OFC 102: Devil's Night II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Marabou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bader
vs
Marabou

196 cm
26
253 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

195 cm
20
266 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Marabou!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bader closes the distance and clinches.

Marabou breaks the clinch.
Bader looks for a takedown but Marabou sprawls well.

Bader pushes Marabou up against the cage in a clinch.

Bader breaks the clinch.
Marabou is looking to clinch but Bader is avoiding it.
Marabou stuffs the takedown.

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

It looks like Jay Bader has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bader shoots in for a takedown but Marabou shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Marabou.
Bader throws a hook but Marabou blocks it.
Bader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marabou scores with a hook to the body. Bader takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bader is breathing heavily.
A combination from Marabou does no damage.

Marabou closes the distance and pushes Bader back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marabou pulls guard successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marabou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bader thows a big elbow that misses.
Marabou wants to stand but Bader is controlling the position.
Bader 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.
Marabou wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bader manages to pass to side control.

Marabou makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marabou throws a shot to the body.

Marabou rushes Bader and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marabou lands a nice uppercut.

Bader is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marabou is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bader to the mat. Bader regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bader keeping moving, preventing Marabou from controlling successfully.
Marabou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marabou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marabou wants to stand but Bader has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marabou preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader keeping moving, preventing Marabou from controlling successfully.
Marabou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gary Marabou.

Marabou moves into range and clinches up with Bader.
Marabou displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bader up against the cage.

Marabou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Marabou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bader, pushing him back against the cage.
Bader misses with a body punch.
Bader using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marabou has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Marabou has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bader uses from the top position.
Marabou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bader won't allow Marabou to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws and elbow that misses. Marabou uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bader's guard. Nice move by Marabou!
Marabou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bader is keeping the position for now.

Marabou gets to his feet. Bader looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Marabou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marabou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marabou punishes Bader's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Marabou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Bader'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.

Marabou digs a good hook to Bader's body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Marabou decides to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marabou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marabou wants to stand but Bader is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bader postures up and lands a big shot to Marabou's brow.
Bader won't allow Marabou to get back to his feet.
Marabou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Marabou has his feet on Bader's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Marabou pushes Bader up against the cage in a clinch.

Marabou lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bader pushes Marabou off looking to stand but Marabou dives back in and keeps control.
Bader is looking to control Marabou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bader avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader pushes Marabou off but Marabou dives into side control.
Marabou looks up at the clock and then as Bader takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marabou smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Marabou decides to stand back up. Marabou steps back and let's Bader get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Marabou pushes Bader up against the cage in a clinch.
Bader gets underhooks to prevent Marabou's takedown attempt.
Marabou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bader prevents it.
Bader gets underhooks to prevent Marabou's takedown attempt.
Jay Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Marabou.
Marabou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marabou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marabou's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marabou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bader tries to pull guard but Marabou won't allow it.

Marabou pulls guard effortlessly.
Marabou wants to stand and escape but Bader is having none of it.

Marabou wriggles free and stands up.

Bader gets tackled into the cage by Marabou. Marabou maintains the clinch.

Marabou breaks from the clinch.
Bader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marabou circles away.

Marabou has closed the distance and engaged Bader in a clinch.
Marabou wants to break free but Bader has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marabou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Marabou gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marabou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marabou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bader is trying to stand back up but Marabou is controlling him
Marabou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bader is trying to stand back up but Marabou is controlling him
Bader wants to control but Marabou is keeping busy.
Marabou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Marabou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Bader's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bader swats away the attempt to clinch by Marabou.
Bader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marabou pinned against the cage. Marabou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bader dodges the punch combination from Marabou.
Marabou scores with a three punch combo!
Jay Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marabou slaps away a takedown attempt from Bader, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marabou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Marabou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Marabou clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marabou breaks from the clinch.

Marabou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bader. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Marabou fails to pull guard.

Marabou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gary Marabou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marabou tries to clinch up.
Bader changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marabou tries to avoid it but Bader manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marabou to the ground. Marabou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Marabou.
Jay Bader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Marabou drops Bader with a beautiful combination! Bader stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marabou is looking for the KO!

Bader is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Marabou moves into the clinch.
Oh Bader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marabou has Bader pushed against the cage.

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

Marabou moves into the clinch.
Marabou presses Bader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Marabou gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bader regains guard.
Marabou landing some decent shots from guard.
Marabou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Bader is working an open guard so Marabou takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marabou counters with a huge left! Bader is in big trouble! He's backing up but Marabou isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bader from any more damage. A dominating finish by Marabou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Marabou!

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 Roy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Savage
vs
Reaper

194 cm
25
263 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

196 cm
28
280 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russ Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reaper looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Savage throws a low kick but Reaper moves out of range easily.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Reaper shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Reaper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reaper lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
Savage misses with a few strikes there.
Reaper with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Savage. Those never looked like landing.
Reaper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reaper misses with a head kick.
Reaper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savage's head backwards.
Reaper tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reaper scores with a shot to the body.
Reaper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savage circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Savage. Those never looked like landing.
Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage lands a big right hook! Reaper looks hurt but is still standing! Savage lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Reaper falls down and Savage dives in with a huge hammer fist! Reaper's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Savage runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Savage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nixon Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Oliphant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dos Santos
vs
Oliphant

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
202 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nixon Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Oliphant!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliphant.
Nice straight punches there by Oliphant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliphant.
Oliphant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliphant misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Oliphant moves out of range.
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliphant.
Oliphant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dos Santos checks it well.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Oliphant moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oliphant backs up against the cage.

Dos Santos gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliphant is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliphant wants to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Dos Santos content just to control the position here.
Oliphant blocking the ground and pound.
Dos Santos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dos Santos with the ground and pound from mount.
Oliphant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos looking to control but Oliphant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dos Santos unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to finish Oliphant with some ground and pound. This is bad for Oliphant!
Dos Santos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oliphant because Dos Santos loaded up on that one.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos looking to control but Oliphant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dos Santos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dos Santos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oliphant hang on?
Dos Santos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oliphant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dos Santos lands a big elbow - Oliphant is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Oliphant is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nixon Dos Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Terrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakhar Feofan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Terrell
vs
Feofan

187 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

187 cm
27
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service
Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Terrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zakhar Feofan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Feofan clinches with his opponent.

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

Feofan instigates a clinch.
Feofan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Terrell stalling in the clinch.

Terrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Feofan moves into the clinch.
Terrell stops a takedown attempt from Feofan.
Terrell can't get the takedown.
Terrell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Feofan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Terrell unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Terrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zakhar Feofan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Feofan circles away.

Feofan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Feofan tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Feofan back against the cage.
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!
Terrell is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Feofan.
Feofan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Terrell tries to break free but Feofan pushes him back against the cage.

Terrell breaks the clinch.

Feofan rushes Terrell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Feofan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Terrell tries a knee to the head but Feofan blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Terrell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Feofan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Terrell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
David Terrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zakhar Feofan.
Terrell is trying to break free.
Feofan prevents Terrell from breaking the clinch.
Terrell scores a nice knee to the body.
Terrell tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Feofan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feofan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Terrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feofan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Zakhar Feofan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Terrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Terrell rushes Feofan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Feofan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell tries to circle away but Feofan has him pinned against the cage.
Terrell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Terrell tries for a takedown. No joy.

Terrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Feofan clinches.
Feofan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Terrell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Terrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Feofan.

Feofan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Terrell is trying is best to control the position here.
Terrell trying to control here.
Terrell is looking to improve his position.
Feofan controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feofan is looking to take a break and control but Terrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Feofan moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrell is working for takedown but Feofan is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

Feofan closes the distance and pushes Terrell back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feofan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Terrell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Terrell wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zakhar Feofan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Feofan gets a clinch.
Feofan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feofan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Feofan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Terrell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Terrell tries to work over Feofan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Feofan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terrell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Feofan.

Feofan closes the distance and clinches.
Terrell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Terrell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Feofan.

Terrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Feofan tries to keep at a distance but Terrell has taken the fight into the clinch.

Terrell breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Feofan pushes Terrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Terrell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Feofan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Feofan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Feofan trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Feofan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Terrell breaks the clinch.

Feofan moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell wants a takedown.
Terrell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Feofan is defending well for now.
Terrell is trying to push Feofan away but Feofan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrell.
Terrell misses with a knee to the head.
Terrell can't find room to land a body shot as Feofan controls the action.

Feofan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Terrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Feofan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Terrell, up you get!
Terrell takes a swing at Feofan's ribcage but misses.
Terrell tries to clinch but Feofan moves out of range.
Terrell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terrell wants it to stay on the feet.
David Terrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zakhar Feofan.

Terrell gets tackled into the cage by Feofan. Feofan maintains the clinch.

Terrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Feofan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Feofan has Terrell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Terrell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Terrell is looking to break free of the clinch but Feofan has double underhooks.
Feofan is trying to drag Terrell to the mat but Terrell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Feofan backwards.
Feofan is breathing heavily.
Terrell trying to land knees to the body.
Terrell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Feofan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Terrell gets underhooks to prevent Feofan's takedown attempt.

Terrell breaks the clinch.
Terrell closes the distance but Feofan moves to the side

and Feofan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Feofan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from Terrell.
Feofan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Terrell prevents it.
Feofan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Terrell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zakhar Feofan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Feofan swats away the attempt to clinch by Terrell.
Terrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Feofan's hands.

Feofan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Terrell quickly recovers to half guard.
Terrell pushes Feofan off looking to stand but Feofan dives back in and keeps control.
Feofan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Feofan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Terrell tries to kick Feofan off but Feofan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Terrell is looking to improve his position.
Terrell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Feofan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Feofan's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell trying to control.

Feofan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Terrell's arms.
Feofan avoids the strikes from Terrell.
Terrell trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Terrell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Feofan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Terrell's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Terrell working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Feofan is doing well to defend. Terrell seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Feofan is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Terrell!

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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 Worthington Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithers comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Sleep Now In The Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smithers
vs
Rojo

190 cm
22
262 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Worthington Smithers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Rojo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smithers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rojo has had enough of the clinch but Smithers keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rojo prevents the takedown attempt.
Rojo lands a nice uppercut.
Smithers has Rojo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rojo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smithers wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Worthington Smithers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojo can't find room to land a body shot as Smithers controls the action.
Smithers wants a takedown.
Smithers goes for a takedown attempt but Rojo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rojo throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smithers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rojo is trying to control Smithers's posture but Smithers avoids it.
Smithers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo is trying to control Smithers's posture but Smithers avoids it.
Smithers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rojo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smithers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rojo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rojo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smithers's best efforts.
Rojo is looking for a sweep. Smithers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojo trying to control but Smithers postures up.
Smithers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smithers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smithers somewhat.
Rojo cracks a nice hook into Smithers's ribs.
Smithers is breathing heavily.
Smithers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojo throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Smithers's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Rojo dives in looking to finish as Smithers flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Rojo's strikes! Rojo is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Smithers's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Smithers was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Rojo!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Akinfeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akinfeev comes to the cage accompanied by 50 - Psycho. Wagner has chosen Motorhead - Deaf forever as his entrance music. Roman Akinfeev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Akinfeev
vs
Wagner

196 cm
31
265 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

206 cm
28
278 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Akinfeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner fails with the takedown.
Akinfeev shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akinfeev fails with a takedown attempt.
Akinfeev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Wagner gets a takedown into half guard.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but Akinfeev defending well.

Wagner is trying to work for a kimura but Akinfeev is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner trying to control from half guard but Akinfeev is working away.
Wagner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Akinfeev kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Akinfeev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akinfeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Akinfeev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wagner is aware though and is defending well.

Wagner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Akinfeev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akinfeev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Akinfeev's guard.
Wagner wants to pass the guard but Akinfeev is keeping the position.

Akinfeev is looking for a triangle but Wagner pushes his legs off easily.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Akinfeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Akinfeev working for a triangle but Wagner defends it easily.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Akinfeev keeps moving.
Akinfeev is looking to stand up but Wagner isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner stands and throws Akinfeev's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Wagner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akinfeev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akinfeev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Akinfeev is not content to let Wagner control the position.

Akinfeev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.

Akinfeev actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akinfeev is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeev is looking for a sweep. Wagner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wagner is just content to waste time from the top position. Akinfeev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wagner trying to control but Akinfeev is working from the bottom.
Wagner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akinfeev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Akinfeev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wagner controls the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinfeev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner wants to pass the guard but Akinfeev is keeping the position.
Wagner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akinfeev's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wagner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akinfeev tries to avoid it but Wagner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akinfeev to the ground. Akinfeev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Akinfeev moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Akinfeev or perhaps it was just good defense by Wagner which made him look bad.
Wagner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wagner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Roman Akinfeev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akinfeev as he jumps to the side.
Akinfeev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wagner but Wagner pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner scores with a jab. Akinfeev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akinfeev.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akinfeev manages to avoid it.
Akinfeev stuffs the takedown.
Roman Akinfeev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Wagner.

Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Wagner stands and steps away. Akinfeev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinfeev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wagner scores with the left hand. Akinfeev knows he should have avoided that one.
Wagner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeev throws a shot from downtown. Wagner moves away and avoids it.
Akinfeev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Wagner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akinfeev sprawls well initially but Wagner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Akinfeev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagner winds up and cracks Akinfeev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akinfeev is looking to escape.
Wagner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akinfeev keeps working.

Wagner is looking for a kimura here.

Akinfeev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wagner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akinfeev defends it well.
Wagner is keen to just control but Akinfeev is a slippery customer.
Akinfeev is looking to control Wagner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akinfeev avoid being mounted?

Akinfeev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Akinfeev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.

Akinfeev is defending against the submission attempts here by Wagner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeev is trying to stand.

Akinfeev pushes Wagner off and gets back to his feet.
Wagner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akinfeev.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akinfeev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice sprawl there from Wagner as Akinfeev shoots in.
Wagner shoots in but Akinfeev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Akinfeev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wagner lands with a right hand.
Chad Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akinfeev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Akinfeev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab.

Roman Akinfeev's cut is getting worse.
Chad Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner shoots for a takedown but Akinfeev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Akinfeev counters with a thumping low kick.

Akinfeev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wagner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akinfeev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner working a defensive guard here.
Akinfeev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akinfeev tries to free his leg and advance position but Wagner is retaining full guard.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Akinfeev is having none of it.
Akinfeev throws and elbow that misses. Wagner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akinfeev's guard. Nice move by Wagner!
Wagner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akinfeev is keeping the position for now.
Wagner passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to control the position but Akinfeev is working away.
Akinfeev pushes Wagner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wagner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Akinfeev throws Wagner to one side and escapes!
Wagner misses with a hook. Akinfeev ducked under it nicely.
Wagner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akinfeev in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akinfeev.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Chad Wagner has been cut.
Akinfeev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akinfeev dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Akinfeev's head and hops out.
Roman Akinfeev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Akinfeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akinfeev fails with a takedown attempt.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Akinfeev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner looking to control but Akinfeev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Wagner gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wagner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wagner scores with a nice strike.
Akinfeev tries for a takedown but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chad Wagner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wagner cracks Akinfeev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wagner tried to score with a low kick but Akinfeev checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Wagner.
Well Wagner 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Wagner!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlaimir Cuschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuschenko has chosen T.A.T.U - Prostye Dvizhen'ya as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Allan Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vlaimir Cuschenko's chin.

Anderson
vs
Cuschenko

193 cm
22
211 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
30
200 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Allan Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlaimir Cuschenko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cuschenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to control but Cuschenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cuschenko throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson trying to control but Cuschenko postures up.
Cuschenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Cuschenko seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Anderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vlaimir Cuschenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buvaisar Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damme comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to Survive. Saitiev has chosen Gimme Shelter Rolling stones as his entrance music. Buvaisar Saitiev has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Damme
vs
Saitiev

186 cm
24
199 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

155 cm
27
184 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buvaisar Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saitiev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Damme tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saitiev is in Damme's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saitiev prevents Damme from getting back to his feet.
Saitiev throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damme looking to control.
Damme on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Damme tries to get out of the position.
Saitiev wants to control from the top but Damme keeps moving.
Damme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saitiev manages to get himself to full guard.
Damme not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Damme trying to control the position from guard on top but Saitiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damme stays in close to Saitiev's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Van Damme wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Damme displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitiev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme tries to clinch but Saitiev moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saitiev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Damme but Damme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Damme wants to clinch.
Damme lands a really nice looking cross but Saitiev seems unphased.
Saitiev tries for a takedown but Damme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buvaisar Saitiev.
Nice sprawl there from Damme as Saitiev shoots in.
Damme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saitiev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saitiev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Damme avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitiev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Damme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Damme slaps away a takedown attempt from Saitiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saitiev fails with the takedown.
Saitiev looks gassed!
Damme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Damme stalling in the clinch but Saitiev improves position.
Saitiev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Damme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damme manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Damme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saitiev backwards.
Damme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saitiev backwards.
A body shot lands from Damme.
Damme lands a body punch in the clinch.
Damme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Damme is leaning against Saitiev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Damme.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Damme.
Damme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Damme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Damme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Damme.
Damme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Saitiev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Damme sprawls well initially but Saitiev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Damme wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damme blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saitiev.
Damme won't allow Saitiev to pass to mount.
Damme is looking for a sweep. Saitiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Damme wants to stand back up but Saitiev manages to pass into side control.
Damme is trying to control Saitiev's posture but Saitiev avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damme is trying to get back to half guard.
Saitiev wants to control but Damme is keeping him busy.
Saitiev scoring with punches from side control.
Saitiev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Damme is looking to reverse the position.
Saitiev is chipping away with strikes.
Damme can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saitiev slows the pace down.
Saitiev landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slapping leg kick lands for Damme.
Saitiev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Damme pinned against the cage. Damme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Damme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Damme digs a good hook to Saitiev's body.
Saitiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Damme as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Damme.
Damme lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Buvaisar Saitiev has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saitiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buvaisar Saitiev.

Damme closes the distance and pushes Saitiev back into the cage.
Damme gets through Saitiev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Damme prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saitiev tries to score a body lock takedown but Damme shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Damme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitiev backwards.
Saitiev is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Damme.
A right handed body shot lands from Damme.
Damme works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Damme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Damme stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Damme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Damme lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitiev backwards.
Damme gets underhooks to prevent Saitiev's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damme cracks Saitiev with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Damme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saitiev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Damme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Damme lands with a right to the head.
Damme misses with a punch to the body.
Damme slowing the pace effectively.
Damme is leaning against Saitiev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Damme scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitiev wants a takedown.

Damme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damme stuffs the takedown.
Buvaisar Saitiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saitiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damme stuffs the takedown attempt from Saitiev. Saitiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Damme connects with a solid leg kick.
Damme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saitiev has time to react.
Van Damme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damme closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Damme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Damme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saitiev, pushing him back against the cage.

Damme breaks from the clinch.
Saitiev takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Saitiev is rocked!

Saitiev gets tackled into the cage by Damme. Damme maintains the clinch.
Saitiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Damme finish him?
Damme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Damme as the two fighters clinch.
Damme lands a left hand.
Damme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saitiev backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damme lands an uppercut.
Damme lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saitiev.
Damme lands with a short shot to the head.
Damme is leaning against Saitiev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Damme lands a body punch in the clinch.
Damme lands a body shot.
Damme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saitiev backwards.
Nice body punch from Damme - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Damme.
Damme lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Damme.
Damme lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damme throws a big uppercut that drops Saitiev! More strikes from Damme and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Saitiev lies dazed against the cage as Damme celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Damme!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Vandebogart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandebogart has chosen Runnin with the Devil - Van Halen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gibson
vs
Vandebogart

192 cm
24
280 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

199 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Vandebogart!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandebogart misses with a hook. Gibson ducked under it nicely.

Gibson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vandebogart's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gibson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vandebogart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gibson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vandebogart is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibson working some strikes from top position.
Gibson pushes down on Vandebogart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vandebogart is refusing to be controlled, as Gibson sits in half guard.

Gibson is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandebogart is trying to control but can't.
Gibson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Gibson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vandebogart is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gibson in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandebogart is trying to get back to full guard.
Vandebogart has hold of Gibson's hands but Gibson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

It looks like Vincent Vandebogart has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gibson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gibson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vandebogart wants to get back to his feet.
Gibson throwing shots but Vandebogart is blocking nicely.
Gibson working Vandebogart over with strikes.
Vandebogart is positioning himself well to prevent Gibson advancing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson wants to control but Vandebogart is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gibson wants to work for an arm triangle but Vandebogart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gibson is thwarting Vandebogart's attempts to control the position.
Gibson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vandebogart is looking for a sweep. Gibson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibson moves nicely into side control.

Gibson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vandebogart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gibson lands some shots froms side control.

Gibson decides to stand back up. Gibson steps back and let's Vandebogart get back to his feet.
Gibson shoots in looking for a takedown. Vandebogart tries to sprawl out of it but Gibson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vandebogart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gibson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Vandebogart.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandebogart tries to clinch there but Gibson circles away.
Vandebogart tries to clinch there but Gibson circles away.
Vandebogart is looking to clinch but Gibson is avoiding it.
Gibson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vandebogart tries to avoid it but Gibson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vandebogart to the ground. Vandebogart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vandebogart.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vandebogart.
Gibson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vandebogart pinned against the cage. Vandebogart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandebogart connects with a crisp jab.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vandebogart but Vandebogart pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Gibson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vandebogart on his heels. He'll look to pass Vandebogart's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vandebogart looking for a sweep. Not yet Vandebogart, not yet.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vandebogart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vandebogart is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandebogart tries to bench press Gibson off him but Gibson keeps the position.
Gibson is looking to take a break and control but Vandebogart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gibson wants to control but Vandebogart is keeping him busy.

Gibson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vandebogart is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Gibson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Avila
vs
Parker

177 cm
24
156 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

175 cm
30
165 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Parker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avila defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Avila.
Avila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Avila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parker's sensitive parts.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avila moves away.
Jab by Parker.

It looks like Tommy Avila has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
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!
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Avila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
Avila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila wants to land a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Avila looks for the body kick but Parker saw that one coming.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Avila.
Avila cracks the inside of Parker's front leg.
Avila connects with a leg kick. Parker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Avila.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Avila throws a leg kick but Parker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Avila takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker lands a head shot.
Avila has a takedown stuffed.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parker is able to avoid easily.
Avila takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Avila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Avila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Parker as he connects with a hook.

Avila is rocked!
Avila leaves his chin hanging out and Parker seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Avila crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Parker!