OFC 106: Scrappers PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Marabou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Donald Trump. 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.

Marabou
vs
Bourne

195 cm
21
266 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Marabou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Bourne !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourne shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marabou eats them both and turns towards Bourne to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

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

Marabou is rocked!

It looks like Gary Marabou 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!
Bourne swats away the attempt to clinch by Marabou.
Oh Marabou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marabou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marabou seems to have got his legs back now.
Bourne cracks a nice hook into Marabou's ribs.
Bourne goes for a small jab and connects. Now Bourne goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Marabou stumbles back but Bourne runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Marabou to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Marabou will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Bourne !
Jason Bourne took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I just wanna thank everybody that came out tonight, big ups to my coaches and all of my sparring partners! Thank You!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronny McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Starbuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Starbuck has the eye of the tiger tonight.

McNeil
vs
Starbuck

175 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronny McNeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Starbuck!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starbuck tries to clinch but McNeil is having none of it.
Starbuck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McNeil.
Starbuck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Starbuck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Starbuck lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Starbuck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starbuck trying to control but McNeil is working from the bottom.

McNeil looking for a guillotine here but Starbuck defends easily.
Starbuck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McNeil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Starbuck on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil has control of Starbuck's left arm, preventing Starbuck from doing any damage.
Starbuck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Starbuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNeil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starbuck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McNeil keeping moving, preventing Starbuck from controlling successfully.
Starbuck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starbuck works over McNeil with some ground and pound from guard.
Starbuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNeil swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starbuck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Starbuck misses with the ground and pound.

Starbuck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNeil, who protects the arm well.
Starbuck working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Starbuck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Starbuck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McNeil is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Starbuck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McNeil regains half guard.
Starbuck moves into full mount! McNeil won't be happy about that!
Starbuck looking to finish McNeil with some ground and pound. This is bad for McNeil!
McNeil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Starbuck controlling his opponent.
Starbuck connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McNeil is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns McNeil that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNeil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McNeil has given up his back. Will we see Starbuck going for some submissions?
Starbuck throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
McNeil looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Starbuck 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, McNeil has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starbuck scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. McNeil is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Starbuck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Starbuck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McNeil shoots in looking for a takedown but Starbuck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McNeil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Starbuck shoots in but no luck this time.
McNeil shoots in but Starbuck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny McNeil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNeil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Starbuck but Starbuck pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Starbuck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McNeil's guard.
McNeil keeping moving, preventing Starbuck from controlling successfully.
Starbuck pushing down on McNeil's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Starbuck passes to side control.
Starbuck scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starbuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNeil keeps working.

Starbuck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNeil, who protects the arm well.
Starbuck throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McNeil is trying to control Starbuck's posture but Starbuck avoids it.

Starbuck swings around for an armbar but McNeil sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Starbuck's guard.

Starbuck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNeil wants to control from the top but Starbuck keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starbuck is keeping the position for now.
McNeil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Starbuck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Starbuck keeping moving, preventing McNeil from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Starbuck isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McNeil stacks Starbuck on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McNeil!
Starbuck manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McNeil trying to control but Starbuck postures up.
Ground and pound from Starbuck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starbuck moves nicely into side control.
McNeil managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Starbuck.
Starbuck throws an elbow but McNeil slips to the side and avoids it well.
Starbuck trying to control the action but McNeil is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McNeil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Starbuck cracks McNeil with a big elbow.

Starbuck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNeil, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starbuck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Starbuck scores a takedown into full mount!
Starbuck landing shots from mount.

Starbuck is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McNeil can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
A nice elbow there by Starbuck.

Starbuck working for a submission but McNeil is keeping him at bay.
Starbuck fails to move to back control.
McNeil slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Starbuck.
McNeil slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starbuck stopping the sweep attempt from McNeil.
Starbuck tries to free his leg and advance position but McNeil is retaining full guard.
McNeil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starbuck advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNeil is looking to reverse the position.

Starbuck has hold of McNeil's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McNeil seems comfortable defending it but Starbuck has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McNeil is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McNeil is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Starbuck couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Starbuck!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes into the arena with SHAWN MICHAELS entrance music -SEXY BOY blaring out of the sound system. Rhodes has chosen Losin it by Bury your Dead as his entrance music. 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.

Michaels
vs
Rhodes

190 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
234 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roddy Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhodes slips a straight right by Michaels.
A jab from Rhodes finds it's way through Michaels's defenses.

It looks like Shawn Michaels has been cut.

Rhodes forces Michaels back against the cage and clinches.
Michaels can't get the takedown.

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

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

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

Rhodes forces Michaels back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels can't break the clinch.
Michaels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.

Rhodes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhodes clobbers Michaels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rhodes throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Rhodes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michaels throws a head kick but Rhodes moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.

Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Michaels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rhodes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Michaels looks to land a body kick but Rhodes moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Michaels. No joy for Rhodes on that attempt.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rhodes instigates a clinch.
Rhodes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michaels dodges an elbow strike from Rhodes.

Rhodes breaks from the clinch.
Michaels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhodes circles away quickly and effectively.
Michaels throws a combination that misses
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhodes connects with a body shot that sends Michaels's belly button to the back.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rhodes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rhodes prevents Michaels from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes lands an uppercut.

Rhodes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes misses with the combination.
Rhodes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Michaels.
Shawn Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhodes lands with a straight right. Michaels didn't see that one coming.

Shawn Michaels's cut is getting worse.
Rhodes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Rhodes or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels which made him look bad.
Michaels walks into a jab.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhodes.
Rhodes connects with a crisp jab.

Shawn Michaels's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rhodes drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Michaels right on the button. Michaels goes down! Rhodes follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rhodes gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roddy Rhodes!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Kilipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Wagstaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilipovic comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses: Paradise City. Lester Wagstaff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kilipovic
vs
Wagstaff

191 cm
22
212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
28
216 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Kobra Clothing Inc.
Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Kilipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Wagstaff!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilipovic throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
Wagstaff throws the kick towards the body but Kilipovic avoids it.
Wagstaff misses with a low kick.
Wagstaff throws a series of punches but Kilipovic avoids them all with ease.
Wagstaff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wagstaff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilipovic thumps Wagstaff with a low kick.

Wagstaff rushes Kilipovic and presses him up against the cage.
Wagstaff landing knees to the body.
Wagstaff lands a good knee to the midsection. Kilipovic won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Wagstaff.
Wagstaff tries a knee to the head but Kilipovic blocks it.
Wagstaff scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mirko Kilipovic has been cut.
Wagstaff missing with knees to the body.
Wagstaff misses with a knee to the head.
Wagstaff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kilipovic blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wagstaff throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagstaff missing with knees to the body.
Kilipovic can't break the clinch.

Kilipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilipovic tries to clinch there but Wagstaff circles away.

Wagstaff moves into range and clinches up with Kilipovic.
Wagstaff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilipovic.
Wagstaff tries to land a knee to the head but Kilipovic blocks with his arms.
Kilipovic wants to break free but Wagstaff has control.
Wagstaff tries to land knees in the clinch but Kilipovic avoids the damage to the body.
Kilipovic takes an elbow to the temple.
Wagstaff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wagstaff tries to land a knee to the head but Kilipovic blocks with his arms.
Kilipovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagstaff controls his hands.
Wagstaff blocks the elbow strike.
Kilipovic has had enough of the clinch but Wagstaff keeps him there for the moment.
Kilipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Wagstaff blocks with his arms.
Wagstaff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kilipovic up against the cage.
Wagstaff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kilipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilipovic. That's going to slow Wagstaff down.
Wagstaff avoids the head kick by Kilipovic.
Wagstaff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilipovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilipovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wagstaff looks gassed!
Kilipovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Wagstaff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kilipovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilipovic.
Nice defenses there by Wagstaff.
Kilipovic 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.
Kilipovic thumps Wagstaff with a low kick.
Wagstaff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mirko Kilipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilipovic feints and then cracks Wagstaff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wagstaff down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kilipovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagstaff throws out a loose jab but Kilipovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Wagstaff moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Wagstaff misses its intended target.
Wagstaff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wagstaff looks for the body kick but Kilipovic saw that one coming.
Kilipovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagstaff misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilipovic blocks the leg kick.
Kilipovic scores with a head kick. Wagstaff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kilipovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wagstaff throws a sloppy head kick and Kilipovic moves out of range easily.
Kilipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Wagstaff.
Wagstaff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilipovic lands a jab to the head.
Wagstaff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Wagstaff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wagstaff.
Wagstaff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilipovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilipovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagstaff was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilipovic.
Wagstaff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wagstaff doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilipovic circles away.
Crunch! Kilipovic slams his shin into Wagstaff's torso.
Kilipovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wagstaff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilipovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wagstaff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilipovic.
Kilipovic swinging wildly here.
Kilipovic scores with a head kick. Wagstaff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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 Mirko Kilipovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mirko Kilipovic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kilipovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagstaff.
Wagstaff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilipovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilipovic throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
Wagstaff wants to slow Kilipovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Wagstaff works over Kilipovic's head and body with a nice combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilipovic checks a leg kick.
Kilipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilipovic throws a leg kick but Wagstaff moved away.
Good work by Kilipovic as he checks the leg kick.
Wagstaff takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sloppy strikes from Kilipovic. Those never looked like landing.
Kilipovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wagstaff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Kilipovic.
Kilipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wagstaff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilipovic lands a head kick. Wagstaff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wagstaff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilipovic is trying to break the clinch but Wagstaff has him pressed against the cage.
Wagstaff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Kilipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagstaff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilipovic.
Wagstaff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilipovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Wagstaff drives through and clinches with Kilipovic against the cage.
Kilipovic working hard to break the clinch.
Wagstaff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilipovic.
Kilipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Kilipovic can't find room to land a body shot as Wagstaff controls the action.
Wagstaff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kilipovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wagstaff tries to land knees in the clinch but Kilipovic avoids the damage to the body.
Wagstaff tries a knee to the head but Kilipovic blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagstaff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wagstaff is breathing heavily.
Wagstaff misses with a knee strike.
Kilipovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wagstaff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kilipovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wagstaff's brow.

Kilipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilipovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kilipovic scores with a shot to the body.
Wagstaff avoids the head kick by Kilipovic.
Kilipovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilipovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kilipovic tries to bum rush Wagstaff with a series of wild strikes but Wagstaff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wagstaff thows a body shot but no joy.
Kilipovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilipovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilipovic.
Kilipovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Kilipovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Kilipovic misses.
Kilipovic throws a head kick but Wagstaff moves out of range.
Kilipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kilipovic feints and then cracks Wagstaff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wagstaff down.
Wagstaff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kilipovic lands a front kick.
Kilipovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilipovic lands a head kick. Wagstaff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagstaff throws a leg kick
and Kilipovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kilipovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagstaff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kilipovic somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wagstaff misses.
Wagstaff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilipovic.
Kilipovic checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilipovic.
Wagstaff throws a low kick, looking for Kilipovic's leg but Kilipovic calmly moves out of range.
Kilipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagstaff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilipovic moves out of range as Wagstaff throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilipovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wagstaff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilipovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilipovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Kilipovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Kilipovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kilipovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wagstaff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilipovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kilipovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kilipovic feints and then cracks Wagstaff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wagstaff down.
A combination from Kilipovic does no damage.

Wagstaff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wagstaff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wagstaff missing with knees to the body.
Wagstaff crunches a lovely knee into Kilipovic's ribcage.
Kilipovic being controlled against the cage.
Wagstaff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kilipovic is defending well for now.
Kilipovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wagstaff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kilipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kilipovic checks a low kick from Wagstaff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilipovic.
Kilipovic thuds his shin into the meat of Wagstaff's side.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that Wagstaff semi-blocks.
Wagstaff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kilipovic.
Kilipovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Kilipovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wagstaff.
Kilipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagstaff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kilipovic throws a body kick that misses.
Lester Wagstaff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagstaff tries a low kick but Kilipovic avoids it.
Kilipovic checks a low kick from Wagstaff.
Kilipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilipovic lands a head kick. Wagstaff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagstaff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilipovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilipovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagstaff swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilipovic.
Wagstaff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A left lands for Kilipovic.
Wagstaff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilipovic. Kilipovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Wagstaff misses with an uppercut
and Kilipovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Wagstaff thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kilipovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wagstaff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kilipovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilipovic scores with a kick to the body.
Kilipovic scores with a head kick. Wagstaff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kilipovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lester Wagstaff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilipovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kilipovic scores with a hook to the body. Wagstaff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wagstaff swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilipovic.
Good leg kick by Kilipovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kilipovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kilipovic lunges at Wagstaff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wagstaff's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilipovic.
Kilipovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilipovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wagstaff will feel that in the morning.
Mirko Kilipovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagstaff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilipovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kilipovic lands a head kick!
Kilipovic connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagstaff wants to clinch up but Kilipovic keeps it at a distance.
Wagstaff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilipovic throws a leg kick which misses Wagstaff's front leg but catches the back leg as Wagstaff tries to avoid it.
Kilipovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilipovic scores with a kick to the body.
Kilipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mirko Kilipovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kilipovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wagstaff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagstaff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Wagstaff misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A clash of legs there as Kilipovic blocks the low kick.
Kilipovic misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilipovic, right into the meat.
Kilipovic scores with a nice body kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Kilipovic!
Mirko Kilipovic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasper Nymann Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nymann Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Volbeat - A Warriors Call kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Josh Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Nymann Jr

176 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kasper Nymann Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Nymann Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Nymann Jr in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Kasper Nymann Jr has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nymann Jr.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.

Nymann Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nymann Jr tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Nymann Jr moves out of range easily.
Nymann Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Nymann Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nymann Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Josh Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nymann Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nymann Jr misses with a low kick.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Nymann Jr is rocked!
Nymann Jr bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Johnson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Nymann Jr falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Nymann Jr was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Johnson!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Davis
vs
Liu

175 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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, Marcus Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jie Liu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Davis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Liu does it's job there.
Davis walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss

and Liu counters with a head kick that drops Davis - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

Davis is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Liu trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
Liu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Liu works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davis?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there.
Liu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davis looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Davis's face.
Liu softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Davis is out cold! Liu jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jie Liu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brown
vs
Einstein

175 cm
29
165 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

169 cm
26
165 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Adam's NORTHERN WILD $10 Sale

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Einstein !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown defending well as Einstein loads up on a big left hand.
Einstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Einstein shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Einstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown sizes up Einstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown scores with a jab. Einstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Einstein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Einstein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Einstein backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Einstein misses its intended target.
Einstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Einstein walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Brown lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein cracks Brown with a good jab.
Brown lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Einstein falls backwards - clearly groggy! Brown dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Brown!
Bart Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Burroughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burroughs's choice of entrance music: Simple Man By Shinedown. John Burroughs has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Anderson
vs
Burroughs

193 cm
22
211 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
28
218 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Allan Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burroughs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burroughs throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Burroughs uses good head movement to avoid it.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Burroughs wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burroughss head.
Burroughs is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burroughs tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burroughs can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burroughs's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Burroughs lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Allan Anderson has been cut.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burroughs.
Burroughs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burroughs misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like John Burroughs has been cut.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burroughs.
Allan Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Burroughs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs misses with a few strikes there.
Burroughs throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Burroughs misses with a wild body shot.
Burroughs is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.

Anderson clinches up with Burroughs and pushes him back against the cage.
Burroughs throws a head punch that misses.
Burroughs is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Burroughs backwards.
Burroughs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Burroughs looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burroughs blocking some punches.
Burroughs tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Burroughs avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Burroughs goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson cracks Burroughs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson misses with a straight left.

Anderson instigates a clinch.
Burroughs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Burroughs can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs stalling.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burroughs backwards.
Burroughs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burroughs prevents a body shot from Anderson.

Burroughs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Burroughs is rocked!

That has opened up John Burroughs's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burroughs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Burroughs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Burroughs throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burroughs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burroughs defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burroughs.
Anderson 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.
Burroughs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Anderson catches Burroughs right on the button with a cross.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burroughs has time to react.
Burroughs is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Burroughs defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Burroughs seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Burroughs ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Burroughs knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anderson jabs Burroughs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burroughs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Burroughs looks up at the clock. Bad move! Anderson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Burroughs. Anderson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Probst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Probst might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stop What Ya Doin. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Probst
vs
Castro

177 cm
20
167 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Probst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Castro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probst pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Castro back to the cage. Probst follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jeff Probst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Probst counters with a nice uppercut.
Castro shoots in but no luck this time.
Castro looks gassed!

Probst moves into range and clinches up with Castro.
Probst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Probst creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castro's defenses.
Probst taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Probst gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Castro struggles to land a body shot inside as Probst controls his hands.
Probst connects with a knee to the head.
Probst comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Probst working Castro over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probst lands an elbow just above Castro 's eye.
Probst landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Probst stalling the fight.
Probst unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Probst.
Probst effectively controlling the action here.
Probst connects with a nasty looking knee right to Castro's face.
Probst taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Castro takes an elbow to the temple.
Probst lands a nice knee to the body.
Probst slowing the pace effectively.
Probst lands an elbow inside.
Probst putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Castro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Probst has Castro pressed against the cage.
Probst comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Castro is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Probst obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probst unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Probst misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castro is still on wobbly legs! Can Probst finish him?
Probst lands an elbow that stopped Castro in his tracks for a moment.
Probst has Castro pressed against the cage.
Probst landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Probst connects with a knee to the head.
Castro is pressed against the cage. Probst pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Castro! Two more big strikes from Probst and Castro crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jeff Probst!
Jeff Probst made sure to mention his sponsor, 5th Round Clothing in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korey Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fanning
vs
Reid

178 cm
23
153 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

175 cm
28
142 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korey Reid!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanning misses with a body shot.
Fanning throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.

Fanning gets a double leg takedown into Reid's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fanning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fanning postures up.
Fanning working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanning wants to pass the guard but Reid is keeping the position.
Fanning wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Fanning with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fanning passes Reid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fanning looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reid is looking to control Fanning's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reid avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid tries to roll over but Fanning keeps him under control.
Fanning controlling the pace.
Fanning throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fanning wants to take a breather but Reid is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanning is thwarting Reid's attempts to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Reid. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Fanning misses the target.
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fanning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fanning.
Reid lands a nice hook to Fanning's body. Fanning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reid tries to bum rush Fanning with a series of wild strikes but Fanning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reid scores with the left hand. Fanning knows he should have avoided that one.
Reid looks to land a combination but Fanning avoids it well.
Reid throws a nice looking combination but Fanning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reid swings for the body but Fanning moves out of range.
Fanning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reid lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fanning backs up against the cage.
Reid takes a swing at Fanning's ribcage but misses.
Reid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fanning. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reid takes a swing at Fanning's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fanning attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reid lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning lands a jab to the head.
Fanning scores with a nice head shot.
Fanning misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Reid misses with a series of wild punches.
Fanning slips a jab and a cross from Reid.
Reid closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fanning.
Fanning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reid avoids the body shot from Fanning.
Reid is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fanning rather than just go for the knockout.
Reid misses with a wild combination.
Fanning slips a jab from Reid.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning lands with a nice body punch.
Reid misses with a two punch combination.
Fanning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fanning's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reid under the eye.
Fanning throws a solid leg kick but Reid takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fanning.
Reid lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reid throws a series of punches but Fanning avoids them all with ease.
Fanning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Reid does it's job there.
Fanning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fanning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Fanning.
Fanning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Fanning.
Fanning dodges the punch combination from Reid.
Fanning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fanning misses with a body shot.
Fanning connects with a nice looking jab.
Reid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fanning lands a jab to Reid's midsection.
Fanning pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike Fanning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fanning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fanning misses the shot to the body.
Fanning swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Fanning misses with a wild body shot.
Reid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Fanning closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reid quickly recovers to half guard.
Reid keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reid tries to get to full guard but Fanning has control of the leg.
Reid trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Fanning is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fanning trying to control from half guard but Reid is working away.
Fanning perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

We're going to have a standup here because Mike Fanning wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Reid slips under a jab.
Korey Reid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reid slips a jab from Fanning.

Fanning manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reid on his heels. He'll look to pass Reid's guard now, I'm sure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fanning passes Reid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fanning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fanning is looking to take a break and control but Reid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mike Fanning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fanning is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fanning 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanning looks to land a strike but Reid avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fanning trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom.
Fanning sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Fanning.

Fanning scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reid trying to control from the bottom.
Fanning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reid defending well though.
Fanning is nestled in close to Reid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Fanning seems content to control.
Reid is looking for a sweep. Fanning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fanning content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Fanning just wasn't active enough.
Reid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Fanning fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reid to the ground. Fanning is now in Reid's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanning's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reid looking to control.
Reid might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fanning kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Fanning dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Reid checks a leg kick.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reid slips a straight right by Fanning.
Reid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fanning dodges the punch combination from Reid.
Reid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fanning shoots for a takedown but Reid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fanning connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reid misses with the combination.
Fanning takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning has a takedown stuffed.
Reid throws a right hand that Fanning ducks under and follows up with a left that Fanning also avoids with ease.
Fanning thuds his right hand into Reid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reid misses with a body shot.
Reid lands a nice hook to Fanning's body. Fanning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fanning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fanning throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.
Fanning throws a right hand that Reid ducks under and follows up with a left that Reid also avoids with ease.
Reid fails to land with a series of punches.
Fanning throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
Reid misses with the combination.
Fanning keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fanning connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fanning lands with a nice body punch.
Reid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fanning misses with a looping right.
Reid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike Fanning is winning the standup battle so far.
Reid swings for the body but Fanning moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fanning was well out of range. Poor timing from Reid.
Fanning slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reid throws a series of punches but Fanning avoids them all with ease.
Fanning thows a body shot but no joy.
Reid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Fanning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reid throws a series of punches but Fanning moves out of range.
Fanning misses with a looping right.
Reid slips under a jab.
Reid misses the shot to the body.
Fanning feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reid's calf.
Fanning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reid swivels and escapes.
Fanning scores with a nice right hand.
Reid misses the shot to the body.
Fanning misses the body punch
and Reid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fanning delivers a nice body kick.
Fanning thows a leg kick but Reid checks it
and Reid counters with a nice body shot.
Korey Reid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fanning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reid connects with the punch.
Fanning lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fanning.
Reid slips a straight right by Fanning.
Fanning connects with an inside leg kick.
Fanning lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Fanning.
Reid misses with a double jab.
Fanning misses with a combination
and Reid counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanning buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fanning scores with a leg kick.
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fanning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Fanning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fanning 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 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Fanning!

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energy
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hype
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