Infliction T Challengers 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Devin Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Barta (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.

Ward
vs
Barta

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devin Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franz Barta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barta avoids the head kick by Ward.
Ward tries to score with a low kick but Barta moves his leg out of the way.
Ward wants to clinch.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Barta moves out of range easily.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barta scores with a hook to the body. Ward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Ward wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a head kick but Barta moves out of range.
Barta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ward throws a hook but Barta avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barta lands with a nice body punch.
Barta connects with a body shot.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Barta lands a nice looking body shot.
Ward throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ward is looking to clinch.
Ward is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Barta both land. Nice combination.
Barta lands the left hand.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Barta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barta digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Ward takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barta punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Barta digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barta scores with a nice strike.
Barta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ward rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Barta.
A lazy left from Barta finds it's target.
Barta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
Barta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Devin Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barta throws a one two combo.
Barta lands a body shot.
Barta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Barta.
Barta cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barta connects with a body shot.
Barta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Barta.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Barta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barta scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barta is working the combinations to good effect here.
Barta lands a glancing blow to the side of Ward's head.
Barta lands with an overhand left.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ward walks into a straight right hand from Barta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barta scores with a nice right hand.
Barta lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barta digs a good hook to Ward's body.
A jab lands there for Barta.
Barta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Ward had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to de liver by Barta. Beautiful body shot.
Barta scores with a jab to the body.
Ward is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barta.
Barta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ward moves forwards but Barta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ward on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barta lands with a nice body punch.
Ward takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Barta lands.
Barta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Barta dominated that round.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ward throws a chopping leg kick but Barta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice cross by Barta.
Barta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barta stuns Ward with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barta lands with a right hand.
Ward throws a sloppy body shot
and Barta counters with a stiff right hand.
Barta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
Barta tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barta digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Franz Barta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barta connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barta scores with a decent looking hook.
Barta lands a really nice looking cross but Ward seems unphased.
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ward misses with a body shot
and Barta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ward might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barta scores with a hook to the body. Ward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barta throws a series of strikes that have Ward backpedaling.
Barta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barta scores with a sloppy right hand. Ward should have avoided that one.
Barta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barta works the jab nicely.
Barta lands an overhand right.
Barta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barta connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barta looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barta dips to his left and cracks Ward with an uppercut!
Barta thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
A jab from Barta finds it's way through Ward's defenses.
Barta lands a nice looking body shot.
Barta scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Barta.
Ward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward throws a leg kick but Barta moved away.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barta digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Ward takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ward on the side of the head.
Barta cracks Ward with a good jab.
Ward walks into a jab.
Barta lands a really nice looking cross but Ward seems unphased.
A shot to de liver by Barta. Beautiful body shot.
Barta jabs Ward right on the nose. Ward blinks but takes it well.
Ward moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barta tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Barta.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ward looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barta digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Jab by Barta.
Barta scores with a shot to the body.
Barta scores with a body shot.
Barta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barta lands with a shot to the body.
Barta connects with a body shot.
Ward has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Barta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Barta works over Ward's head and body with a nice combination.
Barta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ward falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barta cracks Ward with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ward throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barta lands a nice looking body shot.
Ward takes one on the button.
Barta scores with a jab.
Barta connects with the punch.
Barta connects with a nice looking jab.
Barta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Ward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barta throws a shot to the body.
Barta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barta connects with a nice looking jab.
Barta lands with a hook. Ward tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barta looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good shot there by Barta.
Nice body punch from Barta.
Barta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barta throws a shot to the body.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Barta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barta scores with a nice head shot.
Barta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barta scores with a decent looking hook.
Barta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barta lands a jab to Ward's midsection.
Barta cracks Ward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ward misses the body punch
and Barta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ward on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Barta catches Ward right on the button with a cross.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Ward is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Barta.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barta connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
Barta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Barta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward moves in looking to clinch but Barta pushes him off.
Barta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barta jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ward takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barta lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Ward can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Barta and Ward drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Barta.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franz Barta!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilan Matan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Diago (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.

Matan
vs
Diago

190 cm
22
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilan Matan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulo Diago!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matan shoots in and drives through. Diago sprawls well.
Matan stuffs the takedown attempt from Diago. Diago gets slowly back to his feet.
Matan misses with a takedown

and Diago counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diago trying to control the position from guard on top but Matan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matan keeping full guard, as Diago tries to pass.
Diago trying to control the position from guard on top but Matan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matan trying to strike off his back.
Diago wants to control from the top but Matan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

Matan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matan showed some decent athleticism there.
Diago wants to get back to his feet.
Diago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matan.

Matan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Diago could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Matan has cracked it and Diago is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Matan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilan Matan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanz Zehetmayer (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.

Ward
vs
Zehetmayer

167 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hanz Zehetmayer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ward takes the fight into the clinch.
Ward has Zehetmayer pressed against the cage, preventing Zehetmayer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zehetmayer stops a takedown attempt from Ward.

Ward has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zehetmayer uses from the top position.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Zehetmayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ward is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zehetmayer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward has control of Zehetmayer's left arm, preventing Zehetmayer from doing any damage.
Zehetmayer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zehetmayer won't allow Ward to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ward really is a fat lump.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zehetmayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zehetmayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zehetmayer throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward wants to clinch up but Zehetmayer keeps it at a distance.
Hanz Zehetmayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zehetmayer misses with the combination.
Zehetmayer throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Ward colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Zehetmayer as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Ward is left battered and dazed whilst Zehetmayer and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanz Zehetmayer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Liger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Fudge (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.

Liger
vs
Fudge

210 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Liger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theodore Fudge!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Fudge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fudge on the side of the head.
Fudge looks to land a combination but Liger avoids it well.
Fudge throws a nice looking combination but Liger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fudge throws a right and a left that Liger avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Liger.
Liger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fudge counters with a series of strikes. Liger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fudge throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Liger counter with a right hand.
Liger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fudge was well out of range. Poor timing from Liger.
Liger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fudge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liger.
Fudge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fudge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fudge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liger slips a jab and a cross from Fudge.
Fudge should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Liger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fudge counters with a left right combination that sends Liger crashing to the mat - Fudge wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Liger out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Fudge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Audet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Audet comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein, fuer frei. Mick Audet had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Audet
vs
Sampson

178 cm
20
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Audet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Crazy Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Audet looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Audet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sampson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sampson moves into range and clinches up with Audet.

Sampson successfully pulls guard.
Audet stops Sampson from standing up.
Audet with a flurry of punches that miss.

Sampson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sampson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sampson wants to clinch.
Sampson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sampson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sampson lands a head kick!
Audet keeps the fight on the outside.
Sampson is looking to clinch.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Audet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sampson doesn't manage to clinch there - Audet circles away.
Sampson wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Sampson moves into the clinch.
Sampson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sampson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sampson manages to pull guard.
Audet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sampson kicks Audet off and gets to his feet.
Sampson tries to clinch up but Audet circles away and keeps his distance.
Sampson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sampson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sampson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Audet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch but Audet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sampson leaves Audet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sampson tries to clinch there but Audet circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Audet tries to keep at a distance but Sampson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sampson is pushing Audet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sampson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sampson connects with a knee to the head.

Sampson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sampson clinches with his opponent.
Sampson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Sampson tightens his grip and picks Audet up, before dumping him to the ground. Audet manages to land in guard.
Audet has a closed guard, preventing Sampson from standing up.
Audet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Audet has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sampson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Audet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Audet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson misses with a head kick.
Sampson throws a head kick that misses.
Sampson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sampson tries to clinch up.
Audet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sampson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Audet somewhat.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Audet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Audet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sampson is fending him off so far but Audet persists. Nope, Sampson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Audet pushes him off.
Audet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sampson wants to clinch up but Audet keeps it at a distance.
Audet swats away the attempt to clinch by Sampson.
Audet is looking to clinch.
Sampson tries to clinch there but Audet circles away.
Sampson clinches but Audet breaks the clinch

so Audet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Audet is controlling him.

Audet stands up and waves to Sampson to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch but Audet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sampson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sampson tries to clinch up.
Audet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sampson's waist but Sampson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Audet off to one side.
Sampson darts in trying to clinch

so Audet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Audet stops Sampson from standing up.

Audet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampson wants to stand but Audet is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Audet from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sampson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sampson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sampson wants it to stay on the feet.
Mick Audet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sampson lands a head kick!
Sampson tries to clinch up but Audet circles away and keeps his distance.
Sampson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crazy Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Audet shoots for a takedown but Sampson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Audet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Audet paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sampson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Sampson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sampson has Audet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Audet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Audet won't allow it.
Sampson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Audet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Sampson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Audet is trying to keep an underhook but Sampson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Audet wants to get back to his feet.
Audet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Audet has a hand on Sampson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sampson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Sampson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sampson tries to clinch but Audet is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Audet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sampson lands a head kick!
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Audet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sampson tries to clinch up but Audet circles away and keeps his distance.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Audet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sampson doesn't manage to clinch there - Audet circles away.
Audet shoots in for a double leg but Sampson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sampson tries to clinch up but Audet circles away and keeps his distance.
Audet shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Audet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sampson lands a high kick!
Sampson is looking to clinch but Audet is avoiding it.
Sampson wants to clinch.

Sampson closes the distance and pushes Audet back into the cage.
Audet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sampson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sampson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Audet is avoiding it.
Sampson throws a sloppy head kick and Audet moves out of range easily.
Sampson tries to clinch there but Audet circles away.

Audet closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sampson is trying to buck Audet off.
Audet working the head with strikes.
Sampson tries to escape but Audet is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Audet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sampson to see if he's OK.

Audet stands up and beckons Sampson to his feet.
Sampson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Audet.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch but Audet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mick Audet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sampson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sampson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Audet keeps the fight on the outside.
Sampson keeps the fight on the outside.
Audet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sampson darts in trying to clinch

and Audet counters with a takedown into side control.

Audet stands up.
Sampson connects with a high kick.
Audet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sampson is fending him off so far but Audet persists. Nope, Sampson circles away and we're back to standing.

Sampson forces Audet back against the cage and clinches.
Sampson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Sampson has hold of one of Audet's legs. Audet is fighting the takedown attempt but Sampson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sampson stands and steps away. Audet gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Audet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Audet swats away the attempt to clinch by Sampson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sampson tries to clinch there but Audet circles away.
Audet swats away the attempt to clinch by Sampson.
Audet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Audet circles away from the clinch attempt

and Audet counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sampson's guard now.
Audet stops Sampson from standing up.

Sampson kicks Audet off and gets to his feet.
Audet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sampson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sampson lands with a slapping head kick.
Sampson lands a high kick!
Sampson closes the distance but Audet moves to the side

and Audet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Audet is trying to control the action in half guard but Sampson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to get back to his feet.

Audet escapes and gets back to his feet.

Audet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sampson's half guard.
Sampson is trying to stand up here but Audet is controlling him well.
Audet is trying to control. Sampson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sampson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Audet wants to take a breather but Sampson is having none of it.
Audet works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Audet decides to stand back up.
Audet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Audet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson closes the distance but Audet moves to the side

and Audet counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sampson!
Audet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sampson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sampson blocking the ground and pound.
Sampson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Sampson bucks up and throws Audet to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sampson wants to clinch up but Audet keeps it at a distance.

Sampson has managed to clinch.
Sampson scores with a knee to the head.
Sampson looking to throw knees to the head but Audet is blocking nicely.

Sampson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Audet is pulling down on Sampson's head to control his posture.
Audet is trying to keep Sampson in close.

Audet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Audet uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Audet feints and as Sampson raises his hands in defense, Audet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Audet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Audet 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Ireland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ireland comes to the cage accompanied by Down By The Water-PJ Harvey. Tim Ireland had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Tim Ireland looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Ireland
vs
Ward

182 cm
19
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Ireland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Ward!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ireland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
Ireland checks a low kick from Ward.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ireland tries to land a body kick
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ireland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ward counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ireland slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ireland misses with a takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a big head kick but Ireland shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward connects with a high kick.
Ward throws a nice head kick!
Ireland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ireland is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Ireland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ireland closes the distance but Ward moves to the side
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Ireland blocks a leg kick.
Ireland wants to clinch but Ward slips to the side
and Ward counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ireland is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ward's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ward duly obliges.
Ward lands a jab to the nose.
James Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ireland.
A big right from Ireland misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ward moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ireland wants to clinch
and Ward counters with a head kick. That will keep Ireland thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ireland is breathing heavily.
Ireland drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Ireland moves out of range easily.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ireland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ward counters with a head kick. That will keep Ireland thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ireland tries to clinch but Ward moves away
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ward throws a series of punches but Ireland moves out of range.
Ireland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Ireland moves out of range easily.
Ward scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ireland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ward. Ward obviously looking to wear him down.
Ireland misses with a double jab
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Ireland misses with a takedown
and Ward counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a head kick that Ireland semi-blocks.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ireland darts in trying to clinch
and Ireland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ireland clinches but Ward breaks the clinch
and Ward counters with a head kick.
Ireland darts in trying to clinch
and Ward counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ireland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Ward dominated that round.
That's time! Ireland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward misses with a low kick as Ireland jumps back.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ireland.
Ireland closes the distance but Ward moves to the side
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Ward works over Ireland's head and body with a nice combination.
Ward buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ireland might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ireland avoids the head kick by Ward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ireland tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ireland is out of range.
Ward throws a push kick but Ireland slaps the foot to one side.
Ireland tries to clinch
and Ward counters with a big head kick but Ireland shrugs it off.
Ireland has his takedown stuffed
and Ward counters with a two punch combo.
Ireland misses with a takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Ireland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Ireland is rocked!
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward lands with a hook. Ireland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ireland wants to clinch
and Ward counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Ireland tries to clinch up
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Ireland.
Ward displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ward connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ward lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ireland's sensitive parts.
Ward scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ireland wants to clinch but Ward slips to the side
and Ward counters with a head kick.
A punch combination from Ward misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a one-two to the body.
Ireland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ireland. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ireland blocks a head kick by Ward.
Ward fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ireland.
Ward swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ireland blocks a head kick by Ward.
Ireland wants to clinch
and Ward counters with a head kick.
Ireland blocks a head kick by Ward.
Ward fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ireland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with a double jab.
Ireland fails with the takedown
and Ward counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ireland is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ireland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Ireland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ward can pounce on him.
Ireland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ward dips to his left and cracks Ireland with an uppercut!
Ireland with a poor takedown
and Ward counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ireland circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ireland tries to clinch
and Ward counters with an outside leg kick.
James Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward scores with a three punch combo!
Tim Ireland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ireland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ireland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ward counters with a good low kick that Ireland was not able to check.
Ward misses with a double jab.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ireland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ireland counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ward!
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ward is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ireland trying to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ireland can't control as he wanted to and Ward manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ireland stops Ward from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ireland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ward counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ireland wants to clinch
and Ward counters with a big head kick but Ireland shrugs it off.
Ward looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ireland shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ireland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters with an inside leg kick.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ward counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Ireland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ward. That's going to slow Ireland down.
An inside leg kick lands from Ward.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ireland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ward scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with a low kick.
Ireland clinches but Ward breaks the clinch
and Ward counters with a head kick.
Ireland with a poor takedown
and Ward counters with a head kick.
Ireland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Ireland.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Ireland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a nice leg kick.
Ward throws a series of punches but Ireland avoids them all with ease.
Tim Ireland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ward 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 William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ward!