Aggression 4 - Defense PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McDonald
vs
Schmidt

178 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schmidt, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Andreas Schmidt has been cut.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Schmidt drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Schmidt won't let him.
Schmidt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Schmidt won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonald!
Schmidt dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schmidt shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
Schmidt looks gassed!

McDonald has Schmidt up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to circle away but Schmidt has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald.
A short left from McDonald.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
McDonald avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald pushes Schmidt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling the position.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Schmidt has double underhooks.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Schmidt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from McDonald.

Schmidt pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmidt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schmidt is proving hard to escape from.

Schmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schmidt wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McDonald won't allow Schmidt to sweep him here.

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.
McDonald would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schmidt looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmidt, not yet.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Schmidt won't let him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schmidt is defended easily by McDonald.
Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Schmidt.
Schmidt is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

McDonald clinches.
McDonald looking to stall.
Schmidt looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald wants to break free but Schmidt has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Schmidt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McDonald leaves Schmidt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schmidt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schmidt off to one side.

McDonald pushes Schmidt up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmidt has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.

McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McDonald gets a clinch.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Schmidt.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schmidt.
Schmidt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Schmidt avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schmidt takes a shot to the head.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonald is keeping busy.

Schmidt jumps guard.

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.
Schmidt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Schmidt sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet.

Schmidt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses.
McDonald wants to break free but Schmidt has control.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmidt has McDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald throws an elbow but it misses.
Schmidt jumps guard but McDonald stands there with Schmidt around his waist. Schmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDonald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schmidt's brow.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmidt won't allow it.
Schmidt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.

Schmidt pulls McDonald into guard.
Schmidt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schmidt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald is trying to stand back up but Schmidt is controlling him

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

Schmidt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schmidt.
McDonald is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Schmidt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

McDonald thuds his right hand into Schmidt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmidt tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmidt.

McDonald has Schmidt up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is leaning against Schmidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
McDonald controlling the action here for a moment.
McDonald is leaning against Schmidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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

McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Schmidt has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmidts head.
McDonald misses with an elbow strike.
Schmidt prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
McDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
McDonald lands a body punch.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
Schmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Schmidt.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.

McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonald lands a left hand.

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.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt fails to pull guard.
McDonald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from McDonald.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
Schmidt dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Schmidt. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet.

McDonald clinches up with Schmidt and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Ronald McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
Schmidt is working for takedown but McDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Schmidt drops back down to his feet.
McDonald is stalling here.
Schmidt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmidt prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
McDonald tries to clinch but Schmidt is having none of it.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
Andreas Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald sprawls well. McDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
McDonald lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schmidt looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.

Schmidt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schmidt is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Schmidt is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
Schmidt stops McDonald from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schmidt prevents McDonald from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald McDonald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between whats that aboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Lionheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). whats that aboot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

that aboot
vs
Lionheart

185 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

186 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, whats that aboot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Lionheart!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lionheart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivan Lionheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

aboot has managed to clinch.
aboot tries for a takedown but Lionheart manages to get underhooks.
Lionheart tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. aboot smiles and moves away.
aboot misses with a two punch combination.
aboot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lionheart throws a head kick that aboot semi-blocks.
aboot is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lionheart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lionheart closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks aboot out cold! aboot corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Lionheart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peppy LaPue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LaPue
vs
Richards

188 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peppy LaPue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus Richards!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaPue swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaPue is defended easily by Richards.
LaPue throws out a powerful jab.
Richards leaves LaPue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richards blocks a head kick by LaPue.

Richards gets a clinch.
LaPue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peppy LaPue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards tries to pull guard but LaPue holds him up against the cage and eventually Richards drops back down to his feet.

LaPue is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richards is just too persistent for him and manages to trip LaPue to the mat. LaPue regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
LaPue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaPue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaPue is pulling down on Richards's head to control his posture.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards stops LaPue from standing up.
LaPue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaPue controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for LaPue with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from LaPue. No joy for Richards on that attempt.
LaPue connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richards momentarily.
LaPue shoots for a takedown but Richards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LaPue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaPue swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards is looking to clinch but LaPue is avoiding it.

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.
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards tries to clinch up.
LaPue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but LaPue pushes him off.
LaPue throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richards's waist but Richards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaPue off to one side.

LaPue scores a takedown into full mount!
LaPue content just to control the position here.
Richards is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Richards is squirming around, avoiding LaPue's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaPue thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
LaPue looking to ground and pound but Richards is blocking nicely.
LaPue controlling his opponent.
Richards working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
LaPue wants to control the pace but Richards is squirming around nicely.
LaPue controlling from the full mount.
LaPue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
LaPue putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Richards is squirming around, avoiding LaPue's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peppy LaPue 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.

LaPue tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Richards counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Richards moves into the clinch.
LaPue lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LaPue lands a good knee to the midsection. Richards won't want to take too many of those.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaPue walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LaPue keeps the fight on the outside.
LaPue lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Richards takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

LaPue looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Richards is rocked!
Richards keeping moving, preventing LaPue from controlling successfully.
Richards is still in real trouble! Can LaPue finish him?
LaPue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richards seems to have recovered his senses.
Richards is breathing heavily.
LaPue trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
LaPue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaPue keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richards's head.

LaPue gets to his feet - Richards follows without any prompting.
LaPue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LaPue!

LaPue closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
LaPue has Richards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LaPue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
LaPue crunches a lovely knee into Richards's ribcage.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but LaPue avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
Richards avoiding damage as LaPue throws knees to the body.
Richards is pressed up against the cage. LaPue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richards down to the mat. Richards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
LaPue lands a nice looking kick to the body. Richards takes a step back to recover.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by LaPue.
LaPue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

LaPue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaPue lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
LaPue tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown. LaPue tries to sprawl out of it but Richards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LaPue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LaPue shoots for a double leg takedown but Richards sprawls well. He's pushed LaPue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peppy LaPue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaPue thuds a left hand into Richards's body.
LaPue lands with a slapping head kick.

LaPue clinches with his opponent.
LaPue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LaPue blocks an uppercut.
LaPue looking for a takedown.

LaPue breaks the clinch.
Richards avoids the head kick by LaPue.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaPue paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaPue circles away from the clinch attempt

and LaPue holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

LaPue pulls Richards into guard.

LaPue is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
LaPue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaPue wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LaPue tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
LaPue is working hard here to advance position.
Richards tries to stand but LaPue is controlling from the bottom.
LaPue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaPue is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaPue throws a leg kick which misses Richards's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards tries to avoid it.
LaPue lands a head kick. Richards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

LaPue clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards takes a knee to the side of the body.
LaPue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LaPue darts in and clinches Richards up against the cage.
LaPue crunches a lovely knee into Richards's ribcage.
LaPue scores with a hook to the body.

LaPue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LaPue can pounce on him.

LaPue looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LaPue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LaPue wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
LaPue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Richards is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaPue is really struggling to control Richards but he's trying to hold on to the position.
LaPue controls from within his opponent's guard.
LaPue trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

LaPue decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Richards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LaPue lands with a slapping head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
LaPue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richards pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaPue is defended easily by Richards.
Richards throws a right and a left that LaPue avoids nicely.

LaPue moves into the clinch.
LaPue gets underhooks to prevent Richards's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaPue wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peppy LaPue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from LaPue.
LaPue comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from LaPue.

LaPue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peppy LaPue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaPue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richards sprawls well. Richards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LaPue gets slowly back to his feet.
LaPue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richards.
Richards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LaPue moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peppy LaPue is winning the standup battle so far.
LaPue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaPue.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside.
LaPue tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaPue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaPue shoots for a takedown but Richards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LaPue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards tries to clinch there but LaPue circles away.
Peppy LaPue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaPue throws a good cross that connects.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by LaPue.
LaPue throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
LaPue tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
LaPue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LaPue shoots and misses

and Richards counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaPue won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards landing a few strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peppy LaPue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LaPue 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peppy LaPue!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Terrazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Oak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrazas comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. 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.

Terrazas
vs
Oak

185 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Terrazas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Oak!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Terrazas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terrazas fails with a takedown attempt.
Terrazas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oak is fending him off so far but Terrazas persists. Nope, Oak circles away and we're back to standing.
Oak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Terrazas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Terrazas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terrazas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Oak shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Oak there.
Oak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Terrazas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrazas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oak is working away from the top position though.
Terrazas is breathing heavily.
Oak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Terrazas is trying to get back to full guard.
Oak slips a nice elbow through Terrazas's hands, connecting with Terrazas's forehead.
Oak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oak lands a nice short elbow.

Terrazas is rocked!
Oak scores with a big shot! Terrazas's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Terrazas! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Oak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edi El Mafoodi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Mafoodi comes to the cage accompanied by walk like an egyptian... Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

El Mafoodi
vs
Cole Konrad

222 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edi El Mafoodi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cole Konrad!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from El Mafoodi. No joy for Konrad on that attempt.
El Mafoodi tries to close the distance and clinch but Konrad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow that stopped Konrad in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Cole Konrad has been cut.
El Mafoodi misses with an elbow over the top.
Konrad blocks an elbow strike.
El Mafoodi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Konrad blocks the elbow strike.
El Mafoodi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Konrad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. El Mafoodi just stands there and leans against the cage.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow just above Konrad 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, El Mafoodi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Konrad's brow.
Konrad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edi El Mafoodi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Konrad.
El Mafoodi blocks a body shot from Konrad.
A nice glancing elbow lands by El Mafoodi.
Konrad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow inside.
Konrad goes for a takedown attempt but El Mafoodi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
El Mafoodi tries to close the distance and clinch but Konrad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Mafoodi moves in looking to clinch but Konrad pushes him off.
Konrad dives in and grabs El Mafoodi's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Mafoodi pushes down on Konrad's head and hops out.
El Mafoodi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Mafoodi fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Mafoodi tries to close the distance and clinch but Konrad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Mafoodi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Konrad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
El Mafoodi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Konrad prevents El Mafoodi from getting back to his feet.
Konrad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Konrad advances to half guard.
El Mafoodi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Konrad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Konrad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konrad throws a strike but El Mafoodi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Konrad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Konrad throwing strikes from guard but El Mafoodi blocks nicely.
Konrad tries to free his leg and advance position but El Mafoodi is retaining full guard.
Konrad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Mafoodi keeping moving, preventing Konrad from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Mafoodi is keeping the position for now.
El Mafoodi keeping moving, preventing Konrad from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
El Mafoodi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Mafoodi wants it to stay on the feet.
El Mafoodi tries to clinch but Konrad moves out of range.
Konrad circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Mafoodi is looking to clinch but Konrad is avoiding it.
El Mafoodi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konrad swats him away and circles back towards the center.

El Mafoodi clinches up against the cage.

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.
El Mafoodi throws an elbow but it misses.
Konrad blocks an elbow strike.
El Mafoodi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Konrad's defenses.
El Mafoodi misses with an elbow strike.
El Mafoodi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Konrad dodges an elbow strike from El Mafoodi.
El Mafoodi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Konrad's efforts to push away.
Konrad takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Cole Konrad's cut even more.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow inside that Konrad shrugs off.
Konrad blocks the elbow strike.
El Mafoodi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
El Mafoodi letting Konrad take a breather here.
El Mafoodi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Konrad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Mafoodi walks away with a smile on his face. Konrad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Mafoodi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konrad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
El Mafoodi fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Mafoodi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Konrad swats away the attempt to clinch by El Mafoodi.
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 Edi El Mafoodi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cole Konrad's cut.
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.

Konrad gets the takedown into side control.
Konrad lands a few punches from side control.
Konrad misses with the ground and pound.
El Mafoodi is looking for a sweep.
Konrad throwing strikes but El Mafoodi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Konrad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Mafoodi advances nicely into full mount.
El Mafoodi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Konrad because El Mafoodi loaded up on that one.
El Mafoodi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Konrad is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Mafoodi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Konrad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Konrad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Konrad is in all sorts of trouble here.

El Mafoodi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Konrad has worked his arm free - good work by Konrad!
Konrad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
El Mafoodi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Konrad defending well though.
Konrad is trying to maintain the position but El Mafoodi is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Konrad wants to get back to full guard.
Konrad trying to control but El Mafoodi postures up.
Konrad is doing well to control the position and prevent El Mafoodi from advancing to side control.

Konrad kicks off El Mafoodi and gets to his feet.
El Mafoodi wants to clinch up but Konrad keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow inside.
Konrad is trying to break the clinch but El Mafoodi has him pressed against the cage.

Konrad jumps guard and drags El Mafoodi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Konrad trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Konrad has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Konrad wants to sweep but no luck.
Konrad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Konrad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Konrad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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.
Konrad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Konrad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks El Mafoodi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Konrad there.
Konrad is just content to waste time from the top position. El Mafoodi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Konrad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Despite being in the dominant position, Cole Konrad just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
El Mafoodi wants to clinch up but Konrad keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Konrad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cole Konrad's cut.
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!

Konrad tries for a takedown but El Mafoodi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Konrad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole Konrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Mafoodi tries to clinch but Konrad is having none of it.
Edi El Mafoodi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Mafoodi tries to clinch up.

El Mafoodi gets caught flat footed, as Konrad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
El Mafoodi keeping moving, preventing Konrad from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konrad is pushing down on El Mafoodi's leg trying to pass to half guard. El Mafoodi is fighting to maintain full guard but Konrad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Konrad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Mafoodi defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Konrad throwing shots but El Mafoodi is blocking nicely.
Konrad is keen to just control but El Mafoodi is a slippery customer.
Konrad lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad thows a huge punch but El Mafoodi dodges it nicely.
Konrad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Konrad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Konrad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Konrad slows the pace down in half guard.
Konrad trying to control from half guard but El Mafoodi is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konrad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Konrad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Mafoodi's head.
Konrad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Konrad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Konrad with the ground and pound but El Mafoodi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Konrad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Konrad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. El Mafoodi did well to prevent Konrad getting side control.
Konrad is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad thows a huge punch but El Mafoodi dodges it nicely.
Cole Konrad has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Mafoodi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Konrad.
Konrad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Konrad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but El Mafoodi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Konrad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Konrad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
El Mafoodi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Konrad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Konrad wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Mafoodi keeps working.
El Mafoodi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Konrad is thwarting El Mafoodi's attempts to control the position.
Konrad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Konrad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Konrad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Konrad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Konrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Konrad 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Konrad!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West ft. Young Jeezy-Amazing. Bobby Green looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Green
vs
Moore

178 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
23
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Moore!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green is breathing heavily.
Moore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Moore cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Green is rocked!
Moore lands a body shot.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Moore has cracked Green with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Moore lands another huge swinging hook and Green tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Green, before Moore can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keith Moore!

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 Bob Noxious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronys Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Noxious
vs
Torres

175 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Star & Star .Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Noxious!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronys Torres!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noxious.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noxious is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torres is defended easily by Noxious.
Danga de danga de dang - Noxious scores with a four punch combination!

Torres scores with a takedown into Noxious's guard.
Noxious tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Torres 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.
Torres looks gassed!
Noxious trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Noxious knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noxious trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.

Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Noxious throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Bob Noxious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torres blocks a low kick nicely.

Noxious moves into range and clinches up with Torres.

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.
Noxious lands a knee to the head.
Noxious misses with a knee to the head.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
Torres being controlled against the cage.
Torres takes a knee right on the jaw!
Noxious lands a knee to the head.
Noxious lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Noxious connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torres's face.
Noxious is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Noxious using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noxious lands a knee to the head.
Noxious digs a right hand into Torres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torres's gas tank.
Torres looking for a takedown.
Bob Noxious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronys Torres.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres takes a knee right on the jaw!
Torres takes a knee right on the jaw!
Noxious works on Torres's body with a couple of short punches.
Noxious lands with a light punch inside.
Noxious avoiding damage.
Torres has Noxious pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noxious manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Noxious with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Noxious lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Noxious misses with a knee strike.
Torres fails to pull guard.
Noxious looking to throw knees to the head but Torres is blocking nicely.
Torres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Noxious gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Noxious looking to throw knees to the head but Torres is blocking nicely.
Noxious crunches a lovely knee into Torres's ribcage.
Torres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noxious fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Noxious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.

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.
Noxious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
Torres slips under a jab.
Noxious misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Noxious misses with a body shot.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Noxious as Torres shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Noxious dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Noxious throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Noxious throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noxious throws out the jab.

Noxious instigates a clinch.
Noxious connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torres's face.
Noxious with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noxious tries a knee to the head but Torres blocks it.
A knee to the head by Noxious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noxious is pressed up against the cage. Torres has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noxious down to the mat. Noxious avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Noxious is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noxious defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noxious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noxious misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Noxious which made him look bad.
Bob Noxious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronys Torres.
Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noxious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torres somewhat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noxious.

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.
Noxious wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Noxious misses the target.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Noxious throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Noxious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noxious throws out the jab.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Noxious tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torres defending well as Noxious loads up on a big left hand.
Noxious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Noxious misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Torres looks for a takedown but Noxious sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Noxious instigates a clinch.
Noxious manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Noxious throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noxious connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torres's face.
Noxious landing knees to the body.
Noxious will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Torres up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Noxious.
Noxious lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noxious landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Noxious.
Noxious throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noxious landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Noxious dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Noxious pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Noxious putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Noxious lands a shot to the body.
Noxious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Noxious pressing his opponent against the cage.
Noxious landing knees to the head.
Come on Noxious - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Torres fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Noxious landing knees to the head.
Noxious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noxious holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Noxious misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noxious is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Noxious displaying some good clinch control by pressing Torres up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Noxious.
Noxious scores with a shoulder strike.
Noxious tries a knee to the head but Torres blocks it.
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but Noxious pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torres dives in and grabs Noxious's left leg, looking for a takedown. Noxious pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
Bob Noxious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronys Torres.

Noxious darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.

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.
A knee to the head by Noxious.
Torres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noxious avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Noxious lands a good knee to the midsection. Torres won't want to take too many of those.
Noxious connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torres's face.
Noxious throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noxious tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noxious fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Noxious fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
A jab from Noxious misses.
Noxious motions for Torres to come forward. Noxious throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres defending well as Noxious loads up on a big left hand.
Noxious throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noxious.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Noxious.

Noxious rushes Torres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres takes a knee right on the jaw!
Torres jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Noxious walks away with a smile on his face. Torres gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Noxious throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torres shoots in looking for a takedown. Noxious tries to sprawl out of it but Torres keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noxious manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Noxious shows good takedown defense.
Noxious motions for Torres to come forward. Noxious throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Noxious rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.
Bob Noxious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noxious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noxious with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ronys Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Noxious as the two fighters clinch.
Noxious with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Noxious!
Bob Noxious retains his lightweight title!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen Numero 1 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rage
vs
St Pierre

165 cm
18
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
188 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Star & Star .Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sub Rage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre lands the left hand.
Rage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
St Pierre looks to land a combination but Rage avoids it well.
Rage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rage.
St Pierre swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
St Pierre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Sub Rage has been cut.
Georges St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Pierre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from St Pierre misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage tries for a takedown but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Rage with that takedown attempt.
St Pierre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
Rage fails with the takedown.
St Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
St Pierre scores with a kick to the body.
Georges St Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage is breathing heavily.
St Pierre lands with a big left! Rage is wobbled badly! St Pierre comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Rage to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Georges St Pierre!
Georges St Pierre is the new middleweight champion!