IV:Title Road-Glory PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gracie
vs
Rivera

190 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rivera.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Rivera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rivera's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivera wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rivera there!
Rivera working to try and regain half guard.
Rivera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rivera because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Rivera is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rivera is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Rivera is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rivera tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie 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.
Gracie unloading with bombs!

Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Rivera frees his head quite easily.
Rivera is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.
Rivera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera looks gassed!
Rivera tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Rivera defending well.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Rivera is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Rivera tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie fails with the takedown

and Rivera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivera smiles and moves away.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

Rivera keeping busy on the bottom but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.
Rivera is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Rivera had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rivera Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Gracie trying to control the action but Rivera just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie turns into Rivera and is now in his guard.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rivera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rivera trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rivera should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Rivera should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kron Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Luvzya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Luvzya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Luvzya
vs
Bridge

175 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Luvzya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Bridge!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luvzya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bridge as he avoids it easily.
Bridge misses with a takedown attempt

and Luvzya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bridge won't be happy with that.
Luvzya tries to score with some ground and pound. Bridge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bridge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Luvzya's best efforts.
Luvzya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bridge is looking to improve his position.
Luvzya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bridge's head.
Bridge moves into full guard.
Luvzya landing some decent shots from guard.
Luvzya passes Bridge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Luvzya 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.
Luvzya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bridge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Luvzya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bridge is just riding it out for now. Luvzya eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvzya slips a nice elbow through Bridge's hands, connecting with Bridge's forehead.
Luvzya 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.
Bridge moves into full guard.
Luvzya won't allow Bridge to sweep him here.
Luvzya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bridge throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Luvzya trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luvzya working some strikes from top position.
Bridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luvzya is one step ahead there.

Bridge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bridge looks gassed!
Luvzya preventing the sweep.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Luvzya shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Luvzya is working for a submission of some sort.
Luvzya thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bridge to regain full guard.
Luvzya scoring with some ground and pound.
Bridge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

Luvzya gets to his feet. Bridge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bridge keeps Luvzya at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvzya takes one on the button.
Luvzya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bridge tries for a takedown but Luvzya circles away easily

and Luvzya counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bridge's guard now.
Bridge wants to sweep here but Luvzya controlling him for the moment.
Luvzya thows a big elbow that misses.
Luvzya passes into half guard.
Bridge tries to roll over but Luvzya keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Luvzya is working for a kimura here but Bridge manages to reverse the position and he's now in Luvzya's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luvzya wants to sweep here but Bridge controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Luvzya is retaining full guard.
Luvzya scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Luvzya trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Luvzya is trying to keep Bridge in close.
Bridge stopping the sweep attempt from Luvzya.
Luvzya keeping full guard, as Bridge tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luvzya with a poor takedown

and Bridge counters with a shoot takedown. Luvzya fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luvzya keeping full guard, as Bridge tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bridge has gone for a leg lock! Luvzya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bridge's guard.
Luvzya tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridge is retaining full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luvzya slips a jab and a cross from Bridge.
Luvzya moves in looking to clinch but Bridge pushes him off.
Luvzya has his takedown stuffed

and Bridge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bridge pushing down on Luvzya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Luvzya tries to roll over but Bridge keeps him under control.
Bridge is looking to advance position but Luvzya won't allow it.

Bridge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luvzya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bridge.
Luvzya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luvzya keeping full guard, as Bridge tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bridge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luvzya wants to sweep here but Bridge controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bridge clinches but Luvzya breaks the clinch

and Luvzya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bridge's guard.
Bridge looking for a sweep. Not yet Bridge, not yet.

Bridge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luvzya passes into side control.
Bridge tries to bench press Luvzya off him but Luvzya keeps the position.

Luvzya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bridge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jesus Luvzya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bridge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvzya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bridge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Bridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luvzya throws a strike but Bridge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Luvzya is retaining full guard.
Luvzya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bridge's guard.
Luvzya with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luvzya scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luvzya lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Bridge working for a triangle but Luvzya defends it easily.
Bridge has momentary wrist control but Luvzya slips an elbow through the middle.

Bridge working for a triangle but Luvzya defends it easily.
Luvzya chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvzya scoring with some ground and pound.
Luvzya distracts Bridge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Bridge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luvzya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luvzya with a nice head shot there.
Luvzya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Luvzya works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Luvzya lands an elbow.
Luvzya connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bridge some visible discomfort.
Bridge is not content to let Luvzya control the position.
Luvzya in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge is looking to reverse the position.
Bridge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bridge regains half guard.

Bridge looking for submissions off his back.
Bridge is looking to improve his position.
Bridge pushes Luvzya off looking to stand but Luvzya dives back in and keeps control.
Bridge is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Luvzya scores with a couple of nice shots.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luvzya doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bridge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bridge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridge scoring with punches to the head and body.

Luvzya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bridge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luvzya misses with a takedown attempt

and Bridge counters with a shoot takedown. Luvzya fights it but they end up in guard.
Luvzya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bridge's guard.
Luvzya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luvzya preventing the sweep.
Luvzya working some strikes from top position.
Luvzya looking to sit in guard and control but Bridge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Luvzya trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bridge won't allow Luvzya to sweep him here.
Luvzya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bridge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luvzya in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bridge working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge gets back to half guard.

Bridge actively working from the bottom here.
Bridge tries to get to full guard but Luvzya has control of the leg.
Luvzya trying to control from half guard but Bridge is working away.
Bridge missing with punches from the bottom.
Bridge wants to get back to full guard.
Bridge is refusing to be controlled, as Luvzya sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bridge tries for a takedown but Luvzya circles away easily

and Luvzya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Luvzya slips a nice elbow through Bridge's hands, connecting with Bridge's forehead.
Nice strikes from Luvzya there.
Bridge taking some punishment here, with Luvzya in his half guard.

Bridge is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridge gets full guard.
Bridge is still in real trouble! Can Luvzya finish him?
Luvzya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Luvzya postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Luvzya lands a couple of elbows.
Luvzya stands up over Bridge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Bridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luvzya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luvzya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luvzya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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

Bridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luvzya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luvzya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Bridge manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvzya can't escape the position.
Luvzya prevents Bridge from taking his back.

Bridge working for a submission but Luvzya is keeping him at bay.
Luvzya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Bridge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Bridge.
Luvzya blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bridge.
Bridge trying to mount his opponent but Luvzya defends it.
Bridge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luvzya punching from the bottom.
Bridge passes to full mount!
Luvzya tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bridge wants to finish this one by submission but Luvzya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bridge.
Luvzya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Bridge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luvzya is just riding it out for now. Bridge eventually gives up the hold.

Bridge is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
John Bridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridge prevents Luvzya from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Luvzya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luvzya, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Luvzya!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Scott Sanford has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sanford
vs
Aoki

170 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Extremely Crazy MMA gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demian Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Scott Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sanford tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki trying to control the action but Sanford is working from the bottom.
Sanford prevents Aoki from improving position.
Aoki is putting a hurting on Sanford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sanford is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Sanford manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Aoki.
Aoki postures up in Sanford's guard and throws a big left but Sanford blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki stops Sanford from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki trying to control but Sanford is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanford tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanford tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Sanford with a poor takedown

and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Sanford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Sanford recovers full guard.
Aoki throws a strike but Sanford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Sanford is proving a slippery customer.
Sanford preventing the sweep.

Aoki has his foot on Sanford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanford works his way back into a safe position though.

Sanford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aoki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanford, into his guard.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokiis looking to pass into half guard but Sanford pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sanford is in guard.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Sanford tries to pass.
Aoki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Sanford tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanford has his takedown stuffed

and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aoki moves into full mount! Sanford won't be happy about that!
Aoki content just to control the position here.
Aoki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Demian Aoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aoki has his takedown stuffed

and Sanford counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki wants to control but Sanford passes easily into half guard.
Aoki tries to roll over but Sanford keeps him under control.
Aoki is not content to let Sanford control the position.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Sanford is very close to passing his half guard.

Sanford is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Sanford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aoki jumps guard but Sanford stands there with Aoki around his waist. Aoki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aoki fails to pull guard.
Scott Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Aoki.
Sanford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aoki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the head but Aoki blocks with his arms.
Aoki wants a takedown but no success here.

Aoki successfully pulls guard.
Aoki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Aoki content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing strikes but missing.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aoki controlling from the top position.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanford is keeping the position for now.
Aoki trying to control but Sanford is working from the bottom.
Sanford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.

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

and Sanford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki trying to get back to full guard but Sanford takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aoki regains half guard.
Sanford trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanford tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Aoki trying to control but Sanford postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Sanford dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki fails with the takedown

and Sanford counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanford.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki trying to control the position here.
Sanford wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford preventing the sweep.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanford trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanford.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanford tries for a takedown but Aoki circles away easily

and Aoki counters with a single leg into guard. Sanford didn't expect that.
Aoki won't allow Sanford to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aoki has passed into side control.
Aoki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aoki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aoki takes a little break here. Sanford wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Aoki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Aoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Sanford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working the ground and pound but Sanford is defending the strikes.
Aoki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sanford!
Aoki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Aoki trying to control but Sanford is having none of it.
Aoki takes Sanford's back.
Well, with Aoki on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sanford is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sanford covering up well under a series of strikes from Aoki.
Aoki throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Aoki working for a choke but Sanford is defending well.
Aoki tries to keep control of the position but Sanford is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aoki has got his arm under Sanford's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sanford has spun round into Aoki's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Aoki working a defensive guard here.

Aoki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sanford is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aoki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sanford's back instead.
Aoki struggling to land strikes to the head as Sanford covers up.
Sanford covering up well and avoiding damage.

Sanford fending off the submission attempt from Aoki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aoki 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Aoki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Morssari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colonel Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morssari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron. Colonel Mustard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kalle Morssari's chin.

Morssari
vs
Mustard

198 cm
18
298 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

213 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalle Morssari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colonel Mustard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Morssari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morssari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Mustard looking for submissions off his back.
Morssari is keen to just control but Mustard is a slippery customer.
Morssari passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mustard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mustard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Mustard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Mustard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mustard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Mustard is looking to sinch up a triangle. Morssari throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mustard's body to avoid the submission. Mustard has instead reached around Morssari's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mustard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Colonel Mustard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shamir Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston Broadus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kahn
vs
Broadus

170 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Kitsura Clothing Ltd

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shamir Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Preston Broadus!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kahn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Broadus wants to sweep but no luck.
Kahn postures up.
Kahn is in close to Broadus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kahn wants to pass the guard but Broadus is keeping the position.

Broadus looking for a guillotine here but Kahn defends easily.
Broadus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Broadus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Broadus keeps moving.
Broadus is trying to control the position but Kahn postures up.
Kahn is pushing down on Broadus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Broadus is fighting to maintain full guard but Kahn has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kahn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Broadus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kahn.
Broadus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahn is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Broadus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Broadus is looking to improve his position.

Kahn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Broadus is just riding it out for now. Kahn eventually gives up the hold.
Broadus is refusing to be controlled, as Kahn sits in half guard.
Kahn uses his free foot to push down on Broadus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Broadus.
Kahn is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Broadus is working to get back to half guard.
Broadus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Broadus wants to get back to full guard.
Broadus is looking to control Kahn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Broadus avoid being mounted?
Broadus wants to get back to full guard.
Kahn trying to control the pace.
Broadus looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus striking from the bottom.

Broadus is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kahn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kahn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Broadus is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kahn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shamir Kahn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bihom Tarsun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firuz Shahzad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shahzad has chosen Fuel My Fire (The Prodigy) as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Tarsun
vs
Shahzad

180 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bihom Tarsun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Firuz Shahzad!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarsun fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Shahzad misses.
Nice shot lands for Shahzad.
Shahzad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Tarsun is rocked!
Shahzad misses with a wild combination.
Oh Tarsun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shahzad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarsun seems to have got his legs back now.
Shahzad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarsun misses with a takedown attempt - Shahzad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tarsun fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bihom Tarsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shahzad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tarsun is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shahzad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tarsun.
Tarsun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tarsun dodges the punch combination from Shahzad.
Tarsun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shahzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahzad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarsun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shahzad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shahzad tries to bum rush Tarsun with a series of wild strikes but Tarsun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shahzad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shahzad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shahzad misses with a double jab.
Shahzad throws a right hand that Tarsun ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarsun also avoids with ease.
Shahzad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarsun can pounce on him.
Shahzad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shahzad throws a right hand that Tarsun ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarsun also avoids with ease.
Tarsun throws a head kick that half lands.
No joy there for Shahzad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarsun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarsun tries to land a front kick but Shahzad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shahzad misses with a combination
and Tarsun counters with a two punch combo.
Shahzad looks to land a combination but Tarsun avoids it well.
Shahzad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shahzad looks to land a combination but Tarsun avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun connects with a solid leg kick.
Firuz Shahzad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shahzad throws a series of punches but Tarsun avoids them all with ease.
Shahzad misses with a double jab
and Tarsun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shahzad throws an overhand right that lands on Tarsun's shoulder, as Tarsun tries to avoid the shot.
Shahzad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarsun counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shahzad looks to land a combination but Tarsun avoids it well.
Shahzad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tarsun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shahzad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shahzad throws a right hand that misses
and Tarsun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shahzad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tarsun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tarsun passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarsun is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun is looking to advance position but Shahzad won't allow it.

Shahzad pushes Tarsun off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shahzad misses with a series of wild punches.
Shahzad misses with a combination
and Tarsun counters with a one-two to the body.
Tarsun lands a head kick. Shahzad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some wild striking there from Shahzad.
Shahzad misses with a shot to the body
and Tarsun counters with a head kick.
Shahzad misses with a double jab
and Tarsun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shahzad thinking.
Tarsun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Tarsun lands but Shahzad takes it in his stride.
Tarsun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shahzad lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Tarsun sprawling to the canvas. Shahzad follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Tarsun hang on?

It looks like Bihom Tarsun has been cut.
Shahzad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shahzad decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Firuz Shahzad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bihom Tarsun's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Shahzad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tarsun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shahzad blocks a head kick by Tarsun.
Some wild striking there from Shahzad.
Shahzad throws a nice inside leg kick.
A choreographed right hand from Shahzad misses the target.
Tarsun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shahzad.
Tarsun shoots in but Shahzad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shahzad fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarsun checks the leg kick.
Tarsun throws a series of punches but Shahzad moves out of range.
Good work by Tarsun as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahzad stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarsun. Tarsun gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shahzad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarsun.
Tarsun shoots in but Shahzad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bihom Tarsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarsun tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahzad throws and low kick but Tarsun moves out of range easily.
Shahzad scores with a leg kick.
Shahzad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarsun counters with a big head kick but Shahzad shrugs it off.
Firuz Shahzad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarsun goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shahzad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarsun.
A punch combination from Tarsun misses.
Tarsun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tarsun.
Tarsun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shahzad as he avoids it easily.
Tarsun throws a sloppy head kick and Shahzad moves out of range easily.
Shahzad misses with a leg kick
and Tarsun counters with a head kick.
Shahzad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tarsun counters with a head kick.
Shahzad misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarsun throws a head kick that Shahzad semi-blocks.
Shahzad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shahzad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarsun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shahzad looks for the body kick but Tarsun saw that one coming.
Tarsun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shahzad throws a combination that misses
and Tarsun counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shahzad's knee momentarily.
Shahzad lands with a hook. Tarsun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun looks to land a combination but Shahzad avoids it well.
Shahzad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarsun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shahzad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tarsun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Tarsun is trying to control the action in half guard but Shahzad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tarsun stalling.
Tarsun is trying to control the action in half guard but Shahzad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tarsun is just content to waste time from the top position. Shahzad takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarsun slips nicely into half guard.
Tarsun trying to control from Shahzad's half guard. Shahzad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Shahzad pushes Tarsun off and gets back to his feet.

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.
Shahzad gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Tarsun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarsun prevents Shahzad from improving his position.

Tarsun escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tarsun tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tarsun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shahzad.
Tarsun tries to clinch up but Shahzad circles away and keeps his distance.
Shahzad throws a body kick the misses
and Tarsun counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shahzad is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shahzad throws a series of punches but Tarsun moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shahzad swinging wilding here.
Shahzad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarsun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shahzad feints and then cracks Tarsun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarsun down.
Shahzad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Shahzad is predictable there
and Tarsun counters with a three punch combo that has Shahzad backing up. Shahzad nods at Tarsun to acknowledge the strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Bihom Tarsun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bihom Tarsun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A shot to the body from Shahzad misses
and Tarsun counters with a thumping low kick.
Bihom Tarsun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarsun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Shahzad is predictable there
and Tarsun counters with a solid body kick.
Shahzad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tarsun slips a jab and a cross from Shahzad.
Tarsun tries a head kick but it misses.
Shahzad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarsun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tarsun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shahzad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shahzad misses with a combination
and Tarsun counters with a three punch combo that has Shahzad backing up. Shahzad nods at Tarsun to acknowledge the strikes.
Shahzad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarsun counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tarsun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shahzad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarsun counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tarsun scores with a head kick.
Firuz Shahzad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Tarsun has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Shahzad is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tarsun yanks on the arm and Shahzad is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tarsun.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bihom Tarsun!
Bihom Tarsun is the new lightweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurel Aitken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Andrews
vs
Aitken

189 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Fuel
Kitsura Clothing Ltd

Kitsura Clothing Ltd

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Andrews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laurel Aitken!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aitken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Andrews moves into the clinch.
Andrews crunches a lovely knee into Aitken's ribcage.
Aitken goes for a takedown attempt but Andrews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aitken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.

Andrews clinches with his opponent.
Andrews landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aitken looks gassed!
Aitken jumps guard but Andrews stands there with Aitken around his waist. Aitken gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Andrews.
Knees to the body from Andrews.
Aitken tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Alex Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurel Aitken.
Andrews stuffs the takedown.

Andrews forces Aitken back against the cage and clinches.
Andrews prevents Aitken from breaking the clinch.
Aitken takes an elbow to the temple.
Aitken tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Aitken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Andrews scores a takedown into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews is landing with some decent strikes but Aitken is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Aitken is rocked!
Andrews with shots to the head and body - Aitken looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aitken is still in real trouble! Can Andrews finish him?
Andrews looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Andrews breaks from Aitken's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews raining down shots from the mount!
Aitken taking shots to the head.
Aitken is bucking up trying to escape but Andrews cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andrews looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aitken is trying to escape the mount.
Andrews working Aitken over with strikes here.
Andrews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aitken looks a forlorn figure.
Aitken taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aitken is in a horrible position here. Andrews smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Andrews connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aitken in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Andrews lands with some strikes.
Andrews landing strikes from the mount and Aitken is in trouble!
Aitken taking shots to the head.
Andrews looking to finish Aitken with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aitken!
Aitken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andrews fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Andrews.
Aitken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands with some strikes.
Andrews prevents Aitken from getting the reversal.
Aitken gets back to half guard.
Andrews uses his free foot to push down on Aitken's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aitken.
Andrews lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aitken hang on?
Aitken tries to reverse the position but Andrews maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Andrews.
Andrews looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aitken takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Andrews working Aitken over with strikes here.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aitken is looking to get to half guard.
Aitken is bucking up trying to escape but Andrews cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aitken is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Andrews cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews scoring with strikes but Aitken is staying in there.
Aitken regains half guard.
Aitken wants to improve his position but Andrews is controlling well.
Aitken trying to control but Andrews postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aitken is trying to get back to full guard.
Aitken is looking to control Andrews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aitken avoid being mounted?

Aitken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andrews is trying to control the action in half guard but Aitken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andrews winds up and cracks Aitken with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Aitken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Andrews moves into range and clinches up with Aitken.
Andrews scores with a knee to the head.
Andrews connects with a knee to the head.
Aitken tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andrews with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aitken tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Andrews clinches.
Aitken takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andrews lands a big knee to the head and Aitken goes down! Andrews pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Andrews!
Alex Andrews is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre's entrance music is 16 FEVER. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

St Pierre
vs
Jones

181 cm
18
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Extremely Crazy MMA gear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance St Pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lance St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Pierre cracks Jones with an open hand slap.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
St Pierre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

St Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones tries to stand and escape but St Pierre is controlling the position.
St Pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones preventing the sweep.

St Pierre is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones slips under a jab.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Jones rushes St Pierre and presses him up against the cage.

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

St Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

St Pierre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones tries to stand but St Pierre is controlling from the bottom.
St Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

St Pierre is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.

St Pierre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jones and St Pierre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but St Pierre has just dragged him back down to the mat.
St Pierre wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones misses with a strike from the bottom.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but St Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.

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.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Pierre to the ground. St Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. St Pierre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.

St Pierre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked St Pierre off and has taken his back!

Jones sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! St Pierre taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Jones!
Mike Jones is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Duder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jury Lokomotivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lokomotivo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slipknot - Wait and bleed. Jury Lokomotivo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Duder
vs
Lokomotivo

190 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Kitsura Clothing Ltd

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Duder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jury Lokomotivo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokomotivo throws a sloppy head kick and Duder moves out of range easily.
Duder throws a leg kick but Lokomotivo moved away.

Lokomotivo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duder looks like he's trying to stand up.

Duder pushes Lokomotivo off and gets back to his feet.
Duder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lokomotivo scores a takedown into full mount!
Lokomotivo lands a big elbow.
Duder is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Duder trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lokomotivo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Duder's face.

Duder is rocked!
Lokomotivo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Duder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Duder takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duder is bucking up trying to escape but Lokomotivo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lokomotivo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Duder is breathing heavily.
Lokomotivo controlling from mount.
Duder is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Lokomotivo controlling the pace for now.
Duder is in a horrible position here. Lokomotivo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lokomotivo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Duder can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lokomotivo landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokomotivo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Duder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duder tries to get out of the position.
Lokomotivo cracks Duder with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lokomotivo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lokomotivo is landing with some decent strikes but Duder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duder takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duder in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lokomotivo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lokomotivo is landing with some decent strikes but Duder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lokomotivo wants to control the pace but Duder is squirming around nicely.
Duder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lokomotivo on the ground.
Duder wants to try and get back to his feet.

Lokomotivo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Duder manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Duder is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lokomotivo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Duder bucks up and tries to throw Lokomotivo off but instead Lokomotivo has got his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lokomotivo. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Duder staying busy and making it hard for Lokomotivo to control.
Duder is trying to get back to his feet but Lokomotivo has full control of the position and if anything, Duder has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lokomotivo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lokomotivo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duder is trying to stand back up.

Lokomotivo has his arm under Duder's chin here. Game over son! Lokomotivo squeezes tightly and Duder is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jury Lokomotivo!
Jury Lokomotivo is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program