CKZ 15 - Declaration PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramza Beoulve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Action (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Action is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Beoulve
vs
Action

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramza Beoulve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Action!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Action looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beoulve looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Action tries to close the distance and clinch but Beoulve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beoulve keeps the fight on the outside.
Action tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beoulve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Action tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beoulve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Action wants to clinch.
Action tries to clinch but Beoulve is having none of it.
Action is looking to clinch.
Action moves in looking to clinch but Beoulve pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Action tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beoulve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Action tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Action tries to clinch up but Beoulve circles away and keeps his distance.
Beoulve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Action tries to clinch but Beoulve is having none of it.
Action tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beoulve paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Action moves in looking to clinch but Beoulve pushes him off.
Dave Action seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Action looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Action tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Action tries to clinch there but Beoulve circles away.
Beoulve shoots in but no luck this time.
Beoulve throws a head kick but Action moves out of range.
Beoulve throws a lazy right hand but Action sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Action gets caught flat footed, as Beoulve shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Action wants to stand but Beoulve is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Action wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Beoulve manages to pass to side control.

Beoulve decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Action tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beoulve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beoulve swats away the attempt to clinch by Action.
Beoulve tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Action counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beoulve has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Action is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Action scores with a knee to the head.
Beoulve wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Action landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Action landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Action.
Beoulve takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Beoulve.
The is referee keeping an eye on Beoulve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beoulve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Action has him pressed against the cage.
Action missing with knees to the body.
Action lands a nice elbow.
Action crunches a lovely knee into Beoulve's ribcage.
Action lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Action using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Action with a knee to the head.
Action letting Beoulve take a breather here.
Action tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Action tries to land knees in the clinch but Beoulve avoids the damage to the body.
Beoulve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Action prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramza Beoulve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Action trying to land knees to the body.
Beoulve wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Beoulve.
Beoulve tries to break the clinch but Action is controlling the position.
Beoulve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beoulve wants to break free but Action has control.
Action lands a nice elbow.
Action lands a knee to the head.
Beoulve takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beoulve wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Action lands an elbow inside that Beoulve shrugs off.
Action landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Action.

Beoulve is rocked!
Action connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beoulve's face.
Oh Beoulve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Action lands a big knee to the head and Beoulve goes down! Action pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Action!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Domino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domino has chosen Shake, Rattle, and Roll as his entrance music. Adam White has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

White
vs
Domino

165 cm
19
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daryl Domino!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a series of punches but Domino avoids them all with ease.
White is looking to slow Domino down with leg kicks.
Daryl Domino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Domino.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Domino to the floor! White dives in looking for the finish!

Domino is rocked!

White seems to be working for a kimura but Domino defends the submission attempt.
Domino is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
White is looking to advance position but Domino won't allow it.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Domino!
Domino seems to have recovered his senses.

White stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domino keeps the fight on the outside.
White scores with a shot to the body.
Domino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Domino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Domino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Domino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Domino lands in his opponent's guard.
Domino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.

White stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Domino throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.

Domino takes the fight into the clinch.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Domino wants to break the clinch but can't.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White can't get the takedown.
Domino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

White breaks the clinch.
Domino looks to land a combination. White sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
White with a nice cross.
Domino tries to clinch up.
Domino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Domino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Domino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Domino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Domino throws a left and a right that both miss
and White counters with an inside leg kick.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Domino misses with a double jab
and White counters with a head kick.
White is breathing heavily.
Domino avoids the head kick by White.
White misses with a head kick.

Domino instigates a clinch.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domino smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Domino.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Domino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White loads up on a big right hand but Domino slips the punch.

White tries to keep at a distance but Domino has taken the fight into the clinch.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Domino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Domino stops a takedown attempt from White.
Domino digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
Domino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Domino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Domino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Domino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Domino misses with a short punch on the inside.

Domino has dropped down and is working for a takedown. White is trying to keep an underhook but Domino manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Domino trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adam White will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

White misses with a wild body shot.
White connects with a jab.
White throws a solid leg kick but Domino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
Domino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Domino misses with a few strikes there.
Domino doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Domino looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
Domino tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White dodges the punch combination from Domino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domino scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
White cracks the inside of Domino's front leg.
Domino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Domino scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Domino looking to control and managing it successfully.
White tries to hold on but Domino pushes him away.

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.
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
Domino tries to control but White wriggling away.
Domino controlling his opponent.
White is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domino controlling from the full mount.
White wants to try and get back to his feet.
Domino prevents White from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White is squirming around, avoiding Domino's attempts to control the action.
White is trying desperately to improve position.
Domino looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Despite being in the dominant position, Daryl Domino just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Domino falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Adam White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

White has Domino up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daryl Domino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Domino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Domino.
Domino closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to de liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Domino down.
Domino misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Domino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Domino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Domino throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
Domino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Domino with that takedown attempt.
Domino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Domino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White is looking to slow Domino down with leg kicks.

Domino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Domino lands in his opponent's guard.

White scrambles and gets back to his feet.
White throws a head kick but Domino moves out of range.
White misses with a double jab.
Domino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Domino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domino dodges the punch combination from White.
Domino throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domino.
Domino falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White is looking to wear down Domino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Domino takes the fight into the clinch.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but Domino pulls his leg out and moves away.
White misses with a combination
and Domino counters with a one-two to the body.
Domino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with an outside leg kick.
Domino avoids the head kick by White.
Domino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White moves in looking to clinch but Domino pushes him off.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Domino counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domino misses with a combination
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Domino slips a jab from White.
A choreographed right hand from White misses the target.
White misses with a combination

and Domino counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
Domino won't allow White to get back to his feet.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Domino stopping the sweep attempt from White.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

White stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Domino is looking to clinch.
White works over Domino's head and body with a nice combination.
White wants to slow Domino down by chopping away at his legs.

Domino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

White is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Domino pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam White.
I think White has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam White!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Grohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmppa Kaataja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarmppa Kaataja has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Grohl's chin.

Grohl
vs
Kaataja

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Grohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarmppa Kaataja!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grohl scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Grohl misses.
Grohl looks to land a combination but Kaataja avoids it well.
Jab from Grohl.
Grohl drops Kaataja with a right and a left! Grohl comes rushing in but Kaataja regains his composure and manages to keep Grohl in guard.

Kaataja is rocked!

It looks like Jarmppa Kaataja has been cut.
Kaataja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaataja is still in real trouble! Can Grohl finish him?
Kaataja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grohl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grohl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grohl wants to pass the guard but Kaataja is keeping the position.
Kaataja seems to have recovered his senses.

Kaataja uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Grohl cracks Kaataja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Kaataja moves into range and clinches up with Grohl.
Kaataja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grohl takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Dave Grohl has been cut.
Grohl wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaataja won't allow it.
Kaataja lands an elbow that stopped Grohl in his tracks for a moment.
Kaataja lands an elbow inside.
Kaataja prevents Grohl from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grohl is trying to break free.
Kaataja connects with a knee to the head.
Kaataja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grohl has had enough of the clinch but Kaataja keeps him there for the moment.
Grohl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaataja just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grohl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grohl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grohl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grohl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grohl trying to land knees to the body.
Kaataja lands a knee to the head.
Grohl stalling in the clinch but Kaataja improves position.
Grohl tries to break the clinch but Kaataja is controlling the position.
Grohl takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaataja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaataja lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grohl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaataja looking to throw knees to the head but Grohl is blocking nicely.
Kaataja scores with a knee to the head.

Grohl is rocked!
Kaataja lands an elbow inside.
Oh Grohl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grohl is trying to break the clinch but Kaataja has him pressed against the cage.
Grohl seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaataja throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaataja prevents Grohl from breaking the clinch.
Grohl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaataja has him pressed against the cage.
Grohl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaataja lands an elbow that stopped Grohl in his tracks for a moment.
Kaataja lands an elbow inside.
Kaataja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaataja lands a knee to the head.
Grohl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grohl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Kaataja.
Kaataja with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja lands a big knee to the head and Grohl goes down! Kaataja pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarmppa Kaataja!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Brixson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brixson's entrance music is "Blind" by Korn. A fine choice. Nick Morris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Brixson
vs
Morris

185 cm
23
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
21
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Brixson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Morris!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brixson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morris.
Morris throws a one two combo.

Morris moves into range and clinches up with Brixson.
Morris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Brixson is rocked!

It looks like Dante Brixson has been cut.
Brixson fails to pull guard.
Oh Brixson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brixson seems to have got his legs back now.
Morris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brixson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Morris scores with a knee to the head.
Brixson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brixson is breathing heavily.
Brixson wants a takedown but no success here.
Morris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brixson avoiding damage as Morris throws knees to the body.
Morris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brixson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Morris is trying to trip Brixson. He has hold of a leg but Brixson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Morris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brixson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!

Brixson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morris wants to stand but Brixson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Brixson working for a triangle but Morris defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morris stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brixson shoots for a takedown but Morris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Brixson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Morris does no damage.
Nick Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brixson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris misses with a double jab.

Morris takes the fight into the clinch.
Morris tries a knee to the head but Brixson blocks it.
Brixson jumps guard but Morris stands there with Brixson around his waist. Brixson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brixson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morris scores a nice knee to the body.

Morris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Morris stands up out of the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixson throws a series of punches but Morris avoids them all with ease.

Brixson gets the takedown into side control.
Morris is trying to buck Brixson off.
Brixson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Brixson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morris, who protects the arm well.
Morris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brixson is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Brixson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Brixson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brixson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morris sneaks back into half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brixson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morris's head.

Brixson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morris is just riding it out for now. Brixson eventually gives up the hold.
Morris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brixson.
Morris moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brixson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morris's guard.
Morris is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Morris is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Morris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Brixson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Morris lands a knee to the head.

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

Morris darts in and clinches Brixson up against the cage.
Morris lands a knee to the head.

Morris has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brixson regains guard immediately.

Morris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brixson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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

Morris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brixson, up you get!
Morris is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brixson off to one side.
Brixson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morris as he jumps to the side.
Brixson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brixson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Brixson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brixson gets caught flat footed, as Morris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Brixson is looking for a triangle here but Morris uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brixson stops Morris from passing to mount.
Brixson is looking to regain half guard here but Morris keeps moving and retains side control.
Morris trying to control the position but Brixson is working away.
Brixson tries to improve position but can't.

Morris decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morris as he avoids it easily.
Morris scoring well with a low kick there.
Brixson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Morris counters by clinching up.
Morris lands a knee to the head.
Morris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brixson takes a knee right on the jaw!

Brixson manages to pull guard.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Brixson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morris wants to get up but he can't break Brixson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris won't allow Brixson to sweep him here.

Morris stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morris lands a brutal head kick. Brixson looks out on his feet and Morris throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Nick Morris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Altschuler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muscles Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Altschuler comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways - Moby. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Altschuler
vs
Mahoney

190 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

179 cm
22
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Team S.W.A.T.

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Altschuler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muscles Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altschuler shoots in for a double leg but Mahoney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, jab by Mahoney - just one landing.
Altschuler could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Altschuler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Altschuler shoots in for a double leg but Mahoney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Altschuler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney slips a jab and a cross from Altschuler.
Altschuler fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahoney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahoney jabs Altschuler right on the nose. Altschuler blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from Mahoney as Altschuler shoots in.
Altschuler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahoney drops Altschuler with a huge uppercut! Altschuler drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mahoney is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muscles Mahoney!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

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

Sandar
vs
mollica

195 cm
23
250 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

195 cm
22
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julian Sandar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, patrick mollica!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mollica looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Sandar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sandar tries to stand but can't do so whilst mollica controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandar controlling the action here.
Sandar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

mollica actively working from the bottom here.
Sandar controlling the action here.

Sandar is looking for a kimura but mollica is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sandar to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mollica looking for submissions off his back.
mollica is staying active underneath Sandar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
mollica tries to get to full guard but Sandar has control of the leg.

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

Sandar drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sandar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sandar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sandar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mollica looking for a sweep. Not yet mollica, not yet.

mollica working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sandar has passed into half guard!
mollica looks gassed!
Sandar wants to pass the guard but mollica is defending well.
Sandar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Sandar working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. mollica looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sandar! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Julian Sandar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between ryan prevost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoeSon Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ryan prevost has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

prevost
vs
Do

182 cm
22
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Team S.W.A.T.

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ryan prevost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JoeSon Do!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by prevost or perhaps it was just good defense by Do which made him look bad.
prevost tries for a takedown but Do sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Do looks to land a right hand but prevost moved out of range.
ryan prevost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
prevost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
prevost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
prevost shoots in for a takedown but Do shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ryan prevost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
prevost moves away from the strike by Do.

That's one minute gone in the round.
prevost defending well as Do loads up on a big left hand.
prevost shoots for a takedown but Do saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
prevost shoots in for a takedown but Do shows good takedown defense.
Do stuffs the takedown attempt from prevost. prevost gets slowly back to his feet.
prevost blocks a jab.
prevost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Do.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
prevost shoots in but no luck this time.

prevost closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - prevost lands in his opponent's guard.
prevost sitting in guard here, content to control.
Do pulls prevost in to control the position.
Do looking for a sweep. Not yet Do, not yet.
prevost won't allow Do to get back to his feet.
prevost trying to control the position from guard on top but Do is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do trying to keep a closed guard but prevost is proving a slippery customer.
prevost stopping the sweep attempt from Do.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Do stuffs the takedown attempt from prevost. prevost gets slowly back to his feet.
prevost looks for a takedown but Do sprawls well.
Do throws a looping overhand right but prevost ducks down to avoid it.

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.
Some bone on bone action there as prevost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
prevost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
prevost takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
prevost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Do circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
prevost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Do but Do pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Do throws an overhand right that lands on prevost's shoulder, as prevost tries to avoid the shot.
prevost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Do is fending him off so far but prevost persists. Nope, Do circles away and we're back to standing.

Do looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for prevost!
Do can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as prevost is looking to escape.
Do lands with some strikes.
prevost is looking to improve his position but Do isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
prevost holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Do tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Do lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Do sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
prevost can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Do.
Poor strikes thrown by Do there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns prevost that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Do connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Do throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Do trying to control but prevost is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
prevost tries to hold on but Do postures up.
Do can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as prevost is looking to escape.
Do looking to finish prevost with some ground and pound. This is bad for prevost!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
prevost tries to hold on but Do postures up.
Do pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
prevost tries to hold on but Do pushes him away.
prevost keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Do sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Do avoids the attempt from prevost to control.
prevost working to try and regain half guard.

Do swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and prevost is now in Do's guard. A big mistake from Do there, giving up the dominant position!

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.
prevost wants to control from the top but Do keeps moving.
prevost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Do looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but prevost puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
prevost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Do does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Do tries to get to full guard but prevost has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Do is staying active underneath prevost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
prevost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JoeSon Do showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Do darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Do throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
prevost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Do counters with a right hand to the body.
Do throws a jab but it's blocked by prevost.

That's one minute gone in the round.
prevost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Do connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
prevost misses with a takedown attempt
and Do counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ryan prevost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
prevost fails with the takedown
and Do counters with an inside leg kick.
prevost misses with a takedown
and Do counters with a lovely shot to the body.

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.
Do looks to land a right hand but prevost moved out of range.
Do slow jab from prevost misses its intended target.
prevost shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Do counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Do throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
prevost shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Do counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do misses with a two punch combination.
prevost moves in looking to clinch but Do pushes him off.
prevost tries for a takedown but Do circles away easily
and Do counters with a left to the body.
prevost avoids the body shot from Do.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
prevost has his takedown stuffed
enabling Do to counter with a crisp jab.
prevost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Do cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
prevost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

prevost darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Do is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Do closes the distance and lands a one-two.
prevost gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Do counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Do - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do throws a jab but it's blocked by prevost.
prevost gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Do counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
prevost misses with a wild body shot.
prevost has his takedown stuffed
and Do counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ryan prevost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
prevost throws a head kick that misses.
prevost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Do counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

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.
prevost fails with the takedown
and Do cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
prevost with a lazy takedown attempt

so Do counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Do slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Do wanted to stand there but prevost had control of the position.
Do must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
prevost looking to control.
Do postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Do won't allow prevost to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but prevost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do tries to stand but prevost is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
prevost gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Do counters with a nice uppercut.
Do fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. prevost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Do throws a big shot that misses.

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.
prevost tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Do misses with a double jab.
prevost fails with the takedown
and Do counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Do shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in prevost's guard.
prevost keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JoeSon Do dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Do misses with a hook to the body

and prevost counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Do is not content to let prevost control the position.
Do wants to control but prevost passes into side.
prevost tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
prevost taking a breather here.
Do is trying to get back to half guard.
Do can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do is trying to improve his position.
prevost trying to control the position but Do is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
prevost misses with a takedown attempt
and Do counters with a two punch combo.
Do thows a left - swing and a miss!
prevost tries for a takedown but Do circles away easily
and Do counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Do looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Do misses the body punch
and prevost counters with a nice body shot.
prevost with a poor takedown
and prevost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ryan prevost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do avoids the body shot from prevost.
prevost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Do counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Do throws a shot from downtown. prevost moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do misses the body punch

and prevost counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by prevost.
Do trying to keep a closed guard but prevost is proving a slippery customer.
Do manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. prevost manages to get himself to full guard.
Do wants to control from the top but prevost keeps moving.
prevost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do postures up.
Do won't allow prevost to sweep him here.
prevost keeping full guard, as Do tries to pass.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but prevost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
prevost controls Do momentarily but Do frees himself.
Do wants to control from the top but prevost keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Do throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
ryan prevost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Do has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JoeSon Do! JoeSon Do retains his featherweight title!