throws out a leg kick but Brock moves out of range and Morehead only half commits.
Brock shoots for a double leg takedown but Morehead sprawls well. He's pushed Brock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morehead misses with a wild body shot.
Morehead tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morehead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brock has a takedown stuffed.
Brock shoots for a double leg takedown but Morehead sprawls well. He's pushed Brock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carwin Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morehead connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morehead doesn't manage to clinch there - Brock circles away.
Morehead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Morehead duly obliges.
A punch combination from Morehead misses.
Morehead thows a body shot but no joy.
Morehead throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Morehead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morehead looks to land a combination. Brock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

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

Brock goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morehead has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brock but great work by Morehead.

Morehead decides to stand back up.
Brock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morehead throws a sloppy head kick and Brock moves out of range easily.
Morehead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brock shoots in but no luck this time.
Morehead throws a body kick that misses.
Brock shoots in for a takedown but Morehead shows good takedown defense.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Morehead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brock.
Morehead throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morehead explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch combination from Morehead misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morehead.
Morehead tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morehead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Morehead. Those never looked like landing.
Morehead fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morehead misses with a double jab.
Morehead feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brock's calf.

Morehead gets a takedown into half guard.
Morehead working Brock over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morehead is trying to control the action in half guard but Brock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brock tries to roll over but Morehead keeps him under control.
Morehead frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock is squirming around, avoiding Morehead's attempts to control the action.
Morehead raining down hammerfists from mount.
Morehead trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brock gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brock tries to roll but Morehead sticks to his back.
Brock covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Morehead working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Brock is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Morehead has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Brock taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craven Morehead!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Dang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Mountain Song. Bittor Xavier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Xavier
vs
Dang

180 cm
25
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

167 cm
23
159 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Dang!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dang looks to land a combination but Xavier avoids it well.
Dang misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dang!
Xavier scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Dang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xavier.
Sloppy strikes from Dang. Those never looked like landing.
Xavier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dang swivels and escapes.
Dang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dang throws a nice looking combination but Xavier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xavier. Xavier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xavier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xavier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dang.
Xavier throws the left hand but Dang avoids the punch easily.
Xavier has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dang.
Dang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xavier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dang is fending him off so far but Xavier persists. Nope, Dang circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bittor Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Dang misses.
Xavier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dang looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
Xavier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xavier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Dang misses.
Dang misses with the combination.
Xavier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xavier.
Eric Dang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dang throws a hook but Xavier avoids it easily.
Dang is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dang moves away.
Dang thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
Dang looks to land a combination. Xavier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Xavier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dang.
Xavier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Dang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dang.
Dang digs a good body shot into Xavier's ribs.
Dang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xavier throws a leg kick but Dang checks it.
Xavier misses with a takedown attempt
and Dang counters with a series of strikes. Xavier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Xavier throws a jab but it's blocked by Dang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier moves out of range of the strikes.
Xavier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dang scores with a jab to the head.
Xavier throws a looping overhand right but Dang ducks down to avoid it.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dang moves away.
Dang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dang lands the left hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Xavier. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dang takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
Dang lands with a right hand.
Xavier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dang throws out the jab.
Xavier throws a body punch but Dang moves out of range.
Dang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xavier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Dang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dang manages to avoid it.
Dang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Dang.
Dang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xavier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dang pinned against the cage. Dang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xavier is looking to wear down Dang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dang throws a series of punches but Xavier moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xavier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xavier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Xavier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xavier blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Dang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Xavier wants to clinch but Dang slips to the side
and Dang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dang lands with a nice body punch.
Xavier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xavier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dang.
Dang throws the left hand but Xavier avoids the punch easily.
Dang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.
Dang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Dang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Dang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xavier tries to clinch there but Dang circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Xavier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Xavier.
Dang prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Xavier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dang fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dang.
Xavier throws a punch but it's blocked by Dang.
Dang working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Dang manages to break the clinch.
Xavier takes a swing at Dang's ribcage but misses.
Xavier misses with a jab to the body
and Dang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xavier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dang cracks Xavier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dang tries to bum rush Xavier with a series of wild strikes but Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dang throws a lazy right hand but Xavier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xavier swings for the body but Dang moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier misses with a shot to the body
and Dang counters with a straight right hand.
Xavier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
No joy there for Dang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xavier has his takedown stuffed
and Dang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dang connects with a jab.
A jab from Dang does it's job there.
Dang throws a hook to the side of Xavier's head but Xavier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xavier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dang.
Xavier drops his hands momentarily and Dang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dang looks to throw the jab but Xavier is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xavier.
Dang misses with a looping right.
Dang misses with a looping right.
Dang throws a hook but Xavier blocks it.
Eric Dang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dang throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dang throws a hook but Xavier blocks it.
Dang misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Dang misses.
Xavier throws a looping overhand right but Dang ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dang lands a jab to the head.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dang moves away.
Xavier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dang misses the shot to the body.
Dang misses with a few strikes there.
Xavier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xavier staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dang thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
Xavier wants to clinch up but Dang keeps it at a distance.
Dang throws an overhand right that lands on Xavier's shoulder, as Xavier tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Dang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Xavier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xavier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xavier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xavier.
Xavier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eric Dang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dang throws a lazy right hand but Xavier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dang throws a body punch but Xavier moves out of range.
Xavier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dang throws a hook to the side of Xavier's head but Xavier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dang misses with a straight right.
Dang throws a one two combo.
Dang throws a combination that misses
and Xavier counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dang counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Dang scores with a four punch combination!
Dang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xavier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dang takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
Dang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xavier in his tracks.
Xavier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.
Eric Dang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dang jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier wants to clinch.
A jab from Dang misses.
Xavier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dang circles away.
Dang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xavier. Xavier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dang stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bittor Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dang misses with an uppercut. Xavier saw that one coming.
Dang thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dang throws a looping overhand right but Xavier ducks down to avoid it.
Dang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier walks into a jab.
Dang throws an overhand right that lands on Xavier's shoulder, as Xavier tries to avoid the shot.
Dang misses with a series of wild punches.
Dang throws out a powerful jab.
Dang throws a hook to the side of Xavier's head but Xavier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xavier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dang throws out the jab.
Xavier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab from Dang.
Dang works the jab nicely.
Dang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xavier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown but Dang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xavier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xavier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dang counters with a nice uppercut.
Dang scores with a jab.
Xavier tries to clinch but Dang is having none of it.
Xavier avoids the body shot from Dang.
Xavier ducks under a wild hook from Dang.
Dang lands a nice hook to Xavier's body. Xavier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dang moves out of range of the leg kick from Xavier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dang.
Dang lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dang counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Dang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Dang!

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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 John Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!

Marshall
vs
Lesnar

192 cm
23
270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Marshall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marshall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lesnar looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lesnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marshall thows a big elbow that misses.
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is keeping the position.
Marshall works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Marshall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marshall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marshall postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard.
Marshall drops an elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marshall drops an elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Marshall working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marshall lands a nice short elbow.
Marshall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marshall drops an elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marshall lands a nice short elbow.
Marshall not doing much here.
Marshall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That has opened up Brock Lesnar's cut even more.
Marshall controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar is not content to let Marshall control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar'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.

Marshall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall cracks Lesnar with a big elbow.

The cut above Brock Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
John Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marshall working the ground and pound.
Marshall controls the position.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall working the head and body with strikes.

Brock Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Marshall!
John Marshall retains his heavyweight title!

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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and destiny hurd (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!

Correa
vs
hurd

175 cm
25
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

154 cm
24
145 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Correa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, destiny hurd!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hurd shoots for a takedown but Correa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Correa.

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

Correa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, hurd has escaped the position, nice work there.

Correa is trying to get an arm triangle but hurd is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
hurd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Correa's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
hurd gets full guard.

Correa drops back looking for a leg! hurd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and hurd manages to kick Correa off! Correa jumps back into hurd's guard.

hurd working for a triangle but Correa defends it easily.

Correa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Correa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Correa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

hurd looking for a guillotine here but Correa defends easily.
hurd keeping moving, preventing Correa from controlling successfully.

hurd looking for a guillotine here but Correa defends easily.

Correa drops back looking for a leg! hurd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and hurd manages to kick Correa off! Correa jumps back into hurd's guard.
Correa works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

hurd actively working from the bottom here.

Correa seems to be working for a kimura but hurd defends the submission attempt.
hurd moves into full guard.

Correa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
hurd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Correa's guard.

Correa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
hurd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Correa regains half guard.

hurd seems to be working for a kimura but Correa defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hurd is keen to just control but Correa is a slippery customer.
Correa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Correa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for hurd. Oh but Correa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! hurd goes limp - he's gone! Correa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Correa!
Eric Correa retains his featherweight title!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Sams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cruz
vs
Sams

193 cm
21
224 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
219 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benedict Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Sams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sams misses the jab.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Cruz rushes Sams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sams throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Cruz.
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!
Cruz punishes Sams's body with a nice straight punch.
Sams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sams misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Sams throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sams.
Sams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Sams moves out of range.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Sams.
Sams looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Sams.
Matt Sams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sams circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Sams's head but Sams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sams looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sams throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Sams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Sams.
Cruz cracks Sams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Sams misses
and Sams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sams shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz tests Sams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sams misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Sams will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sams on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz slips a jab from Sams.
Sams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Sams avoids the body shot from Cruz.
A swing and a miss from Sams.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sams throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Sams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedict Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sams lands a two punch combo.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Sams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sams.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Sams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sams.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Sams.
Sams slips under a jab from Cruz.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sams to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Sams uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sams counters with a crisp right that sends Cruz to the canvas! Sams follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Sams!
Matt Sams is the new light heavyweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Tribbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

King
vs
Tribbett

173 cm
24
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Heavy handed

NEW YORK STYLE FITNESS APPAREL $8 Shorts

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Tribbett!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King clinches up with Tribbett and pushes him back against the cage.
King lands with a short shot to the head.

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

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

Tribbett is rocked!

It looks like George Tribbett has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribbett. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribbett is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Tribbett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Tribbett avoids the head kick by King.
Tribbett seems to have recovered his senses.

King clinches.
A knee to the head by King.
King jerks Tribbett's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Tribbett drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! King goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from King because Tribbett was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Larry King!
Larry King retains his welterweight title!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maikkel Mikkelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barron comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Mikkelsson
vs
Barron

225 cm
24
188 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

180 cm
28
185 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

►Q150 Schwarzenegger Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maikkel Mikkelsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Barron!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mikkelsson misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Mikkelsson misses.
Mikkelsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mikkelsson catches Barron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice takedown defense from Mikkelsson. No joy for Barron on that attempt.
Barron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mikkelsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mikkelsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikkelsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mikkelsson scores with a one two! Barron had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Barron is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikkelsson lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Barron falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maikkel Mikkelsson!
Maikkel Mikkelsson retains his middleweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Valdo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdo comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go To Sleep. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Valdo
vs
Gracie

180 cm
21
157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
165 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fight Club Clothing™
Fight Club Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leo Valdo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valdo's waist but Valdo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valdo avoids it really well and circles away.
Valdo 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.
Nice jab there from Valdo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Leo Valdo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Gracie.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Valdo sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Valdo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valdo.
Valdo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Valdo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Valdo lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdo stuffs the takedown.
Gracie dives in and grabs Valdo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valdo pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Valdo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valdo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Valdo.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valdo swivels and escapes.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valdo avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Valdo sprawls well.
A big left from Valdo misses.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valdo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Junior Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdo keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Valdo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valdo swivels and escapes.
Valdo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valdo but Valdo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valdo jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot lands for Valdo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Valdo.
Valdo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leo Valdo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Valdo shows good takedown defense.
Valdo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Valdo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valdo circles away.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valdo is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Valdo circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdo.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Valdo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Valdo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valdo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Valdo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Valdo sprawls well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Valdo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valdo lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valdo as he jumps to the side.
Valdo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valdo throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Valdo sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leo Valdo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Valdo, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Valdo against the cage but Valdo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Valdo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Valdo as Gracie shoots in.
Leo Valdo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Valdo.
Valdo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdo.
Decent striking displayed by Valdo there.
Valdo looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valdo swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Valdo.
Leo Valdo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Gracie.
Valdo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valdo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie dives in and grabs Valdo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valdo pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Valdo misses with a looping left.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
letting Valdo counter with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Valdo counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdo. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Valdo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Valdo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valdo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valdo connects with a crisp jab.
Valdo misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Valdo misses.
Valdo works Gracie's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdo lands with an overhand left.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Valdo as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Valdo circles away easily
enabling Valdo to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Valdo cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Valdo clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Valdo counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Valdo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valdo scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Valdo throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Valdo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leo Valdo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Gracie.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gracie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Valdo has got the better of the exchanges.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valdo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Valdo counters with a left to the body.
Valdo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Valdo misses the target.
Valdo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie clinches but Valdo breaks the clinch
and Valdo counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a straight right by Valdo.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valdo counters with a one-two to the body.
Valdo lands a lovely overhand right.
Valdo lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into rage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdo, as that shot connected.
Valdo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Valdo lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valdo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Valdo.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdo dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Valdo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Valdo counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Valdo had his way with Junior Gracie in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdo.
Valdo throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Valdo counters with a nice body shot.
Valdo misses with a hook.
Valdo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Valdo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Valdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
letting Valdo counter with a right hand.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leo Valdo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Gracie.
Gracie slips under a jab from Valdo.
Valdo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Valdo misses its intended target.
Valdo throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Valdo misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Valdo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
letting Valdo counter with a right hand.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Valdo.
Valdo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Valdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four 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.
Valdo scores with a nice strike.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Valdo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Valdo counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdo stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Junior Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Valdo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:44
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Valdo!
Leo Valdo retains his lightweight title!

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