CPAL IX: The Next Round PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge St Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jorge St Piere has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

St Piere
vs
Stout

182 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge St Piere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Stout!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Piere tries a low kick but Stout avoids it.
Stout changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Piere tries to avoid it but Stout manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Piere to the ground. St Piere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Piere tries for a takedown but Stout circles away easily

and Stout counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stout.
Stout is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Stout breaks from the clinch.
St Piere looks to clinch

and Stout decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in St Piere's guard.
Stout postures up.
Stout tries to free his leg and advance position but St Piere is retaining full guard.
Stout postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Piere wants to stand but Stout is controlling the position.
Stout not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St Piere trying to keep a closed guard but Stout is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stout stands up and waves to St Piere to follow him.

Stout scores a takedown into full mount!
St Piere is trying to escape the mount.
Stout lands with some vicious ground and pound - can St Piere hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Piere wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout unloads with some shots from mount but St Piere bucks and avoids them well.
Stout takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stout is stalling here but it's allowed St Piere to get half guard.
Stout trying to control from St Piere's half guard. St Piere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stout throws and elbow that misses. St Piere uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stout's guard. Nice move by St Piere!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Piere wants to pass the guard but Stout is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Piere advances to half guard.
Stout has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St Piere is working away from the top position though.
St Piere scoring with strikes to the body and head.
St Piere lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stout is not content to let St Piere control the position.
St Piere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stout defending well though.
Stout is trying to maintain the position but St Piere is very close to passing his half guard.
Stout throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
St Piere wants to take a breather but Stout is having none of it.
Stout makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stout.
St Piere lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stout utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Piere postures up in Stout's guard and throws a big left but Stout blocks it.
St Piere throwing strikes but missing.
St Piere preventing the sweep.
St Piere postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Stout pushes St Piere off and gets back to his feet.
Stout looks gassed!

Stout scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Piere closes the distance but Stout moves to the side

and Stout counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stout.
Stout throwing strikes but missing.
St Piere is trying to control the position but Stout postures up.
Stout wants to pass the guard but St Piere is keeping the position.
St Piere is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stout stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Piere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stout is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout trying to control but St Piere is working from the bottom.

St Piere pushes Stout off and scrambles back to his feet.

Stout tries to keep at a distance but St Piere has taken the fight into the clinch.

St Piere has Stout pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. St Piere pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stout tumbling to the mat - St Piere dives into Stout's guard.
Stout throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

St Piere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stout has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St Piere has managed to get both his arms back between Stout's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Piere postures up in Stout's guard and throws a big left but Stout blocks it.
St Piere is pushing down on Stout's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stout is fighting to maintain full guard but St Piere has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sammy Stout has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Piere trying to mount his opponent but Stout defends it.
Stout tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stout is not content to let St Piere control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
St Piere is thwarting Stout's attempts to control the position.
Stout is trying to stand up here but St Piere is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from St Piere.
St Piere prevents Stout from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Piere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stout does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Piere tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Stout counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
St Piere is pressing down on Stout's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stout trying to control the position from guard on top but St Piere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Piere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stout manages to get himself to full guard.
St Piere wants to pass the guard but Stout is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stout can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Piere is pushing down on Stout's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stout is fighting to maintain full guard but St Piere has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stout controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Piere passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stout!
St Piere has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stout's face.
St Piere working Stout over with strikes here.
St Piere avoids the attempt from Stout to control.
Stout really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
St Piere is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sammy Stout will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

St Piere closes the distance and clinches.
Stout prevents the takedown attempt.
St Piere tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stout smiles and moves away.
St Piere tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stout counters with a left to the body.
Stout misses with a jab, cross combination.
St Piere tries to clinch but Stout moves away

so Stout counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stout stands up over St Piere, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
St Piere 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.

St Piere pushes Stout off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Stout moves into the clinch successfully.
St Piere tries for a takedown but Stout manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge St Piere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Piere gets underhooks to prevent Stout's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout jumps guard but St Piere stands there with Stout around his waist. Stout gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St Piere is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stout pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stout has St Piere pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. St Piere manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

St Piere ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. St Piere no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
St Piere wants to stand and escape but Stout is having none of it.
St Piere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stout is one step ahead there.
Stout loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stout thows a big elbow that misses.
St Piere has momentary wrist control but Stout slips an elbow through the middle.
Stout stays in close to St Piere's body and controls the position.
St Piere looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stout throwing strikes from guard but St Piere blocks nicely.
St Piere wants to get back to his feet but Stout is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout wants to control from the top but St Piere keeps moving.
St Piere wants to stand and escape but Stout is having none of it.
Stout trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stout fails with a takedown attempt.
Stout circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stout counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Piere fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stout avoids it really well and circles away.
St Piere tries to land a front kick but Stout steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Piere tries to clinch but Stout moves away

and Stout counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stout wants to control from the top but St Piere keeps moving.
Stout throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as St Piere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stout in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stout throws a strike but St Piere rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Stout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stout 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Stout!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donyell Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Walker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to King of Kings-Motorhead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Walker
vs
Jackson

180 cm
23
225 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donyell Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Jackson fails with the takedown

and Walker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walker won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Walker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Walker.

Walker is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Walker wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Walker working away.

Walker tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Walker working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson trying to control the hands but Walker won't let him.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.

Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Walker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walker wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

Walker drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Walker is breathing heavily.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands on Walker's head, controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donyell Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jackson.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker fails with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Walker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson working Walker over with strikes.
Jackson working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Donyell Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker wants to clinch.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.

Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Walker successfully pulls guard.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands on Walker's head, controlling the position.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Walker 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.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Jackson has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage.
Walker 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.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.

Walker drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Jackson's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Donyell Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson works over Walker with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson works over Walker with some ground and pound from guard.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Walker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walker missing with punches from the bottom.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Walker's temple.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Walker's head.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Walker manages to escape and get back to his feet!

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!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Donyell Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walker has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker shoots and misses

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Walker can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Walker to see if he's OK.
Walker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Walker down.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Walker to see if he's OK.
Walker tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Walker taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Walker regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Walker looking for submissions off his back.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Walker's temple.
Walker trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Walker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Walker is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Walker's hands, connecting with Walker's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Walker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jack Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Walker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jackson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Walker breaks the grip.
Walker controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jackson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Walker gets his way!
Jackson turns into Walker and is now in his guard.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.

Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donyell Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aon Fillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aon Fillman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fillman
vs
Price

195 cm
26
215 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aon Fillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Price!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price dives in and grabs Fillman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fillman pushes down on Price's head and hops out.
Price fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fillman avoids it really well and circles away.
Price is looking to clinch but Fillman is avoiding it.
Fillman thows a body shot but no joy.
Fillman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Fillman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fillman looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Fillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Price uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fillman.
Price looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fillman is fending him off so far but Price persists. Nope, Fillman circles away and we're back to standing.
Aon Fillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Price.
Price avoids the body shot from Fillman.
Price slips under a jab from Fillman.
Fillman misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Price closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Price lands in his opponent's guard.
Price must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Price trying to control but Fillman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price stops Fillman from standing up.
Price wants to control from the top but Fillman keeps moving.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Fillman is retaining full guard.
Price is stalling in the full guard.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but Fillman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fillman stands and steps away. Price gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horrible takedown by Price or perhaps it was just good defense by Fillman which made him look bad.
Fillman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Price shoots in but no luck this time.
Aon Fillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Price misses with a hook. Fillman ducked under it nicely.

Price has Fillman up against the cage in a clinch.
Fillman is looking to break free of the clinch but Price has double underhooks.
Price is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fillman pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Price gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Price seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Price is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fillman defends it well.
Fillman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control from half guard but Fillman is working away.
Price is pressing down on Fillman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fillman is holding on for now.
Fillman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Price.
Fillman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fillman is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Price tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Price is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fillman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Price has a takedown stuffed.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
Price tries to clinch up but Fillman circles away and keeps his distance.

Price closes the distance and pushes Fillman back into the cage.
Price has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fillman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Price changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fillman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fillman tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fillman throws the left hand but Price avoids the punch easily.

Price looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fillman!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fillman tries to hold on but Price postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fillman with a nice cross.
Fillman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fillman throws a jab when Price was well out of range.
Fillman stuns Price with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fillman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Fillman takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Price shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fillman but Fillman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fillman leaves Price with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fillman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Price.

Price moves into the clinch.
Fillman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fillman managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
Fillman is pressed up against the cage. Price has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fillman down to the mat. Fillman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aon Fillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Price.
Price is breathing heavily.
Fillman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robert Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Price shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Price was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fillman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fillman is working hard here to advance position.
Fillman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fillman is squirming around, avoiding Price's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fillman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Price swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fillman is now in Price's guard. A big mistake from Price there, giving up the dominant position!

Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fillman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Price trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control the position.
Fillman wanted to stand there but Price had control of the position.
Price 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.

Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fillman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fillman's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fillman.
Price changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fillman tries to avoid it but Price manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fillman to the ground. Fillman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price tries to clinch but Fillman is having none of it.
Fillman misses with a wild body shot.
Fillman throws a leg kick but Price sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fillman was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.

Fillman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Price to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Price has gone for a leg lock! Fillman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Price's guard.
Price wants to sweep here but Fillman controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aon Fillman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Price fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fillman scores with a jab.
Fillman blocks the body kick.
Fillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fillman takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Price displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fillman throws out the jab.
Fillman misses with a straight right.

Price moves into the clinch.
Price tries to break free but Fillman pushes him back against the cage.
Price drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fillman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Price shoots for a takedown but Fillman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aon Fillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Price.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Price fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price wants to clinch up but Fillman keeps it at a distance.
Aon Fillman is winning the standup battle so far.
Fillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fillman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fillman misses with a hook.
Price is looking to clinch.
Fillman cracks a nice hook into Price's ribs.
Price takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fillman drops Price with a beautiful combination! Price stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fillman is looking for the KO!

Price is rocked!
Fillman connects with a nice cross there... Price is looking wobbly and Fillman recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Price to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Fillman jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aon Fillman!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spike Wicked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen I got a feeling - Black Eyed Peas as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wicked
vs
McDonald

180 cm
24
163 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spike Wicked!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wicked. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Wicked slips the punch.
Wicked shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
A left lands for Wicked.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Wicked shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wicked is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
Wicked misses with a double jab.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wicked.
Wicked throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald slips a jab from Wicked.
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wicked throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.

McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wicked did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicked is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wicked is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wicked is trying to control but can't.
Wicked taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Wicked is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald throwing shots but Wicked is blocking nicely.
Wicked blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wicked trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald prevents Wicked from improving his position.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wicked is looking to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wicked throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Wicked lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks Wicked with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Wicked misses its intended target.
Wicked misses with a takedown
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Wicked. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wicked misses with a hook to the body
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Wicked.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
Wicked misses with a series of wild punches.

McDonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wicked to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicked thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wicked accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald pulls Wicked in close to prevent any damage.
Wicked throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wicked postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wicked accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wicked falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wicked takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wicked misses with a looping left.
Wicked loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Wicked throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wicked misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wicked misses with an uppercut.
Wicked misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald moves out of range as Wicked strikes.
McDonald tries to move into range but Wicked moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wicked darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wicked thows a left - swing and a miss!

Wicked fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Wicked persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wicked seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Wicked's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wicked throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wicked drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Wicked checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spike Wicked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wicked throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Wicked misses.
Wicked lands with a shot to the body.
Wicked throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wicked defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Ronald McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wicked gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wicked throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wicked misses with a looping left.
Wicked swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wicked misses with a shot to the body

and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from McDonald are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wicked is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wicked's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wicked avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDonald.

McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wicked, who protects the arm well.
Wicked is trying to get back to half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wicked falls off balance throwing a combination

and McDonald counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Wicked has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wicked works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Wicked manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wicked with shots to the head and body - McDonald looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wicked throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McDonald because Wicked loaded up on that one.
McDonald wants to control but Wicked is having none of it.
McDonald takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ronald McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wicked lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wicked lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Wicked there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wicked working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wicked thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wicked unloads with some shots from mount but McDonald bucks and avoids them well.
McDonald holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wicked tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wicked punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wicked cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McDonald wants to hold on but Wicked pushes him away.
Wicked pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald wants to control but Wicked is having none of it.
Wicked lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicked working McDonald over with strikes here.
Wicked lands a heavy elbow.
Wicked working the ground and pound effectively.
Wicked is landing with some decent strikes but McDonald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wicked raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wicked cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wicked is landing with some decent strikes but McDonald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wicked pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wicked lands a big elbow.
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wicked wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Spike Wicked will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut.
That's time! Wicked's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wicked is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Wicked swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wicked.
Wicked throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Wicked gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Wicked coming out on top.
A jab from Wicked does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Wicked throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicked looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Wicked lands with a shot to the body.
Wicked misses with a body shot
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wicked just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicked works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Wicked misses.
A low kick from Wicked is predictable there
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wicked with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald slips a straight right by Wicked.

McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wicked did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wicked gets back to full guard.
Wicked manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wicked scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wicked wants to control but McDonald has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Wicked is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to control Wicked's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Wicked with the ground and pound but McDonald uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wicked trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wicked postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Wicked looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wicked looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wicked throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
Wicked throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wicked throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wicked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Wicked swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Wicked sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wicked scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wicked cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wicked misses with a body shot
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that Wicked was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicked jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wicked avoids a kick to the body.
Wicked throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wicked.
Wicked misses the body punch
and McDonald counters with a three punch combo that has Wicked backing up. Wicked nods at McDonald to acknowledge the strikes.
Wicked shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Wicked. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Wicked seems unphased.
Wicked connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wicked misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Wicked misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wicked jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wicked misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Wicked checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald McDonald really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McDonald slips under a jab from Wicked.
Wicked swings and misses with a shot to the body

and McDonald counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wicked's guard now.
Wicked is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Wicked keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Wicked is adopting a defensive guard.
Wicked is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wicked is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard.
Wicked is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald winds up and cracks Wicked with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wicked keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Wicked dodges it nicely.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wicked does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald is thwarting Wicked's attempts to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wicked leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wicked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronald McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wicked.
McDonald misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wicked misses with a straight right.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
Wicked throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wicked scores with a decent looking hook.
Wicked misses with the combination.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Wicked keeps it at a distance.
Wicked misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.
Wicked misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Wicked.
Wicked tries to land a body kick

so McDonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wicked wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Wicked gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wicked wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Wicked stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wicked preventing the sweep.
Wicked throwing strikes but missing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wicked throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.

Wicked closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicked misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDonald managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wicked.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wicked wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wicked throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McDonald works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Wicked has control of the leg.
McDonald is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wicked throwing strikes but missing.
Wicked postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
Wicked with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald McDonald dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ronald McDonald'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. This is the final round!

Wicked misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wicked.
Wicked with a jab.
Wicked gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Wicked circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Wicked. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wicked.

McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
Wicked misses with a punch to the body.
Wicked looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicked wants to break free but McDonald has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDonald throws an elbow but misses.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike from Wicked.

Wicked is fighting off a takedown attempt but McDonald is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wicked to the mat. Wicked regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wicked is trying to keep McDonald in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicked thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald won't allow Wicked to sweep him here.
Wicked trying to control the position.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wicked has his takedown stuffed
and McDonald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonald misses with a straight right.

Wicked scores a takedown into full mount!
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wicked not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Wicked there.
Wicked looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wicked scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wicked wants to advance to full mount but McDonald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Spike Wicked has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicked is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Wicked controlling him for the moment.
Wicked missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ronald McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wicked loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wicked. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald moves out of range as Wicked strikes.
Wicked throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Wicked takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wicked misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wicked looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wicked throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wicked shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McDonald counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Wicked. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wicked looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Wicked is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
Wicked is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Wicked keeps moving.
Wicked is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wicked is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald McDonald! Ronald McDonald retains his lightweight title!