CFC 113: Core PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poe Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Woods has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Woods
vs
Edgar

180 cm
25
184 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
181 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Knock Out Artistry

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poe Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar moves in looking to clinch but Woods pushes him off.

Woods clinches up with Edgar and pushes him back against the cage.
Edgar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Woods just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edgar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Woods misses with the head strike.
Edgar lands a left hand.

Woods's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Edgar tries to clinch up.
Edgar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Edgar connects with a looping right hand.
Edgar darts in trying to clinch
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edgar is looking to clinch.
Woods will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edgar tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance.

Edgar tries to keep at a distance but Woods has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Woods.
Woods gets through Edgar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edgar taking a breather.
Woods lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods stalling in the clinch.
Woods misses with the head strike.
Edgar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Woods lands a left hand.
Woods tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Woods works on Edgar's body with a couple of short punches.

Woods breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Edgar.
Nice shot lands for Woods.
Edgar cracks Woods with an open hand slap.

Woods drives through and clinches with Edgar against the cage.
Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dante Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poe Edgar.
Edgar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Woods throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Woods - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Woods breaks the clinch.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Edgar's shoulder, as Edgar tries to avoid the shot.
Woods misses with a straight right.
Dante Woods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar avoids the body shot from Woods.
Edgar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Woods lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Woods.
An inside leg kick from Edgar misses.
Edgar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woods is fending him off so far but Edgar persists. Nope, Woods circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods sizes up Edgar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Poe Edgar has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar scores with a decent looking hook.
Woods throws the left hand but Edgar avoids the punch easily.
Woods connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Woods gets a clinch.

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

Edgar working for a triangle but Woods defends it easily.
Edgar looks gassed!

Edgar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Woods passes into side control.
Edgar is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woods tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Woods has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar is looking to reverse the position.
Edgar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Woods's best efforts.
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Edgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woods controlling the action here.

Edgar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Woods works his foot free and advances to mount.

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.
Edgar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Woods with the ground and pound from mount.
Edgar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Woods is trying to control. Edgar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Woods stands up out of the half guard.
Edgar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woods.
Edgar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edgar tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Woods dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poe Edgar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Woods throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edgar.
Edgar moves in looking to clinch but Woods pushes him off.

Edgar moves into range and clinches up with Woods.

Woods pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods swings for the body but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edgar shoots in and drives through. Woods sprawls well.
Dante Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edgar manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Edgar scores with a four punch combination!
Woods paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Woods is looking to clinch but Edgar is avoiding it.
Woods throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edgar shoots in looking for a takedown. Woods tries to sprawl out of it but Edgar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Woods manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dante Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poe Edgar.
Edgar is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar has a takedown stuffed.
Edgar looks to clinch

and Woods moves into the clinch.
Woods pushes Edgar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edgars head.
Woods scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edgar tries to pull guard but Woods won't allow it.
Edgar fails to pull guard.

Woods's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woods fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edgar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Edgar counter with a right hand.
Edgar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Edgar darts in and clinches Woods up against the cage.
Edgar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Woods just stands there and leans against the cage.

Woods's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edgar slips a jab from Woods.
Edgar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edgar tries to clinch up.
Dante Woods is winning the standup battle so far.
Woods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Edgar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods lands a left hand.
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Woods has him pressed against the cage.
Edgar goes for a takedown attempt but Woods pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Edgar moves into the clinch.
Woods lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Woods.
Woods lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woods softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woods taking a breather.

Woods breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woods waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Edgar.
Woods swats away the attempt to clinch by Edgar.
Woods scores with a nice strike.
Edgar doesn't manage to clinch there - Woods circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woods sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edgar somewhat.
Woods looks to land a right hand but Edgar moved out of range.
Edgar tries to clinch but Woods moves out of range.
Edgar tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Edgar.
Woods misses with a looping right.
Woods misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edgar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woods circles away.
Edgar tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.

Edgar moves into the clinch.

Woods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woods is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Edgar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woods misses with a double jab
and Edgar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Woods throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.

Edgar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woods lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar blocks an uppercut.
Woods lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Woods misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edgar blocks an uppercut.
Edgar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Edgar manages to pull guard.

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

Edgar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Woods is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Edgar.
Edgar tries to bench press Woods off him but Woods keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods advances nicely into full mount.

Woods working for a guillotine from mount but Edgar is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Woods dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Poe Edgar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab, jab by Edgar - just one landing.
Edgar moves out of range as Woods strikes.
Dante Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edgar.
Woods tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Edgar throws a series of strikes that have Woods backpedaling.

Edgar moves into the clinch.
Woods scores with a shot to the side of Edgar's head.
Woods wants to stall.
Woods misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar stalls.
Woods misses with the head strike.
Woods lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edgar backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edgar is trying to break the clinch but Woods is controlling him.
Edgar is trying to stall.
Woods scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edgar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dante Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poe Edgar.
Come on Woods - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Edgar has Woods pressed against the cage.

Woods's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edgar tries to clinch up.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Edgar tries to clinch up.
No luck for Edgar with that takedown attempt.
Woods doesn't manage to clinch there - Edgar circles away.
Edgar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Woods tries to avoid it but Edgar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Woods to the ground. Woods escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

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.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Edgar is just out of range.
Woods cracks Edgar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edgar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Woods lands with a hook. Edgar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Woods looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woods throws a combination that misses
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poe Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edgar.

Edgar scores with a takedown into Woods's guard.

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

Woods stands up and waves to Edgar to follow him.
Edgar tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edgar moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woods.
Edgar blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Woods breaks the clinch.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Edgar looks for a takedown but Woods sprawls well.
Edgar wants to clinch.
Woods scores with a shot to the body.
Woods connects with the punch.
Edgar closes the distance but Woods moves to the side
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woods misses with a wild combination.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edgar swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.

Edgar instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edgar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Woods breaks the clinch.
Dante Woods is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edgar.
Woods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edgar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woods paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woods doesn't manage to clinch there - Edgar circles away.
Edgar tries to clinch up.
Edgar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edgar misses with the combination.
Woods lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Woods 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Woods!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Goodfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBride comes to the cage accompanied by For whom the bell tolls. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

McBride
vs
Goodfellow

178 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Global Nutritional Supplements (Q145 for $16)

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul McBride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Goodfellow!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBride avoids a punch combination nicely.
McBride throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Andrew Goodfellow has been cut.
Goodfellow throws a hook to the side of McBride's head but McBride sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBride ducks under a wild hook from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow misses with a straight left.

Goodfellow rushes McBride and presses him up against the cage.
McBride tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goodfellow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Goodfellow on the inside.
Nice body punch from Goodfellow.
McBride wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goodfellow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Goodfellow breaks the clinch.
Goodfellow looks to throw the jab but McBride is out of range.
Goodfellow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Goodfellow finds it's target.
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!
McBride uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodfellow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodfellow connects with a single shot there.
McBride changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goodfellow tries to avoid it but McBride manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goodfellow to the ground. Goodfellow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Goodfellow misses its intended target.
McBride walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodfellow lands with an overhand left.
McBride is breathing heavily.

Goodfellow lands a left and a right that send McBride crashing to the mat, dazed. Goodfellow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

McBride is rocked!
McBride looks up at the clock. Bad move! Goodfellow lands a right hand from hell, dropping McBride. Goodfellow pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Goodfellow!

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 Snatch Dat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Zizzmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dat comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dat
vs
Zizzmen

190 cm
25
214 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snatch Dat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Zizzmen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dat shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dat.
Dat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zizzmen sprawls well. Zizzmen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dat gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snatch Dat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zizzmen cracks Dat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zizzmen sprawls well. Zizzmen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dat gets slowly back to his feet.
Dat dives in and grabs Zizzmen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zizzmen pushes down on Dat's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dat.
Zizzmen throws a series of punches but Dat moves out of range.
Zizzmen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dat.
Zizzmen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dat.
Dat fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey Zizzmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zizzmen throws a shot from downtown. Dat moves away and avoids it.
Dat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zizzmen misses with a series of wild punches.

Dat drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dat postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zizzmen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dat, into his guard.
Dat is controlling Zizzmen's posture.
Zizzmen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Dat working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Zizzmen 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.

Dat tries for a takedown but Zizzmen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zizzmen throws a right hand that Dat ducks under and follows up with a left that Dat also avoids with ease.
Zizzmen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dat is just out of range.
Dat fails with a takedown attempt.
Zizzmen lands a nice shot to the body.
Zizzmen throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dat shoots in but Zizzmen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snatch Dat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zizzmen is looking to clinch.
Dat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zizzmen misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Zizzmen as Dat shoots in.
Dat ducks under a wild hook from Zizzmen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zizzmen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zizzmen looks to land a combination but Dat avoids it well.
Dat shoots for a double leg takedown but Zizzmen sprawls well. He's pushed Dat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Dat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zizzmen is trying to defend but Dat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dat wants to pass to mount but Zizzmen is defending the position.
Dat thows a huge punch but Zizzmen dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zizzmen tries to roll over but Dat keeps him under control.
Dat not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Dat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zizzmen defends it well.
Dat stops Zizzmen from getting back to his feet.

Dat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zizzmen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dat.
Zizzmen manages to get to full guard.

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.
Dat is looking to work some ground and pound but Zizzmen has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zizzmen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zizzmen defends it nicely.
Dat shoots in for a takedown but Zizzmen shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Zizzmen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zizzmen misses with a straight left.
Dat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zizzmen swivels and escapes.
Zizzmen stuffs the takedown.
Zizzmen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zizzmen misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zizzmen is fending him off so far but Dat persists. Nope, Zizzmen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snatch Dat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Zizzmen misses its intended target.
Zizzmen swinging wilding here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dat is defended easily by Zizzmen.
Dat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zizzmen sprawls well. Zizzmen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dat gets slowly back to his feet.
Dat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zizzmen misses with a two punch combination.
Zizzmen missing with a left hand there. Dat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zizzmen thows a body shot but no joy.
Zizzmen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dat circles away.
Dat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zizzmen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zizzmen ducks under a wild hook from Dat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zizzmen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zizzmen lunges at Dat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dat's hand.
Zizzmen lands with a nice combination. Dat backs away looking to recover.
Dat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zizzmen throws out the jab.
Joey Zizzmen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dat staying out of range there.
Dat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Dat with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Zizzmen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dat blocks a jab.
Zizzmen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dat.
Zizzmen misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Zizzmen as Dat shoots in.
Dat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zizzmen is fending him off so far but Dat persists. Nope, Zizzmen circles away and we're back to standing.
Snatch Dat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zizzmen lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Zizzmen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zizzmen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Zizzmen!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cool McCold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCold comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Back in Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Griffin
vs
McCold

190 cm
25
255 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
270 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Crippler's Corner

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cool McCold!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Griffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCold jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Brian Griffin has been cut.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCold momentarily.
McCold lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCold at a distance.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCold looks to land a left hand but Griffin moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Griffin.
McCold throws a big shot that misses.
McCold gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin swings for the body but McCold moves out of range.

Griffin darts in and clinches McCold up against the cage.
Griffin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCold up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by McCold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCold's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on McCold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCold working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCold is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
Griffin is working for takedown but McCold is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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.
Griffin stalling the fight.
McCold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCold's efforts to push away.
McCold is trying to break free.
McCold tries to break free but Griffin pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin digs a right hand into McCold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCold's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.

It looks like Cool McCold has been cut.
McCold is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin prevents McCold from breaking the clinch.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCold defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
McCold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.

Griffin has McCold up against the cage in a clinch.
McCold tries to break free but Griffin pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCold up against the cage.
McCold tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.

Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from McCold as Griffin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Griffin moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside.
McCold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.

Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCold lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCold throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCold throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
McCold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCold throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Griffin lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCold circles away quickly and effectively.
McCold tries a head kick but it misses.
McCold looks gassed!
Griffin scores with a jab.

Griffin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cool McCold will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCold defending against the ground and pound.
McCold is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin wants to control but McCold is keeping him busy.
McCold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin laying and praying for a moment but McCold takes advantage and regains half guard.
McCold wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Griffin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCold's head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCold misses with a straight left.
Cool McCold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffin to score with a decent uppercut.
McCold takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Griffin scores with a sloppy right hand. McCold should have avoided that one.

Griffin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin trying to control but McCold is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCold is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCold's guard.
Ground and pound from Griffin.

That has opened up Cool McCold's cut even more.
McCold tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCold is not content to let Griffin control the position.
Griffin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Griffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Griffin connects with a nice short shot to McCold's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position.
McCold wants to get back to his feet.
McCold wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin is taking a breather. McCold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Griffin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Griffin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. McCold moves away and avoids it.
Griffin connects with a crisp jab.
McCold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Griffin's head backwards.
McCold takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Griffin.
McCold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCold misses with a combination

and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McCold some visible discomfort.
Griffin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McCold is avoiding damage well.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McCold tries to buck Griffin off but Griffin is having none of it.
McCold is not content to let Griffin control the position.
McCold manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

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.
McCold taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
McCold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griffin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Griffin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McCold tries to lock up and control but Griffin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Griffin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McCold slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCold looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brian Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffin is pressing down on McCold's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCold is holding on for now.

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.
McCold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffin wants to control but McCold is keeping him busy.
McCold is pressing down on Griffin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCold controlling Griffin's posture.
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffin 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 29:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Griffin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aon Fillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Fillman
vs
Harvath

195 cm
25
215 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

192 cm
25
216 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aon Fillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Harvath!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvath lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harvath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harvath throws a head kick but Fillman moves out of range.
Fillman avoids the head kick by Harvath.
Harvath blocks a jab.
Fillman loads up on a big right hand but Harvath slips the punch.
Harvath throws a head kick but Fillman moves out of range.
Harvath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fillman moves out of range of the body kick from Harvath.
Harvath staying out of range there.
Harvath misses with a two punch combination.
Harvath tries a head kick but it misses.

Harvath lands a big head kick that sends Fillman tumbling to the mat! Harvath takes a step backwards and waves Fillman back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fillman is rocked!

It looks like Aon Fillman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! A monster head kick from Harvath and Fillman falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Harvath!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dirk Harvath!

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 Manu Okoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Punks Jump Up To Get Beatdown. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Okoro
vs
Khalidov

180 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery

Crippler's Corner

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manu Okoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoro moves out of range of the strikes.
Okoro looks to land a right hand but Khalidov moved out of range.
Khalidov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalidov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalidov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okoro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khalidov throws a jab when Okoro was well out of range.
Khalidov misses with a wild body shot.
Okoro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okoro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Khalidov just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro looks to land a combination but Khalidov avoids it well.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okoro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okoro avoids the body shot from Khalidov.
Khalidov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khalidov moves out of range of the strikes.
Okoro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okoro misses with an uppercut. Khalidov saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to clinch.
Okoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khalidov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Okoro.
Khalidov misses with a straight left.

Okoro pushes Khalidov up against the cage in a clinch.
Okoro trying to land knees to the body.
Okoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okoro tries to land knees in the clinch but Khalidov avoids the damage to the body.
Okoro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Okoro effectively controlling the action here.
Okoro tries a knee to the head but Khalidov blocks it.
Okoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khalidov can't find room to land a body shot as Okoro controls the action.
Come on Okoro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khalidov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khalidov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Okoro to work.
Khalidov can't find room to land a body shot as Okoro controls the action.
Okoro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khalidov's face.
Okoro misses with some punches.
Okoro missing with knees to the body.
Okoro stalling.
Okoro is trying to maintain a safe position but Khalidov gets an underhook and turns Okoro into the cage.

Khalidov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khalidov misses with a double jab
and Okoro counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Khalidov.
Okoro cracks Khalidov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okoro keeps the fight on the outside.
Okoro throws a looping overhand right but Khalidov ducks down to avoid it.
Okoro lands with a nice body punch.
Khalidov blocks a head kick by Okoro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro dips to his left and cracks Khalidov with an uppercut!
Khalidov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khalidov misses with a body shot.
Okoro throws a hook but Khalidov avoids it easily.
Khalidov misses with a straight left.
Khalidov scores with a sloppy right hand. Okoro should have avoided that one.
Khalidov misses with a shot to the body
and Okoro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalidov lands a jab to Okoro's midsection.
Khalidov loads up on a big right hand but Okoro slips the punch.
Okoro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khalidov misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Khalidov misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khalidov.
Okoro moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Khalidov misses.
Okoro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khalidov.
Khalidov misses the body punch
and Okoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khalidov lands a slapping body shot.
Khalidov misses with a straight left.
Okoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khalidov.
Khalidov misses with a jab to the body
letting Okoro counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Okoro both land. Nice combination.
Okoro tries to bum rush Khalidov with a series of wild strikes but Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalidov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khalidov tries a low kick but Okoro avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khalidov tries to clinch
letting Okoro counter with a right hand.
Okoro slips under a jab.
Khalidov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manu Okoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okoro throws a head kick but Khalidov moves out of range.
Khalidov connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Okoro.
Okoro feints and then cracks Khalidov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khalidov down.
Okoro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Khalidov is rocked!
Okoro throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Khalidov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manu Okoro!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starship Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ololo Pysh Pysh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pain
vs
Pysh Pysh

195 cm
20
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

208 cm
24
285 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starship Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ololo Pysh Pysh!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pain misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
No joy there for Pain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pysh Pysh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pain leaves Pysh Pysh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Starship Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ololo Pysh Pysh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Pain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pysh Pysh dodges the punch combination from Pain.
Pain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pain takes a swing at Pysh Pysh's ribcage but misses.
Pysh Pysh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pain defends it nicely.

Pysh Pysh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh stops Pain from getting back to his feet.
Pysh Pysh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pain regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pysh Pysh.
Pain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pysh Pysh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pysh Pysh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Pysh Pysh from controlling successfully.
Pysh Pysh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pain kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pysh Pysh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pain.
Pysh Pysh scores with a punch to the head.

Pysh Pysh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pysh Pysh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain controlling the position.
Pysh Pysh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pysh Pysh wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.
Pysh Pysh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pysh Pysh tries to free his leg and advance position but Pain is retaining full guard.
Pain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pysh Pysh!
Pain is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pysh Pysh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pysh Pysh is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pysh Pysh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pysh Pysh gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ololo Pysh Pysh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pysh Pysh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pain as he jumps to the side.
Pysh Pysh throws the left hand but Pain avoids the punch easily.
Pain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pysh Pysh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pain circles away.
Pain throws out a loose jab but Pysh Pysh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain throws out a loose jab but Pysh Pysh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain moves away from the strike by Pysh Pysh.
Pysh Pysh fails to land the takedown.
Starship Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ololo Pysh Pysh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pain circles away.
Pain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pysh Pysh fails with a takedown attempt.
Pain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pysh Pysh shoots in for a takedown but Pain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Ololo Pysh Pysh has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pysh Pysh shoots for a double leg takedown but Pain sprawls well. He's pushed Pysh Pysh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pysh Pysh is breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Pain misses
and Pysh Pysh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Pain as Pysh Pysh shoots in.
Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pysh Pysh manages to avoid it.
Pysh Pysh scores with a jab.
Pysh Pysh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pain.
Pysh Pysh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Pain misses.
Pysh Pysh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Pain.

Pysh Pysh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pysh Pysh showed some decent athleticism there.
Pain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pain.
Pain looking to control.

Pain had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pysh Pysh is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pain Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pysh Pysh's back instead.
Pysh Pysh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pain.
Pysh Pysh is refusing to be controlled, as Pain sits in half guard.
Pysh Pysh is pressing down on Pain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pysh Pysh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pain trying to control but Pysh Pysh is working from the bottom.
Pain passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pysh Pysh trying to control but Pain postures up.
Pysh Pysh is pressing down on Pain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Starship Pain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ololo Pysh Pysh's cut.
That's time! Pain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Pain scores with a four punch combination!
Pain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pysh Pysh. Pysh Pysh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain misses with an uppercut. Pysh Pysh saw that one coming.
Pain misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Pain.

Pysh Pysh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pain gets full guard.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Pysh Pysh from controlling successfully.

Pain wriggles free and stands up.
Pysh Pysh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Pysh Pysh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is trying to control Pysh Pysh's posture but Pysh Pysh avoids it.
Pain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pysh Pysh's best efforts.

Pysh Pysh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pysh Pysh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pain keeps working.
Pain wants to control but Pysh Pysh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pain is trying to stand up here but Pysh Pysh is controlling him well.
Pysh Pysh is looking to stall here but Pain recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pain pulls Pysh Pysh in close to prevent any damage.
Pysh Pysh looking to pass the guard.
Pysh Pysh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Pain pushes Pysh Pysh off and gets back to his feet.
Pysh Pysh shoots in for a takedown but Pain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh throws a hook but Pain blocks it.
Pain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pysh Pysh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pysh Pysh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pain misses with a body punch
and Pysh Pysh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pysh Pysh 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.

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.
Pain throws an overhand right that lands on Pysh Pysh's shoulder, as Pysh Pysh tries to avoid the shot.
Pysh Pysh closes the distance and clinches up with Pain, looking for a takedown. Pysh Pysh pushes Pain against the cage but Pain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pain misses with a hook.
Pain looks to throw the jab but Pysh Pysh is out of range.
Pain throws a body punch but Pysh Pysh moves out of range.
Pysh Pysh shoots in but Pain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Starship Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ololo Pysh Pysh.
Pain misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Starship Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Starship Pain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Protagonist (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.

Balls
vs
Protagonist

189 cm
25
194 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

183 cm
24
199 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

foux de fa fa
Syndicate Drugs

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Hell's Balls Recovery

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Protagonist!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Protagonist misses with a two punch combination.
Protagonist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro Protagonist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Balls misses the target.
Protagonist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Protagonist throws a lazy right hand but Balls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Protagonist throws out the jab.
Protagonist takes a swing at Balls's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Protagonist throws a lazy right hand but Balls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Protagonist waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Balls.
Balls paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Protagonist sprawls well. Protagonist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balls gets slowly back to his feet.
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balls manages to avoid it.
Protagonist throws a jab but it's blocked by Balls.
Protagonist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balls at a distance.
Protagonist misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Protagonist misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Protagonist.
Protagonist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balls.
Protagonist looks to land a right hand but Balls moved out of range.
Protagonist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Protagonist.
Protagonist ducks under a wild hook from Balls.
Balls scores with a punch to the head.
Protagonist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist misses with a wild body shot.
Balls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Protagonist lands a nice hook to Balls's body. Balls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balls dodges the punch combination from Protagonist.
Balls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Balls shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Protagonist is trying to defend but Balls finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Protagonist won't allow Balls to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls 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.
Protagonist is looking to control Balls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Protagonist avoid being mounted?
Protagonist taking some punishment here, with Balls in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balls throwing shots but Protagonist is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Balls there.
Protagonist wants to get back to his feet.
Balls works his foot free and advances to mount.
Balls lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiro Protagonist will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Protagonist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Protagonist throws an overhand right that lands on Balls's shoulder, as Balls tries to avoid the shot.
Protagonist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Protagonist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balls.
Protagonist just misses with a punch to the body.
Balls misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Protagonist misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Protagonist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balls's head.
Protagonist throws a series of punches but Balls moves out of range.
Balls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Protagonist.
Balls staying out of range there.
Protagonist misses the shot to the body.
Balls slips a jab from Protagonist.
Balls misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Balls avoids the body shot from Protagonist.
Protagonist loads up on a big right hand but Balls slips the punch.
Protagonist throws a hook but Balls blocks it.
Protagonist waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Balls.
Protagonist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Protagonist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balls.
Balls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Protagonist throws out the jab.
Protagonist misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist swings for the body but Balls moves out of range.
Protagonist looks to throw the jab but Balls is out of range.
No joy there for Protagonist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balls slips a jab from Protagonist.
Hiro Protagonist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Balls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Protagonist swings for the body but Balls moves out of range.
A jab from Protagonist misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Protagonist cracks a nice hook into Balls's ribs.
Protagonist thows a body shot but no joy.
Protagonist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balls throws a good cross that connects.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balls keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Protagonist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Protagonist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Protagonist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Protagonist as Balls shoots in.

Balls scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Balls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Protagonist is positioning himself well to prevent Balls advancing to mount.
Protagonist is trying to control but Balls passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Protagonist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balls lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist is looking for a sweep.
Protagonist takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Protagonist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balls throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Balls postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Balls throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Balls in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Protagonist dodges the ground and pound from Balls.
Protagonist has one of Balls's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Balls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Protagonist's waist but Protagonist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balls off to one side.
Protagonist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Balls shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balls showed some decent athleticism there.
Balls wants to free his trapped foot but Protagonist is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls prevents Protagonist from improving his position.
Protagonist regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Balls.
Balls landing some decent shots from guard.
Harry Balls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Protagonist trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balls working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Protagonist wants to stand but Balls is controlling the position.
Balls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Protagonist is trying to control the position but Balls postures up.
Balls working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Protagonist working a defensive guard here.
Protagonist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiro Protagonist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balls stopping the sweep attempt from Protagonist.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Balls showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Protagonist 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Protagonist!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Metropolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollywood comes into the arena with Deadbolt blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for David Hollywood has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hollywood
vs
Metropolis

188 cm
26
216 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

187 cm
21
222 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Hell's Balls Recovery

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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marius Metropolis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metropolis tries to clinch up.
Hollywood jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Metropolis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hollywood sprawls well initially but Metropolis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Metropolis tries to pass to full mount but Hollywood defends it.
Hollywood is looking for a sweep. Metropolis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hollywood regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Metropolis.
Hollywood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Metropolis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metropolis throwing strikes from guard but Hollywood blocks nicely.
Hollywood 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.
Hollywood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hollywood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hollywood tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metropolis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metropolis.
Hollywood digs a good hook to Metropolis's body.
Marius Metropolis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metropolis looks gassed!
A swing and a miss from Hollywood.
Metropolis fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Hollywood misses.
Metropolis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metropolis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollywood defends it nicely.
David Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollywood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Marius Metropolis has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollywood scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis takes one on the button.
Hollywood lands a nice hook to Metropolis's body. Metropolis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hollywood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hollywood lands a brutal uppercut that launches Metropolis off his feet! Metropolis tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Hollywood!