SSF 7 LW/LHW Grand Prix Finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Sobchak
vs
Swayze

177 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Sobchak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Swayze!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Swayze. Those never looked like landing.
Sobchak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swayze circles away.
Swayze lands with a slapping head kick.
Sobchak shoots in for a takedown but Swayze shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Swayze. No joy for Sobchak on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Sobchak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Sobchak.
Swayze fails to land the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Swayze checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Swayze manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sobchak on his heels. He'll look to pass Sobchak's guard now, I'm sure.
Sobchak 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.
Swayze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Swayze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sobchak is working an open guard so Swayze takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sobchak. No joy for Swayze on that attempt.
Swayze throws a head kick but Sobchak moves out of range.
Swayze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobchak as he jumps to the side.
Sobchak dives in and grabs Swayze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swayze pushes down on Sobchak's head and hops out.

Swayze drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Swayze looks gassed!
Sobchak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swayze is one step ahead there.

Swayze decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swayze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sobchak shoots in for a takedown but Swayze shows good takedown defense.
Sobchak has his takedown stuffed

and Swayze counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Swayze taking a breather here.
Sobchak stops Swayze from passing to mount.

Swayze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swayze trying to control the position but Sobchak is working away.
Swayze grinds an elbow into Sobchak's temple.
A lull in the action here as Swayze stalls from top position.
Swayze trying to control the position but Sobchak is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayze tries to stand but Sobchak is controlling his head.

Swayze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Swayze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobchak is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Swayze asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swayze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobchak keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Swayze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sobchak clinches with his opponent.
Swayze controlling the action here for a moment.
Swayze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sobchak is stalling here.
Sobchak misses with a knee strike.
Sobchak is looking to break free of the clinch but Swayze has double underhooks.
Swayze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sobchak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Swayze looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sobchak breaks from the clinch.
Swayze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobchak was well out of range. Poor timing from Swayze.
Sobchak with a poor takedown

and Swayze counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sobchak trying to keep a closed guard but Swayze is proving a slippery customer.

Swayze stands and steps away. Sobchak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Swayze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sobchak sprawls well initially but Swayze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, if Swayze 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.

Sobchak is defending against the submission attempts here by Swayze.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swayze not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Swayze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sobchak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swayze.
Sobchak is staying active underneath Swayze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak tries to roll over but Swayze keeps him under control.

Swayze is trying to work for a kimura but Sobchak is defending well.
Swayze is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobchak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Swayze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sobchak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swayze.
Brett Swayze has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayze tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sobchak tries to get to full guard but Swayze has control of the leg.
Sobchak regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swayze wants to stand but Sobchak is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Swayze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sobchak leaves Swayze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Sobchak moves into the clinch.
Swayze tries to break the clinch but Sobchak is controlling the position.
Sobchak wants to stall.
Swayze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sobchak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Swayze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sobchak walks away with a smile on his face. Swayze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrei Sobchak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Swayze.
Swayze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sobchak's waist but Sobchak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swayze off to one side.
Swayze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swayze tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobchak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobchak.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swayze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swayze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sobchak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swayze tries to clinch
and Swayze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swayze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Swayze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swayze moves in looking to clinch but Sobchak pushes him off.
Sobchak looks for a takedown but Swayze sprawls well.
Sobchak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swayze paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak throws a right and a left that Swayze avoids nicely.
Sobchak shoots in for a takedown but Swayze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swayze fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobchak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swayze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sobchak fails to land the takedown.

Sobchak gets caught flat footed, as Swayze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swayze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobchak is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swayze trying to control but Sobchak is working from the bottom.
Sobchak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sobchak raining down shots from the mount!
Swayze is trying to reverse the position but instead Sobchak has taken his back - oops!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayze is keeping busy.

Sobchak is persistently looking for the submission but Swayze is defending it well.
Swayze trying to control the position but Sobchak manages to sink in the hooks.
Swayze might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sobchak kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swayze staying busy and making it hard for Sobchak to control.
Sobchak has the hooks in. Swayze is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brett Swayze.
I've got Swayze 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Swayze!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rado McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Van damm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McDonald
vs
Van damm

187 cm
21
218 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

198 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rado McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tong Van damm!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van damm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald walks into a left hand.

It looks like Rado McDonald has been cut.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Van damm connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Van damm does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van damm is looking to clinch.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Van damm.
A head kick misses from Van damm.
Van damm wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
Van damm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van damm looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Van damm dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
McDonald misses with a hook. Van damm ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van damm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van damm.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Van damm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Rado McDonald's cut is getting worse.
Van damm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.

Van damm clinches.
Van damm crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Van damm has him pressed against the cage.
Van damm crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van damm lands with a short shot to the head.
Van damm misses with a body punch.
Van damm tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it.
Van damm working McDonald over with knees to the body.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Van damm has the dominant position.
Van damm tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Van damm drops back down to his feet.
Rado McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Van damm.
Van damm missing with knees to the body.
McDonald takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van damm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van damm tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van damm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
McDonald looking to stall.
Van damm tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Van damm back against the cage.

Van damm has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McDonald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Van damm missing with strikes from the back.
Van damm is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The referee is taking a good look at McDonald as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Van damm!
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!
Van damm loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can McDonald hold on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van damm punches the canvas rather than the man.
Van damm wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
Van damm has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
Van damm struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van damm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tong Van damm was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Good leg kick by Van damm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Van damm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rado McDonald'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.

Van damm thuds his shin into the meat of McDonald's side.

Rado McDonald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Van damm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van damm jabs at McDonald's body.
Rado McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Van damm.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Van damm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Jeez, Rado McDonald's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination

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

McDonald is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tong Van damm!

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 Bam Boomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Boomer
vs
Lesnar

188 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Boomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.

Boomer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lesnar sprawling to the canvas! Lesnar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boomer finish him?!

Lesnar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar shoots in but Boomer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lesnar is still on wobbly legs! Can Boomer finish him?
OH! Lesnar has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Boomer smells blood and charges in for the finish! Boomer unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lesnar sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bam Boomer!

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 Cooper King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binky Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Burn This City. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

King
vs
Barnes

186 cm
26
182 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

179 cm
23
179 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cooper King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Binky Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King is looking to clinch.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes misses with the combination.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King misses with a double jab.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Barnes knocks King out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Binky Barnes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soda Popinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Owens
vs
Popinski

188 cm
28
173 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

189 cm
23
179 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Global MMA Gear

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Soda Popinski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown but Popinski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Owens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Popinski throws a leg kick but Owens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice cross by Owens.
Owens thows a body shot but no joy.
Popinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Popinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owens checks a low kick from Popinski.

Owens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Popinski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Owens is in Popinski's guard.
Popinski wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Popinski 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Popinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Owens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Popinski misses.
Owens misses with a two punch combination.
Popinski misses with a body shot.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popinski circles away quickly and effectively.
Popinski throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Owens misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens shoots in for a double leg but Popinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popinski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Owens avoids the body shot from Popinski.
Owens throws a head kick but Popinski moves out of range.
Popinski connects with a single shot there.
Popinski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Popinski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Owens's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popinski throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popinski misses with a leg kick
and Owens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Owens shoots in and bounces Popinski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Owens wants to control from the top but Popinski keeps moving.
Popinski wants to sweep here but Owens controlling him for the moment.
Owens advances position into side control!
Popinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Popinski is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popinski tries to buck Owens off but Owens is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Popinski's face as Owens controls the position.
Owens trying to control the action but Popinski is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popinski prevents Owens from moving into mount.

Owens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Popinski regains half guard.

Owens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Popinski sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popinski is trying to stand up here but Owens is controlling him well.
Owens is controlling the pace.
Popinski tries to get to full guard but Owens has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Owens dominated that round.
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.

Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Owens gets the takedown into side control.
Popinski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Popinski tries to get to full guard but Owens has control of the leg.
Owens wants to pass to mount but Popinski is defending the position.

Owens is looking for a kimura but Popinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Owens to get the leverage.
Owens passes to side control.
Popinski wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Owens tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Popinski is looking to regain half guard here but Owens keeps moving and retains side control.
Popinski tries to escape but Owens is in control.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popinski keeps working.
Popinski is trying to buck Owens off.
Owens is looking to take a break and control but Popinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Owens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Popinski, who protects the arm well.
Popinski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gunnar Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popinski is looking to control Owens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Popinski avoid being mounted?
Owens works his way into full mount!
Owens looking to finish with strikes here!
Popinski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Owens is working for a guillotine from mount but Popinski frees his head quite easily.
Owens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Popinski is looking to escape.
Popinski tries to hold on but Owens pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popinski tries to reverse the position but Owens maintains control.

Owens wants to finish this one by submission but Popinski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Owens.
Popinski is trying to escape the mount.
Popinski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Popinski is trying to escape the mount.
Owens tries to control but Popinski wriggling away.
Popinski is looking to improve his position but Owens isn't that keen on the idea.

Owens swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Popinski is now in Owens's guard. A big mistake from Owens there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Owens pushes a forearm under Popinski's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Popinski is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunnar Owens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracia comes to the cage accompanied by The Last Fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracia
vs
Melo

190 cm
27
212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

186 cm
20
216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Gracia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Melo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Melo moves into range and clinches up with Gracia.
Gracia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracia takes a shot to the head.
Melo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Melo.
Gracia tries to circle away but Melo has him pinned against the cage.
Melo cracks Gracia with a nice body shot.
Gracia tries a knee to the head but Melo blocks it.
Melo controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Melo.
Gracia tries a knee to the head but Melo blocks it.

Melo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracia darts in trying to clinch
and Melo counters with a straight right hand.
Gracia tries to clinch but Melo moves away
and Melo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melo misses with a low kick as Gracia jumps back.
Gracia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo connects with a high kick.
Gracia tries to clinch but Melo moves out of range.
Gracia moves in looking to clinch but Melo pushes him off.
Melo keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracia moves to clinch but Melo breaks away
and Melo counters with a good low kick that Gracia was not able to check.
Melo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracia tries to close the distance and clinch but Melo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracia wants to clinch
and Melo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melo throws a push kick but Gracia slaps the foot to one side.
Melo cracks a nice hook into Gracia's ribs.
Melo jabs Gracia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Melo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracia has time to react.

Melo has managed to clinch.
Melo is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo misses with a body punch.
Gracia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melo blocks it with crossed arms.

Melo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melo lands a jab to Gracia's midsection.
Gracia is breathing heavily.
Melo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Melo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracia walks into a straight right hand from Melo.
Melo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Melo tenderised Gracia's leg. Gracia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Melo.
Gracia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melo can pounce on him.
Melo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Melo connects with a leg kick. Gracia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracia blocks a head kick by Melo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracia takes one to the chin there.
Gracia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Decent striking displayed by Melo there.
Melo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Gracia as he checks the leg kick.
Melo tries to land a leg kick but Gracia saw it coming and moves away.
Gracia tries to clinch

and Melo counters by clinching up.

Melo manages to break the clinch.
Gracia throws a head kick that misses.
Gracia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melo throws a low kick but Gracia avoids it.
Gracia tries to clinch but Melo moves away

and Melo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from Melo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracia tries a knee to the head but Melo blocks it.
Melo is struggling to control the position.
Gracia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Melo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracia blocks a leg kick.
Melo throws a quick inside leg kick.

Melo takes the fight into the clinch.

Melo manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Gracia as he checks the leg kick.
Melo tries to score with a low kick but Gracia moves his leg out of the way.
Gracia throws a sloppy head kick and Melo moves out of range easily.
Gracia checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melo, right into the meat.
Melo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick from Melo lands but Gracia takes it in his stride.
Melo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Melo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gracia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Melo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Melo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Melo keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Melo.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
Gracia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melo.
Melo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Melo.
Melo throws a body kick that misses.
Gracia walks into a straight right hand from Melo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Melo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracia.
Melo connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia blocks the body kick.
Melo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Melo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Melo counters by clinching up.
Melo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Melo scores with a nice short uppercut.

Melo breaks from the clinch.
Gracia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melo ducks under a wild hook from Gracia.
Melo throws a leg kick but Gracia checks it.
Nice body kick there by Melo.
Melo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Melo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melo thumps Gracia with a low kick.
Gracia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracia avoids the head kick by Melo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Melo.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracia moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melo.
Melo throws a head kick but Gracia moves out of range.
Melo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracia was well out of range. Poor timing from Melo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Melo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracia backwards.

Melo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melo connects with a high kick.
Melo throws a low kick but Gracia avoids it.
Melo delivers a nice body kick.
Melo misses with a head kick.
Gracia checks a low kick from Melo.
Melo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sergio Melo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melo is looking to score with low kicks.
Melo lands with a nice body kick.
Gracia blocks the body kick.
Melo lands with a shot to the body.
Gracia wants to clinch but Melo slips to the side
and Melo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Melo throws a leg kick that misses.
Melo throws a head kick but Gracia moves out of range.
Melo looks to land a body kick but Gracia moved away.
Gracia moves to clinch but Melo breaks away
and Melo counters with a nice leg kick.
Melo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracia was well out of range. Poor timing from Melo.
Melo throws a head kick that half lands.
Melo misses with a head kick.
Gracia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo blocks a head kick by Gracia.
Gracia tries to clinch there but Melo circles away.
A solid body kick from Melo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Melo catches Gracia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Melo throws a front kick aimed at Gracia's knee but Gracia avoids it well.
Melo misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracia moves out of range of the body kick.
Melo misses with a looping left.
Melo connects with a looping right hand.
Gracia fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melo throws a push kick but Gracia slaps the foot to one side.
Gracia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Melo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A bone on bone clash there as Gracia blocks the leg kick.
Melo tried to score with a low kick but Gracia checks it.
Gracia moves to clinch but Melo breaks away
and Melo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracia looks to clinch
and Melo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Melo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracia wants to clinch
and Melo counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracia thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Melo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Melo blocks the body kick.
Melo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melo throws a push kick but Gracia slaps the foot to one side.
Gracia misses with a lunging right hand
and Melo counters with a nice body kick.
Gracia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia wants to clinch up but Melo keeps it at a distance.
Melo scores with a leg kick.
Gracia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracia is looking to clinch.
Melo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracia keeps the fight on the outside.

Gracia closes the distance and clinches.
Gracia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Melo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracia misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melo.
A right handed body shot lands from Melo.

Melo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Melo counters with a solid body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo works Gracia's body with a nice hook.
Melo connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melo is looking to slow Gracia down with leg kicks.
Gracia moves to clinch but Melo breaks away
and Melo counters with a right hand to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracia blocks the leg kick.
Gracia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Melo throws a leg kick which misses Gracia's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracia tries to avoid it.
Melo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheers as Melo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracia doesn't seem phased though.
Melo takes a swing at Gracia's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Melo.
Melo connects with a solid leg kick.
Melo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo lands a nice looking body kick.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
Melo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Melo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracia is able to avoid easily.
Melo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracia is looking to clinch.
Gracia is looking to clinch but Melo is avoiding it.
Melo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracia takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracia darts in trying to clinch
and Melo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Melo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jose Gracia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Melo.

Melo tries to keep at a distance but Gracia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melo can't find room to land a body shot as Gracia controls the action.
Gracia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gracia tries a knee to the head but Melo blocks it.

Melo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Melo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Melo. Gracia shrugs it off though.
Melo scores with a leg kick.
Sergio Melo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Melo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Melo scores with a hook to the body. Gracia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Melo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Melo!

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 Mark Omaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stalin Starksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omaly comes to the cage accompanied by Outside - To Forgive but not Forget . Starksson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War is my destiny. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Omaly
vs
Starksson

190 cm
24
240 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

150 cm
20
262 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Omaly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stalin Starksson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omaly throws a lazy right hand but Starksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Omaly shoots in for a takedown but Starksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Starksson slips a straight right by Omaly.
Starksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Omaly throws a looping overhand right but Starksson ducks down to avoid it.
Starksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Omaly.
Starksson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Omaly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omaly looks to land a left hand but Starksson moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Omaly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omaly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starksson throws out the jab.
Omaly swings for the body but Starksson moves out of range.
Omaly throws out a loose jab but Starksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omaly throws a hook but Starksson avoids it easily.

Omaly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Starksson looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Omaly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Starksson wants to control from the top but Omaly keeps moving.
Starksson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Starksson trying to control but Omaly is working from the bottom.

Omaly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starksson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starksson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Starksson distracts Omaly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starksson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Starksson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Omaly is looking for a triangle here but Starksson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Starksson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Starksson landing a few strikes.
Starksson wants to control but Omaly is keeping him busy.
Starksson scoring with punches and elbows.
Omaly is being controlled here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omaly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Starksson is looking to advance position but Omaly won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omaly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Omaly is trying to maintain the position but Starksson is very close to passing his half guard.
Omaly is trying to get back to full guard.
Starksson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Omaly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Omaly can't keep his opponent in guard - Starksson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Omaly tries to get to full guard but Starksson has control of the leg.
Starksson winds up and cracks Omaly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omaly wants to sweep but Starksson has passed to side control!
Omaly is trying to control Starksson's posture but Starksson avoids it.
Starksson controls the position from side control.
Omaly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Omaly tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omaly is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Omaly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Starksson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Starksson grinds an elbow into Omaly's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stalin Starksson dominated that round.
That's time! Omaly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Starksson leaves Omaly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Starksson checks a leg kick.
Omaly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starksson pinned against the cage. Starksson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Starksson dodges the punch combination from Omaly.
Starksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Starksson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Omaly did well to prevent Starksson getting side control.
Starksson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starksson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Starksson scoring with strikes but Omaly is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starksson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starksson with shots to the head and body - Omaly looks very uncomfortable down there.

Omaly is rocked!

It looks like Mark Omaly has been cut.
Omaly wants to control but Starksson is having none of it.
Oh Omaly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Starksson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Omaly badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Starksson around the waist but Starksson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Starksson is the winner by TKO! Starksson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stalin Starksson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dj Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Trick Daddy-Lets Go. Dempsey has chosen On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jackson
vs
Dempsey

188 cm
26
210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

192 cm
26
218 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dj Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dempsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dempsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Dempsey avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dempsey.
Jackson is trying to push Dempsey away but Dempsey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Dempsey is controlling the position.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey working aggressively here.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dempsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey wants to clinch.

Dempsey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dempsey blocking some punches.
Dempsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dempsey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dempsey tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson trying to stall but Dempsey improves his position.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson trying to stall but Dempsey improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dempsey wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Dempsey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jack Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dempsey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Jackson misses.

Jackson clinches up with Dempsey and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Dempsey controls the action.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dempsey working aggressively here.
Dempsey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dempsey misses with a punch on the inside.
Dempsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dempsey.
Dempsey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Dempsey fails to land.
Dempsey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dempsey tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson tries to break free but Dempsey pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dempsey has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dempsey.
Dempsey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Dempsey.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dempsey backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dempsey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Dj Jackson has been cut.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dempsey connects with a knee to the head.
Dempsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dempsey digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Dempsey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dempsey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dempsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
Dempsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dempsey.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dempsey landing knees to the body.
Dempsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Dempsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dempsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dj Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Dempsey throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Dempsey wants to clinch.

Jackson darts in and clinches Dempsey up against the cage.
Dempsey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dempsey scores with a shoulder strike.
Dempsey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dempsey's elbow.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey working aggressively here.
Dempsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dempsey gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Dempsey tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Dempsey is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dempsey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Dempsey controls the action.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey misses with a punch on the inside.
Dempsey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dempsey working aggressively here.
Dempsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Dempsey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Dempsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dempsey scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
Dempsey lands a nice uppercut.
Dempsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack Dempsey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dempsey lands a body shot.
Dempsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey lands with a light punch inside.
Dempsey looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Dempsey scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey lands a nice uppercut.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Dempsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dempsey.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dempsey is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dempsey lands a nice uppercut.
Dempsey throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dempsey creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jackson with a big uppercut! Jackson tries to clinch up but Dempsey pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jackson to the mat! Jackson covers up and Dempsey unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Dempsey!
Jack Dempsey is the new light heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Cocteau Twins - Song to the Siren. Melendez has chosen Why Try as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hernandez
vs
Melendez

185 cm
29
162 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

175 cm
23
162 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Melendez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hernandez. Hernandez obviously looking to wear him down.

Hernandez has Melendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Melendez fails to pull guard.
Melendez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Melendez stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hernandez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Melendez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hernandez postures up.
Melendez is controlling Hernandez's posture.
Melendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Melendez, not yet.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Melendez keeps moving.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Melendez trying to control the position.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Melendez looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Hernandez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Good leg kick by Hernandez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Melendez moves forwards but Hernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chris Melendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hernandez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez prevents Melendez from improving his position.
Melendez looks gassed!
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Melendez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Melendez trying to control here.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melendez on the ground.
Melendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Melendez manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez wants to hit a switch here but Hernandez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Melendez there!
Melendez tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
Melendez is looking to improve his position but Hernandez isn't that keen on the idea.
Melendez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Melendez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hernandez dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hernandez.
Hernandez working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Melendez is rocked!
Hernandez cracks Melendez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Hernandez!
Oscar Hernandez is the new lightweight champion!

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