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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Fudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Fudge
vs
Orton

187 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

220 cm
22
271 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theodore Fudge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Orton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudge fails to land with a series of punches.
Fudge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orton.
Orton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fudge misses with a double jab.

Orton closes the distance and clinches.
Orton is trying to break the clinch but Fudge has him pressed against the cage.

Fudge manages to break the clinch.
Fudge throws a series of punches but Orton avoids them all with ease.
Fudge throws a series of punches but Orton moves out of range.
Fudge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orton jabs Fudge right on the nose. Fudge blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Theodore Fudge has been cut.
Orton throws the kick towards the body but Fudge avoids it.
James Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fudge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fudge. No joy for Orton on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orton is defended easily by Fudge.
Theodore Fudge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Orton.
Orton fails with the takedown.
Fudge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fudge misses with a two punch combination.
Fudge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fudge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orton.
Orton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fudge.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fudge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fudge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fudge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fudge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orton circles away quickly and effectively.
Orton dodges the punch combination from Fudge.
Fudge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fudge misses with a series of wild punches.
Orton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fudge swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fudge's waist but Fudge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orton off to one side.
Orton slips a jab and a cross from Fudge.
Fudge fails to land with a series of punches.
Fudge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orton circles away quickly and effectively.
Fudge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Theodore Fudge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fudge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orton tries to clinch but Fudge moves out of range.
Fudge fails to land with a series of punches.
Fudge throws a nice looking combination but Orton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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.
Orton wants to clinch.
Orton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fudge looks to land a combination but Orton avoids it well.

Orton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fudge, pushing him back against the cage.
Fudge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Orton manages to pull guard.
Orton is looking to sweep but instead, Fudge has passed into half guard.
Fudge wants to stand up but Orton is controlling the position.

Fudge decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fudge avoids a punch combination nicely.

Orton darts in and clinches Fudge up against the cage.
Fudge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Fudge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fudge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orton counters with a stiff right hand.
Fudge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fudge leaves Orton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Fudge as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fudge misses with a wild combination.
Fudge misses with a combination

and Orton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fudge won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudge is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Orton is controlling him well.
Fudge stops Orton from passing to mount.
Orton prevents Fudge from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fudge regains half guard there - taking advantage of Orton's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fudge throws a left and a right that both miss

and Orton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fudge's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Fudge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fudge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fudge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fudge is proving hard to escape from.
Orton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton stops Fudge from standing up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orton tries to close the distance and clinch but Fudge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orton shoots for a double leg takedown but Fudge sprawls well. He's pushed Orton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fudge tries to avoid it but Orton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fudge to the ground. Fudge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theodore Fudge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Orton.

Orton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fudge's guard.

Fudge wriggles free and stands up.
Donk. Fudge catches Orton right on the button with a cross.
Theodore Fudge is winning the standup battle so far.
Orton tries to clinch there but Fudge circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Theodore Fudge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fudge misses with a double jab

and Orton counters by clinching up.

Fudge manages to break the clinch.
Fudge tries to bum rush Orton with a series of wild strikes but Orton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orton tries to clinch up.
Fudge tries to bum rush Orton with a series of wild strikes but Orton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fudge throws a series of punches but Orton moves out of range.
Orton wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Orton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theodore Fudge's cut.
That's time! Fudge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fudge misses with a series of wild punches.
Orton wants to clinch up but Fudge keeps it at a distance.
Fudge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orton slips a jab and a cross from Fudge.
Fudge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orton is looking to clinch.
Fudge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orton.
Orton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fudge pinned against the cage. Fudge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Orton.
Orton tries a head kick but it misses.
Orton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fudge counters with a one-two to the body.
Fudge throws a left and a right that both miss

and Orton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fudge!
Orton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fudge wants to try and get back to his feet.

Fudge bucks up and throws Orton to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fudge throws a combination that misses
and Orton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fudge throws a left and a right that both miss

and Orton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Fudge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fudge pushes Orton off and gets back to his feet.
Fudge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orton circles away quickly and effectively.
Fudge misses with a two punch combination.

Orton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orton lands in his opponent's guard.
Fudge keeping moving, preventing Orton from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudge wants to get back to his feet but Orton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Fudge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fudge pushes Orton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt
and Fudge counters with a series of strikes. Orton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fudge misses with a combination
and Orton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton fails with the takedown
and Fudge counters with a series of strikes. Orton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Theodore Fudge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Orton.
Fudge throws a combination that misses
and Orton counters with a left to the body.
Fudge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fudge counters with a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Fudge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fudge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fudge throws a series of punches but Orton avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Theodore Fudge.
I think Fudge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Fudge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Ikematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikematsu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 一騎の花. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mir
vs
Ikematsu

170 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Determined

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Ikematsu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mir tries for a takedown but Ikematsu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ikematsu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Ikematsu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ikematsu moves into the clinch successfully.
Ikematsu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ikematsu lands a nice knee to the body.
Ikematsu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mir or not.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Ikematsu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mir or not.
Mir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ikematsu with a knee to the head.
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!

Ikematsu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ikematsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mir controls Ikematsu momentarily but Ikematsu frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikematsu pushes down on Mir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ikematsu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikematsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ikematsu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mir is trying to get back to full guard.
Ikematsu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mir's thigh. Mir counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Ikematsu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mir doesn't manage to clinch there - Ikematsu circles away.
Ikematsu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hiro Ikematsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Ikematsu but he's now mounted!
Ikematsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mir throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ikematsu tries to buck Mir off but he can't manage it.
Ikematsu is looking to improve his position but Mir isn't that keen on the idea.

Mir stands up from mount. Strange move.

Ikematsu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is looking to improve his position.
Ikematsu is taking a breather. Mir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.
Mir is staying active underneath Ikematsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Ikematsu stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Ikematsu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mir is trying to defend but Ikematsu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Ikematsu decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a sloppy head kick and Ikematsu moves out of range easily.
Ikematsu throws the kick towards the body but Mir avoids it.
Ikematsu throws the kick towards the body but Mir avoids it.

Ikematsu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Mir looking for a triangle here. Ikematsu is fighting it but it looks tight! Mir pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ikematsu is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brett Mir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tazuboku Kayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayo comes to the cage accompanied by Flipsyde - Someday. Tazuboku Kayo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kayo
vs
Dillinger

200 cm
26
167 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

155 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tazuboku Kayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger throws a nice looking combination but Kayo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tom Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger misses with a double jab.
Dillinger looks to land a combination but Kayo avoids it well.
Dillinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kayo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillinger should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Kayo moves out of range easily.
Kayo throws a shot to the body.
Kayo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kayo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dillinger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kayo is working Dillinger over with some ground and pound from side control.

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

Kayo has an Americana. Dillinger didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kayo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kayo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tazuboku Kayo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franz Barta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Barta
vs
Ward

175 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franz Barta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devin Ward!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Ward misses
and Barta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ward.
Barta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ward throws a head kick but Barta moves out of range.
Ward gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ward throws a lazy head kick
and Barta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Barta counter with a right hand.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Barta moves out of range easily.
Barta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ward misses with a body shot
and Barta counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ward closes the distance but Barta moves to the side
and Barta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barta connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barta lands a jab to Ward's midsection.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Barta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Franz Barta has been cut.
Ward tries a low kick but Barta avoids it.
Barta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ward falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devin Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward looks gassed!
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Barta counter with a right hand.
Barta sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ward throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barta counters with a left to the body.
Barta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barta lands with a shot to the body.
Barta jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barta, as that shot connected.
Barta scores with a body shot.
Barta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barta thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barta.
Barta cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.
Ward has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barta finds it's way round the side to connect with Ward's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.
Barta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ward's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barta.
Barta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barta lands a nice looking body shot.
Barta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barta lands a with a good body shot.
Ward ducks right into an uppercut from Barta.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Barta slips the punch.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Barta finds it's way through Ward's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Barta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barta punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Barta throws out a powerful jab.
Ward walks into a stiff left hand from Barta.
Barta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.
Barta scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barta jabs Ward right on the nose. Ward blinks but takes it well.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ward throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barta counters with a right hand to the body.
Barta's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Barta duly obliges.
Barta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barta lands with a hook. Ward tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ward tried to score with a low kick but Barta checks it.
Ward walks into a left hand.
Ward has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barta finds it's way round the side to connect with Ward's head.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick
and Barta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barta counters with a nice uppercut.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Barta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ward misses with a double jab
and Barta counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barta lands a right hook to the body.
Barta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barta digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Barta lands a nice shot to the body.
Barta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick by Ward misses
letting Barta counter with a right hand.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ward might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barta has got the better of the exchanges.
Barta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Barta as he connects with a hook.
Barta scores with a jab to the body.
Ward takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ward. Ward circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barta lands a jab to the nose.
Barta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Barta.
Ward walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barta scores with a jab to the head.
Ward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barta lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick by Ward misses
and Barta counters with a right hand to the body.
Ward throws a head kick that misses
and Barta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Barta.
Barta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barta lands a slapping body shot.
Barta swats away the attempt to clinch by Ward.
A jab from Barta does it's job there.
Barta lands with a cross.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barta rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward walks into a stiff left hand from Barta.
Barta digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
Barta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Barta.
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barta works Ward's body with a nice hook.
Barta scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barta lands with a nice body punch.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barta scores with a three punch combo!
Ward throws a head kick that misses
and Barta counters with a right hand to the body.
Barta with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Barta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franz Barta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Barta lands a right hook to the body.
Barta scores with a sloppy right hand. Ward should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Barta blocks the leg kick.
Barta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barta lands a right hook to the body.
Ward looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barta swats away the attempt to clinch by Ward.
A shot to the body from Ward misses
and Barta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ward throws the kick towards the body but Barta avoids it.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barta digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
Barta throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Barta.
Barta moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Ward misses the body punch
letting Barta counter with a right hand.
Ward throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barta tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barta lands a nice shot to the body.
Barta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barta digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
Ward misses with a body shot
and Barta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barta throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barta works the jab nicely.
Barta lands with a nice body punch.
Barta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Barta.
Ward on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ward needs to keep his hands up - Barta had a free shot at his head there.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barta scores with a nice head shot.
Franz Barta is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barta lands a body shot.
Barta connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from Barta.
Barta lands an overhand right.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barta connects with a single shot there.
Barta lands a jab to the nose.
Barta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
Barta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barta lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barta thuds his right hand into Ward's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barta connects with a looping right hand.
Barta throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barta jabs at Ward's body.
Barta lands a glancing blow to the side of Ward's head.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barta scores with a body shot.
Barta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barta lands a nice shot to the body.
Barta scores with a sloppy right hand. Ward should have avoided that one.
Devin Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franz Barta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Barta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barta 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Barta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between West Slivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Halfdead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West Slivers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Slivers
vs
Halfdead

180 cm
22
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, West Slivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Halfdead!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halfdead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slivers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slivers fails to land the takedown.
Slivers throws a sloppy head kick and Halfdead moves out of range easily.
Halfdead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slivers moves away.
Halfdead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slivers to score with a decent uppercut.
Halfdead tries to clinch there but Slivers circles away.
Halfdead tries for a takedown but Slivers circles away easily

and Slivers counters with a takedown into side control.
Slivers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Slivers tries to score with some ground and pound. Halfdead controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slivers tries to advance to mount but Halfdead instead regains half guard.
Halfdead is pressing down on Slivers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slivers looking to pass the guard.
Halfdead looking to control.
Slivers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halfdead is keeping the position for now.
Halfdead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slivers is one step ahead there.
Halfdead wants to stand up but Slivers is controlling him.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Halfdead has eaten all the pies!
Halfdead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slivers manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halfdead won't allow Slivers to get back to his feet.
Slivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halfdead trying to control but Slivers is working from the bottom.
Slivers wants to sweep but no luck.

Slivers kicks Halfdead off and gets to his feet.

Halfdead gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halfdead looking for a sweep. Not yet Halfdead, not yet.

Halfdead looking for a guillotine here but Slivers defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Halfdead working for a triangle but Slivers defends it easily.
Slivers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halfdead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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.

Halfdead throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slivers is looking to stand up but Halfdead won't let him.
Slivers preventing the sweep.
Halfdead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slivers wants to get back to full guard.
Halfdead wants to take a breather but Slivers is having none of it.
Halfdead works his way into full mount!
Slivers is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that West Slivers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Halfdead.
Halfdead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slivers as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Slivers.
Halfdead wants to clinch but Slivers slips to the side

and Slivers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Halfdead!
Slivers content just to control the position here.
Slivers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Halfdead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halfdead throwing hammer fists to the chest of Slivers. What's that going to do exactly?

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Slivers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slivers trying to control but Halfdead is having none of it.
Slivers lands a heavy elbow.
Slivers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slivers avoids the attempt from Halfdead to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slivers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halfdead on the ground.
Halfdead is looking to improve his position but Slivers isn't that keen on the idea.
Slivers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halfdead is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead tries to buck Slivers off but Slivers takes his back!

Halfdead preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Slivers.
Can Halfdead hold on?! Slivers is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Slivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slivers is controlling the position but Halfdead somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Halfdead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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.
Halfdead lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slivers!
Halfdead trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slivers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Halfdead cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Halfdead trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

West Slivers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Slivers has a takedown stuffed.
Halfdead avoids a punch combination nicely.

Slivers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Halfdead manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halfdead wants to get back to his feet but Slivers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Halfdead working for a triangle but Slivers defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfdead throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Slivers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Halfdead looking for a guillotine here but Slivers defends easily.
Slivers looking to sit in guard and control but Halfdead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slivers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Halfdead postures up.
Slivers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Halfdead trying to control the position from guard on top but Slivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halfdead won't allow Slivers to sweep him here.
Slivers keeping full guard, as Halfdead tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slivers 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Halfdead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Slivers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slivers is fighting to break Halfdead's control of his arms but Halfdead is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Halfdead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slivers won't allow Halfdead to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Halfdead is retaining full guard.
Slivers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halfdead's guard.
Slivers trying to control but Halfdead is working from the bottom.
Slivers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halfdead lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slivers!
Slivers wants to control but Halfdead is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to West Slivers.
Well Slivers 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 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... West Slivers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Levi Koppel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levi Koppel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Koppel
vs
Ring

200 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Levi Koppel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Ring!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koppel throws out a powerful jab.

Koppel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ring slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ring keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ring is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ring avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koppel.
Ring avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koppel.
Ring has hold of Koppel's hands but Koppel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koppel 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.
Koppel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koppel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koppel looks to land a strike but Ring avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Ring uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Koppel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ring is trying to defend but Koppel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ring trying to control but Koppel postures up.
Koppel drops an elbow to the side of Ring's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koppel thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ring to regain full guard.
Ring trying to keep a closed guard but Koppel is proving a slippery customer.
Koppel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koppel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koppel postures up in Ring's guard and throws a big left but Ring blocks it.
Koppel postures up in Ring's guard and throws a big left but Ring blocks it.
Koppel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koppel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koppel throwing strikes from guard but Ring blocks nicely.
Koppel throwing strikes but missing.
Koppel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koppel is fighting to break Ring's control of his arms but Ring is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

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.
Ring preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ring has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Koppel digs a good body shot into Ring's ribs.

Ring closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ring looks gassed!
Koppel flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ring blocks the strikes from Koppel.
Koppel is trying to get back to full guard.
Koppel missing with punches from the bottom.
Ring tries to pass to full mount but Koppel defends it.
Koppel missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koppel is trying to get back to full guard.
Koppel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koppel misses with a takedown attempt

so Ring counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koppel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koppel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ring stopping the sweep attempt from Koppel.
Ring seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koppel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ring!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koppel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Koppel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ring tries to lock up and control but Koppel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ring working to try and regain half guard.
Koppel with good strikes from the mount here!
Koppel unloads with some shots from mount but Ring bucks and avoids them well.
Koppel landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koppel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ring looks a forlorn figure.
Koppel landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Levi Koppel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Koppel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koppel with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ring counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Koppel wants to get back to full guard but Ring has mounted him!
Ring controlling his opponent.
Ring lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Koppel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Koppel punching from the bottom.
Koppel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ring's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ring's back!
Koppel controlling well, preventing Ring from escaping the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Koppel.
Ring is breathing heavily.
Ring wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Ring tries to lock up and control but Koppel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koppel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koppel lands a nice shot to the head.
Koppel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ring is trying desperately to improve position.
Koppel lands a big shot there that rocks Ring but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Koppel working Ring over with strikes here.
Ring is trying desperately to improve position.
Koppel lands with some strikes.
Ring manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Koppel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ring is looking to improve his position.
Ring blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koppel.
Koppel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koppel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koppel throwing shots but Ring is blocking nicely.
Levi Koppel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koppel throws a strike but Ring avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koppel shoots and misses

and Ring decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koppel's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koppel trying to strike off his back.
Ring wants to control from the top but Koppel keeps moving.
Koppel is looking to stand up but Ring isn't so interested in that idea.
Ring trying to control the position from guard on top but Koppel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koppel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ring pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koppel is keeping the position for now.
Koppel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koppel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ring's guard.
Koppel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koppel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ring working a defensive guard here.
Koppel works over Ring with some ground and pound from guard.
Koppel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koppel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koppel throwing strikes but missing.
Koppel with a nice head shot there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Koppel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ring's guard.
Koppel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koppel stopping the sweep attempt from Ring.
Koppel works over Ring with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ring is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koppel postures up and lands a big shot to Ring's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nicolas Ring will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Koppel with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ring counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Koppel!
Koppel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Koppel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Koppel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ring looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koppel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Ring stands up from half guard.

Koppel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koppel lands strikes from half guard.
Koppel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koppel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ring's head.
Koppel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koppel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koppel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ring's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koppel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ring's head.
Koppel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ring's head.
Koppel looks to land a strike but Ring avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ring pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Ring is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koppel's half guard.
Koppel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ring has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Koppel swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Koppel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koppel throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ring connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Koppel is looking to get to half guard.
Koppel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ring prevents Koppel from improving his position.
Koppel is working hard here to advance position.
Koppel missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Koppel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koppel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koppel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koppel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ring manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Koppel flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Koppel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ring throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koppel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ring can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koppel is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Ring there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Ring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ring has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nicolas Ring!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mbala Ubuntu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ubuntu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hohodza. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ubuntu
vs
Bell

175 cm
22
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Random Name Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mbala Ubuntu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell loads up on a big right hand but Ubuntu slips the punch.

Ubuntu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bell is staying active underneath Ubuntu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ubuntu passes to full mount!
Ubuntu looking to control and managing it successfully.

Ubuntu has isolated one of Bell's arms. Bell looking to fight him off but Ubuntu twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mbala Ubuntu!