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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Fisler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Cona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Fisler
vs
Cona

183 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Fisler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bud Cona!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cona cracks Fisler with an open hand slap.

Fisler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cona is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fisler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cona is keeping the position for now.
Fisler is working hard here to advance position.
Cona looking for a sweep. Not yet Cona, not yet.

Cona manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cona misses with a takedown

and Fisler counters with a single leg into guard. Cona didn't expect that.
Fisler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fisler 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.
Fisler is breathing heavily.
Cona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisler is one step ahead there.
Cona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Cona connects with a nice short shot to Fisler's temple.
Cona slips a nice elbow through Fisler's hands, connecting with Fisler's forehead.
Cona slips a nice elbow through Fisler's hands, connecting with Fisler's forehead.
Cona winds up and cracks Fisler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cona winds up and cracks Fisler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fisler regains full guard. Nicely done.

Fisler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fisler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cona forces his way into half guard.
Fisler tries to roll over but Cona keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisler moves into full guard.
Cona content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Fisler is looking for a triangle but Cona pushes his legs off easily.
Cona tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisler is retaining full guard.
Cona chips away with some ground and pound.
Cona postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cona passes Fisler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cona is looking to advance position but Fisler won't allow it.
Fisler trying to hold on to Cona's head to control him but Cona postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cona wants to pass to mount but Fisler is defending the position.

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

Fisler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cona sprawls well initially but Fisler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Fisler is trying to work for a kimura but Cona is defending well.
Cona manages to get to full guard.
Fisler prevents Cona from getting back to his feet.
Cona looking for a sweep. Not yet Cona, not yet.
Fisler forces his way into half guard.

Cona makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Fisler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cona trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fisler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fisler thows a huge punch but Cona dodges it nicely.
Fisler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cona is trying to get back to full guard.

Fisler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cona throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisler prevents Cona from standing back up.

Fisler is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cona still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cona has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fisler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cona misses with the combination.

Cona changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fisler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cona tries to move to mount but Fisler blocks the move with his legs.
Cona in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Cona decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Cona shoots in and bounces Fisler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cona connects with a couple of short punches.
Cona is breathing heavily.

Fisler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matt Fisler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cona won't allow Fisler to sweep him here.
Fisler has a closed guard, preventing Cona from standing up.
Fisler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cona is defending against the submission attempts here by Fisler.
Fisler is keen to just control but Cona is a slippery customer.
Cona manages to get to full guard.
Fisler won't allow Cona to get back to his feet.
Cona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cona wants to stand and escape but Fisler is having none of it.
Fisler passes into half guard.
Cona trying to hold on to Fisler's head to control him but Fisler postures up.
Cona tries to roll over but Fisler keeps him under control.
Cona is trying to stand.
Fisler is trying to control the action in half guard but Cona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Fisler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cona looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fisler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cona keeps working.

Fisler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cona wants to get back to his feet.
Cona struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cona regains half guard.
Cona pushes Fisler off looking to stand but Fisler dives back in and keeps control.
Fisler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cona is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fisler wants to control the pace but Cona is squirming around nicely.
Cona is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cona is looking to get to half guard.
Cona wants to hold on but Fisler pushes him away.

Fisler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cona can't escape the position.
Fisler looking to control but Cona is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Fisler working for a submission but Cona is keeping him at bay.
Cona is trying to stand.
Cona tries to reverse the position but Fisler maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fisler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cona as he avoids it easily.
Cona lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Cona shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cona wants to get back to his feet.
Fisler trying to control but Cona postures up.
Cona takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Cona gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Fisler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cona has had enough of the clinch but Fisler keeps him there for the moment.

Fisler jumps into guard, dragging Cona to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cona forces his way into half guard.
Fisler tries to roll over but Cona keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisler is trying to control but can't.
Fisler manages to get to full guard.
Fisler is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Fisler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Fisler looking for a guillotine here but Cona defends easily.
Cona wants to stand but Fisler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fisler is looking for a triangle but Cona pushes his legs off easily.
Cona advances position into side control!

Cona has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bud Cona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cona throws a leg kick that misses.
Fisler checks a leg kick.
Cona stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisler. Fisler gets slowly back to his feet.
Cona connects with a looping right hand.

Cona shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cona seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisler gets full guard.
Cona has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fisler is proving hard to escape from.

Fisler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cona postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Fisler is looking for a triangle but Cona pushes his legs off easily.
Cona slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cona working away.
Fisler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fisler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fisler gets full guard.

Cona is sitting in close to Fisler's body. Fisler has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cona is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cona is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fisler.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Fisler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skim Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sturd
vs
Mako

150 cm
22
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Elite Nutrition Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skim Sturd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Mako!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mako feints and as Sturd raises his hands in defense, Mako changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sturd controlling the position.
Mako stands up over Sturd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mako tries to stand but Sturd is controlling from the bottom.
Mako postures up.
Sturd really is a fat lump.
Mako not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mako wanted to stand there but Sturd had control of the position.
Sturd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mako has passed into side control.
Mako trying to control the action but Sturd is working from the bottom.

Mako wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sturd, who protects the arm well.
Mako tries to advance to mount but Sturd denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mako cracks Sturd with a big elbow.

Mako stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sturd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mako swivels and escapes.
Sturd is breathing heavily.

Mako gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mako looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mako is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Mako looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mako lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sturd!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mako lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mako looking to control but Sturd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sturd is looking to get to half guard.

Mako gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Sturd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mako, pushing him back against the cage.
Mako fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sturd leaning against his opponent.

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

Sturd gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Mako gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mako is pressing down on Sturd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mako keeping moving, preventing Sturd from controlling successfully.
Sturd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd wants to pass the guard but Mako is keeping the position.
Sturd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mako looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturd is one step ahead there.

Mako is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mako is pressed up against the cage. Sturd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mako down to the mat. Mako avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mako tries for a takedown but Sturd circles away easily
and Sturd counters with a body kick.
Mako wants to clinch up but Sturd keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Sturd or perhaps it was just good defense by Mako which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skim Sturd. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sturd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mako is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mako keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mako punching from the bottom.
Mako regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mako looking to control.

Mako has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sturd doesn't defend quickly enough and Mako has managed to lock this one up! Can Sturd escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mako on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Mako!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chulu Molassis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulu Molassis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sanchez
vs
Molassis

165 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
139 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Elite Nutrition Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chulu Molassis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Molassis shoots in and bounces Sanchez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Molassis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Molassis manages to get himself to full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Molassis has eaten all the pies!
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Molassis.
Molassis pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Molassis is working from the bottom.
Molassis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Molassis trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Molassis keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Molassis tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molassis.
Molassis doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Molassis tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Molassis throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Molassis misses the jab.
Molassis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Molassis. Molassis gets slowly back to his feet.
Chulu Molassis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Molassis looks gassed!

Molassis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!
Sanchez wants to hold on but Molassis pushes him away.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez keeping hold of Molassis's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Molassis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Molassis is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molassis preventing the sweep.
Molassis won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
Sanchez looking to control.
Molassis won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez is trying to keep Molassis in close.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molassis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Molassis!
Sanchez looking to finish with strikes here!
Molassis tries to buck Sanchez off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Molassis shoots and misses

and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Molassis keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez won't allow Molassis to sweep him here.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Molassis blocks nicely.
Sanchez pushing down on Molassis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Molassis is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Molassis avoid being mounted?
Molassis is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Sanchez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Molassis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sanchez seems content to control.
Sanchez throwing shots but Molassis is blocking nicely.
Sanchez prevents Molassis from standing back up.
Molassis is breathing heavily.
Molassis tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Molassis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Molassis misses the body punch

and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control.
Molassis is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Miguel Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Molassis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Molassis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez stands up from half guard.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Molassis is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Molassis circles away and we're back to standing.
Molassis clinches but Sanchez breaks the clinch

and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Molassis is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Molassis keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez trying to control but Molassis is working from the bottom.
Molassis wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez throws a strike but Molassis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to keep Molassis in close.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Molassis wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.

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

and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez pushing down on Molassis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Molassis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez wants to control but Molassis is keeping him busy.
Sanchez is just content to waste time from the top position. Molassis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sanchez dominated that second round.
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!

Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Molassis counters with a left to the body.

Molassis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanchez is trying to control Molassis's posture but Molassis avoids it.
Molassis trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez won't allow Molassis to pass to mount.
Sanchez is looking to control Molassis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Sanchez is controlling Molassis's trapped leg to prevent Molassis from advancing to side control.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Molassis is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to get back to full guard here but Molassis has managed to pass to side control instead.
Molassis controlling from mount.
The referee warns Sanchez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Molassis's attempts to control the action.
Molassis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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.
Molassis avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Sanchez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Molassis looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Molassis. What's that going to do exactly?
Chulu Molassis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molassis trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to stand up.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Molassis avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Molassis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poor strikes thrown by Molassis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Molassis takes Sanchez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sanchez is in trouble.
Molassis lands strikes to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez just trying to survive but Molassis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Molassis working for the choke.
Molassis wants to control the position but Sanchez frees himself and scrambles - Molassis manages to regain control in side control.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Molassis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Molassis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Molassis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molassis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chulu Molassis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Bingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Budgell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bingham
vs
Budgell

170 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Bingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Budgell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budgell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bingham as he jumps to the side.

Budgell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Budgell lands an elbow.
Bingham is looking for a sweep.
Bingham is not content to let Budgell control the position.
Budgell lands an elbow.
Budgell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bingham is looking for a sweep.
Budgell lands a nice forearm strike.
Budgell trying to control the action but Bingham is working from the bottom.
Bingham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Bingham is rocked!
Bingham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Budgell on the ground.
Bingham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Bingham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Budgell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bingham seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham is looking to regain half guard here but Budgell keeps moving and retains side control.
Bingham can't do much from the bottom here.
Bingham is breathing heavily.
Budgell advances to full mount.
Bingham tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Budgell presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Budgell takes Bingham's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bingham is in trouble.
Budgell trying to control momentarily.

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.
Bingham is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Budgell looking for the RNC.
Bingham breaks Budgell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Budgell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bingham!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Budgell wants to control the pace but Bingham is squirming around nicely.
Budgell content just to control the position here.
Bingham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Budgell looking for a guillotine from mount but Bingham is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budgell with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Budgell trying to control but Bingham is having none of it.

Bingham has left one of his arms exposed and Budgell doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bingham screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Budgell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpin comes to the cage accompanied by Speak - Godsmack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Turpin
vs
Jones

194 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

ANTI-Tapout Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Turpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turpin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Devon Turpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jones.
Turpin lands a left hand.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turpin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones tries to pull guard but Turpin won't allow it.
Turpin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Turpin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turpin stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Turpin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jones is rocked!

Turpin breaks the clinch.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones looks gassed!
Turpin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!

Jones tries for a kimura but Turpin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turpin pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Turpin misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Turpin is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Turpin tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Turpin tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Turpin wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turpin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turpin fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turpin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Turpin has managed to clinch.

Turpin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turpin tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turpin wants to clinch.
Turpin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jones feints and as Turpin raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones stops Turpin from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turpin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Turpin is looking to escape.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turpin wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones passes to side control.
Turpin is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones advances to full mount.
Jones just content to control the position.
Turpin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones wants to control but Turpin is keeping him busy.
Turpin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Turpin bucks up and tries to throw Jones off but instead Jones has got his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turpin won't enjoy being in this position. Jones looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Turpin is tapping - it's over boys! Jones picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Jones!