CCC Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shcenk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chodharry rajpoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). chodharry rajpoot is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Shcenk
vs
rajpoot

195 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
225 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Shcenk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, chodharry rajpoot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shcenk fails to land the takedown.
Shcenk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
rajpoot dodges the punch combination from Shcenk.
Shcenk misses with a series of wild punches.
rajpoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shcenk tries to avoid it but rajpoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shcenk to the ground. Shcenk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

rajpoot pushes Shcenk up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shcenk's face as he tries to break the clinch.

rajpoot breaks from the clinch.
rajpoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shcenk.

Shcenk lands a left and a right that send rajpoot crashing to the mat, dazed. Shcenk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
rajpoot just misses with a punch to the body.

rajpoot moves into the clinch.

rajpoot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
rajpoot throws a head kick that Shcenk semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rajpoot scores with a jab. Shcenk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shcenk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by rajpoot.
Shcenk swats away the attempt to clinch by rajpoot.
Shcenk tries to bum rush rajpoot with a series of wild strikes but rajpoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shcenk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
rajpoot looks gassed!
Shcenk throws a right hand that rajpoot ducks under and follows up with a left that rajpoot also avoids with ease.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Shcenk! rajpoot is backing up but he can't get away as Shcenk lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops rajpoot and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Shcenk!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Genji Takiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takiya comes into the arena with Boris - Rattlesnake blaring out of the sound system. Richard Martin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Takiya
vs
Martin

184 cm
18
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genji Takiya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Martin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Martin shoots in but Takiya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Genji Takiya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Martin.
Takiya thows a body kick. Martin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takiya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Takiya scores with a spinning back kick!
Takiya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martin will feel that in the morning.
Takiya tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takiya.

It looks like Richard Martin has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiya thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Takiya thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Martin looks gassed!
Martin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takiya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takiya scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takiya.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takiya - that will leave a mark!
Martin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takiya.
Genji Takiya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takiya throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takiya.
Martin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takiya.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Takiya.
Genji Takiya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takiya scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takiya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Takiya.
Takiya lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takiya throws a series of strikes that have Martin backpedaling.
Takiya looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Takiya misses with a wild combination.
Takiya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Takiya is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Martin.
Takiya throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiya lands a high kick!
Martin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up with Takiya, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes Takiya against the cage but Takiya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takiya lands a front kick.
Martin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takiya.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takiya.
No joy there for Takiya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takiya pushes Martin away with a front kick.
Takiya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takiya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Takiya lands a jab to Martin's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takiya scores with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Takiya.
Takiya throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.
Takiya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Takiya.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takiya.
Martin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takiya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takiya is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takiya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martin backs up against the cage.
Takiya throws a head kick that Martin semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Takiya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Martin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Takiya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takiya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takiya misses with a jab, cross combination.

Martin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Takiya defends it.
Takiya looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin thows a huge punch but Takiya dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is trying to control. Takiya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martin prevents Takiya from standing back up.
Martin trying to pass the guard but Takiya defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Donk. Takiya catches Martin right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takiya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Takiya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takiya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Takiya sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Genji Takiya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Martin.
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takiya finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takiya - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiya cracks the inside of Martin's front leg.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Takiya scores with a head kick.
Takiya scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takiya throws a one two combo.
Takiya misses with a series of wild punches.
Takiya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Takiya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takiya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martin's head.
Martin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.

Martin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martin trying to control but Takiya is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin distracts Takiya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 Genji Takiya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Martin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Takiya lands a jab-cross combination.
Takiya lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takiya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martin's head.
Takiya tries a head kick but it misses.
Takiya misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin looks for a takedown but Takiya sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Takiya. No joy for Martin on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin moves out of range as Takiya throws a body kick.
Genji Takiya is winning the standup battle so far.

Martin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiya prevents Martin from moving into mount.
Takiya pushes Martin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Martin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Takiya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin prevents Takiya from escaping the position.

Takiya throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Takiya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takiya tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takiya to the ground. Takiya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Genji Takiya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Martin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takiya moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Takiya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takiya throws a head kick that half lands.
Takiya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takiya fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takiya defends it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takiya.
Martin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takiya circles away.
Takiya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiya throws a series of strikes that have Martin backpedaling.
Takiya looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Martin scores with a takedown into Takiya's guard.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Martin advances position into side control!
Takiya wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takiya keeps working.
Takiya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takiya tries to get out of the position.
Takiya is trying to buck Martin off.
Martin cracks Takiya with a big elbow.
Martin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takiya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Martin.
Richard Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genji Takiya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Martin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Martin.
I think Takiya 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genji Takiya!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie boys - Sabotage. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tyrone Johnson Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Lee
vs
Johnson Jr

177 cm
25
165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

172 cm
21
164 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Johnson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Johnson Jr's head but Johnson Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson Jr tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

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

Johnson Jr is rocked!

It looks like Tyrone Johnson Jr has been cut.
Johnson Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson Jr somewhat.
Johnson Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson Jr is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Johnson Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson Jr throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws out a loose jab but Johnson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson Jr misses with a hook.
Johnson Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee lunges at Johnson Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson Jr's hand.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.

Johnson Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson Jr looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee keeping control of the position.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee pulls Johnson Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson Jr throws and elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson Jr's guard. Nice move by Lee!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson Jr wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Johnson Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control but Johnson Jr is working from the bottom.
Johnson Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Johnson Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnson Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Lee regains half guard, as Johnson Jr was trying to land strikes.
Johnson Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson Jr not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson Jr passes to full mount!
Lee tries to hold on but Johnson Jr postures up.
Johnson Jr lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Johnson Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lee looks to land a left hand but Johnson Jr moved out of range nicely.
Johnson Jr throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson Jr takes one to the chin there.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson Jr is just out of range.
Lee with a hook.
Johnson Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Johnson Jr throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Johnson Jr staying out of range there.
Johnson Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Johnson Jr moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Johnson Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee lands a with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Johnson Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson Jr misses the jab.
Tyrone Johnson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson Jr.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peter Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination

and Johnson Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson Jr throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson Jr postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Johnson Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson Jr scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson Jr throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee throws the left hand but Johnson Jr avoids the punch easily.
Johnson Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Johnson Jr saw that one coming.
Johnson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Johnson Jr moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson Jr.
Lee throws a hook but Johnson Jr blocks it.
Johnson Jr looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson Jr shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peter Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Johnson Jr.
Lee slips under a jab.

Johnson Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Johnson Jr has control of the leg.
Johnson Jr wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Johnson Jr in his half guard.
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 Peter Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Johnson Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee with a hook.
Johnson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson Jr takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.

Johnson Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Johnson Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee wants to improve his position but Johnson Jr is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee is trying to stand back up but Johnson Jr is controlling him
Johnson Jr trying to control from Lee's half guard. Lee has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson Jr is just out of range.
Johnson Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson Jr slips a jab from Lee.
Johnson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Johnson Jr pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Johnson Jr.
Peter Lee is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr misses with a head kick.
Johnson Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Johnson Jr persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson Jr.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson Jr is defended easily by Lee.
Peter Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Johnson Jr.

Johnson Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Johnson Jr getting side control.
Johnson Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tyrone Johnson Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson Jr sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peter Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson Jr controlling the action here.
Johnson Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyrone Johnson Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Lee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Johnson Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Lee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shawn kilhefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kilhefner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: right here right now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pierre
vs
shawn kilhefner

180 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, shawn kilhefner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

kilhefner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than kilhefner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
kilhefner manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pierre to take his back!
Pierre turns into kilhefner and is now in his guard.
kilhefner wants to get back to his feet but Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pierre wants to pass the guard but kilhefner is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

kilhefner looking for a guillotine here but Pierre defends easily.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of kilhefner's head.
Pierre 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.

Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pierre wants to control from the top but kilhefner keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. kilhefner swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pierre throws out a loose jab but kilhefner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierre with a poor takedown

and kilhefner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
kilhefner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Pierre trying to control but kilhefner postures up.

Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierre trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kilhefner is nestled in close to Pierre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pierre.

Pierre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because kilhefner has passed into half guard!
Pierre is breathing heavily.
kilhefner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
kilhefner is keen to just control but Pierre is a slippery customer.

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

Pierre looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre trying to hold on to kilhefner's head to control him but kilhefner postures up.
Pierre keeping control of the position.

Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pierre holds on and takes a little breather.

Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. kilhefner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pierre is tightening it up a little... kilhefner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! kilhefner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! kilhefner taps out! nice BJJ there by Pierre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Pierre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MacDonald Rory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rory
vs
Williams

191 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, MacDonald Rory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Williams!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Rory fails to land the takedown.
Rory shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams swings for the body but Rory moves out of range.
Rory shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MacDonald Rory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Rory or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Rory slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Rory shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Rory ducks down to avoid it.
Rory fails with the takedown.
Rory misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rory takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rory takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Rory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rory.
Rory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Rory is breathing heavily.
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!
Williams throws a hook but Rory blocks it.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams tries to bum rush Rory with a series of wild strikes but Rory uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Rory on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.

Rory is rocked!
Williams drops Rory with a naaaaasty hook - Rory is in real trouble here! Williams dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Williams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack McHammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stud Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHammer comes to the cage accompanied by Hammerfall - Heeding the Call. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

McHammer
vs
Strangler

175 cm
19
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McHammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stud Strangler!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strangler manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Strangler as McHammer shoots in.
Jack McHammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McHammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strangler.
Strangler moves out of range of the strikes.
Strangler leaves McHammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Strangler knocks McHammer to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

McHammer is rocked!

It looks like Jack McHammer has been cut.
McHammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strangler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strangler trying to control the position but McHammer is working away.
Strangler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McHammer tries to bench press Strangler off him but Strangler keeps the position.
Strangler tries to stand but McHammer is controlling his head.
McHammer wants to control but Strangler postures up.
Strangler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Strangler tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strangler lands a hook that stumbles McHammer back into the cage. Strangler follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping McHammer to the canvas! Strangler pounces and lands several unanswered shots - McHammer has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stud Strangler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louie Lastik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lastik
vs
Thomas

165 cm
23
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
171 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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, Louie Lastik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Lastik misses the target.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas swings for the body but Lastik moves out of range.
Lastik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lastik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Lastik throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Lastik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lastik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thomas swings for the body but Lastik moves out of range.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lastik is just out of range.
Lastik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lastik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lastik throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Lastik.
Lastik fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to move into range but Lastik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lastik.
Lastik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Nice defenses there by Lastik.
Lastik stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Lastik throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Lastik didn't see that one coming.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lastik looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Lastik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Lastik.
Lastik throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Lastik misses.
Lastik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lastik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Lastik misses.
Lastik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lastik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Lastik avoids the body shot from Thomas.
A slow jab from Lastik misses its intended target.
Lastik throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Lastik cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lastik scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Lastik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lastik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lastik is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Lastik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lastik working a defensive guard here.
Lastik keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lastik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lastik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Lastik lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Thomas misses with a hook. Lastik ducked under it nicely.
Lastik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Lastik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lastik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lastik slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Lastik ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Lastik coming out on top.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lastik was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Louie Lastik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lastik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Lastik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lastik swinging wilding here.
Some wild striking there from Lastik.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Lastik moved out of range nicely.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lastik.
A big left from Lastik misses.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lastik pinned against the cage. Lastik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Louie Lastik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas.
Lastik throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Lastik.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lastik fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lastik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lastik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lastik circles away.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Lastik misses with a body shot
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lastik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas misses with a hook to the body
and Lastik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lastik ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Lastik misses with a series of wild punches.
Lastik misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Lastik.
Lastik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lastik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas jabs Lastik right on the nose. Lastik blinks but takes it well.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Lastik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lastik throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Lastik misses the jab.
Lastik throws a combination that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Lastik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lastik misses with a double jab

and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lastik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Lastik defends it.
Lastik trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas prevents Lastik from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Lastik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lastik is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lastik avoid being mounted?

Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Lastik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lastik tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lastik avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Lastik stuffs the takedown.
Louie Lastik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas.
Lastik lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lastik misses with a two punch combination.
Lastik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lastik wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lastik throws out the jab.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lastik's waist but Lastik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Lastik defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Lastik throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Lastik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lastik looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lastik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lastik takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Lastik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Thomas catches Lastik right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lastik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lastik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lastik wants it to stay on the feet.
Louie Lastik is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Lastik.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lastik looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Donk. Lastik catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lastik throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Lastik counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Lastik does no damage.
Lastik scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lastik throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas throws a body punch but Lastik moves out of range.
Thomas works Lastik's body with a nice hook.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas swings for the body but Lastik moves out of range.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Lastik throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Lastik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lastik misses with a few strikes there.
Lastik scores with a jab.
Lastik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lastik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lastik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Lastik sprawls well.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lastik defends it nicely.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lastik thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Lastik throws a one two combo.
Lastik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lastik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lastik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thomas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lastik!
Thomas throwing strikes here but Lastik is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Thomas wants to finish this one by submission but Lastik is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thomas.
Thomas throwing strikes here but Lastik is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lastik wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throwing strikes here but Lastik is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thomas landing strikes from the mount and Lastik is in trouble!
Lastik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas looking to finish Lastik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lastik!

Thomas wants to finish this one by submission but Lastik is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thomas.
Lastik tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lastik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lastik tries to get out of the position.
Thomas lands a big elbow.
Thomas with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lastik gets back to half guard.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lastik wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Lastik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lastik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lastik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lastik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Louie Lastik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thomas.
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lastik.
Thomas blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lastik throws out the jab.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lastik's waist but Lastik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Lastik as he connects with a hook.
Lastik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lastik looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Lastik stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Lastik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lastik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Lastik didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lastik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Thomas.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Thomas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Cushing II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the cage accompanied by UGK 7th Street. Masahiko Kimura is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kimura
vs
Cushing II

172 cm
19
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Cushing II!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cushing II as he avoids it easily.
Masahiko Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cushing II's waist but Cushing II gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimura off to one side.

Cushing II has taken the fight to the clinch.

Cushing II has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kimura regains guard immediately.

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

Cushing II thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cushing II trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Cushing II drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Cushing II off! Cushing II jumps back into Kimura's guard.

Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Cushing II defends easily.

Kimura working for a triangle but Cushing II defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Cushing II from controlling successfully.
Cushing II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Cushing II avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cushing II is in close to Kimura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cushing II trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cushing II slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cushing II looking to pass the guard.
Cushing II with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cushing II thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cushing II must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Cushing II defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cushing II postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cushing II chips away with some ground and pound.
Cushing II trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Cushing II has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kimura to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cushing II is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kimura pulls down on the head and he's put Cushing II to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Masahiko Kimura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Fearen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir comes into the arena with Eels - The Mighty Boosh blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Vince Noir has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Noir
vs
Fearen

200 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Fearen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fearen slaps away a takedown attempt from Noir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Fearen misses its intended target.
Fearen misses with a two punch combination.
Fearen misses with a few strikes there.
Noir avoids the body shot from Fearen.
Nice straight punches there by Noir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noir.
Fearen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Noir as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Fearen misses.
Fearen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Vince Noir has been cut.
Noir scores with a shot to the body.

Noir forces Fearen back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Noir.
Noir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fearen backwards.
Fearen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Noir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fearen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir lands a right hand.
Noir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Noir catches Fearen right on the button with a cross.
Noir cracks Fearen with a good jab.
Noir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Fearen is rocked!

Noir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Noir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fearens head.
Fearen is still on wobbly legs! Can Noir finish him?
Noir misses with some punches.
Noir working the clinch nicely. Fearen is working for position but Noir cracks him with a big knee to the head! Fearen crumples up against the cage and Noir lands two more shots before the ref can save Fearen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Vince Noir!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrin Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerrin Booth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lance Partridge's chin.

Partridge
vs
Booth

187 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerrin Booth!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth throws a body punch but Partridge moves out of range.
Partridge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Booth sprawls well. Booth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Partridge gets slowly back to his feet.
Partridge throws a body punch but Booth moves out of range.
Partridge shoots in and drives through. Booth sprawls well.
Booth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Booth thows a body shot but no joy.
Partridge throws a sloppy body shot
and Booth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Partridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Booth counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Partridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partridge ducks under a wild hook from Booth.
Partridge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Booth misses the shot to the body.
Jerrin Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth cracks Partridge with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth misses the shot to the body.
Booth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Partridge momentarily.
Booth lands with a cross.
Booth scores with a hook to the body. Partridge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Booth misses with a wild body shot.
Partridge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Booth looks to land a right hand but Partridge moved out of range.
Partridge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Booth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Booth cracks Partridge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Partridge moves out of range of the strikes.
Booth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Partridge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Booth connects with a single shot there.
Booth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Booth scores with a jab to the jaw.

Partridge is rocked!
Booth lands a jab to Partridge's midsection.
Partridge is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partridge needs to keep his hands up - Booth had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Partridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Partridge walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Booth swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerrin Booth!