EWB XXIV: Christmas In A Cage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tully Ray Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ray Sanders
vs
Moore

190 cm
23
242 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

196 cm
21
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tully Ray Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Moore!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders fails with the takedown.
Jon Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
Sanders feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Moore sprawling to the canvas! Moore rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sanders finish him?!

Moore is rocked!

It looks like Jon Moore has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Sanders looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.

Sanders moves into the clinch.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanders lands a shot to the body.
Moore looks gassed!

Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt - Moore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanders wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Sanders there.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Sanders rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Moore jumps guard but Sanders stands there with Moore around his waist. Moore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanders pulls guard successfully.
Sanders tries to strike from the bottom.
Sanders 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.
Sanders will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanders looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanders, not yet.
Sanders lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moore!
A nice elbow there by Sanders.
Sanders looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sanders is landing with some decent strikes but Moore is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moore tries to reverse the position but Sanders maintains control.
Sanders lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moore is looking to escape.
Sanders dominating with strikes here.
Sanders raining down shots from the mount!
Moore gets back to half guard.
Moore moves into full guard.
Moore wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.

Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.

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.
Moore controls Sanders momentarily but Sanders frees himself.
Moore lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanders!
Moore blocks Sanders's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Moore wants to control but Sanders has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tully Ray Sanders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Moore's cut.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sanders gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moore misses with a double jab

and Sanders decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moore's guard.

Moore working for submissions but it's allowed Sanders to get to half guard.

Sanders stands up and beckons Moore to join him on the feet.
Sanders wants to clinch.
Sanders thows a body shot but no joy.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Moore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moore gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Moore is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sanders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanders with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moore is looking to advance position but Sanders won't allow it.
Moore working Sanders over with strikes.

Moore postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sanders to stand up.
Sanders stuffs the takedown attempt from Moore. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore throws a one two combo.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tully Ray Sanders is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanders tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Moore.
Moore throws and low kick but Sanders moves out of range easily.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Sanders does no damage.
Jon Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Moore tries to score with a low kick but Sanders moves his leg out of the way.
Moore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanders counters with a left and a right that stings Moore.
A slow jab from Sanders misses its intended target.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with the combination.
Sanders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Sanders counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore misses with a wild combination.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Moore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moore lands in his opponent's guard.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moore won't allow Sanders to sweep him here.
Moore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
Moore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Moore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sanders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sanders pushes Moore off and gets back to his feet.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Moore feints and as Sanders raises his hands in defense, Moore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sanders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jon Moore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Moore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanders to the mat! Sanders manages to get full guard.
Moore prevents Sanders from getting back to his feet.
Sanders controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Moore postures up and lands a big shot to Sanders's brow.
Sanders 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.
Moore is working Sanders over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moore working some strikes from top position.
Moore passes Sanders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moore stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sanders clinches up against the cage.
Sanders keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanders smiles and moves away.
Sanders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanders.
Moore throws a lazy head kick
and Sanders counters with a one-two to the body.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Moore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Moore has a takedown stuffed.
Moore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moore tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moore to the ground. Moore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanders throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders clinches but Moore breaks the clinch

and Moore decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sanders's guard.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Moore looking to sit in guard and control but Sanders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Moore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore pushes Sanders off and gets back to his feet.
Sanders moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tully Ray Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moore.

Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Moore takes the fight into the clinch.
Moore wants a takedown but no success here.
Moore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Moore throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Sanders lands a jab.
Moore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

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

Sanders manages to break the clinch.
Moore throws a hook but Sanders blocks it.
Sanders throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moore misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Moore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Clinton
vs
Spartan

174 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Clinton drives through and clinches with Spartan against the cage.
Spartan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clinton has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clinton.

Clinton decides to pull guard.
Spartan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spartan wants to stand but Clinton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Spartan postures up.
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spartan is one step ahead there.
Spartan cracks Clinton with a solid left hand.
Spartan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clinton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clinton wants to get back to his feet.
Spartan pushes Clinton off looking to stand but Clinton dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Spartan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Clinton closes the distance and clinches up with Spartan, looking for a takedown. Clinton pushes Spartan against the cage but Spartan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spartan lands a nice shot to the body.
Spartan swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range.
Clinton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spartan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clinton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clinton throws a front kick that sends Spartan stumbling back into the cage.
Clinton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spartan looks gassed!
Spartan thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton swinging wilding here.
Clinton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spartan throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spartan waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Clinton.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Clinton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clinton lands with a kick to the temple. Spartan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clinton has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Spartan.
Clinton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clinton fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinton fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clinton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clinton tries to clinch but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan misses the jab.
Matt Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan throws a combination that misses

and Clinton counters with a single leg into guard. Spartan didn't expect that.
Spartan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clinton is controlling him.
Clinton content to stall in guard here.
Clinton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clinton is standing up over Spartan. Spartan looks to escape but Clinton dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton advances nicely into full mount.
Clinton works his way to his opponent's back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Clinton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Spartan is defending well though. Clinton let's go of the attempt for now.
Spartan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clinton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spartan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spartan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spartan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clinton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spartan as he avoids it easily.
Spartan throws a hook but Clinton avoids it easily.
Clinton doesn't manage to clinch there - Spartan circles away.
Eddie Clinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Clinton clinches up against the cage.

Clinton breaks from the clinch.
Spartan throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton.
Spartan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Clinton tries to clinch there but Spartan circles away.
Clinton wants to clinch.
Clinton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan swats away the attempt to clinch by Clinton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spartan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clinton defending well as Spartan loads up on a big left hand.
Spartan swinging wilding here.
Spartan waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Clinton.
Clinton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clinton has a takedown stuffed.
Clinton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spartan circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan swinging wilding here.
Clinton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spartan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Clinton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clinton shoots in for a double leg but Spartan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clinton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clinton shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartan sprawls well. He's pushed Clinton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away.
Eddie Clinton is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartan throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton.
Clinton is looking to clinch.
Spartan works the jab nicely.
Spartan scores with a hook to the body. Clinton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Clinton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clinton lands in his opponent's guard.
Clinton won't allow Spartan to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clinton prevents Spartan from getting back to his feet.
Clinton pushes down on Spartan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clinton wants to get back to his feet.
Spartan is trying to stand up here but Clinton is controlling him well.
Clinton blocks the strikes from Spartan.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Spartan as Clinton shoots in.
Spartan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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.
Spartan throws a hook but Clinton avoids it easily.
Clinton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clinton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clinton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spartan.
Clinton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spartan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clinton.
Clinton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clinton closes the distance and clinches up with Spartan, looking for a takedown. Clinton pushes Spartan against the cage but Spartan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spartan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Matt Spartan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clinton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spartan stuffs the takedown.
Clinton walks into a jab.
Clinton shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Clinton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Spartan loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch.
Clinton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Spartan misses its intended target.
Clinton slips under a jab.
Spartan connects with a looping right hand.
Clinton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan misses with a straight right.
Spartan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Clinton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Clinton is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan misses with an uppercut.
Clinton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clinton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spartan throws a body punch but Clinton moves out of range.
Clinton tries to move into range but Spartan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spartan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.

Spartan gets caught flat footed, as Clinton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clinton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clinton is thwarting Spartan's attempts to control the position.
Spartan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Clinton manages to mount him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Spartan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
You get the feeling that Spartan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Clinton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spartan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spartan is just holding on here. Clinton manages to take his back.
Spartan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Clinton not allowing Spartan to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Clinton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spartan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Spartan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinton lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Spartan.
Spartan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

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.
Clinton tries to get the hooks in deep but Spartan pushed the leg off.
Spartan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Spartan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matt Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Clinton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spartan trying to control the action but Clinton just sinks the hooks in.

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 Eddie Clinton.
Well Clinton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Clinton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yushin Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Knight
vs
Okami

183 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

TFP Graphics

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yushin Okami!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight is looking to clinch but Okami is avoiding it.
Knight tries to clinch but Okami is having none of it.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okami swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.

Knight rushes Okami and presses him up against the cage.
Okami tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Knight lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Yushin Okami has been cut.
Knight wants to break free but Okami has control.
Okami has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ted Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yushin Okami.
Okami can't get the takedown.
Knight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okami blocks it with crossed arms.

Okami gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okami is working away from the top position though.
Knight gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okami wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Okami from controlling successfully.
Okami with a nice head shot there.
Okami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Okami crumples to the floor! Knight milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ted Knight!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between joey maitland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think maitland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hatebreed - I will be heard. Cj Kennedy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

maitland
vs
Kennedy

178 cm
21
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

Inner Fire Nutrition *Q140 Energy* $50
SCP Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, joey maitland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cj Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy has a takedown stuffed.
Kennedy has a takedown stuffed.
maitland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
maitland is trying to control but can't.
maitland moves into full guard.
Kennedy throws a big right hand that misses.

maitland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but maitland is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as maitland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
maitland trying to keep a closed guard but Kennedy is proving a slippery customer.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but maitland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kennedy 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from maitland.
A combination from maitland does no damage.

That's two 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.
maitland throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick from maitland.
maitland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
joey maitland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy fails to land the takedown.
joey maitland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cj Kennedy.
maitland misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy has a takedown stuffed.
maitland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kennedy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.
maitland moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
maitland throws a leg kick which misses Kennedy's front leg but catches the back leg as Kennedy tries to avoid it.
Kennedy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
maitland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but maitland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

maitland wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by maitland.
Kennedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from maitland.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from maitland, right into the meat.
Kennedy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around maitland's waist but maitland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennedy off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

maitland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing maitland from controlling successfully.
maitland advances position into side control!

maitland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kennedy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
maitland is looking to take a break and control but Kennedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
maitland tries to stand but Kennedy is controlling his head.
Kennedy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kennedy tries to roll over but maitland keeps him under control.
Kennedy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
maitland not doing much here.
Kennedy throws a strike from the bottom but maitland passes into side control!
Kennedy is not content to let maitland control the position.
Kennedy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on maitland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kennedy can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kennedy tries to get to full guard but maitland has control of the leg.
Kennedy is staying active underneath maitland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kennedy is trying to stand up here but maitland is controlling him well.
Kennedy gets full guard.
Kennedy is trying to hold maitland in close to prevent damage but maitland has managed to pass into half guard.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Kennedy is looking to improve his position.
maitland wants to control but Kennedy is keeping him busy.
maitland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kennedy's head.

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.

maitland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

maitland postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kennedy to stand up.
maitland misses with a body kick.
Kennedy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and maitland makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kennedy really felt that one!
Kennedy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and maitland counters with a single leg into guard. Kennedy didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

joey maitland dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for maitland!
Kennedy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kennedy looking to finish maitland with some ground and pound. This is bad for maitland!
maitland can't escape the position.
maitland wants to hold on but Kennedy pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Kennedy.
maitland working to try and regain half guard.
Kennedy avoids the attempt from maitland to control.
maitland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kennedy raining down shots from the mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
maitland is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the head.
Kennedy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kennedy landing punches.

maitland is rocked!
Kennedy lands a heavy elbow.
Oh maitland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy drops a big elbow. That's hurt maitland! More shots from Kennedy and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cj Kennedy!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keven Vaillancourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston comes into the arena with Heavy by Collective Soul blaring out of the sound system. Vaillancourt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: This is the new shit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kingston
vs
Vaillancourt

182 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keven Vaillancourt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingston.

Vaillancourt has managed to clinch.

Vaillancourt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kingston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kingston breaks Vaillancourt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaillancourt working a defensive guard here.
Kingston is pushing down on Vaillancourt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vaillancourt is fighting to maintain full guard but Kingston has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kingston decides to stand and escape the position.
Vaillancourt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kingston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vaillancourt is trying to control Kingston's posture but Kingston avoids it.

Kingston decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vaillancourt 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!
Vaillancourt has his takedown stuffed
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vaillancourt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vaillancourt looks gassed!
Vaillancourt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kingston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kingston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vaillancourt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kingston passes Vaillancourt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vaillancourt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kingston trying to control the action but Vaillancourt is working from the bottom.

Kingston escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston shoots in and drives through. Vaillancourt sprawls well.

Vaillancourt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kingston's guard.

Kingston has his feet on Vaillancourt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Vaillancourt on that attempt.
Richard Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keven Vaillancourt.
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vaillancourt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
Vaillancourt pushing down on Kingston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kingston tries to get to full guard but Vaillancourt has control of the leg.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kingston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vaillancourt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vaillancourt wants to work for an arm triangle but Kingston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vaillancourt is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingston tries to get to full guard but Vaillancourt has control of the leg.
Vaillancourt is looking to pass Kingston's guard but actually Kingston recovers to full guard.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Vaillancourt from controlling successfully.
Vaillancourt won't allow Kingston to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaillancourt postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kingston clinches.
Vaillancourt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Kingston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vaillancourt can't fight it off and eventually Kingston manages to take the fight to the floor. Vaillancourt looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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 Richard Kingston will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vaillancourt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vaillancourt trying to control from half guard but Kingston is working away.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Vaillancourt is controlling well.
Vaillancourt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vaillancourt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vaillancourt looks to land a strike but Kingston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kingston 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 are absolutely exhausted here.

Vaillancourt has one foot on Kingston's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston cracks the inside of Vaillancourt's front leg.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vaillancourt as he avoids it easily.
Vaillancourt shoots and misses
and Kingston counters with a three punch combo that has Vaillancourt backing up. Vaillancourt nods at Kingston to acknowledge the strikes.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaillancourt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kingston counters with a good low kick that Vaillancourt was not able to check.
Vaillancourt throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingston.
Vaillancourt moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Kingston throws a leg kick that is checked

so Vaillancourt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vaillancourt wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Vaillancourt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Keven Vaillancourt has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaillancourt won't allow Kingston to sweep him here.

Kingston working for a triangle but Vaillancourt defends it easily.
Kingston trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vaillancourt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Vaillancourt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.
Vaillancourt is staying tight to Kingston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kingston manages to get back to half guard.
Vaillancourt controlling the action here.

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.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kingston trying to control here.
Vaillancourt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kingston tries to roll over but Vaillancourt keeps him under control.
Vaillancourt trying to pass the guard but Kingston defending well.
Vaillancourt stops Kingston from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keven Vaillancourt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vaillancourt instigates a clinch.

Kingston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kingston manages to end up in side control.

Kingston decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Vaillancourt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vaillancourt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vaillancourt thows a body kick. Kingston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Vaillancourt. Vaillancourt gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaillancourt tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Vaillancourt misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston tries to bum rush Vaillancourt with a series of wild strikes but Vaillancourt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston tries to clinch up but Vaillancourt circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaillancourt shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vaillancourt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kingston circles away.
Richard Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keven Vaillancourt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaillancourt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kingston is looking to stand up but Vaillancourt won't let him.
Vaillancourt looking to control but Kingston passes into half guard.

Kingston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vaillancourt has hold of Kingston's hands but Kingston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kingston passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vaillancourt!
Kingston pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaillancourt tries to lock up and control but Kingston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Kingston goes for an armbar but Vaillancourt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vaillancourt.
Vaillancourt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
Vaillancourt looking to pass the guard.
Kingston wants to stand but Vaillancourt is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is trying to keep Vaillancourt in close.
Vaillancourt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vaillancourt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Vaillancourt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kingston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vaillancourt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vaillancourt's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaillancourt is trying to break free.
Kingston doesn't have the hooks in and Vaillancourt manages to turn into his guard.
Vaillancourt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vaillancourt.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Vaillancourt from controlling successfully.
Kingston wants to stand but Vaillancourt is controlling the position.

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

Kingston has his feet on Vaillancourt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Kingston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kingston 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Kingston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamarcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Blackstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Johnson
vs
Blackstone

187 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
208 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamarcus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Blackstone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Blackstone is keeping him busy.
Blackstone is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackstone tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Blackstone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Blackstone is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Blackstone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Blackstone keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
Johnson turns into Blackstone and is now in his guard.
Blackstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson won't allow Blackstone to sweep him here.
Blackstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blackstone because Johnson loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blackstone is looking to escape.
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Blackstone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blackstone tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Blackstone is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.

Johnson has control of Blackstone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blackstone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blackstone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Johnson looking to finish Blackstone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blackstone!
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Blackstone is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Blackstone manages to avoid easily.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Blackstone is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Johnson is going olschool here, as he tries to force Blackstone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blackstone shrugs it off.
Blackstone wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blackstone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Blackstone is trying to stand.
Blackstone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blackstone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
Blackstone wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Blackstone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blackstone gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blackstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackstone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson won't allow Blackstone to sweep him here.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Blackstone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Blackstone is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Blackstone's back instead.
Blackstone tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Johnson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Blackstone trying to control the hands but Johnson breaks the grip.

Blackstone showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is not going to allow Blackstone to sit and survive in this position.
Blackstone breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Blackstone pushes his legs off easily.
Blackstone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Blackstone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jamarcus Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackstone blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Blackstone in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Blackstone trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Blackstone blocks the strikes from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackstone taking a breather here.
Blackstone avoids the strikes from the bottom by Johnson.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Blackstone pulls his head out easily.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson tries to roll over but Blackstone keeps him under control.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Blackstone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Blackstone sits in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Blackstone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackstone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dan Blackstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackstone avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jamarcus Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Blackstone wants to clinch.
Blackstone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackstone shoots and misses

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Blackstone defends the submission attempt.
Blackstone controlling the position for now.
Blackstone is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackstone wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blackstone!
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Blackstone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blackstone wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blackstone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blackstone is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson unloading with bombs!

Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.

Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Blackstone tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Blackstone frees his head quite easily.
Johnson misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Blackstone to control.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.

Johnson has hold of Blackstone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blackstone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blackstone because Johnson loaded up on that one.

Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Blackstone is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Blackstone from controlling successfully.
Dan Blackstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackstone passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Blackstone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jamarcus Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blackstone is working away from the top position though.
Blackstone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blackstone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson trying to control but Blackstone postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamarcus Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Granite By Pendulum. On his way into the cage it seems that Adam Schmidt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Adam Schmidt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Schmidt
vs
Damon

195 cm
19
255 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

198 cm
23
255 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Schmidt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Damon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt drops Damon with a left and a right! Oh, Damon is hurt - Schmidt dives into side control looking to finish!

Damon is rocked!

It looks like Sean Damon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt lands a big left to the face of Damon, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Schmidt and another - Damon is out! Schmidt stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Schmidt!
Adam Schmidt retains his heavyweight title!