NEFL Fight Night PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalib Chery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frean Dorpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Chery
vs
Dorpo

225 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
230 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalib Chery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frean Dorpo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chery looks to land a combination but Dorpo avoids it well.
Chery misses with the combination.
Chery moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Chery.
Chery throws a right and a left that Dorpo avoids nicely.
Chery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dorpo slips a jab and a cross from Chery.
Chery throws a right hand that Dorpo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dorpo also avoids with ease.
Dorpo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chery fails to land with a series of punches.
Chery throws a series of punches but Dorpo avoids them all with ease.
Chery really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Chery does no damage.

Dorpo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dorpo tries to score a body lock takedown but Chery shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dorpo keeps control of Chery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorpo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorpo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chery pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dorpo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chery lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Dorpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dorpo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chery.
Dorpo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chery swinging wilding here.
Dorpo misses with a double jab.

Dorpo pushes Chery up against the cage in a clinch.
Chery gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dorpo.
Kalib Chery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frean Dorpo.
Chery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.
Dorpo lands an elbow inside that Chery shrugs off.
Chery wants to break the clinch but can't.

Dorpo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dorpo preventing the sweep.

Chery pushes Dorpo off and gets back to his feet.
Chery is breathing heavily.
Chery throws a combination that misses
and Dorpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Chery does no damage.
Chery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dorpo moves into the clinch.
Dorpo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chery avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chery gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dorpo.
Chery wants to break free but Dorpo has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dorpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Chery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chery tries to bum rush Dorpo with a series of wild strikes but Dorpo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Chery does no damage.
Chery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dorpo.
Dorpo tries to clinch up.
Kalib Chery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dorpo darts in and clinches Chery up against the cage.
Dorpo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chery pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chery displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Dorpo rushes Chery and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dorpo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chery lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dorpo scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Dorpo tries to score a body lock takedown but Chery shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dorpo can't get the takedown.
Chery is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorpo has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorpo looking to throw knees to the head but Chery is blocking nicely.
Dorpo scores a nice knee to the body.
Dorpo scores a nice knee to the body.
Dorpo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chery is pressed up against the cage. Dorpo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chery down to the mat. Chery avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chery stalks Dorpo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dorpo's face. Dorpo staggers backwards, shaken.
Chery lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chery.
Chery throws a series of punches but Dorpo moves out of range.
Chery misses with a combination
and Dorpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Dorpo has managed to clinch.
Dorpo wants a takedown.
Chery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chery tries to break the clinch but Dorpo is controlling the position.
Dorpo wants a takedown but no success here.
Chery is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorpo has double underhooks.
Dorpo prevents Chery from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorpo keeps control of Chery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorpo tries to score a body lock takedown but Chery shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dorpo keeps control of Chery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorpo trying to stall but Chery improves his position.
Dorpo keeps control of Chery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chery tries to break the clinch but Dorpo is controlling the position.
Chery tries to break the clinch but Dorpo is controlling the position.
Chery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chery prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chery has had enough of the clinch but Dorpo keeps him there for the moment.
Dorpo prevents Chery from breaking the clinch.
Chery is trying to break the clinch but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.
Chery can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chery is trying to break free.
Chery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dorpo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chery pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dorpo misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Left hook, right uppercut from Chery.
Chery misses with a few strikes there.
Kalib Chery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chery throws a nice looking combination but Dorpo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chery tries to bum rush Dorpo with a series of wild strikes but Dorpo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chery falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dorpo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dorpo.
Dorpo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Dorpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chery falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dorpo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dorpo.
Dorpo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chery prevents it.
Dorpo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dorpo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chery gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dorpo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chery tries to break the clinch but Dorpo is controlling the position.
Dorpo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dorpo goes for a takedown attempt but Chery pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kalib Chery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frean Dorpo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dorpo is looking to clinch but Chery is avoiding it.
Dorpo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chery.
No joy there for Chery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Chery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dorpo counters by clinching up.
Dorpo prevents Chery from breaking the clinch.

Dorpo breaks the clinch.
Chery misses with a series of wild punches.

Dorpo clinches up against the cage.
Chery tries to break the clinch but Dorpo is controlling the position.
Dorpo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.
Chery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dorpo missing with knees to the body.

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.
Chery is trying to break free.
Chery letting Dorpo take a breather here.
Dorpo keeps control of Chery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frean Dorpo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dorpo stalling in the clinch but Chery improves position.
Dorpo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chery pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chery can't break the clinch.
Chery is trying to break free.
Dorpo prevents Chery from breaking the clinch.
Dorpo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chery has had enough of the clinch but Dorpo keeps him there for the moment.
Dorpo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chery is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorpo has double underhooks.
Dorpo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chery pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chery is trying to break the clinch but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.
Dorpo keeps control of Chery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dorpo breaks from the clinch.
Chery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chery throws a series of punches but Dorpo moves out of range.
Chery moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorpo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chery falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dorpo counters by moving into the clinch.

Dorpo gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Chery manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chery lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chery.
Chery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dorpo slips a jab and a cross from Chery.
Chery misses with a series of wild punches.

Dorpo drives through and clinches with Chery against the cage.
Chery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chery wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorpo scores a nice knee to the body.
Chery has had enough of the clinch but Dorpo keeps him there for the moment.
Chery is trying to break the clinch but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.
Dorpo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorpo stalls.
Dorpo lands a nice knee to the body.
Chery wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorpo won't allow it.
Dorpo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chery has had enough of the clinch but Dorpo keeps him there for the moment.
Chery wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorpo won't allow it.
Chery has had enough of the clinch but Dorpo keeps him there for the moment.
Dorpo lands an elbow inside.
Chery can't break the clinch.

Dorpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorpo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frean Dorpo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dorpo dodges the punch combination from Chery.
Chery swinging wilding here.
Chery falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dorpo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dorpo.
Chery can't break the clinch.
Chery tries to break the clinch but Dorpo is controlling the position.
Dorpo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chery pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chery throws a series of punches but Dorpo avoids them all with ease.
Chery swinging wilding here.
Dorpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chery misses with a double jab.
Chery tries to bum rush Dorpo with a series of wild strikes but Dorpo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dorpo doesn't manage to clinch there - Chery circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chery looks to land a combination but Dorpo avoids it well.
Chery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dorpo counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorpo keeps control of Chery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Dorpo manages to break the clinch.
Dorpo doesn't manage to clinch there - Chery circles away.

Dorpo takes the fight into the clinch.
Chery wants to break free but Dorpo has control.
Chery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chery can't break the clinch.
Dorpo tries to pull guard but Chery won't allow it.
Chery can't break the clinch.
Chery is trying to break the clinch but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.
Dorpo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalib Chery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frean Dorpo.
Chery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chery is trying to break the clinch but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.
Dorpo wants a takedown.
Chery is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorpo has double underhooks.
Chery wants to break free but Dorpo has control.
Chery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kalib Chery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dorpo tries for a takedown but Chery manages to get underhooks.
Chery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dorpo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chery is trying to break free.
Dorpo keeps control of Chery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chery has had enough of the clinch but Dorpo keeps him there for the moment.
Dorpo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorpo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chery wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorpo won't allow it.
Chery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.
Chery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chery has had enough of the clinch but Dorpo keeps him there for the moment.
Chery tries to break the clinch but Dorpo is controlling the position.
Chery wants to break free but Dorpo has control.
Chery tries to break the clinch but Dorpo is controlling the position.
Dorpo is working for takedown but Chery is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chery wants to break free but Dorpo has control.
Dorpo tries to score a body lock takedown but Chery shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dorpo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chery blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorpo prevents Chery from breaking the clinch.
Chery is trying to break the clinch but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.
Dorpo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dorpo misses with a knee strike.
Chery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.
Dorpo keeps control of Chery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorpo taking a breather.
Chery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Dorpo manages to break the clinch.
Chery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dorpo counters by clinching up.
Dorpo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chery prevents it.
Chery is trying to break free.
Chery is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorpo has double underhooks.
Chery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chery wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorpo won't allow it.
Chery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.

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.

Dorpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorpo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chery throws a nice looking combination but Dorpo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chery moves away from the strike by Dorpo.
Chery misses with a few strikes there.

Dorpo has closed the distance and engaged Chery in a clinch.
Dorpo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chery prevents it.
Chery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dorpo can't get the takedown.
Chery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorpo has him pressed against the cage.
Dorpo landing knees to the body.
Dorpo keeps control of Chery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chery wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorpo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chery wants to break free but Dorpo has control.
Chery tries to break the clinch but Dorpo is controlling the position.
Chery is pressed up against the cage. Dorpo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chery down to the mat. Chery avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chery misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frean Dorpo.
I've got Dorpo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frean Dorpo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between chaz peti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). peti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Jesus Everywhere I Go. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

peti
vs
Jackson

175 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, chaz peti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

peti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
peti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but peti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
peti passes into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but peti is controlling him
peti tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.

peti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jackson to get to his feet.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
peti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but peti persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

peti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
peti is stalling in the full guard.
peti forces his way into half guard.

peti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. peti eventually gives up the hold.
peti is breathing heavily.
Jackson is not content to let peti control the position.
Jackson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
peti thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst peti is controlling him.
peti looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
peti trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

peti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
peti trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
peti throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jackson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from peti.

Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as peti throws out the jab.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson shoots and misses

and peti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
peti is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as peti sits in half guard.
peti working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Jackson pushes peti off and gets back to his feet.
peti throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and peti only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

chaz peti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

peti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
peti scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

peti has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into peti's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
peti is trying to control the position from the bottom.

peti is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and peti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
peti misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

peti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
peti is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but peti has control of the leg.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
peti is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jackson reverses the position - he's now on top in peti's guard.

peti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
peti is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
peti shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed peti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but peti moves out of range.
peti shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chaz peti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
peti shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed peti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but peti moves out of range.
peti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
peti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. peti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
peti closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. peti pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
peti shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson misses with a body kick.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
peti is looking for a sweep.
peti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if peti tries to get out of the position.

Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for peti with that takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a head kick.

peti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
peti working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
peti trying to control from Jackson's half guard. Jackson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

peti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now peti has Jackson in his guard.
peti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.

peti stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

peti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

peti is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Jackson as he works his way to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rick Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! peti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.

peti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.

peti jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

peti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
peti prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
peti trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
peti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on peti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
peti tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
peti fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two 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.
peti closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. peti pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
peti blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
peti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chaz peti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
peti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a head kick but peti moves out of range.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a head kick but peti moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
peti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
peti tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from peti. peti gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
peti closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. peti pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
peti tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
peti throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.

peti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst peti is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
peti looking to pass the guard.
peti advances to half guard.
peti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Jackson kicks off peti and gets to his feet.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed

and peti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by peti.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
chaz peti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think peti 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... chaz peti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug's entrance music is chicago bulls theme song. A fine choice. Randy Hug has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hug
vs
Stone

190 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Syndicate Drugs
Synergy Nutrition

Twisted Soldier Clothing

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, Randy Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrus Stone!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hug tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hug looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hug moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone clobbers Hug with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Randy Hug has been cut.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hug is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Hug circles away and we're back to standing.

Hug gets a clinch.
Stone wants to break free but Hug has control.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Hug.
Stone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hug looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Hug taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hug could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Hug.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug controlling the action here for a moment.
Hug tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body.
Hug throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hug prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Stone is trying to break free.
Stone avoiding damage as Hug throws knees to the body.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Hug.
Stone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hug missing with knees to the body.

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.
Hug tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Stone wants to break free but Hug has control.
Hug misses with an elbow over the top.

Hug escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hug as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Stone throws an overhand right that has Hug reeling! Stone follows up with a more punches and Hug is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cyrus Stone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bogan Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim has chosen Ready Steady Go! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matthew Kim struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Riley
vs
Kim

183 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bogan Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Kim!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim drops his hands momentarily and Riley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riley scores with the left hand. Kim knows he should have avoided that one.
Kim tries to land a front kick but Riley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riley takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.

Kim scores a takedown into full mount!
Riley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Riley drops back looking for a leg! Kim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kim manages to kick Riley off! Riley jumps back into Kim's guard.
Riley trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Riley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kim is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A left and a right from Riley both land. Nice combination.
Bogan Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Riley does it's job there.
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Riley finds it's target.
Riley lands a jab to the head.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Riley swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Riley finds it's target.
Bogan Riley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riley.
Kim looks gassed!
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riley with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
Riley misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim ducks right into an uppercut from Riley.
Riley scores with a jab. Kim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riley lands with a nice body punch.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Riley with a nice cross.
Riley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Riley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Kim 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
Riley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Riley duly obliges.
Riley cracks Kim with an open hand slap.
Riley lands with an overhand left.
Riley catches Kim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kim at a distance.
Riley works the jab nicely.
Riley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kim doesn't seem bothered though.
Danga de danga de dang - Riley scores with a four punch combination!
Riley lands a jab-cross combination.

Kim is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Oooh a lovely combination from Riley sends Kim down but not out. Riley dives into side control looking to finish.
Kim is still in real trouble! Can Riley finish him?
Riley controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Riley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kim!
Riley controlling the pace for now.
Riley looking to control but Kim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Riley is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Riley extends the arm and Kim is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bogan Riley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joh Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey has chosen DIME SI TE VAS CON EL NIGGA as his entrance music. Corwin Anstey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jah
vs
Anstey

188 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
216 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Team S.W.A.T.

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, Joh Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Jah coming out on top.
Jah throws a right hand that Anstey ducks under and follows up with a left that Anstey also avoids with ease.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Jah which made him look bad.
Joh Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.

Anstey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jah!
Jah is looking to get to half guard.
Anstey with a couple of short strikes.
Jah is looking to improve his position but Anstey isn't that keen on the idea.
Jah is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Anstey scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey fails to take his opponent's back.

Anstey is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jah can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jah wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.

Anstey working for a guillotine from mount but Jah is in no mood to give up.
You get the feeling that Jah really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jah tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Anstey throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

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.
Anstey fails to advance to Jah's back.
Jah is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Anstey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anstey looks gassed!
Anstey won't let Jah get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jah tries to hold on but Anstey postures up.
Jah flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jah holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Anstey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jah is looking to get to half guard.
Jah wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Anstey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anstey raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jah really wants to buck Anstey off and get back to his feet.
Anstey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jah tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
BOOM! Anstey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jah slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jah manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt - Jah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anstey shoots for a takedown but Jah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.

Anstey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jah to the mat! Jah manages to get full guard.

Anstey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anstey, into his guard.
Jah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jah slips nicely into half guard.
Anstey tries to roll over but Jah keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anstey avoids the body shot from Jah.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jah.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Anstey scores a takedown into full mount!

Jah somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jah misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Jah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joh Jah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jah.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joh Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Jah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jah connects with a looping right hand.
Anstey slips a jab and a cross from Jah.

Anstey scores a takedown into full mount!
Anstey throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jah wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Anstey mounts Jah! Really nice guard pass there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah tries to reverse the position but Anstey maintains control.
Jah is in a horrible position here. Anstey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Anstey is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jah is surviving well by controlling Anstey's body position as best he can.
Anstey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anstey dominating with strikes here.
Jah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anstey dominating with strikes here.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Jah to control.
Anstey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jah's face.
Anstey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jah hang on?
Jah is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Anstey unloading with bombs!

That's four 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.
Anstey looking to finish Jah with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jah!
Jah is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Anstey lands with some strikes.
Jah is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
Jah regains half guard.
Jah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anstey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anstey's back!
Jah is hanging on to Anstey's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anstey tries to roll but Jah sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Jah which made him look bad.
Anstey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jah tries to avoid it but Anstey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jah to the ground. Jah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Jah sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joh Jah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Jah lands a nice hook to Anstey's body. Anstey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jah lands with a nice combination. Anstey backs away looking to recover.

Anstey is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jah.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Jah finish him?
Jah moves in close and cracks Anstey with a massive right hand! Anstey, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joh Jah!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Demaj Jacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demaj Jacare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Fadden's chin.

Jacare
vs
Fadden

172 cm
20
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
161 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Twisted Soldier Clothing

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demaj Jacare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacare shoots for a double leg takedown but Fadden sprawls well. He's pushed Jacare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Fadden gets the takedown into side control.
Fadden is looking to take a break and control but Jacare is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fadden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fadden wants to stand but Jacare is controlling his arm.

Fadden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacare, who protects the arm well.
Fadden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacare keeps working.
Fadden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jacare kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jacare gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden is looking to advance position but Jacare won't allow it.
Jacare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fadden.
Jacare is holding on to half guard well.
Jacare manages to get to full guard.
Jacare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fadden is one step ahead there.
Fadden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacare is keeping the position for now.

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.
Fadden landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fadden stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Some wild striking there from Jacare.
Jacare scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fadden looks gassed!
Jacare throws a head kick but Fadden moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacare tries to sprawl out of it but Fadden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jacare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Jacare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacare controlling the action here for a moment.
Jacare scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jacare scores with a knee to the head.
Fadden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jacare just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacare with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jacare.
Fadden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jacare prevents it.
Demaj Jacare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fadden.
A short right from Jacare.
Jacare scores with a shot to the side of Fadden's head.
Jacare just leaning against Fadden, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jacare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fadden looking for a takedown.
Jacare scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fadden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Jacare.
A knee to the head by Jacare.
Jacare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jacare.
Jacare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Jacare.
Nice elbow from Jacare.
Jacare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faddens head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jacare.
Jacare with a knee to the head.
Jacare connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fadden's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fadden moves out of range as Jacare throws a body kick.
Fadden doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jacare counters with a takedown into side control.

Fadden is rocked!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fadden tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jacare easily slips into full mount!
Jacare controlling from the full mount.
Fadden flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fadden tries to reverse the position but Jacare maintains control.
Jacare unloading with bombs!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jacare wants to control but Fadden is keeping busy.
Jacare struggling to land strikes to the head as Fadden covers up.
Jacare struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jacare is not going to allow Fadden to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.

Jacare looking for the choke but no joy.

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.
Jacare lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Jacare trying to control.
Jacare is hanging on to Fadden's back as he tries to escape.

Jacare looking for the choke from the back.
Jacare struggling to land strikes to the head as Fadden covers up.
I really don't envy Fadden right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacare not allowing Fadden to control his hands.
Jacare misses with an elbow to the head.
What can Fadden do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jacare thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jacare trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fadden rolls, trying to escape but Jacare keeps control of the position.
Will Jacare go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jacare lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jacare.
Jacare lands a shot to the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jacare's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fadden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demaj Jacare dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jacare has his takedown stuffed

and Fadden counters with a single leg into guard. Jacare didn't expect that.
Fadden trying to control but Jacare is working from the bottom.

Fadden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacare keeping moving, preventing Fadden from controlling successfully.

Jacare looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacare trying to keep a closed guard but Fadden is proving a slippery customer.
Fadden wants to pass the guard but Jacare is keeping the position.
Fadden trying to control but Jacare is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fadden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacare.
Fadden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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.
Jacare looks for a takedown but Fadden sprawls well.
Jacare lands a nice looking body kick.

Fadden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fadden is tying to control. Jacare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fadden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fadden 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.
Jacare is looking for a sweep. Fadden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jacare 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.
Jacare is trying to hold Fadden in close to prevent damage but Fadden has managed to pass into half guard.
Jacare wants to control but Fadden is keeping busy.

Fadden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacare defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadden wants to pass to mount but Jacare is defending the position.

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.
Jacare trying to hold on to Fadden's head to control him but Fadden postures up.
Jacare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacare is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fadden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fadden's back!
Jacare not allowing Fadden to control his hands.
John Fadden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacare is trying to stick to Fadden's back but Fadden is turning into Jacare. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jacare's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fadden.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Fadden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jacare 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demaj Jacare!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gable has chosen Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Novikov
vs
Gable

180 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

201 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Novikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gable moves away.
Novikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novikov misses with a low kick.
Novikov throws a sloppy head kick and Gable moves out of range easily.
Novikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gable misses with a wild combination.
Gable throws a body punch but Novikov moves out of range.
Novikov tries a low kick but Gable avoids it.
Gable on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novikov. Novikov obviously looking to wear him down.

Novikov shoots in and bounces Gable off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Novikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gable is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gable thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Novikov's head.

Gable is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gable scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Novikov tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.
Novikov trying to hold on to Gable's head to control him but Gable postures up.
Gable slips a nice elbow through Novikov's hands, connecting with Novikov's forehead.
Novikov is looking for a sweep. Gable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gable is looking to advance position but Novikov won't allow it.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Novikov moves out of range as Gable strikes.

That's two 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.
Novikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gable is out of range.
Gable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Novikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Novikov showed some decent athleticism there.

Novikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gable doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Novikov.
Gable wants to get back to full guard.
Novikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gable is in a horrible position here. Novikov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gable really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Novikov looking to ground and pound but Gable is blocking nicely.

Novikov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gable turns into him and now he's in Novikov's guard.
Novikov keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Gable looking to sit in guard and control but Novikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Novikov postures up.
Gable 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.
Gable throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Novikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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.

Gable throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Novikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gable has momentary wrist control but Novikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Novikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gable is keeping the position for now.
Novikov takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Novikov misses with a wild body shot.
Gable doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Novikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gable swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novikov ducks under a wild hook from Gable.
Gable misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gable closes the distance looking to clinch

and Novikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Gable wants to control but Novikov postures up.
Gable misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gable can do anything to dispel that myth.
Novikov lands a nice forearm strike.
Gable tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Novikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Novikov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Novikov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gable is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Novikov has hold of Gable's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gable seems comfortable defending it but Novikov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gable is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gable is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Novikov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Novikov!

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