WCF: Bocek vs. Grumo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobunaga Oda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Scorpions - The Zoo. This should be fireworks!

Young
vs
Oda

182 cm
31
180 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

189 cm
21
194 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nobunaga Oda!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Oda, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Oda clinches.

Oda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young cracks Oda with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young throws a shot to the body.
Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oda looks for a takedown but Young sprawls well.
Oda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jake Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Oda.
That kick from Young tenderised Oda's leg. Oda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Young can pounce on him.
Young works Oda's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oda.
Young scores with a hook.
Oda with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Oda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Oda looks winded!
Young is looking for a sweep.
Young manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Young prevents Oda from improving his position.
Oda gets back to full guard.
Oda manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oda throwing strikes here but Young is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Young blocking the ground and pound.
Oda wants to control but instead Young manages to regain half guard.
Oda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oda is nestled in close to Young, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oda wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Young gets full guard.
Oda is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Young keeping moving, preventing Oda from controlling successfully.
Oda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oda throws an elbow that misses. Young uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oda's guard. Nice move by Young!

Oda pushes a forearm under Young's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Young is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nobunaga Oda!
An out of breath Nobunaga Oda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bocek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Grumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kashmir - Led Zeppelin. This should be a great matchup!

Bocek
vs
Grumo

175 cm
25
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Bocek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francis Grumo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grumo throws a leg kick but Bocek moved away.
Grumo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bocek.
Bocek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bocek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grumo throws a sloppy head kick and Bocek moves out of range easily.
Bocek shoots in but Grumo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruce Bocek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bocek throws a head kick that misses.
Bocek shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Bocek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bocek fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek has a takedown stuffed.

Bocek decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bocek is taking a breather. Grumo 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.
Bocek seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grumo for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bocek with the ground and pound but Grumo uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grumo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bocek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bruce Bocek just wasn't active enough.
Grumo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bocek.
Bocek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grumo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocek has his takedown stuffed
and Grumo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grumo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Bocek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grumo sprawls well initially but Bocek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bocek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grumo is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Bocek seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Bruce Bocek wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bocek shoots in and drives through. Grumo sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bocek.
Bocek closes the distance and clinches up with Grumo, looking for a takedown. Bocek pushes Grumo against the cage but Grumo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grumo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bocek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Bocek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Grumo throws a right and a left that Bocek avoids nicely.
Bocek with a poor takedown
and Grumo counters with a nice body kick.
Grumo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grumo wants it to stay on the feet.
Grumo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bocek shoots in looking for a takedown. Grumo tries to sprawl out of it but Bocek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grumo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Bocek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bocek avoids the head kick by Grumo.
Bocek shoots for a double leg takedown but Grumo sprawls well. He's pushed Bocek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Grumo blocks the leg kick.
Bocek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Grumo.
Grumo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bocek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grumo counters with a three punch combo that has Bocek backing up. Bocek nods at Grumo to acknowledge the strikes.
Grumo swinging wildly here.
Grumo looks to land a combination. Bocek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grumo is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grumo misses with a few strikes there.
Bocek misses with a takedown attempt - Grumo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Grumo misses.
Bruce Bocek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bocek shoots in and drives through. Grumo sprawls well.
Grumo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bocek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grumo as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grumo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bocek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grumo counters with a low kick, right behind Bocek 's knee.
Bocek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grumo as he jumps to the side.
Grumo scores with a hook to the body. Bocek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grumo stuffs the takedown.
Grumo throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grumo misses with a double jab.
Bocek shoots in looking for a takedown but Grumo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bocek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bocek misses with a takedown
and Grumo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bocek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Bocek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grumo tries to kick Bocek off but Bocek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francis Grumo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bocek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grumo counters with a good low kick that Bocek was not able to check.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bocek is defended easily by Grumo.
Bocek misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grumo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Bocek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bocek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grumo as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grumo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bocek.
Grumo misses with a wild combination.
Grumo lands a leg kick that knocks Bocek off balance momentarily.
Grumo misses with a wild combination.
Francis Grumo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bocek shoots in and drives through. Grumo sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grumo misses with a wild combination.
Grumo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bocek back to the cage. Grumo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bocek shoots in for a takedown but Grumo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grumo misses with a two punch combination.
Bocek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grumo's waist but Grumo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bocek off to one side.
Bocek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grumo counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grumo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Grumo. No joy for Bocek on that attempt.
Bocek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Grumo.
Bocek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bocek misses with a takedown attempt
and Grumo counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bocek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grumo defends it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grumo!
Grumo lands a leg kick that knocks Bocek off balance momentarily.
Bocek looks for a takedown but Grumo sprawls well.
Grumo throws a series of punches but Bocek moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grumo looks to land a combination but Bocek avoids it well.
Bocek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grumo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bocek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bocek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grumo's half guard.
Bocek controlling the action here.
Grumo won't allow Bocek to pass to mount.
Grumo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bocek shoots in for a double leg but Grumo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bocek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grumo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grumo.
Bocek slips a jab and a cross from Grumo.
Bocek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grumo misses with a double jab.
Francis Grumo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grumo throws a right and a left that Bocek avoids nicely.
Bocek tries for a takedown but Grumo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Bocek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Bocek or perhaps it was just good defense by Grumo which made him look bad.
Bocek misses with a takedown attempt
and Grumo counters with a series of strikes. Bocek will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocek misses with a takedown attempt - Grumo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grumo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grumo!
Bocek shoots and misses
and Grumo counters with a two punch combo.
Bocek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grumo scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bocek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grumo counters with a nice body kick.
Grumo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grumo lands a leg kick that knocks Bocek off balance momentarily.
Grumo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bocek's sensitive parts.
Bocek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grumo counters with a right hand to the body.
Grumo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Francis Grumo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Grumo looks to land a combination. Bocek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bocek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grumo defends it nicely.
Grumo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Grumo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocek has his takedown stuffed
and Grumo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bocek is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Grumo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocek throws a poor cross that misses
and Grumo counters with a body kick that stops Bocek in his tracks momentarily.
Bocek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grumo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bocek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grumo throws a right hand that Bocek ducks under and follows up with a left that Bocek also avoids with ease.
Bocek throws a push kick but Grumo slaps the foot to one side.
Bocek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Bocek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bocek shoots in looking for a takedown. Grumo tries to sprawl out of it but Bocek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grumo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocek shoots in and drives through. Grumo sprawls well.
Bocek shoots in but Grumo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bocek misses with a takedown
and Grumo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grumo misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grumo misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Grumo. Those never looked like landing.
Grumo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bocek has a takedown stuffed.
Grumo swinging wildly here.
Grumo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bocek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grumo swivels and escapes.
Bocek shoots and misses
and Grumo counters with a three punch combo that has Bocek backing up. Bocek nods at Grumo to acknowledge the strikes.
Grumo stalks Bocek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bocek's face. Bocek staggers backwards, shaken.
Bocek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bocek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruce Bocek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grumo fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Grumo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grumo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Grumo!
Francis Grumo is the new lightweight champion!
Francis Grumo 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Cuddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Cuddell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lesnar
vs
Cuddell

190 cm
23
275 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

185 cm
26
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Cuddell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cuddell has managed to clinch.

Cuddell pulls guard successfully.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuddell has wrist control.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuddell keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cuddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuddell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cuddell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar works over Cuddell with some ground and pound from guard.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cuddell on the ground.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Cuddell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Cuddell!
Lesnar wants to stand but Cuddell is controlling the position.
Cuddell wants to get up but he can't break Lesnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cuddell is controlling him.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar gets a double leg takedown into Cuddell's guard.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar cracks Cuddell with a solid left hand.
Lesnar stands up over Cuddell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesnar throws a strike but Cuddell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cuddell is looking to stand up but Lesnar won't let him.

Lesnar pushes Cuddell off and gets back to his feet.
Cuddell is looking to clinch.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Cuddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cuddell tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws the left hand but Cuddell avoids the punch easily.

Cuddell clinches up with Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Cuddell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar.
Lesnar wants a takedown but no success here.
Cuddell is struggling to control the position.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuddell lands a nice uppercut.
Cuddell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesnars head.
A shot in the inside from Cuddell.
Cuddell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cuddell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now.

Cuddell breaks the clinch.

Cuddell moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cuddell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lesnar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cuddell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lesnar scrambles back to his feet.
Cuddell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuddell tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cuddell tries to clinch up but Lesnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Cuddell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuddell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lesnar back to the cage. Cuddell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cuddell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesnar pinned against the cage. Lesnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cuddell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lesnar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cuddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuddell tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Cuddell sprawls well.
Cuddell cracks Lesnar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice combination there by Cuddell.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cuddell sprawls well. Cuddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cuddell pinned against the cage. Cuddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuddell is looking to clinch.
Cuddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the liver by Cuddell. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cuddell!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuddell scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuddell works over Lesnar's head and body with a nice combination.
Cuddell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cuddell is looking to clinch.
Adam Cuddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cuddell throws a one two combo.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Lesnar tries to move into range but Cuddell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cuddell tries to clinch up.

Lesnar tries to keep at a distance but Cuddell has taken the fight into the clinch.

Cuddell drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Cuddell pushes Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.
Cuddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuddell tries to clinch up but Lesnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Cuddell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Cuddell moves into the clinch.
Cuddell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cuddell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cuddell prevents a takedown attempt there.

Cuddell jumps guard.
Lesnar prevents Cuddell from getting back to his feet.

Cuddell has his feet on Lesnar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cuddell scores with a hook.
Cuddell wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuddell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lesnar.
Cuddell wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Cuddell kicks Lesnar off and gets to his feet.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Cuddell is having none of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cuddell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adam Cuddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cuddell lands a shot to the body.
Lesnar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuddell is defending well.
A right hook to the body lands for Cuddell.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lesnar as Cuddell tries to tie him up.
Cuddell lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cuddell scores with a knee to the head.

Cuddell pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar won't allow Cuddell to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Cuddell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuddell tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuddell.
Cuddell works the jab nicely.
Cuddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Cuddell moves into the clinch.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cuddell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuddell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lesnar as Cuddell tries to tie him up.
Lesnar can't get the takedown.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuddell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Cuddell.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuddell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuddell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cuddell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cuddell lands with a light punch inside.
Cuddell wants to break free but Lesnar has control.
Adam Cuddell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cuddell pushes Lesnar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cuddell controlling the action here for a moment.
Cuddell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar.
Cuddell lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.

Cuddell drags the fight down to the ground.

Cuddell has his feet on Lesnar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cuddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cuddell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cuddell stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Cuddell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuddell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cuddell stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Cuddell is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling him.
Cuddell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cuddell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuddell lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cuddell pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Cuddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cuddell tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuddell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lesnar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cuddell.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cuddell is defended easily by Lesnar.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuddell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lesnar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuddell tries to clinch up but Lesnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Cuddell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lesnar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cuddell avoids it really well and circles away.

Cuddell pushes Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Cuddell scores with a hook to the body.
Cuddell throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Cuddell.
Cuddell digs a right hand underneath Lesnar's ribcage. Lesnar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lesnar avoids the elbow strike from Cuddell, against the cage.
Cuddell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuddell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cuddell lands a right hand.
Cuddell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Cuddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cuddell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Cuddell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Holic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alcohol. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Holic
vs
Blow

186 cm
22
202 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

183 cm
24
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Holic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Blow!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holic counters with a straight right hand.
Holic with a hook.

It looks like Dominic Blow has been cut.
Blow has his takedown stuffed
and Holic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blow with a lazy takedown attempt

and Holic counters with a shoot takedown. Blow fights it but they end up in guard.
Al Holic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blow is keeping the position for now.

Holic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holic wants to control from the top but Blow keeps moving.
Holic pushing down on Blow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holic wants to take a breather but Blow is having none of it.

Holic seems to be working for a kimura but Blow defends the submission attempt.

Holic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Blow is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Al Holic!
A very excited looking Al Holic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Till I Collapse- Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fitch
vs
Chupacabra

180 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, El Chupacabra!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Chupacabra.
Fitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chupacabra.
Fitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitch scores with a nice strike.
Chupacabra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Fitch counters with a nice right hand that sends Chupacabra toppling to the canvas! Chupacabra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fitch finish him?!

Chupacabra is rocked!

It looks like El Chupacabra has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Fitch knocks Chupacabra out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Fitch!
Our winner, Jon Fitch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse- Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Watson
vs
Cabrillo

182 cm
22
210 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

187 cm
30
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75)

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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Cabrillo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Watson tenderised Cabrillo's leg. Cabrillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Watson.
Watson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watson wants it to stay on the feet.
Watson throws a leg kick which misses Cabrillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrillo tries to avoid it.
John Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Watson.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Cabrillo with that takedown attempt.
Cabrillo looks winded!
Cabrillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Watson delivers a nice body kick.
Watson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Watson, right into the meat.
Watson cracks Cabrillo with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Juan Cabrillo has been cut.
Watson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cabrillo if he has to take too many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Watson checks a leg kick.
Cabrillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Watson cracks a nice hook into Cabrillo's ribs.

Watson has managed to clinch.
Watson digs a right hand underneath Cabrillo's ribcage. Cabrillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watson lands a damaging elbow.
Watson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cabrillo.
Watson stalling in the clinch.
Watson lands a nice shot to the body.
Watson lands a shoulder strike.

Watson breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a right hook to the body.

Watson drops Cabrillo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cabrillo looks back up at him and smiles so Watson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Cabrillo is rocked!
Cabrillo circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Watson. Cabrillo falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Watson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Watson!
John Watson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « SFL ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview.