RTH MMA 3 explosion PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Garry Tolsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Cosbey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Tolsen
vs
Cosbey

180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garry Tolsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Cosbey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolsen shoots in and drives through. Cosbey sprawls well.
Cosbey misses with a few strikes there.
Tolsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosbey manages to avoid it.
Tolsen misses with a shot to the body
and Cosbey counters with a left and a right that stings Tolsen.
Cosbey fails to land with a series of punches.
Tolsen dodges the punch combination from Cosbey.
Tolsen has a takedown stuffed.
Tolsen shoots in for a takedown but Cosbey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Tolsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolsen shoots in for a takedown but Cosbey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolsen misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by Cosbey - just one landing.
Tolsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolsen slips a jab and a cross from Cosbey.
Tolsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cosbey counters with a nice uppercut.
Cosbey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tolsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cosbey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cosbey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cosbey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Cosbey misses.
Cosbey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Cosbey.
Cosbey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Tolsen with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tolsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tolsen connects with a body shot.
Cosbey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tolsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cosbey fails to land with a series of punches.
Tolsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Cosbey cracks a nice hook into Tolsen's ribs.
Tolsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosbey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tolsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tolsen.
Cosbey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cosbey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolsen.
Tolsen misses with a low kick.
Tolsen slips a jab and a cross from Cosbey.
Tolsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cosbey scores with a body shot.
Tolsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cosbey as he jumps to the side.
Cosbey fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cosbey as Tolsen shoots in.
Tolsen is breathing heavily.
Cosbey throws a series of punches but Tolsen moves out of range.
Tolsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Cosbey. No joy for Tolsen on that attempt.
Tolsen is looking to wear down Cosbey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tolsen shoots in for a double leg but Cosbey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tolsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cosbey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tolsen somewhat.
Tolsen misses with a takedown attempt - Cosbey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cosbey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tolsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cosbey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Cosbey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cosbey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tolsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tolsen jabs Cosbey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cosbey misses with a double jab.
Tolsen wants to clinch.
Cosbey thuds his right hand into Tolsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tolsen fails to land the takedown.
Cosbey throws a one two combo.
Tolsen shoots in and drives through. Cosbey sprawls well.
Cosbey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tolsen counters by clinching up.
Cosbey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tolsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tolsen pulls guard.
Tolsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosbey wants to pass the guard but Tolsen is keeping the position.

Tolsen looking for a guillotine here but Cosbey defends easily.

Cosbey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tolsen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cosbey has Tolsen in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tolsen stands up and waves to Cosbey to follow him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosbey misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosbey stuffs the takedown attempt from Tolsen. Tolsen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Tolsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Cosbey.
Cosbey lands with a nice combination. Tolsen backs away looking to recover.
Tolsen misses with a takedown attempt - Cosbey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cosbey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bill Cosbey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cosbey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tolsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tolsen with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cosbey misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Cosbey misses.
Cosbey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cosbey scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Cosbey.
Cosbey connects with a right hand. Tolsen shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosbey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cosbey!
Cosbey is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bill Cosbey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Tolsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Cosbey misses with a few strikes there.
Tolsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cosbey is fending him off so far but Tolsen persists. Nope, Cosbey circles away and we're back to standing.
Cosbey throws a right hand that Tolsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tolsen also avoids with ease.
Tolsen dodges the punch combination from Cosbey.
Tolsen shoots in for a double leg but Cosbey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cosbey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tolsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cosbey!
Cosbey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Tolsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosbey. That snapped Tolsen's head back.
Tolsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cosbey looks to land a combination but Tolsen avoids it well.
A punch combination from Tolsen misses.
Cosbey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tolsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cosbey throws a one two combo.
Tolsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Cosbey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cosbey.
Tolsen throws a push kick but Cosbey slaps the foot to one side.
Cosbey misses with a double jab.
Tolsen tries to clinch but Cosbey is having none of it.
Tolsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cosbey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tolsen somewhat.
Cosbey throws a series of punches but Tolsen avoids them all with ease.
Tolsen throws a head kick but Cosbey moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosbey throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosbey falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tolsen counters by clinching up.
Cosbey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tolsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cosbey gets underhooks to prevent Tolsen's takedown attempt.

Tolsen breaks the clinch.
Tolsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cosbey tries to avoid it but Tolsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cosbey to the ground. Cosbey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bill Cosbey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cosbey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cosbey connects with a jab.
Cosbey throws a right hand that Tolsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tolsen also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosbey looks to land a combination but Tolsen avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Cosbey. Those never looked like landing.
Cosbey throws a right and a left that Tolsen avoids nicely.
Tolsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tolsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cosbey as he avoids it easily.
Tolsen shoots in for a takedown but Cosbey shows good takedown defense.
Cosbey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosbey scores with a hook.
Garry Tolsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tolsen wants to clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Cosbey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Fernus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The final countdown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Fernus
vs
Brown

180 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gorge Fernus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Brown!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernus swinging wildly here.
Fernus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. Fernus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fernus throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Fernus throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Fernus falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fernus's guard now.
Brown trying to control but Fernus is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown wants to pass the guard but Fernus is keeping the position.

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

Fernus has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fernus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernus is retaining full guard.
Brown won't allow Fernus to sweep him here.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Fernus is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyrone Brown was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A combination from Fernus does no damage.

Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fernus napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Fernus is defending well.
Fernus is trying to improve his position.

Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Fernus is keeping him busy.
Fernus tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernus manages to get back to half guard.
Fernus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Fernus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fernus is breathing heavily.

Fernus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Fernus is keeping the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown trying to control but Fernus is working from the bottom.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown advances to mount.
Fernus is wriggling around trying to escape.

Brown swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maya Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the duck song 3. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Richer
vs
Rogers

180 cm
20
150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maya Richer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Richer feints and as Rogers raises his hands in defense, Richer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Richer trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Richer throws a big right hand that misses.
Richer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Richer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogers wants to stand up but Richer is controlling him.
Richer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Richer isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richer is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogers has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Richer stands up over Rogers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rogers being controlled here, momentarily.
Richer throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
Richer thows a big elbow that misses.
Richer content to stall in guard here.
Richer looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Richer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rogers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a jab when Richer was well out of range.
Richer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Richer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Richer.

Richer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rogers regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richer stops Rogers from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Richer throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
Richer stands up over Rogers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richer trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Richer is really struggling to control Rogers but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maya Richer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss

and Richer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers pushes Richer off looking to stand but Richer dives back in and keeps control.
Richer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richer.
Richer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Richer slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers misses with an uppercut

and Richer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Richer is controlling him.
Richer is working for takedown but Rogers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Richer has Rogers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rogers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Richer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maya Richer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richer prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Richer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to push Richer away but Richer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Richer won't allow it.
Richer has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Richer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richer has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Richer tightens his grip and picks Rogers up, before dumping him to the ground. Rogers manages to land in guard.
Richer won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Richer wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Richer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Richer looking to pass the guard.
Richer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Richer stops Rogers from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richer thows a big elbow that misses.
Richer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Richer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richer stays in close to Rogers's body and controls the position.
Richer tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Richer stops Rogers from standing up.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richer.
Richer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
Richer slips nicely into half guard.
Richer controlling the action here.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Richer is controlling him
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richer looks to land a strike but Rogers avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richer won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Richer wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Richer works over Rogers with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maya Richer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rogers swinging wildly here.
James Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Richer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richer goes for a takedown attempt but Rogers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Richer scores a takedown into full mount!
Richer looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Rogers really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Richer landing punches.
Richer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Richer.
Richer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richer lands a big elbow.
Richer cracks Rogers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Richer controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rogers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rogers tries to buck Richer off but he can't manage it.
Richer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Richer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rogers hang on?
Richer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Richer looking to ground and pound but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Richer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Richer dominating with strikes here.
Richer lands a heavy elbow.
Richer cracks Rogers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Richer looking to finish Rogers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rogers!
BOOM! Richer connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Richer content just to control the position here.
Richer with the ground and pound from mount.
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Richer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Richer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richer unloading with bombs!

Rogers is rocked!
Richer landing strikes from the mount.
James Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers is still in real trouble! Can Richer finish him?
Richer controlling the position easily from mount.
Rogers throwing hammer fists to the chest of Richer. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Maya Richer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richer, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maya Richer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Siska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Siska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blue
vs
Siska

170 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Blue!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Siska!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Blue.
Blue misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Blue does no damage.
Siska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Blue. Those never looked like landing.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Siska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Siska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blue moves out of range as Siska throws a body kick.
Blue throws a right hand that Siska ducks under and follows up with a left that Siska also avoids with ease.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue checks a leg kick.
Siska throws a series of punches but Blue moves out of range.
Siska misses with a wild combination.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Siska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

A big head kick from Siska and Blue is sent sprawling to the canvas!

It looks like Paul Blue has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Siska gets to his feet. Blue looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blue is breathing heavily.
Blue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue dodges the punch combination from Siska.
Siska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siska slips a jab and a cross from Blue.
Siska dodges the punch combination from Blue.
Some wild striking there from Blue.
No joy there for Siska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siska swinging wildly here.
Siska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blue throws a right hand that Siska ducks under and follows up with a left that Siska also avoids with ease.
Siska looks to land a combination but Blue avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Siska.
Blue avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siska throws a body kick that misses.
Blue misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Siska.
Blue checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Blue. Those never looked like landing.
Blue blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Siska. Those never looked like landing.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siska throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Siska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siska throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blue swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siska misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siska dodges the punch combination from Blue.
Siska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siska misses with a kick to the body.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Siska pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siska misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siska does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Siska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blue circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Blue misses with a few strikes there.
Blue dodges the punch combination from Siska.
Blue throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Siska.
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blue misses with a few strikes there.
Siska tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blue swinging wildly here.
Siska fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siska throws a nice looking combination but Blue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blue avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Siska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Blue's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A punch combination from Blue misses.
Blue swinging wildly here.
Siska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siska.
Blue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blue tries to bum rush Siska with a series of wild strikes but Siska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siska swinging wildly here.
Paul Blue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blue fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue misses with a few strikes there.
Blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siska circles away quickly and effectively.
Jonny Siska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siska tries to bum rush Blue with a series of wild strikes but Blue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue blocks a head kick by Siska.
Some wild striking there from Blue.
Siska pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue throws a right and a left that Siska avoids nicely.
Siska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue misses with a wild combination.
Blue throws a right hand that Siska ducks under and follows up with a left that Siska also avoids with ease.
Blue dodges the punch combination from Siska.
Blue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blue throws a series of punches but Siska avoids them all with ease.
Blue moves out of range as Siska throws a body kick.
Blue looks to land a combination but Siska avoids it well.
Siska throws a leg kick which misses Blue's front leg but catches the back leg as Blue tries to avoid it.
Blue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siska circles away quickly and effectively.
Blue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siska tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue throws a right hand that Siska ducks under and follows up with a left that Siska also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siska slips a jab and a cross from Blue.
Siska dodges the punch combination from Blue.
Siska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Blue.
Blue looks to land a combination but Siska avoids it well.
Siska throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blue avoids the head kick by Siska.
Blue misses with the combination.
Blue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Siska dodges the punch combination from Blue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blue.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Siska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blue looks to land a combination but Siska avoids it well.
Blue looks to land a combination but Siska avoids it well.
Siska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siska tries a head kick but it misses.
Siska fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue tries to bum rush Siska with a series of wild strikes but Siska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siska misses with a two punch combination.
Blue misses with a two punch combination.
Siska shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Siska slips a jab and a cross from Blue.
Siska pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue throws a series of punches but Siska avoids them all with ease.
Blue misses with a few strikes there.
Siska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blue misses with a series of wild punches.
Blue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siska.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Siska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siska throws a right hand that Blue ducks under and follows up with a left that Blue also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Blue.
Siska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siska misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Blue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Blue's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Siska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blue moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blue misses with a wild combination.
Siska misses with a wild combination.
Blue tries to bum rush Siska with a series of wild strikes but Siska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Siska. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A combination from Blue does no damage.
A head kick misses from Siska.
Blue throws a series of punches but Siska moves out of range.
Siska misses with a head kick.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Siska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siska misses with a wild combination.
Blue throws a series of punches but Siska moves out of range.
Blue looks to land a combination but Siska avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siska pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Siska.
Blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siska circles away quickly and effectively.
Blue misses with a two punch combination.
Siska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siska misses with a series of wild punches.
Blue tries to bum rush Siska with a series of wild strikes but Siska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blue throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Blue does no damage.
Blue fails to land with a series of punches.
Siska misses with a few strikes there.
Blue swinging wildly here.
Blue throws a right hand that Siska ducks under and follows up with a left that Siska also avoids with ease.
Blue misses with the combination.
Siska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siska misses with a low kick.
Blue throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siska.
Blue throws a right hand that Siska ducks under and follows up with a left that Siska also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Blue. Those never looked like landing.
Siska wants to land a leg kick but Blue is out of range.
Blue avoids the head kick by Siska.
Blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siska circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siska dodges the punch combination from Blue.
Siska throws a sloppy head kick and Blue moves out of range easily.
Blue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siska throws a wild body kick that Blue sees coming a mile off.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siska throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Blue fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue blocks a head kick by Siska.
Blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siska circles away quickly and effectively.
Blue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siska.
Blue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blue misses with a series of wild punches.
Siska fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blue is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue misses with the combination.
Siska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue fails to land with a series of punches.
Siska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blue misses with a double jab.
Blue throws a right hand that Siska ducks under and follows up with a left that Siska also avoids with ease.
Siska throws a right hand that Blue ducks under and follows up with a left that Blue also avoids with ease.
Siska tries to work over Blue's front leg with a kick but Blue checks it.
A combination from Blue does no damage.
A head kick misses from Siska.
Blue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siska tries to bum rush Blue with a series of wild strikes but Blue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blue swinging wildly here.
Siska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blue moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blue misses with a series of wild punches.
Blue swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Paul Blue did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Paul Blue's cut.
That's time! Blue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick misses from Siska.
Siska slips a jab and a cross from Blue.
Blue throws a right hand that Siska ducks under and follows up with a left that Siska also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blue misses with a wild combination.
Siska misses with a low kick.
A combination from Siska does no damage.
Siska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blue avoids the head kick by Siska.
Siska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blue circles away quickly and effectively.
Blue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blue misses with a series of wild punches.
Blue throws a right and a left that Siska avoids nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Siska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Blue does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Siska.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siska fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siska misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blue looks to land a combination but Siska avoids it well.
Siska misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Blue.
Siska misses with a body kick.
Blue misses with a double jab.
Siska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siska throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Blue does no damage.
Siska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Siska slips a jab and a cross from Blue.
Siska misses with a double jab.
Blue swinging wildly here.
Blue misses with a two punch combination.
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Siska.
Blue looks to land a combination but Siska avoids it well.
Siska slips a jab and a cross from Blue.
Siska throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blue.
Siska misses with a double jab.
Siska dodges the punch combination from Blue.
Siska misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blue checks a leg kick.
Blue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Siska misses with the combination.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Siska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siska throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Siska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siska throws a sloppy head kick and Blue moves out of range easily.
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siska throws a series of punches but Blue moves out of range.
Blue looks to land a combination but Siska avoids it well.
Blue fails to land with a series of punches.
Siska tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siska misses with a head kick.
Blue misses with a series of wild punches.
Siska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Siska slips a jab and a cross from Blue.
Blue throws a series of punches but Siska avoids them all with ease.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Siska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siska misses with a wild combination.
Blue swinging wildly here.
Blue looks to land a combination but Siska avoids it well.
Siska throws a one two combo.
Siska misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blue throws a right hand that Siska ducks under and follows up with a left that Siska also avoids with ease.
Siska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Blue swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Siska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Paul Blue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Blue's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Blue swinging wildly here.
Siska throws a series of punches but Blue moves out of range.
Siska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Siska.
Blue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Blue blocks the leg kick.
Siska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blue.
Siska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siska throws a push kick but Blue slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Blue. Those never looked like landing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Blue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siska.
Blue looks to land a combination but Siska avoids it well.
Blue misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue fails to land with a series of punches.
Siska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Siska looks to land a combination but Blue avoids it well.
Siska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blue circles away quickly and effectively.
Blue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blue misses with a wild combination.
Siska misses with the combination.
Blue misses with the combination.
Siska misses with the combination.
Blue throws a right hand that Siska ducks under and follows up with a left that Siska also avoids with ease.
Siska fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blue is out of range.
Blue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Siska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siska throws a series of punches but Blue avoids them all with ease.
Siska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Siska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siska tries to land a front kick but Blue steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siska circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Blue.
Siska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Siska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siska looks for the body kick but Blue saw that one coming.
Blue tries to bum rush Siska with a series of wild strikes but Siska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siska misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blue misses with the combination.
Blue dodges the punch combination from Siska.
Siska pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Siska misses with a series of wild punches.
Blue tries to bum rush Siska with a series of wild strikes but Siska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siska misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue misses with a few strikes there.
Siska throws a head kick that half lands.
Blue misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siska throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blue misses with a double jab.
Siska throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Siska.
Siska fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siska throws a nice head kick!
Blue blocks a head kick by Siska.
Blue looks to land a combination but Siska avoids it well.
Siska throws a series of punches but Blue moves out of range.
Blue looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Blue.
Siska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siska slips a jab and a cross from Blue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Siska does no damage.
Jonny Siska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siska motions for Blue to come forward. Siska throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blue throws a right and a left that Siska avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Siska.
I think Blue has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jonny Siska!
Jonny Siska is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Regi Youlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by the duck song. The key to victory for Tyson Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Johnson
vs
Youlo

182 cm
25
192 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Regi Youlo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Youlo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Youlo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Youlo looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.

Youlo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Youlo defends well.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Youlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Youlo wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Youlo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Youlo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Youlo looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Youlo connecting with a few gentle strikes.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Youlo defends the submission attempt.
Youlo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Youlo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Youlo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youlo wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.

Youlo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Johnson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Johnson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Youlo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Johnson!
Tyson Johnson retains his middleweight title!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
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