NLFL 2 - The City of Saints PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craken Skulls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Rafal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Skulls
vs
Rafal

182 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craken Skulls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dawid Rafal!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Craken Skulls has been cut.

Rafal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rafal stalling against the cage.
Skulls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rafal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rafal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skulls tries to pull guard but Rafal holds him up against the cage and eventually Skulls drops back down to his feet.
Rafal gets through Skulls's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Rafal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Skulls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafal 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.
Skulls scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rafal managing to control the position.
Skulls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rafal is keeping the position for now.
Rafal controlling Skulls's posture.
Rafal wants to stand and escape but Skulls is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skulls in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Skulls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rafal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skulls has managed to get both his arms back between Rafal's legs - danger averted.
Skulls wants to pass the guard but Rafal is keeping the position.
Rafal looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skulls passes Rafal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Skulls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rafal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rafal 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Skulls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skulls would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Skulls makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rafal trying to keep a closed guard but Skulls is proving a slippery customer.
Skulls tries to free his leg and advance position but Rafal is retaining full guard.
Rafal has his hands on Skulls's head, controlling the position.
Rafal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rafal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rafal is on top in guard.
Rafal wants to pass the guard but Skulls is keeping the position.
Rafal looking to sit in guard and control but Skulls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rafal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skulls controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rafal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skulls is one step ahead there.
Rafal working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rafal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Rafal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rafal won't allow Skulls to get back to his feet.

Rafal gets to his feet - Skulls follows without any prompting.
Rafal lands with a kick to the temple. Skulls shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Rafal moves into range and clinches up with Skulls.

Rafal is trying to trip Skulls. He has hold of a leg but Skulls is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rafal persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rafal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Skulls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rafal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skulls regains half guard.
Rafal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Skulls is desperately trying to improve his position but Rafal has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Rafal connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Rafal is working for a guillotine from mount but Skulls frees his head quite easily.
BOOM! Rafal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rafal content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rafal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Skulls regains half guard.
Rafal works his way into side control.
Rafal moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skulls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rafal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rafal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skulls can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rafal is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Skulls has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rafal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawid Rafal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craken Skulls's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rafal.
Rafal avoids the head kick by Skulls.
Rafal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skulls tries to avoid it but Rafal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skulls to the ground. Skulls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rafal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Skulls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skulls swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rafal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skulls tries to close the distance and clinch but Rafal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rafal has a takedown stuffed.
Craken Skulls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawid Rafal.

Rafal drives through with a takedown into Skulls's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Skulls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rafal defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafal is stalling in the full guard.

Skulls is working an open guard so Rafal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rafal throws a head kick that Skulls semi-blocks.

Craken Skulls's cut is getting worse.
Rafal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skulls as he jumps to the side.
Skulls keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skulls tries to sprawl but Rafal drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Rafal there.
Rafal controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Skulls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rafal looking to pass the guard.
Rafal sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafal wants to pass the guard but Skulls is keeping the position.

Dawid Rafal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rafal dives in and grabs Skulls's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skulls pushes down on Rafal's head and hops out.
Rafal shoots in for a takedown but Skulls shows good takedown defense.

Rafal clinches up with Skulls and pushes him back against the cage.
Skulls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rafal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skulls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rafal smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skulls's waist but Skulls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rafal off to one side.
Craken Skulls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Skulls shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skulls wants to control from the top but Rafal keeps moving.
Rafal trying to control the position.
Skulls trying to control the position from guard on top but Rafal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rafal is on top in guard.
Dawid Rafal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rafal stops Skulls from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dawid Rafal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rafal 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawid Rafal!
After winning the bout, Dawid Rafal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklos Finklebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Cramer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cramer
vs
Finklebaum

190 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Cramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miklos Finklebaum!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finklebaum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cramer counters with a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Cramer.

It looks like Miklos Finklebaum has been cut.
Finklebaum with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cramer counters by moving into the clinch.
Finklebaum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cramer.
Cramer digs a right hand into Finklebaum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finklebaum's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cramer misses with a knee strike.
Finklebaum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cramer after a bit of a struggle.
Don Cramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miklos Finklebaum.

Cramer breaks the clinch.

Cramer rushes Finklebaum and presses him up against the cage.

Cramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cramer throws a nice looking combination but Finklebaum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Cramer does no damage.
Finklebaum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cramer counters with a three punch combo that has Finklebaum backing up. Finklebaum nods at Cramer to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finklebaum with a lazy takedown attempt

Finklebaum is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cramer clinches with his opponent.
Finklebaum is still on wobbly legs! Can Cramer finish him?
Finklebaum goes for a takedown attempt but Cramer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Finklebaum seems to have recovered his senses.
Cramer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finklebaum misses with a takedown attempt
and Cramer counters with a body kick.
Finklebaum looks gassed!
Cramer throws a series of punches but Finklebaum avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Finklebaum.

Cramer gets caught napping as Finklebaum dives in and scores a takedown. Cramer manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Finklebaum has gone for a leg lock! Cramer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Finklebaum's guard.

Finklebaum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cramer defends well.
Cramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cramer is looking to stand up but Finklebaum won't let him.

Finklebaum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cramer defends it easily.
Cramer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finklebaum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cramer is aware though and is defending well.

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

Finklebaum looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cramer passes into side control.

Cramer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finklebaum fails with the takedown
and Cramer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finklebaum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cramer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finklebaum fails with the takedown
enabling Cramer to counter with a crisp jab.
Cramer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cramer counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finklebaum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cramer moves into the clinch.
Cramer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finklebaum is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cramer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miklos Finklebaum's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cramer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finklebaum.
Cramer circles away from the clinch attempt

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

Cramer breaks from the clinch.
Finklebaum shoots and misses
and Cramer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finklebaum's knee momentarily.
Finklebaum wants to clinch

and Cramer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cramer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finklebaum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cramer smiles and moves away.
A left and a right from Cramer both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finklebaum moves to clinch but Cramer breaks away

and Cramer counters with a crisp one two that drops Finklebaum! Cramer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Finklebaum to his feet! Finklebaum is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finklebaum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cramer counters with a stiff right hand.
Don Cramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miklos Finklebaum.

Cramer cracks Finklebaum with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cramer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Finklebaum to stand back up!
Finklebaum misses with a takedown attempt
and Cramer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finklebaum misses with a takedown attempt
and Cramer counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Finklebaum has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don Cramer!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kane Klasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiahou Dun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane Klasky looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Klasky
vs
Dun

175 cm
20
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kane Klasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xiahou Dun!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klasky shoots in looking for a takedown but Dun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klasky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Klasky or perhaps it was just good defense by Dun which made him look bad.
Dun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klasky.
Dun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dun is looking to slow Klasky down with leg kicks.
Klasky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Klasky is breathing heavily.
Klasky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Klasky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dun throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klasky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dun.
Jab by Dun.

It looks like Kane Klasky has been cut.
Xiahou Dun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dun lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crack! A monster head kick from Dun and Klasky falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Dun!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Xiahou Dun!
Xiahou Dun made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

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

Roach
vs
Wescott

195 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Javier Wescott!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wescott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roach shoots in but no luck this time.
Roach avoids the head kick by Wescott.
Roach shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wescott.
Wescott scores with a head kick. Roach tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Roach bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roach is trying to ground and pound but Wescott uses the momentary lack of control by Roach to regain half guard.
Roach has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Roach decides to stand and escape the position.
Wescott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wescott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roach smiles and moves away.
Wescott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Wescott.

Roach dives in and scores a takedown into Wescott's guard.
Roach content to stall in guard here.
Roach wants to control from the top but Wescott keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Frank Roach wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Roach clinches.
Wescott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roach after a bit of a struggle.
Wescott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roach prevents it.
Frank Roach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Wescott.
Wescott can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
Wescott is trying to pull guard but Roach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wescott tries for a takedown but Roach manages to get underhooks.

Roach turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Roach manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here as Roach stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Roach is looking to take a break and control but Wescott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roach grinds an elbow into Wescott's temple.
Roach happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roach stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Roach drives through and clinches with Wescott against the cage.

Roach has clasped his hands together around Wescott's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roach tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roach has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roach working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wescott throws a sloppy head kick and Roach moves out of range easily.

Roach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wescott is trying to break the clinch but Roach has him pressed against the cage.

Roach drags the fight down to the ground.
Roach lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wescott!
Roach in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wescott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roach cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wescott tries to hold on but Roach postures up.
Roach controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wescott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roach lands with some strikes.
Roach working Wescott over with strikes here.
Roach controlling the pace for now.

Roach is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wescott is surviving well by controlling Roach's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach landing shots from mount.
Roach punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Roach postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Wescott badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Roach around the waist but Roach pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Roach is the winner by TKO! Roach jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Roach!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sayid Jarrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martinez's choice of entrance music: Till I Collapse. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jarrah
vs
Martinez

175 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

KAISER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sayid Jarrah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jarrah is trying is best to control the position here.
Martinez is trying to control. Jarrah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jarrah is looking to improve his position.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jarrah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jarrah controlling the position well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jarrah gets a takedown into half guard.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez won't allow Jarrah to pass to mount.
Jarrah trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.

Jarrah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Jarrah eventually gives up the hold.
Jarrah not doing much here.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.
Jarrah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martinez is not content to let Jarrah control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jarrah seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Jarrah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martinez looks gassed!
Jarrah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jarrah connects with a nice short shot to Martinez's temple.
Jarrah is controlling the pace.
Martinez is in trouble now - Jarrah has advanced to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jarrah wants to finish this one by submission but Martinez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jarrah.
Martinez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is just holding on here. Jarrah manages to take his back.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jarrah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jarrah has his arm under Martinez's chin here. Game over son! Jarrah squeezes tightly and Martinez is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sayid Jarrah!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Legeha Brandaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Brandaho
vs
Wellington

180 cm
25
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Legeha Brandaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Douglas Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington misses with a takedown

so Brandaho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brandaho throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandaho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wellington trying to control the position.
Wellington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brandaho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brandaho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wellington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandaho wants to pass to mount but Wellington is defending the position.
Brandaho trying to control from half guard but Wellington is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington trying to get back to full guard but Brandaho takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Brandaho prevents Wellington from getting the reversal.
Wellington wants to control but Brandaho is having none of it.

Brandaho quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Brandaho but it's paid off an Wellington is forced to tap! Nice work by Brandaho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Legeha Brandaho!