GSF 97 Clothesoff vs Thompson2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Halpert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppin Larter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larter has chosen Analiese as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Halpert
vs
Larter

173 cm
24
169 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
168 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Halpert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peppin Larter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Halpert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larter staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Halpert coming out on top.
Halpert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Larter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halpert throws the left hand but Larter avoids the punch easily.
Halpert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Halpert dips to his left and cracks Larter with an uppercut!
Larter keeps the fight on the outside.
Larter shoots in looking for a takedown but Halpert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Halpert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halpert thows a body shot but no joy.
Halpert works Larter's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jim Halpert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peppin Larter.
Larter has his takedown stuffed
and Halpert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Larter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halpert moves away.
Halpert tries to clinch there but Larter circles away.

Larter scores with a takedown into Halpert's guard.
Halpert looking for a sweep. Not yet Halpert, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halpert wants to stand and escape but Larter is having none of it.
Larter is looking to work some ground and pound but Halpert has wrist control.
Halpert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halpert controls Larter momentarily but Larter frees himself.
Larter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Halpert wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Larter moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halpert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halpert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Halpert throws a body punch but Larter moves out of range.

Larter drives through with a takedown into Halpert's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Halpert keeping moving, preventing Larter from controlling successfully.
Halpert controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halpert is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Peppin Larter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Larter throws a right hand that misses
and Halpert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Larter misses with a double jab.
Halpert throws a series of punches but Larter avoids them all with ease.
Larter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Halpert gets caught flat footed, as Larter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larter tries to free his leg and advance position but Halpert is retaining full guard.
Larter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larter slips a straight right by Halpert.
Halpert shoots in for a takedown but Larter shows good takedown defense.

Halpert gets caught napping as Larter dives in and scores a takedown. Halpert manages to retain guard.
Larter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halpert controlling the position.
Larter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halpert is keeping the position for now.
Larter trying to control but Halpert is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peppin Larter.
Halpert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halpert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larter under the eye.
Halpert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larter.
Halpert misses with a straight right.
Halpert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halpert.
Larter's corner calls for a 1-2. Larter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halpert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halpert.
Halpert stuns Larter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larter staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larter throws an overhand right that lands on Halpert's shoulder, as Halpert tries to avoid the shot.
Halpert slaps away a takedown attempt from Larter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halpert lands a lovely overhand right.
Larter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Larter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Larter is looking to take a break and control but Halpert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halpert regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larter controlling the action here.
Halpert trying to control from the bottom.
Larter works his way into full mount!
Larter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Halpert working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larter looking to control but Halpert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larter lands a heavy elbow.
Larter controlling from mount.
Larter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Halpert takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Halpert tries to hold on but Larter pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peppin Larter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Larter gets the takedown into side control.
Halpert is trying to control Larter's posture but Larter avoids it.
Larter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Halpert is avoiding damage well.
Larter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halpert sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Larter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halpert's head.
Halpert tries to get to full guard but Larter has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halpert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larter.
Halpert tries to roll over but Larter keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halpert is working hard here to advance position.
Larter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Halpert trying to control from the bottom.
Halpert is not content to let Larter control the position.
Larter wants to pass to mount but Halpert is defending the position.
Jim Halpert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Larter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Larter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Halpert throws a poor cross that misses
and Larter counters with a three punch combo that has Halpert backing up. Halpert nods at Larter to acknowledge the strikes.

Halpert shoots in and gets a takedown into Larter's guard.
Larter 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.
Halpert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Larter's head.
Larter trying to control the position here.
Halpert chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halpert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Larter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halpert defends well.
Larter trying to keep a closed guard but Halpert is proving a slippery customer.
Halpert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Halpert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Larter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Larter has escaped and now he's on top!
Larter trying to control the position from guard on top but Halpert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halpert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larter sitting in guard here, content to control.

Halpert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larter passes into half guard.
Larter passes to full mount!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peppin Larter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Michaels
vs
Parts

177 cm
26
166 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

177 cm
24
155 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Parts!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels takes one on the button.

Michaels clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Parts.
A hook to the body from Parts.
Parts lands with a left to the head.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.

Parts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parts misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Michaels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Parts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Michaels checks a leg kick.
Michaels tries to land a front kick but Parts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parts throws a head kick that misses.
Parts throws a sloppy head kick and Michaels moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michaels.
Michaels avoids the head kick by Parts.
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Parts avoids it well.

Parts drives through and clinches with Michaels against the cage.
Nice body punch from Parts.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.

Parts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Parts closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels swings wildly with an uppercut but Parts uses good head movement to avoid it.

Parts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Parts misses

and Michaels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Parts breaks the clinch.

Parts closes the distance and pushes Michaels back into the cage.
Parts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Michaels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parts is working Michaels over against the cage.
Michaels tries a body shot but Parts blocks it.

Parts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Michaels - that will leave a mark!
Michaels with a poor takedown
and Parts counters with a left and a right that stings Michaels.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Parts lands a front kick.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parts as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Parts takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Parts on the inside.

Parts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parts fails to land with a series of punches.
Parts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Parts. Beautiful body shot.

Oooooh!!! Parts has knocked Michaels down with a huge combo! Parts steps away and waves a wobbly Michaels back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Michaels is rocked!
Parts is stalking Michaels. Michaels circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Parts, and it's lights out! Michaels really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Parts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Reijasalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson has chosen 2ne1 - Can't Nobody as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reijasalo
vs
Sigurdsson

200 cm
23
275 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

209 cm
28
275 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santeri Reijasalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reijasalo fails with the takedown
and Sigurdsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sigurdsson moves into range and connects with a jab.

Reijasalo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reijasalo throwing strikes but missing.
Sigurdsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reijasalo thows a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sigurdsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reijasalo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reijasalo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reijasalo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reijasalo wants to pass the guard but Sigurdsson is keeping the position.
Reijasalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigurdsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reijasalo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reijasalo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reijasalo wants to control from the top but Sigurdsson keeps moving.
Reijasalo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sigurdsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reijasalo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reijasalo prevents Sigurdsson from getting back to his feet.
Reijasalo throws a big right hand that misses.
Reijasalo wants to pass the guard but Sigurdsson is keeping the position.
Reijasalo prevents Sigurdsson from getting back to his feet.
Reijasalo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reijasalo wants to control from the top but Sigurdsson keeps moving.
Reijasalo throwing strikes from guard but Sigurdsson blocks nicely.

Reijasalo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reijasalo wants to control from the top but Sigurdsson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reijasalo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sigurdsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sigurdsson keeping moving, preventing Reijasalo from controlling successfully.
Reijasalo prevents Sigurdsson from getting back to his feet.
Sigurdsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reijasalo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reijasalo wants to control from the top but Sigurdsson keeps moving.
Reijasalo is really struggling to control Sigurdsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Sigurdsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santeri Reijasalo'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.

Sigurdsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santeri Reijasalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reijasalo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sigurdsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Reijasalo! Sigurdsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Reijasalo to his feet! Reijasalo is in big trouble!

Reijasalo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigurdsson finds Reijasalo's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Reijasalo flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Sigurdsson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Reijasalo will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Sigurdsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay's entrance music is .. A fine choice. Jon has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Flay
vs
Jon

168 cm
25
280 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

197 cm
28
270 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Flay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Jon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon looks to throw the jab but Flay is out of range.
Jon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flay.
Flay blocks a jab.
Jon throws an off balance right hand

and Flay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Flay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flay thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jon to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jon wants to sweep here but Flay controlling him for the moment.
Flay is looking to work some ground and pound but Jon has wrist control.
Flay 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.
Flay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jon is looking to stand up but Flay isn't so interested in that idea.
Jon is adopting a defensive guard.
Flay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jon keeping full guard, as Flay tries to pass.
Flay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jon is looking to stand up but Flay isn't so interested in that idea.
Flay looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flay throwing strikes but missing.

Jon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jon misses with an uppercut
and Flay counters with a solid body kick.
Jon digs a good body shot into Flay's ribs.
Jon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jon misses with a two punch combination.
Kyle Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flay counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Kyle Jon has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flay lands a front kick.
Jon looks gassed!

Flay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jon!

Flay is working for a guillotine from mount but Jon frees his head quite easily.
Flay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jon is trying desperately to improve position.
Jon taking shots to the head.
Flay lands a heavy elbow.
Flay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Flay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jon looks a forlorn figure.

The cut above Kyle Jon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay raining down shots from the mount!

Kyle Jon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kyle Jon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Flay!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Beaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamarcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Beaker
vs
Johnson

190 cm
22
218 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
210 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Beaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamarcus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Beaker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beaker.
Beaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beaker stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Beaker wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.

Beaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beaker trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beaker working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Beaker preventing the sweep.

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.
Beaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Beaker tries to pass.

Beaker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Beaker is defending well.

Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beaker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beaker defends it well.
Beaker manages to get to full guard.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Beaker's legs - danger averted.
Beaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beaker pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Beaker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but instead Beaker has moved into half guard.
Beaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beaker working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson trying to control but Beaker postures up.
Beaker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson looks to land a right hand but Beaker moved out of range.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Beaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Beaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beaker.
Beaker is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
Beaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beaker throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson is pulling down on Beaker's head. It's preventing any offense from Beaker, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Beaker is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Johnson working for a submission but Beaker is keeping him at bay.

Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beaker manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Beaker tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Beaker is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson is working Beaker over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Even with his hooks in, Beaker manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Beaker trying to control momentarily.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Beaker is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaker thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.

Beaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Beaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beaker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beaker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beaker wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Beaker 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.
Beaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Beaker has control of the leg.
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 Pete Beaker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Beaker does no damage.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand

and Beaker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beaker looking to pass the guard.
Beaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beaker's guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Beaker is retaining full guard.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Beaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Beaker, not yet.
Johnson wants to stand but Beaker is controlling his posture from full guard.

Beaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beaker is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Beaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beaker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Beaker in his guard.
Beaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beaker is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beaker is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beaker's best efforts.
Jamarcus Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beaker is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Beaker is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.
Beaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Beaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Beaker.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Beaker from controlling successfully.
Beaker stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Beaker from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Beaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Beaker!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maikkel Mikkelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yannick Riesling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maikkel Mikkelsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mikkelsson
vs
Riesling

225 cm
25
188 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

181 cm
29
199 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maikkel Mikkelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yannick Riesling!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikkelsson scores with a jab. Riesling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riesling shoots and misses
and Mikkelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikkelsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikkelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Riesling is just out of range.
Mikkelsson misses with a wild body shot.
Riesling shoots in and drives through. Mikkelsson sprawls well.
Mikkelsson throws a combination that misses

and Riesling counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riesling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikkelsson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riesling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mikkelsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Riesling.
Riesling is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikkelsson has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkelsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riesling is one step ahead there.
Mikkelsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riesling postures up in Mikkelsson's guard and throws a big left but Mikkelsson blocks it.
Mikkelsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riesling on the ground.
Riesling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riesling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mikkelsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riesling is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikkelsson has wrist control.
Mikkelsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

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.
Mikkelsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riesling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riesling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riesling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riesling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riesling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riesling throwing strikes from guard but Mikkelsson blocks nicely.
Riesling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riesling lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riesling thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riesling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riesling looking to sit in guard and control but Mikkelsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yannick Riesling!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Action Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaeq Lauzou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crackson
vs
Lauzou

180 cm
25
193 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

180 cm
29
195 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Crackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaeq Lauzou!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crackson takes a swing at Lauzou's ribcage but misses.
Lauzou misses with a double jab
and Crackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Crackson with a hook.
Crackson moves out of range as Lauzou throws a body kick.
Crackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crackson scores with the left hand. Lauzou knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Lauzou misses
and Crackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Lauzou thows a leg kick but Crackson checks it
and Crackson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Crackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crackson looks to land a strike but Lauzou avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crackson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crackson wants to stand but Lauzou has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Crackson being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crackson postures up in Lauzou's guard and throws a big left but Lauzou blocks it.
Crackson throwing strikes from guard but Lauzou blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lauzou wants to get back to his feet but Crackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
Crackson wants to control from the top but Lauzou keeps moving.
Lauzou trying to control the position.
Crackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lauzou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lauzou keeping moving, preventing Crackson from controlling successfully.
Lauzou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lauzou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crackson trying to control but Lauzou is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzou is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lauzou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Lauzou lands but Crackson takes it in his stride.

It looks like Action Crackson has been cut.

Crackson instigates a clinch.
Crackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Crackson - that landed with a thud.
Crackson scores with a shot to the side of Lauzou's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lauzou can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lauzou fails to land.
Lauzou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crackson misses with the head strike.
Lauzou is trying to stall.
Crackson lands a nice uppercut.
Crackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lauzou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackson lands a nice elbow.
Crackson working Lauzou over with knees to the body.
Lauzou looks gassed!
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!
Crackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lauzou's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crackson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crackson throws an elbow but misses.
Crackson lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Crackson.
Still in the clinch, Crackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crackson lands a shoulder strike.
Crackson gets through Lauzou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lauzou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Crackson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Lauzou is rocked!
Crackson lands a damaging elbow.
Lauzou is still on wobbly legs! Can Crackson finish him?

It looks like Jaeq Lauzou has been cut.
Crackson pushes Lauzou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crackson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lauzou! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Crackson is unloading with more strikes now! Lauzou drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Action Crackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lightning Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Aubrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm's entrance music is Jay Z - Moment of Clarity. A fine choice. Aubrey has chosen Over - Drake as his entrance music. Drake Aubrey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lightning Storm's chin.

Storm
vs
Aubrey

170 cm
25
155 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

178 cm
29
167 lbs
18 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lightning Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Aubrey!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aubrey lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Aubrey counters with a nice body kick.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm misses with a combination
and Aubrey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick by Aubrey misses
and Storm counters with a nice kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aubrey.
Aubrey connects with an inside leg kick.

Storm moves into range and clinches up with Aubrey.
Aubrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Aubrey controls the action.
A hook to the body from Aubrey.
Storm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aubrey or not.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aubrey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aubrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Aubrey misses with a knee to the head.
Aubrey tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Aubrey misses with an elbow over the top.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aubrey has him pressed against the cage.
Aubrey connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aubrey's elbow.
Aubrey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm blocks a body shot from Aubrey.

Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aubrey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aubrey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aubrey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aubrey takes one to the side of the head.

Storm closes the distance and clinches.
Aubrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
Aubrey looks gassed!
Storm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aubrey is leaning against Storm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm is leaning against Aubrey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Storm.
Storm gets through Aubrey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Storm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Storm lands a body punch.
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!
Storm is working Aubrey over against the cage.

Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Storm clinches up against the cage.
Aubrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aubrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm scores with a hook to the body.
Storm is working Aubrey over against the cage.
Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Storm works on Aubrey's body with a couple of short punches.

Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aubrey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aubrey was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Aubrey throws a head kick that misses.
Storm catches Aubrey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm thumps Aubrey with a low kick.
Storm throws a combination that misses
enabling Aubrey to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm misses with a double jab
and Aubrey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Storm clinches up against the cage.
Aubrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Good body shot from Aubrey.
Aubrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
A left hand lands to the body for Aubrey.
Aubrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm scores with a hook to the body.
Aubrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Storm breaks the clinch.
Aubrey slips a jab from Storm.

Storm clinches.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm prevents a body shot from Aubrey.
Storm cracks Aubrey with a nice body shot.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Storm lands a left hand.
Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm digs a right hand into Aubrey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aubrey's gas tank.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Storm lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a right hand.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aubrey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Storm gets through Aubrey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aubrey backwards.
Storm lands a body punch.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Aubrey misses with a hook from the clinch.

Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm connects with a right hand. Aubrey shakes it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Storm lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aubrey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aubrey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Aubrey.
Storm throws a leg kick but Aubrey moved away.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Aubrey.
Storm scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Storm moves into the clinch.
Aubrey throws a head punch that misses.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Aubrey on the inside.
Storm lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aubrey throws a leg kick
and Storm counters with a low kick, right behind Aubrey 's knee.
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aubrey under the eye.
Aubrey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aubrey backwards.
Storm digs a right hand into Aubrey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aubrey's gas tank.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm lands a left hand.
Storm is leaning against Aubrey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.

Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aubrey's sensitive parts.
Aubrey is breathing heavily.
Aubrey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Aubrey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubrey takes one to the side of the head.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
Aubrey walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
Aubrey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aubrey can do to turn this around?

Storm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aubrey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Aubrey's head but Aubrey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Aubrey's front leg but catches the back leg as Aubrey tries to avoid it.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm throws a body punch but Aubrey moves out of range.
Aubrey blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Storm does no damage.
Storm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aubrey's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm connects with a body shot.

Storm has managed to clinch.
Aubrey takes a shot to the head.
Aubrey missing with knees to the body.
Aubrey tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Aubrey back against the cage.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm scores with a hook to the body.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aubrey.
Storm scores with a hook to the body.
Storm works on Aubrey's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Storm.

Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aubrey drops his hands momentarily and Storm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aubrey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aubrey slips under a jab from Storm.
Storm misses with a two punch combination.
Storm lunges at Aubrey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aubrey's hand.

Storm has managed to clinch.
Aubrey misses with a knee to the head.

Storm manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey lands with a nice body punch.
Lightning Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm throws a head kick but Aubrey moves out of range.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aubrey is looking to score with low kicks.
Aubrey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Storm misses.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Storm throws a lazy head kick
and Aubrey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aubrey thuds his shin into the meat of Storm's side.

Storm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aubrey, pushing him back against the cage.
Storm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Aubrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Storm is working Aubrey over against the cage.
Good body shot from Storm.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm works on Aubrey's body with a couple of short punches.
Storm is working Aubrey over against the cage.
Aubrey tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Aubrey back against the cage.

Storm manages to break the clinch.

Aubrey tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm prevents a body shot from Aubrey.
Lightning Storm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aubrey missing with knees to the body.
Storm is working Aubrey over against the cage.
Storm lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aubrey backwards.
Storm digs a right hand underneath Aubrey's ribcage. Aubrey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
A right hand to the body from Storm.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Aubrey.
Storm lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lightning Storm dominated that second round.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Storm drives through and clinches with Aubrey against the cage.
Storm tries a body shot but Aubrey blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aubrey.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aubrey misses with a punch to the body.
Aubrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm digs a right hand into Aubrey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aubrey's gas tank.
Aubrey presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aubrey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Aubrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm is working Aubrey over against the cage.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.

Storm breaks from the clinch.
Aubrey takes one to the side of the head.
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aubrey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick

and Aubrey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aubrey.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm digs a right hand underneath Aubrey's ribcage. Aubrey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aubrey tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Aubrey back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Storm breaks the clinch.
Aubrey blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aubrey ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm connects with a right hand. Aubrey shakes it off.
Aubrey avoids the body shot from Storm.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aubrey.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Aubrey.
Aubrey thows a leg kick but Storm checks it
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm misses with the combination.

Aubrey gets tackled into the cage by Storm. Storm maintains the clinch.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aubrey tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Storm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Aubrey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aubrey trying to land knees to the body.
Storm cracks Aubrey with a nice body shot.
Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Storm pushes Aubrey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Storm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm gets through Aubrey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Storm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Storm.
A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
Storm lands a body punch.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Aubrey's head.

Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm scores with the left hand. Aubrey knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aubrey counters with a head kick.
Storm thuds his right hand into Aubrey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aubrey eats them both and turns towards Storm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aubrey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aubrey has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Storm working aggressively here.
Aubrey misses with some punches.
Storm cracks Aubrey with a nice body shot.
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aubrey misses with a short punch on the inside.

Storm breaks from the clinch.
Aubrey is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Aubrey tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aubrey has time to react.
Aubrey throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Aubrey counters with a nice body kick.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Aubrey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Aubrey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aubrey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drake Aubrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aubrey wants to clinch.
Aubrey misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm takes one on the button.
Aubrey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Storm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Aubrey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Storm's knee momentarily.
Lightning Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aubrey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aubrey scrambles back to his feet.
Storm lands with a right hand.
Aubrey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aubrey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Storm takes a swing at Aubrey's ribcage but misses.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aubrey counters with a good low kick that Storm was not able to check.
Storm misses with a combination
and Aubrey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Storm is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Aubrey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aubrey tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
Aubrey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Aubrey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aubrey scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Storm pushes Aubrey up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lightning Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lightning Storm!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

St Pierre
vs
Diaz

178 cm
29
180 lbs
22 - 14 - 1

225 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

St Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
St Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Diaz trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre looking to control.
St Pierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.

George St Pierre has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Diaz blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for St Pierre's leg but St Pierre calmly moves out of range.

Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St Pierre is trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
St Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz 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.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diaz is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz wants to control but St Pierre postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from St Pierre crashes against the mat.
St Pierre looks up at the clock and then as Diaz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, St Pierre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
St Pierre scores with punches from side control.
An elbow from St Pierre crashes against the mat.
St 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.
St Pierre lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
Diaz is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre landing strikes, looking to finish!

It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz tries to hold on but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
St Pierre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George St Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for St Pierre!
St Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
St Pierre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diaz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Poor strikes thrown by Diaz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
St Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz thowing shots but they're missing.
Diaz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
St Pierre can't escape the position.
St Pierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
Diaz misses with a head shot.
Diaz raining down shots from the mount!
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
George St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre is in a horrible position here. Diaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre regains half guard.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St Pierre tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
St Pierre is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into St Pierre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in St Pierre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but St Pierre blocks nicely.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
St Pierre is trying to keep Diaz in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Diaz is working St Pierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Pierre has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.

That has opened up Nick Diaz's cut even more.
St Pierre landing shots from mount.

The cut above Nick Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
St Pierre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Nick Diaz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Diaz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George St Pierre!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Clothesoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jet Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Clothesoff
vs
Thompson

188 cm
30
190 lbs
22 - 5 - 0

183 cm
28
186 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Exotic Animal Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Clothesoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Clothesoff counters with a left to the body.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clothesoff misses with a shot to the body
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Clothesoff throws a head kick that Thompson semi-blocks.

It looks like Jet Thompson has been cut.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Clothesoff.
Clothesoff throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Clothesoff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thompson under the eye.
Clothesoff cracks Thompson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clothesoff thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clothesoff with a nice cross.
Clothesoff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clothesoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson jabs Clothesoff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clothesoff slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clothesoff misses with a hook
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Clothesoff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Clothesoff counters with a one-two to the body.

That has opened up Jet Thompson's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson throws a sloppy body shot
and Clothesoff counters with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clothesoff misses with a looping right.
Clothesoff has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clothesoff throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.

Thompson has Clothesoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Clothesoff.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Clothesoff avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson cracks Clothesoff with a nice body shot.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clothesoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Clothesoff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

The cut above Jet Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clothesoff is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clothesoff stalling against the cage.
Clothesoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Clothesoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson swings for the body but Clothesoff moves out of range.
Thompson closes the distance but Clothesoff moves to the side
and Clothesoff counters with a thumping low kick.
Clothesoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clothesoff scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson looks gassed!
Thompson blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clothesoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Clothesoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Clothesoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Clothesoff tries to land a leg kick but Thompson saw it coming and moves away.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Clothesoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clothesoff gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Clothesoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clothesoff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clothesoff doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Clothesoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clothesoff throws an off balance right hand
and Clothesoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clothesoff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Clothesoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Clothesoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Clothesoff.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.
Clothesoff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Clothesoff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clothesoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliver Clothesoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clothesoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Clothesoff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thompson checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Clothesoff does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothesoff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clothesoff misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson throws the left hand but Clothesoff avoids the punch easily.
Clothesoff lands a two punch combo.
Clothesoff scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Clothesoff there.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Clothesoff.
Clothesoff moves into range and connects with a jab.

Jet Thompson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Clothesoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Clothesoff throws a head kick that misses.
Clothesoff misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Clothesoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Clothesoff counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Clothesoff misses
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Clothesoff misses with a head kick.
Thompson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clothesoff misses with a double jab.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clothesoff.
Thompson scores with a decent looking hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clothesoff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Jet Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson wants to clinch but Clothesoff slips to the side
and Clothesoff counters with a nice body kick.
Clothesoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clothesoff lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clothesoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
The fighters circling - Clothesoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clothesoff throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Clothesoff misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clothesoff scores with a head kick.
Clothesoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jet Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oliver Clothesoff!
Oliver Clothesoff retains his middleweight title!

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