OFC: Blood Night XIX PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lupe Fiasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiasco comes to the cage accompanied by The Show Goes On. Lawrence has chosen Overture as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fiasco
vs
Lawrence

183 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

177 cm
32
182 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lupe Fiasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence moves out of range as Fiasco strikes.
Fiasco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fiasco counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiasco is just out of range.
Lawrence wants to clinch but Fiasco slips to the side
and Fiasco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence tries to clinch there but Fiasco circles away.

Lawrence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fiasco, pushing him back against the cage.
Fiasco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lawrence is looking to take this one to the mat.

Fiasco breaks the clinch.
Fiasco swinging wildly here.
Fiasco throws a combination that misses

so Lawrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Fiasco is keeping the position.
Fiasco is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence won't allow Fiasco to get back to his feet.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
Fiasco has Lawrence pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Fiasco.
Lawrence landing with the ground and pound.
Lawrence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence prevents Fiasco from getting back to his feet.

Lawrence decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fiasco, up you get!
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lawrence shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fiasco wants to get back to his feet.
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Fiasco defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence tries to stand and escape but Fiasco is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiasco wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lawrence escapes and gets back to his feet.
Fiasco stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
Lupe Fiasco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.
Fiasco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawrence tries to avoid it but Fiasco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawrence to the ground. Lawrence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fiasco misses with a few strikes there.
Lawrence is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiasco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawrence scores with a one two! Fiasco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Fiasco is having none of it.
Lawrence will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fiasco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiasco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fiasco to score with a decent uppercut.
Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fiasco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiasco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence dodges the punch combination from Fiasco.

Lawrence rushes Fiasco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence gets underhooks to prevent Fiasco's takedown attempt.
Lawrence wants to get back to striking at distance but Fiasco won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawrence gets underhooks to prevent Fiasco's takedown attempt.
Lawrence has Fiasco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fiasco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Fiasco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Lawrence will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fiasco shoots in but no luck this time.
Fiasco throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence throws a solid leg kick but Fiasco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fiasco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fiasco leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiasco. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiasco defends it nicely.
Lawrence chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fiasco can pounce on him.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Fiasco avoids nicely.
Fiasco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Lawrence rushes Fiasco and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lupe Fiasco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.
Fiasco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.

Fiasco has clasped his hands together around Lawrence's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lawrence wants to get back to his feet but Fiasco drags him back down.
Lawrence is trying to control Fiasco's posture but Fiasco avoids it.
Lawrence tries to buck Fiasco off but Fiasco is having none of it.
Fiasco trying to control the action but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Fiasco cracks Lawrence with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.

Lawrence tries to escape back to his feet but Fiasco has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Lawrence's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Lawrence is tapping! Fiasco saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lupe Fiasco!
Lupe Fiasco made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Now this is what an upset looks like. Underdog baby, this ship ain't sailed yet, What!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Camillo Samcjez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). North is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No Joke. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joshua North enters the cage!

Samcjez
vs
North

182 cm
29
170 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

181 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Camillo Samcjez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joshua North!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North shoots in but Samcjez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A clash of legs there as Samcjez blocks the low kick.
North shoots in for a takedown but Samcjez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
North shoots in and drives through. Samcjez sprawls well.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua North.

Samcjez gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Samcjez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
North avoids the head kick by Samcjez.
North fails with the takedown
and Samcjez counters with a nice uppercut.
Samcjez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samcjez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. North manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
North tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samcjez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten North somewhat.
North shoots in but no luck this time.
North tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
North misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Samcjez.
North shoots in for a takedown but Samcjez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

North fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Samcjez to the ground. North is now in Samcjez's guard.
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Samcjez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
North pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samcjez is keeping the position for now.
North won't allow Samcjez to get back to his feet.
Samcjez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

North drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and North jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
North wants to pass the guard but Samcjez is keeping the position.
North is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
North with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samcjez wants to stand up but North is controlling him.
Samcjez keeping full guard, as North tries to pass.
Samcjez wants to stand and escape but North is having none of it.

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

North drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Samcjez dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
North is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

North is trying to work for a kimura but Samcjez is defending well.

North seems to be looking for submissions.

North is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
North stops Samcjez from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joshua North will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Samcjez scores with a nice strike.
North takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Samcjez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
North tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
North fails with the takedown
and Samcjez counters with a body kick that stops North in his tracks momentarily.
Samcjez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Samcjez scores with a nice strike.
Samcjez scores with a head kick. North tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
North closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samcjez circles away.
Samcjez fakes the leg kick and cracks North in the body.
North fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samcjez checks it well.
North will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
North is breathing heavily.
Samcjez throws a head kick that misses.
North fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samcjez avoids it really well and circles away.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua North.
North throws a body punch but Samcjez moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez thuds a left hand into North's body.
Nice sprawl there from Samcjez as North shoots in.
A jab from Samcjez does it's job there.
North shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Samcjez sprawls well. Samcjez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. North gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Samcjez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Samcjez wants it to stay on the feet.
Samcjez throws a nice outside leg kick.
North takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
North looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samcjez is fending him off so far but North persists. Nope, Samcjez circles away and we're back to standing.
Joshua North is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Samcjez gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Samcjez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
North misses with a takedown
and Samcjez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
North fails with the takedown
and Samcjez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Samcjez breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

North clinches up with Samcjez and pushes him back against the cage.

Samcjez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
North has his takedown stuffed
and Samcjez counters with a big head kick but North shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camillo Samcjez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

North moves in looking to clinch but Samcjez pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samcjez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samcjez misses with a head kick.

Samcjez moves into the clinch.

North gets control of Samcjez's arms and successfully pulls guard. North will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
North wants to stand but Samcjez is controlling the position.
North has a closed guard, preventing Samcjez from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samcjez stands up from North's guard - Samcjez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Samcjez lands with an uppercut that bounces North off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Samcjez does no damage.
Samcjez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez moves in looking to clinch but North pushes him off.
North avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samcjez's jab looks to have found its range, popping North under the eye.
Samcjez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samcjez stuffs the takedown attempt from North. North gets slowly back to his feet.
Samcjez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from North.
North takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
North has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Samcjez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
North shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samcjez but Samcjez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua North.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samcjez.

Samcjez instigates a clinch.

Samcjez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
North misses with the body kick

and Samcjez counters by moving into the clinch.

Samcjez breaks from the clinch.
North fails with a takedown attempt.
Samcjez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camillo Samcjez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samcjez lands a nice leg kick that just misses North's sensitive parts.
Samcjez throws a good cross that connects.
North shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samcjez defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samcjez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camillo Samcjez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samcjez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camillo Samcjez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Polski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Polski
vs
Desperado

189 cm
31
185 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

190 cm
33
192 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Polski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desperado throws a leg kick

and Polski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Polski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polski wants to stand but Desperado has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Desperado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Polski wants to control from the top but Desperado keeps moving.
Polski stops Desperado from standing up.

Desperado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Polski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Desperado kicks Polski off and gets to his feet.
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!
No joy there for Desperado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Polski stuffs the takedown attempt from Desperado. Desperado gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Desperado misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado throws a body kick that misses.
Desperado fails with the takedown.
Desperado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Polski can pounce on him.
Desperado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Desperado misses with a combination
and Polski counters with a big head kick but Desperado shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Desperado.
Brian Polski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Desperado.
Desperado thows a body shot but no joy.

Polski clinches with his opponent.
Desperado slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Desperado's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Polski.
Desperado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desperado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Polski defends it nicely.
Desperado looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Polski shoots in and gets a takedown into Desperado's guard.
Polski wants to pass the guard but Desperado is keeping the position.

Polski stands up from Desperado's guard - Polski perhaps looking for a knockout.

Polski has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Polski manages to pull guard.
Desperado trying to control but Polski is working from the bottom.
Polski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Polski working for a guillotine from mount but Desperado is in no mood to give up.

Polski is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Polski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Desperado has one foot on Polski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Desperado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Polski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!

Polski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Polski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Desperado circles away quickly and effectively.
Polski slips under a jab.
Polski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desperado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desperado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Polski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Polski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polski thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desperado takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Polski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Desperado?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Polski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Desperado fails to land the takedown.

Polski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Polski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Polski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desperado is keeping the position for now.

Desperado has his foot on Polski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Polski works his way back into a safe position though.
Brian Polski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Polski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Desperado moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Desperado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Polski can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desperado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desperado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Desperado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado fails with the takedown.
Desperado motions for Polski to come forward. Desperado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Polski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Desperado is trying to defend but Polski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Polski thows a huge punch but Desperado dodges it nicely.
Polski is just content to waste time from the top position. Desperado takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Polski slips nicely into half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polski.
Desperado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Polski is looking to advance position but Desperado won't allow it.
Polski is trying to control the action in half guard but Desperado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Desperado is trying to stand.
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!

Polski stands up out of the half guard.
Tito Desperado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polski connects with a high kick.
Desperado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Polski darts in and clinches Desperado up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado is trying to maintain a safe position but Polski gets an underhook and turns Desperado into the cage.
Desperado slowing the pace effectively.

Polski lands a takedown into guard.

Desperado is looking for a triangle here but Polski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Desperado is breathing heavily.
Polski trying to control the action but Desperado is working from the bottom.
Desperado wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Polski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Desperado misses with an elbow from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperado is trying to get back to his feet.

Polski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Desperado has escaped the position, nice work there.

Polski decides to stand back up. Polski steps back and let's Desperado get back to his feet.
Polski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desperado fails with a takedown attempt.
Brian Polski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Desperado.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desperado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Polski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Polski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Desperado to the ground. Polski is now in Desperado's guard.

Desperado looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Polski has picked Desperado up and slammed him! Desperado can't keep hold of the triangle and Polski manages to pass to side control!

Polski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Desperado is pushing Polski's head away, looking to escape. Polski manages to hold on to the position though.
Polski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Desperado keeps working.
An elbow from Polski crashes against the mat.
Polski takes a little break here. Desperado wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Polski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Polski trying to control the position but Desperado is working away.

Polski stands up and beckons Desperado to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Polski, right into the meat.
Desperado misses with a double jab
and Polski counters with a series of strikes. Desperado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Desperado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desperado fails with a takedown attempt.

Polski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Desperado's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polski lands strikes from half guard.
Polski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Desperado keeps working.
Polski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Polski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Desperado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polski.

Desperado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Desperado is refusing to be controlled, as Polski sits in half guard.
Desperado wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Polski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Desperado defends it well.
Desperado pushes Polski off looking to stand but Polski dives back in and keeps control.
Polski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Polski controlling his opponent.
Desperado taking shots to the head.
Brian Polski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperado wants to control but Polski is having none of it.
Polski tries to control but Desperado wriggling away.
Polski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Polski controlling the position well here. Desperado rolled but Polski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Polski trying to control momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desperado is trying to stand back up.
Tito Desperado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polski connects with a big shot to the side of Desperado's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Polski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Polski 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Polski!
Brian Polski made sure to mention his sponsor, Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caius Creatine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatti comes to the cage accompanied by Listen to your heart - 2pac remix. The crowd seem to be enjoying Creatine's choice of entrance music: Sabaton - Metal Crue. This should be fireworks!

Gatti
vs
Creatine

177 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
24
163 lbs
7 - 10 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caius Creatine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creatine misses with the combination.

Creatine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gatti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Creatine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gatti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Creatine's guard! Nice work there by Gatti!
Creatine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatti is one step ahead there.
Gatti wants to pass the guard but Creatine is keeping the position.
Gatti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gatti is looking to work some ground and pound but Creatine has wrist control.
Creatine keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
Gatti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Creatine looking for a sweep. Not yet Creatine, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creatine working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Creatine. Those never looked like landing.
Creatine misses with a series of wild punches.
Gatti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Creatine misses with a takedown attempt

so Gatti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Creatine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gatti's guard.
Creatine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creatine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Creatine from controlling successfully.

Creatine stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Creatine cracks the inside of Gatti's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creatine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Creatine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gatti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Creatine closes the distance and clinches up with Gatti, looking for a takedown. Creatine pushes Gatti against the cage but Gatti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Creatine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Creatine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Creatine gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Creatine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creatine thuds a left hand into Gatti's body.
Gatti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Creatine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Creatine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creatine lands a slapping body shot.
Gatti circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creatine tries to bum rush Gatti with a series of wild strikes but Gatti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Creatine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gatti counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Creatine fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Gatti misses
and Creatine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Gatti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Creatine to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Creatine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatti is keeping the position for now.
Gatti wants to stand but Creatine is controlling the position.
Creatine tries to stand but Gatti is controlling from the bottom.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Creatine from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creatine is pushing down on Gatti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gatti is fighting to maintain full guard but Creatine has managed to sneak the leg through.

Creatine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatti defends it well.
Creatine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatti keeps working.
Creatine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Creatine trying to control from half guard but Gatti is working away.
Creatine uses his free foot to push down on Gatti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gatti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creatine unloading with bombs!

Creatine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gatti has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gatti!
Creatine wants to sweep here but Gatti controlling him for the moment.
Creatine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gatti's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Creatine 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.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creatine with a flurry of punches that miss.

Creatine gets to his feet - Gatti follows without any prompting.
Gatti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creatine as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creatine connects with a looping right hand.
Creatine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Creatine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Creatine fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creatine tries to clinch but Gatti is having none of it.
Creatine throws a right hand that Gatti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatti also avoids with ease.
Creatine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gatti swivels and escapes.
Gatti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Creatine's waist but Creatine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gatti off to one side.
Caius Creatine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creatine shoots in for a takedown but Gatti shows good takedown defense.
Ethan Gatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caius Creatine.
Creatine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Gatti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Creatine gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Creatine breaks the clinch.
Creatine stuns Gatti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caius Creatine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck for Creatine with that takedown attempt.
Creatine throws a right hand that Gatti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatti also avoids with ease.

Creatine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Creatine is stalling here. Gatti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Creatine seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gatti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Creatine is looking for a sweep.
Gatti trying to control the action but Creatine is working from the bottom.
Creatine regains half guard.
Gatti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creatine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti is just content to waste time from the top position. Creatine takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Creatine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatti forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creatine moves into full guard.
Gatti looking to sit in guard and control but Creatine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Creatine stays in close to Gatti's body and controls the position.
Creatine trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Creatine drops back looking for a leg! Gatti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gatti manages to kick Creatine off! Creatine jumps back into Gatti's guard.
Creatine postures up in Gatti's guard and throws a big left but Gatti blocks it.
Creatine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Creatine passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gatti!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Creatine working for a submission but Gatti is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti is in a horrible position here. Creatine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Gatti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creatine moves to the back.
Gatti seems to have got his legs back now.
Creatine trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Creatine tightening his grip on Gatti, looking for the choke.
Ethan Gatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Creatine avoiding Gatti 's attempts to control his hands.

Creatine is cranking Gatti's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gatti! He's tightened the choke and Gatti is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caius Creatine!
In his post fight interview, Caius Creatine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sig Hemmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Staller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sig Hemmer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hemmer
vs
Staller

200 cm
30
215 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

188 cm
28
202 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

Brute

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sig Hemmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Staller!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmer wants to slow Staller down by chopping away at his legs.

Hemmer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Staller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Staller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Staller wants to improve his position but Hemmer is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Staller looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Staller looking for submissions off his back.
Staller wants to improve his position but Hemmer is controlling well.

Staller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hemmer pulls his head out easily.
Hemmer is looking to take a break and control but Staller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hemmer wants to stand but Staller has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Staller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Staller looking for submissions off his back.

Staller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hemmer pulls his head out easily.

Staller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hemmer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staller on the ground.
Staller tries to get to full guard but Hemmer has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Staller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Staller actively working from the bottom here.
Staller is looking to improve his position.
Hemmer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hemmer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Staller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Staller tries to roll over but Hemmer keeps him under control.

Staller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Staller looking for submissions off his back.
Hemmer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Staller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Staller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hemmer misses with an uppercut

and Staller counters with a shoot takedown. Hemmer fights it but they end up in guard.
Staller postures up in Hemmer's guard and throws a big left but Hemmer blocks it.
Staller is looking to work some ground and pound but Hemmer has wrist control.
Hemmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Staller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hemmer is keeping the position for now.
Staller landing with the ground and pound.
Patrick Staller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Staller throwing strikes from guard but Hemmer blocks nicely.
Staller connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hemmer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Staller prevents Hemmer from getting back to his feet.
Staller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Staller advances to half guard.
Staller throwing shots but Hemmer is blocking nicely.
Staller working Hemmer over with strikes.
Hemmer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Staller.
Staller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Staller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Staller is looking for a kimura here.
Staller not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Staller in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hemmer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Staller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Staller!
Patrick Staller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McNulty might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman by Metallica. Parker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. why cant we be friends kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McNulty
vs
Parker

183 cm
29
175 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

186 cm
25
175 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy McNulty !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Parker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to clinch but McNulty moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker wants to clinch
and McNulty counters with a straight right hand.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNulty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McNulty circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNulty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker tries to clinch
and McNulty counters with a nice uppercut.
McNulty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McNulty misses with the combination.
McNulty throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker tries to clinch up
and McNulty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker tries to score with a low kick but McNulty moves his leg out of the way.
Parker dives in and grabs McNulty 's left leg, looking for a takedown. McNulty pushes down on Parker's head and hops out.

Parker forces McNulty back against the cage and clinches.

McNulty 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker wants to clinch.
McNulty thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty lands with a cross.
McNulty slips a jab from Parker.
Parker tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting McNulty counter with a right hand.
McNulty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Parker looks to clinch
and McNulty counters with a body kick.
Parker is looking to clinch but McNulty is avoiding it.
Parker darts in trying to clinch
and McNulty counters with a right hand 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!
McNulty swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
McNulty looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
McNulty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNulty tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNulty to the ground. McNulty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jimmy McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Parker.
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNulty takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.

Parker has managed to clinch.
McNulty tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing McNulty back against the cage.

McNulty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNulty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNulty stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
McNulty misses with a looping left.
Parker throws a jab when McNulty was well out of range.
McNulty misses with a hook.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker misses with a low kick as McNulty jumps back.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but McNulty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker is looking to score with low kicks.
Parker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McNulty .
Jimmy McNulty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker moves forwards but McNulty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McNulty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker tries to clinch up
and McNulty counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker wants to clinch but McNulty slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McNulty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker looks to clinch
and McNulty counters with a right hand to the body.
McNulty scores with a shot to the body.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker tries to clinch up
enabling McNulty to counter with a crisp jab.
McNulty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McNulty throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNulty digs a good hook to Parker's body.

Parker has McNulty up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McNulty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but McNulty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McNulty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the body from Parker misses
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNulty 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.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Parker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McNulty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Parker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McNulty is just riding it out for now. Parker eventually gives up the hold.
McNulty gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parker stands and throws McNulty 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNulty keeps working.
You can see the frustration on McNulty 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McNulty controls the position for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Parker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNulty tries to bench press Parker off him but Parker keeps the position.
McNulty dodges the ground and pound from Parker.
McNulty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McNulty is working hard here to advance position.
Parker in side control, throwing shots but McNulty defends.
Parker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Parker lands with some strikes.
McNulty tries to lock up and control but Parker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Parker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNulty tries to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
McNulty is squirming around, avoiding Parker's attempts to control the action.
Parker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McNulty wants to control but Parker is having none of it.
McNulty is trying to escape the mount.
Bruce Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

McNulty is rocked!
Parker cracks McNulty with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Parker!
A victorious Bruce Parker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton's entrance music is BOOM by P.O.D.. A fine choice. Buckley has chosen Brandenburg Concerto 2 as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Orton
vs
Buckley

193 cm
22
268 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

195 cm
26
260 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Very flexible

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Buckley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton looks to land a left hand but Buckley moved out of range nicely.
Orton digs a good hook to Buckley's body.
Orton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orton wants it to stay on the feet.
Buckley tries to move into range but Orton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like William Buckley has been cut.
Orton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orton digs a good body shot into Buckley's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orton wants it to stay on the feet.

Orton drops Buckley with a left right combo! Orton follows him down to the ground into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Orton staying calm.
Orton'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Orton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buckley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orton wants to control but Buckley is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley is trying to improve his position.
Buckley struggling a bit here.
Buckley is looking for a sweep.
Buckley gets back to half guard.
Orton prevents Buckley from improving his position.
Orton is taking a breather. Buckley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orton's back!
Buckley scores with punches to the body.
Buckley is punishing Orton with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Orton tries to escape but Buckley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Orton is trapped and Buckley is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Buckley softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Buckley misses with punches from the back.
Orton just looking to survive in the bad position.
Even with his hooks in, Buckley manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Orton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Orton is in bad spot here.
Buckley is trying to stick to Orton's back but Orton is turning into Buckley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Buckley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orton.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buckley holds on and takes a little breather.
Buckley is striking but Orton is not phased and passes to half guard.
Orton passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley is squirming around, avoiding Orton's attempts to control the action.
Buckley tries to hold on but Orton postures up.
Orton tries to control but Buckley wriggling away.
Buckley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Orton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Buckley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Orton is looking to take a break and control but Buckley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orton tries to advance to mount but Buckley denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton trying to control the position but Buckley is working away.
Buckley is trying to get back to half guard.
Orton is staying tight to Buckley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Orton trying to control the position but Buckley is working away.
Buckley tries to improve position but can't.
Buckley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buckley keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here as Orton stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Orton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Buckley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Buckley shoots for a takedown but Orton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randy Orton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Orton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buckley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Buckley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Buckley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Orton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Orton controlling his opponent.
Orton avoids the attempt from Buckley to control.
Buckley is looking to get to half guard.
Buckley controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orton forces the positional change into back control.
Orton tries to keep control of the position but Buckley is staying busy.

Orton looking for the choke but no joy.
Buckley trying to control the hands but Orton won't let him.
Buckley's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Orton's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton has the hooks in. Buckley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Buckley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Buckley rolls, trying to escape but Orton keeps control of the position.
Buckley trying to control the hands but Orton breaks the grip.
Orton is riding his opponent, not letting Buckley buck him off.
Buckley trying to control the action but Orton just sinks the hooks in.
Orton controlling well, preventing Buckley from escaping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Orton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Buckley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Orton is persistently looking for the submission but Buckley is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Orton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Orton thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Buckley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Orton.
Orton punches the canvas rather than the man.
Orton controls the action.
Buckley is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Orton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Orton working for the choke.
Buckley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is looking to take a break and control but Buckley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buckley gets full guard.
Orton stops Buckley from standing up.
Orton won't allow Buckley to sweep him here.
Orton wants to control from the top but Buckley keeps moving.
Buckley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Orton trying to control but Buckley is working from the bottom.
Orton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Orton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Buckley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Buckley throws a shot to the body.

Buckley dives in and scores a takedown into Orton's guard.
Buckley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buckley throwing strikes but missing.
Buckley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buckley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckley throws a big right hand that misses.
Buckley postures up.
Buckley lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buckley preventing the sweep.
Buckley throws a strike but Orton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley has control of Orton's left arm, preventing Orton from doing any damage.
Buckley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orton manages to get himself to full guard.
Buckley is in close to Orton's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Buckley has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Orton to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Buckley is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Orton pulls down on the head and he's put Buckley to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Orton!
Randy Orton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.