OFC 88: Annihilation PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russ Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior dos Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reaper
vs
dos Anjos

196 cm
27
280 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

194 cm
21
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russ Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Anjos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russ Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dos Anjos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reaper has time to react.

It looks like Russ Reaper has been cut.
dos Anjos misses with a jab, cross combination.
dos Anjos lands a hook that stumbles Reaper back into the cage. dos Anjos follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Reaper to the canvas! dos Anjos pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Reaper has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Junior dos Anjos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Christopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Self (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Christopoulos
vs
Self

185 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

179 cm
27
193 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Christopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Self!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Self misses with a combination

and Christopoulos counters with a single leg into guard. Self didn't expect that.
Self looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Christopoulos pushing down on Self's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Christopoulos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Christopoulos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Christopoulos thows a huge punch but Self dodges it nicely.
Christopoulos winds up and cracks Self with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christopoulos winds up and cracks Self with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Christopoulos is nestled in close to Self, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christopoulos lands a nice short elbow.

Christopoulos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Self is just riding it out for now. Christopoulos eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Christopoulos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christopoulos slips a nice elbow through Self's hands, connecting with Self's forehead.
Christopoulos is taking a breather. Self says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Christopoulos working Self over with strikes.
Christopoulos controlling the action here.
Christopoulos is looking to advance position but Self won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Christopoulos there.
Christopoulos working Self over with strikes.
Self is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christopoulos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Christopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Self is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Self with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christopoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Christopoulos trying to control the pace.
Christopoulos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Christopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopoulos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Christopoulos lands with a punch from half guard.
Christopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Self is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Christopoulos connects with a nice short shot to Self's temple.
Christopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christopoulos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Christopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Christopoulos winds up and cracks Self with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Self is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.

Self is rocked!
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Self is still in real trouble! Can Christopoulos finish him?
Ground and pound from Christopoulos.
Christopoulos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Christopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Self with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Christopoulos is nestled in close to Self, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Self seems to have recovered his senses.
Christopoulos working the head and body with strikes.
Christopoulos working over Self with some ground and pound. Self looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Self has hold of Christopoulos's hands but Christopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Christopoulos not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Christopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Christopoulos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Self's guard.
Christopoulos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Self's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christopoulos advances position into side control!
Christopoulos scoring with punches from side control.
Christopoulos lands some shots froms side control.

Christopoulos is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Self is trying to escape and Christopoulos transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Self is forced to tap! Nice work there by Christopoulos! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Christopoulos!

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 Elliot Spenser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppy LaPue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spenser comes to the cage accompanied by Sonne by Rammstein. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spenser
vs
LaPue

179 cm
24
196 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

188 cm
23
199 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliot Spenser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peppy LaPue!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spenser lands with a hook. LaPue tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spenser moves out of range of the body kick.
LaPue is looking to clinch.
Spenser connects with a good right hand that stumbles LaPue. LaPue circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LaPue closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spenser counters with a flying knee. Nice.
LaPue tries to clinch up.
Spenser jabs at LaPue's body.
LaPue tries to clinch
and Spenser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

LaPue is rocked!
LaPue switches off momentarily and Spenser cracks him with a monster right hand! LaPue topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Spenser dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Spenser!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elliot Spenser!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alek Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Dupuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dupuis's choice of entrance music: Warriors Of Time by Black Tide. Garry Dupuis has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mitchell
vs
Dupuis

179 cm
23
167 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

193 cm
26
180 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alek Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Garry Dupuis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Alek Mitchell has been cut.
Dupuis with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mitchell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell wants to control but Dupuis is keeping him busy.

Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupuis has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell stops Dupuis from getting back to his feet.

Mitchell is looking for a kimura but Dupuis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitchell to get the leverage.

Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupuis has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dupuis to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Mitchell trying to control but Dupuis is working from the bottom.

Mitchell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dupuis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dupuis has escaped and now he's on top!
Dupuis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Dupuis wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Dupuis pushes down on Mitchell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mitchell is trying to maintain the position but Dupuis is very close to passing his half guard.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Dupuis has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Dupuis's head to control him but Dupuis postures up.

Dupuis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mitchell to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis misses with a takedown
and Mitchell counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dupuis.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Dupuis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dupuis throws a head kick that misses.

Mitchell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dupuis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mitchell tries for a kimura but Dupuis is defending well.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Dupuis is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
Dupuis is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mitchell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dupuis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mitchell but great work by Dupuis.
Dupuis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mitchell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dupuis scoring with punches from side control.
Dupuis trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.

Dupuis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mitchell to his feet.
Dupuis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control.
Alek Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry Dupuis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell wants to control but Dupuis is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alek Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alek Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dupuis misses with a head kick.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
Dupuis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupuis scores with a hook.
Garry Dupuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupuis.
Dupuis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively.
Dupuis misses with a wild combination.
Dupuis shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Dupuis is breathing heavily.
Dupuis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Dupuis.
Dupuis throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell takes a swing at Dupuis's ribcage but misses.
Dupuis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mitchell.
Dupuis tries to improve position but can't.

Mitchell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dupuis, who protects the arm well.
Dupuis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitchell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dupuis prevents Mitchell from improving position.
Dupuis can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupuis keeps working.

Mitchell is trying to get an arm triangle but Dupuis is defending well.
Mitchell working away.

Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dupuis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Mitchell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dupuis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dupuis is trying to control Mitchell's posture but Mitchell avoids it.
Dupuis pushes Mitchell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mitchell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Mitchell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitchell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 Alek Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alek Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

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

Mitchell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dupuis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mitchell but great work by Dupuis.
Mitchell tries to improve position but can't.
Alek Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dupuis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dupuis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dupuis is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mitchell is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitchell is trying to control but can't.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Dupuis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitchell trying to control but Dupuis postures up.
Dupuis is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mitchell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Dupuis.
Nice shot lands for Dupuis.
Dupuis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dupuis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dupuis gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupuis controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dupuis is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mitchell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Dupuis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dupuis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mitchell back to the cage. Dupuis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dupuis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dupuis misses with the combination.
Dupuis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Dupuis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dupuis keeping full guard, as Mitchell tries to pass.
Dupuis wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Alek Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mitchell trying to control but Dupuis is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Dupuis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dupuis wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.

Mitchell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupuis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dupuis looking to pass the guard.
Garry Dupuis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dupuis landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garry Dupuis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell 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 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I am ironman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nate Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Santos
vs
Gracie

171 cm
20
156 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

181 cm
22
153 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed

and Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Gracie punching from the bottom.

Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
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.

Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.

Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Gracie in his guard.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santos's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Santos had control of the position.

Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.

Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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.
Gracie wants to stand but Santos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Santos is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.

Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Santos won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nate Santos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santos, into his guard.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Santos has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

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.

Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.

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

Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Santos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Gracie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santos's guard.

Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
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 Nate Santos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Santos is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.

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.
Gracie is looking to escape.

Santos is working for a kimura here but Gracie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Santos's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.

Santos has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santos working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matt Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Gracie.

Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is working Santos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Santos down.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
Santos throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Gracie.
I think Santos 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff MaGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MaGee comes into the arena with I Just Had Sex (feat. Akon) blaring out of the sound system. Jeff MaGee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

MaGee
vs
Shimizu

190 cm
20
184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

196 cm
19
197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff MaGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuyuki Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaGee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shimizu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MaGee circles away quickly and effectively.
Shimizu misses with a straight right.
MaGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimizu.
MaGee defending well as Shimizu loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MaGee misses with a hook to the body
and MaGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Shimizu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Shimizu as he connects with a hook.
MaGee throws a lazy uppercut
and MaGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shimizu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MaGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shimizu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shimizu misses the jab.
Shimizu lands a nice looking body shot.
MaGee misses with a body punch
and Shimizu counters with a straight right hand.
Shimizu misses with a left hand
and MaGee counters with a right hand to the body.
Shimizu lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Shimizu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MaGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shimizu lands with a straight right. MaGee didn't see that one coming.
Shimizu misses with a right hand

and MaGee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff MaGee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tortuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Tommy Tortuga was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Cole
vs
Tortuga

179 cm
28
157 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

159 cm
18
133 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Tortuga!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Tortuga pushes him off.
Cole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tortuga but Tortuga pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Tortuga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tortuga throwing strikes but missing.
Tortuga stands up over Cole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tortuga trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tortuga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tortuga wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Tortuga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Cole working for a triangle but Tortuga defends it easily.
Tortuga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tortuga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tortuga thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Cole counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Tortuga has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cole escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cole!
Tortuga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Tortuga is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cole's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Cole! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Tortuga has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Cole!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finnian Liam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Check to Check. Walker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Requiem for a dream. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Liam
vs
Walker

185 cm
27
196 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

186 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finnian Liam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into Liam's guard.
Walker pushing down on Liam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walker thows a huge punch but Liam dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker trying to pass the guard but Liam defending well.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Walker is nestled in close to Liam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Liam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker drops an elbow to the side of Liam's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liam is doing well to control the position and prevent Walker from advancing to side control.
Walker stalling.
Walker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Walker is working for a kimura but Liam is defending it quite comfortably.
Walker works his way into side control.
Walker working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Walker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Walker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Liam is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Liam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Walker tries for a kimura but Liam is defending well.
Liam is looking for a sweep.
Walker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Liam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Walker.
Walker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Liam is trying to buck Walker off.
Liam prevents Walker from moving into mount.

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.
Walker cracks Liam with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Walker working the body and head with strikes.
Liam is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
Walker working the ground and pound but Liam is defending the strikes.
Walker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liam keeps working.
Walker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Liam takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Walker dominated that round.
That's time! Liam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liam fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liam counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finnian Liam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Walker.
Liam looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.

Walker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Liam quickly recovers to half guard.
Walker tries to pass to full mount but Liam defends it.
Liam wants to get back to his feet.
Walker is keen to just control but Liam is a slippery customer.
Walker passes to full mount!
Walker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker landing shots from mount.
Walker looking to finish Liam with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liam!
Walker is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Liam is rocked!
Walker working Liam over with strikes here.
Oh Liam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liam is trying desperately to improve position.
Liam in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Liam bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Walker and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Walker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buvaisar Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan comes to the cage accompanied by Worldwide Choppers. Saitiev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gimme Shelter Rolling stones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sheehan
vs
Saitiev

187 cm
23
190 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

155 cm
26
184 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buvaisar Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitiev fails with the takedown
and Sheehan counters with a right hand to the body.
Saitiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sheehan counters with a nice body shot.
Sheehan scores with a jab. Saitiev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saitiev has his takedown stuffed
and Sheehan counters with a stiff right hand.
Justus Sheehan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buvaisar Saitiev.
Sheehan tests Saitiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Sheehan moves into the clinch successfully.
Saitiev has Sheehan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sheehan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saitiev goes for a takedown attempt but Sheehan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saitiev has his takedown stuffed
and Sheehan counters with a series of strikes. Saitiev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saitiev looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehan 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sheehan, as that shot connected.
Saitiev shoots and misses
enabling Sheehan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheehan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sheehan connects with a right that clearly hurt Saitiev. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Sheehan proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Saitiev collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justus Sheehan!