Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mika Zibanejadass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ahern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Zibanejadass
vs
Ahern

170 cm
22
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
137 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mika Zibanejadass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Ahern!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahern shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zibanejadass sprawls well. Zibanejadass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahern gets slowly back to his feet.
Zibanejadass misses with a hook
and Ahern counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zibanejadass thinking.

Zibanejadass closes the distance and clinches.
Zibanejadass gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ahern with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ahern takes an elbow to the temple.
Ahern drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zibanejadass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zibanejadass misses with a punch on the inside.
Zibanejadass gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zibanejadass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ahern looks gassed!
Ahern is trying to pull guard but Zibanejadass turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mika Zibanejadass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ahern.
Zibanejadass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zibanejadass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ahern lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zibanejadass connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Zibanejadass.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zibanejadass gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zibanejadass takes a little break here. Ahern wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ahern tries to bench press Zibanejadass off him but Zibanejadass keeps the position.
Ahern struggling a bit here.
Zibanejadass advances to full mount.
Zibanejadass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zibanejadass's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ahern really wants to buck Zibanejadass off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahern wants to control but Zibanejadass is having none of it.
Zibanejadass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zibanejadass unloads with some shots from mount but Ahern bucks and avoids them well.
Zibanejadass controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Zibanejadass has closed the distance and engaged Ahern in a clinch.
Zibanejadass landing knees to the head.
Zibanejadass throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahern tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zibanejadass smiles and moves away.
Zibanejadass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Zibanejadass dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A big left from Zibanejadass misses.
Jack Ahern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zibanejadass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahern misses with a takedown attempt - Zibanejadass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zibanejadass 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.
Zibanejadass is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ahern fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zibanejadass, pushing him back against the cage.
Zibanejadass lands a good knee to the midsection. Ahern won't want to take too many of those.
Ahern is breathing heavily.
Zibanejadass landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Zibanejadass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zibanejadass tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahern checks a low kick from Zibanejadass.

Zibanejadass closes the distance and pushes Ahern back into the cage.
Ahern trying to control the position but instead, Zibanejadass has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ahern into the cage.
Zibanejadass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zibanejadass scores a nice knee to the body.
Zibanejadass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zibanejadass lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zibanejadass is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zibanejadass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zibanejadass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zibanejadass's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zibanejadass lands a nice knee to the body.
Ahern wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zibanejadass has him pressed against the cage.
Zibanejadass scores a nice knee to the body.
Zibanejadass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zibanejadass slows down the pace here.
Zibanejadass lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zibanejadass lands a nice knee to the body.

Zibanejadass breaks from the clinch.
Zibanejadass tries a head kick but it misses.
Mika Zibanejadass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zibanejadass thows a left - swing and a miss!

Zibanejadass looking to score a takedown here. Ahern is defending well but Zibanejadass drives through and ends up in Ahern's guard.
Ahern can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zibanejadass controls the pace.
Zibanejadass has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ahern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zibanejadass trying to control but Ahern is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Mika Zibanejadass wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ahern with a poor takedown
and Zibanejadass counters with a left and a right that stings Ahern.

Ahern is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zibanejadass shoots in and bounces Ahern off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ahern is still in real trouble! Can Zibanejadass finish him?
Zibanejadass sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ahern's guard.
Zibanejadass works his way into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zibanejadass has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ahern!
Zibanejadass controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Zibanejadass dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Ahern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zibanejadass throws out a leg kick but Ahern moves out of range and Zibanejadass only half commits.
Ahern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahern defending well as Zibanejadass loads up on a big left hand.

Zibanejadass darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ahern can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahern is looking to get back to full guard here but Zibanejadass has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ahern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zibanejadass advances to full mount.
Mika Zibanejadass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zibanejadass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zibanejadass putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zibanejadass content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahern is in a horrible position here. Zibanejadass smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zibanejadass tries to push Ahern's head away but Ahern is holding on tight.
Zibanejadass lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zibanejadass lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zibanejadass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahern wants to control but Zibanejadass is having none of it.
Zibanejadass controlling from the full mount.
Mika Zibanejadass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mika Zibanejadass wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Zibanejadass closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ahern's guard.
Ahern can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zibanejadass controls the pace.
Zibanejadass slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zibanejadass controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zibanejadass stands up and beckons Ahern to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Zibanejadass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zibanejadass 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Zibanejadass!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bauer
vs
Faber

187 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber tries to clinch but Bauer is having none of it.
Bauer shoots in for a double leg but Faber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Faber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Faber advances to half guard.
Bauer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bauer tries to get out of the position.

Faber is trying for a kimura here. Bauer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Faber wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Urijah Faber!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Sassafrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuben Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rage Against The Machine ft. Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man . Reuben Hernandez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sassafrass
vs
Hernandez

175 cm
20
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

225 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Sassafrass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Reuben Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sassafrass circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sassafrass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sassafrass looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Sassafrass is avoiding it.
Sassafrass walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.

Hernandez rushes Sassafrass and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Sassafrass holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.

Sassafrass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hernandez lands a jab to the nose.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernandez taking a breather.

Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reuben Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sassafrass misses with a double jab.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sassafrass misses with a head kick.
Sassafrass is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hernandez just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Sassafrass has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reuben Hernandez!
Our winner, Reuben Hernandez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Unforgiven. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pablo Green
vs
Kid

183 cm
22
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Crippler's Corner
KAISER

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Kid!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws a nice looking combination but Kid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green staying out of range there.
Green misses with the combination.
Kid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green cracks Kid with a good jab.
Kid has a takedown stuffed.
Kid throws a series of strikes that have Green backpedaling.
Green lands a nice shot that snaps Kid's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green throws a series of punches but Kid moves out of range.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green 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.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Green throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green looks for the body kick but Kid saw that one coming.
Jab from Green.

Kid is rocked!
Kid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Juan Pablo Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Kid.
Kid looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green finds Kid's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kid flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Green lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kid will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Pablo Green!
Juan Pablo Green made sure to mention his sponsor, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ridja Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridja Cruz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cruz
vs
Smith

175 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ridja Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Smith!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ridja Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.

Smith has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Smith closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.

Smith jumps guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Smith has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.

Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cruz, up you get!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Dave Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Cruz's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.

Smith darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.

Cruz jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.

Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith leaning against his opponent.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cruz eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cruz tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ridja Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cruz throws a leg kick

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith stops Cruz from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Cruz stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.

Smith pulls Cruz into guard.

Smith kicks Cruz off and gets to his feet.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz which made him look bad.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ridja Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Smith throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.

Smith gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dave Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Ridja Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cruz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz is not content to let Smith control the position.

Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Dave Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cruz's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Smith!
Dave Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Only (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think James might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to NWO Wolfpack. Only has chosen Give it all - Rise Against as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lester Only has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

James
vs
Only

195 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Crippler's Corner
KAISER

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, Jimmy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Only!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Only finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James moves in looking to clinch but Only pushes him off.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Only manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Only misses with a right hand

and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
Only tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Only avoids it.
A knee to the head by James.

It looks like Lester Only has been cut.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Only blocks it with crossed arms.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James prevents a body shot from Only.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Only's efforts to push away.
James lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James looking to throw knees to the head but Only is blocking nicely.
Only leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Only's face.
Only content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Only manages to pull guard.
James trying to control but Only is working from the bottom.
Only tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James wanted to stand there but Only had control of the position.
James trying to control but Only is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Only is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James stands and throws Only's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Only holding on.
James tries to advance to mount but can't.
James throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James tries for a kimura but Only is defending well.

James is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Only is trying to escape and James transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Only is forced to tap! Nice work there by James! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy James!
Jimmy James took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Puempel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Period (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Period has chosen Closer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Puempel
vs
Period

186 cm
22
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Malicious Intent Fight Gear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Puempel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Period!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Period lands with a nice body punch.
Period jabs at Puempel's body.
Puempel is looking to clinch.
Puempel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Period.

Puempel moves into range and clinches up with Period.
Puempel misses with a body punch.
Period avoids the elbow strike from Puempel, against the cage.
Period is trying to push Puempel away but Puempel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puempel misses with a punch on the inside.
Puempel lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Mister Period has been cut.
Period wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puempel has him pressed against the cage.
Puempel lands an elbow inside that Period shrugs off.

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

Puempel clinches up against the cage.
Puempel leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puempel pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Puempel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Period is now in half guard.
It looks like Period is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puempel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Puempel wants to control but Period is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puempel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Period wants to stand but Puempel is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Puempel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Puempel tries to roll over but Period keeps him under control.

Matt Puempel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Period misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Period misses.
Period feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Puempels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Puempel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mister Period's cut.
That's time! Puempel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Puempel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Period connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puempel scrambles back to his feet.
Puempel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Period throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Period lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Period misses with an uppercut. Puempel saw that one coming.
Period swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Period works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puempel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Period's calf.
Puempel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Period.
Puempel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Period paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Puempel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Period looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Period bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Period lands with an uppercut that bounces Puempel off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puempel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Period. That snapped Puempel's head back.
Period scores with a jab to the body.
Period might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Period uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Period.
Period tried to score with a low kick but Puempel checks it.
Puempel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puempel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Period fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puempel on the side of the head.
Puempel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puempel doesn't manage to clinch there - Period circles away.
Mister Period seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Puempel takes the fight into the clinch.
Period avoiding damage as Puempel throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Puempel.

Puempel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Period looking for submissions off his back.
Period tries to kick Puempel off but Puempel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Period wants to improve his position but Puempel is controlling well.
Puempel wants to control but Period is keeping him busy.
Puempel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Period keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Period tries to lock up and control but Puempel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puempel tries to control but Period wriggling away.
Period tries to hold on but Puempel pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Period is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Period sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Period wants to get back to full guard.
Puempel is looking to take a break and control but Period is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Period looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puempel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puempel is trying to control the action in half guard but Period is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Puempel.
Period catches Puempel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Period lands a body shot.
Period scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Period throws a leg kick
and Puempel counters with a nice body kick.
Period is breathing heavily.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Period with a hook.
Period lands a jab to Puempel's midsection.
Period scores with a sloppy right hand. Puempel should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mister Period will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mister Period's cut.
That's time! Puempel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The fighters circling - Period throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puempel misses with a hook to the body
and Period counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puempel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Puempel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Puempel takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Puempel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puempel.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puempel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Period's brow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Puempel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Period takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puempel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Period is looking to control Puempel's arms but Puempel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Period has his back to the cage.
Puempel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puempel effectively controlling the action here.
Puempel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Mister Period's cut even more.
Puempel misses with an elbow strike.
Puempel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Period.
Period wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puempel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Period's defenses.

The cut above Mister Period's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puempel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puempel lands an elbow just above Period 's eye.
Puempel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Mister Period's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Puempel!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cote comes to the cage accompanied by For Those About To Rock - ACDC. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cote
vs
Klinkhammer

190 cm
22
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

5th Round Clothing

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer throws a right hand that Cote ducks under and follows up with a left that Cote also avoids with ease.

Klinkhammer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Klinkhammer lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Klinkhammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cote works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klinkhammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Klinkhammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klinkhammer working some strikes from top position.
Cote is trying to control the position but Klinkhammer postures up.
Cote is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Klinkhammer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Klinkhammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Klinkhammer throws a strike but Cote rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klinkhammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Cote is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cote pushing down on Klinkhammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Klinkhammer tries to get to full guard but Cote has control of the leg.
Cote frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Klinkhammer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Klinkhammer prevents Cote from taking his back.

Cote is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Klinkhammer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Klinkhammer tries to lock up and control but Cote gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Klinkhammer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cote tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Cote has control of Klinkhammer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Klinkhammer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cote misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote looking to ground and pound but Klinkhammer is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cote has control of Klinkhammer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Klinkhammer regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Cote goes for an armbar but Klinkhammer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Klinkhammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer postures up.

Cote working for a triangle but Klinkhammer defends it easily.
Klinkhammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cote is breathing heavily.
Klinkhammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klinkhammer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klinkhammer trying to control but Cote is working from the bottom.
Klinkhammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Klinkhammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Klinkhammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cote's guard.
Klinkhammer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cote has momentary wrist control but Klinkhammer slips an elbow through the middle.

Klinkhammer has gone for a leg lock! Cote slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klinkhammer's guard.
Cote looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klinkhammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klinkhammer pulls Cote in to control the position.
Cote tries to free his leg and advance position but Klinkhammer is retaining full guard.
Klinkhammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cote is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position.
Cote postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cote wants to stand but Klinkhammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Klinkhammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Cote drops back, looking for a kneebar! Klinkhammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Klinkhammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Klinkhammer!
Klinkhammer happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cote keeps working.
Klinkhammer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cote some visible discomfort.

Klinkhammer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position but Cote is working away.
Roberto Klinkhammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klinkhammer working the strikes but Cote uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Klinkhammer working over Cote with some ground and pound. Cote looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Klinkhammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klinkhammer is stalling here. Cote is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Klinkhammer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cote has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Klinkhammer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cote is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cote throws some wild stikes that Klinkhammer manages to avoid easily.
Cote prevents Klinkhammer from getting the reversal.

Cote working for a submission but Klinkhammer is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cote is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Klinkhammer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cote looking to secure an arm triangle but Klinkhammer defends it well.

Cote looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Klinkhammer blocking the ground and pound.
Klinkhammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cote. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klinkhammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Cote is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Klinkhammer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Klinkhammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Klinkhammer swinging wildly here.
Klinkhammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Chris Cote has been cut.
Cote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

Klinkhammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cote throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klinkhammer's waist but Klinkhammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cote off to one side.

Cote gets tackled into the cage by Klinkhammer. Klinkhammer maintains the clinch.
Cote misses with a knee to the head.
Cote throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klinkhammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cote gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Klinkhammer is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klinkhammer pulls guard effortlessly.
Cote loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cote passes Klinkhammer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Klinkhammer is looking for a sweep. Cote is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klinkhammer trying to control here.

Cote is working for a kimura but Klinkhammer is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klinkhammer is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote uses his free foot to push down on Klinkhammer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klinkhammer.
Cote is trying to take his opponent's back.
Klinkhammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Klinkhammer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Cote thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cote punching from mount but Klinkhammer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Klinkhammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cote wants to finish this one by submission but Klinkhammer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cote.
Cote misses with a head shot.

Cote has hold of Klinkhammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Klinkhammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cote prevents Klinkhammer from getting the reversal.
Klinkhammer tries to lock up and control but Cote gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Cote working for a submission but Klinkhammer is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roberto Klinkhammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klinkhammer is bucking up trying to escape but Cote cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Cote wants to finish this one by submission but Klinkhammer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cote.
Cote thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cote avoids the attempt from Klinkhammer to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Cote.
Well Klinkhammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Klinkhammer!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saigon The Yard Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Taylor Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Yard Father comes to the cage accompanied by Saigon - Get Busy. Luke Taylor Iii will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

The Yard Father
vs
Taylor Iii

170 cm
25
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saigon The Yard Father!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Taylor Iii!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Taylor Iii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Yard Father looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Taylor Iii trying to control the position but The Yard Father is working away.
The Yard Father is looking to reverse the position.
Taylor Iii tries to advance to mount but The Yard Father denies him.
Taylor Iii is looking to take a break and control but The Yard Father is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Yard Father is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
The Yard Father looking for a sweep but Taylor Iii has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor Iii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Yard Father is looking to escape.
The Yard Father is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor Iii landing shots from mount.
The Yard Father wants to control but Taylor Iii is having none of it.
The Yard Father manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taylor Iii not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor Iii trying to control from half guard but The Yard Father is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Yard Father is trying to maintain the position but Taylor Iii is very close to passing his half guard.
The Yard Father works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor Iii preventing the sweep.

The Yard Father looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Yard Father controlling the position.

The Yard Father is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Taylor Iii frees his head nicely. Oh but The Yard Father has switched to an armbar! Taylor Iii is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Saigon The Yard Father!
Our winner, Saigon The Yard Father, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.