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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Meech
vs
Dirty

183 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Dirty!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meech swings for the body but Dirty moves out of range.
Dirty moves out of range of the leg kick from Meech.
Meech misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirty.
Dirty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meech fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dirty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meech sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dirty somewhat.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Dirty.
Meech tries to clinch but Dirty moves out of range.
Dirty stuffs the takedown.
Meech fails with a takedown attempt.

Dirty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meech is trying to defend but Dirty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dirty throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Dirty stops Meech from getting back to his feet.
Dirty working over Meech with some ground and pound. Meech looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dirty throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
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. Dirty connects with a nice short shot to Meech's temple.
Meech is trying to maintain the position but Dirty is very close to passing his half guard.
Dirty moves nicely into side control.
Dirty scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meech takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dirty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meech takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dirty scoring with punches and elbows.
Dirty cracks Meech with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty cracks Meech with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Meech taking a bit of punishment here - Dirty scoring with strikes.
Dirty lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meech takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dirty lands an elbow.
Meech taking a bit of punishment here - Dirty scoring with strikes.
Dirty working the ground and pound.
Dirty landing a few strikes.
Meech tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A big shot lands for Dirty! That's hurt Meech! Will he recover? Dirty fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Dirty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Woodson Grimley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Abbiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbiati has chosen Don't Speak - Eagles of Death Metal as his entrance music. Woodson Grimley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Giorgio Abbiati's chin.

Grimley
vs
Abbiati

177 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Woodson Grimley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgio Abbiati!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grimley pushes Abbiati up against the cage in a clinch.
Abbiati is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abbiati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbiati tries to break free but Grimley pushes him back against the cage.

Grimley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Grimley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abbiati passes into side control.
Abbiati takes a little break here. Grimley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Grimley is trying to control Abbiati's posture but Abbiati avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbiati content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Giorgio Abbiati hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Grimley closes the distance and clinches up with Abbiati, looking for a takedown. Grimley pushes Abbiati against the cage but Abbiati circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimley.
Grimley tries to clinch but Abbiati is having none of it.
Abbiati tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Grimley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grimley preventing the sweep.
Abbiati keeping moving, preventing Grimley from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abbiati manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Abbiati tries to stand but Grimley is controlling from the bottom.
Grimley being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Giorgio Abbiati wasn't active enough on the ground.

Grimley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abbiati manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Abbiati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimley wants to control from the top but Abbiati keeps moving.
Grimley prevents Abbiati from getting back to his feet.
Grimley trying to control but Abbiati is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Woodson Grimley wasn't doing enough on the ground.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grimley wants to take the fight to the mat but Abbiati manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Woodson Grimley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Abbiati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abbiati tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abbiati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Abbiati closes the distance and clinches.
Grimley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grimley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abbiati just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abbiati tries to throw a body punch but Grimley avoids it by throwing Abbiati back against the cage.
Abbiati is leaning against Grimley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grimley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woodson Grimley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grimley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abbiati uses from the top position.
Abbiati trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grimley's guard.
Grimley keeping moving, preventing Abbiati from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbiati engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grimley wants to control the position but Abbiati says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Abbiati is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Woodson Grimley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abbiati looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbiati controlling the action here.

Giorgio Abbiati has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Abbiati has closed the distance and engaged Grimley in a clinch.
Abbiati misses with a punch to the body.
Grimley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abbiati tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimley avoids the damage to the body.
Abbiati gets underhooks to prevent Grimley's takedown attempt.
Abbiati gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grimley.
Abbiati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimley being controlled against the cage.
Abbiati lands a shot to the body.
Abbiati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abbiati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abbiati gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abbiati is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grimley manages to pull guard.

Grimley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbiati can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abbiati wants to stand but Grimley is controlling his posture from full guard.

Grimley is looking for a triangle but Abbiati pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbiati sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgio Abbiati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Grimley avoids a kick to the body.
Abbiati lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Woodson Grimley has been cut.
Abbiati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abbiati tries to clinch but Grimley is having none of it.

Abbiati closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abbiati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbiati tries to stall but Grimley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grimley fails to pull guard.
Grimley jumps guard but Abbiati stands there with Grimley around his waist. Grimley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abbiati tries to work over Grimley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abbiati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abbiati is looking to control Grimley's arms but Grimley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abbiati has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abbiati pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woodson Grimley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimley avoiding damage as Abbiati throws knees to the body.
Abbiati tries a body shot but Grimley blocks it.

Grimley lands a takedown into guard.
Grimley chips away with some ground and pound.

Grimley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abbiati is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abbiati has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abbiati content to stall in guard here.

Abbiati stands up from Grimley's guard - Abbiati perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abbiati has Grimley up against the cage in a clinch.
Abbiati misses with a body punch.
Abbiati presses Grimley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Abbiati.
Grimley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Abbiati.
Abbiati struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimley controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati lands with a right to the head.
Abbiati misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Grimley pulls Abbiati into guard.
Abbiati is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grimley can't keep his opponent in guard - Abbiati advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Abbiati decides to return to a standing position.
Abbiati lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Abbiati. Those never looked like landing.
Abbiati tried to score with a low kick but Grimley checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati scores with a nice strike.
Abbiati misses with the combination.

Abbiati gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbiati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimley tries for a takedown but Abbiati manages to get underhooks.
Abbiati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbiati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimley avoiding damage as Abbiati throws knees to the body.
Giorgio Abbiati seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abbiati tries to throw a body punch but Grimley avoids it by throwing Abbiati back against the cage.
Abbiati tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimley avoids the damage to the body.

Grimley pulls guard successfully.
Abbiati has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grimley is proving hard to escape from.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Abbiati!
A victorious Giorgio Abbiati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Lannister struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jeff Chan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Chan
vs
Lannister

178 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

150 cm
27
169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjorn Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lannister counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chan gets back to full guard.
Lannister stopping the sweep attempt from Chan.
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Chan is retaining full guard.
Chan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lannister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lannister on the ground.
Lannister passes into half guard.
Chan is looking to control Lannister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chan avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lannister in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is pressing down on Chan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chan is holding on for now.
Lannister trying to control the pace.
Lannister is keen to just control but Chan is a slippery customer.
Lannister wants to pass to mount but Chan is defending the position.
Lannister wants to control but Chan is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bjorn Lannister was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Chan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lannister napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chan trying to control the position but Lannister is working away.
Lannister tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lannister is looking for a sweep. Chan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lannister trying to control here.
Lannister moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lannister controlling from mount.
Chan is looking to improve his position but Lannister isn't that keen on the idea.
Lannister moves to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Lannister working for the choke.

Chan is trying to defend against the choke here but Lannister has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lannister Tightens the hold and Chan taps out furiously! Lannister displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjorn Lannister!
Bjorn Lannister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ruckus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes into the arena with 999 - Homicide blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bishop
vs
Ruckus

185 cm
20
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Empire Threads

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Ruckus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruckus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruckus.
Ruckus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruckus darts in trying to clinch
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruckus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruckus manages to avoid it.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruckus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.

Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Ruckus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruckus landing knees to the body.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but Bishop blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Ruckus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruckus.
Ruckus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Ruckus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop misses the jab.
Ruckus lands a nice shot that snaps Bishop's head back.
Johnny Ruckus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruckus thumps Bishop with a low kick.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Ruckus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruckus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Ruckus's head back.
Ruckus blocks a jab.
Bishop misses with a hook. Ruckus ducked under it nicely.
Ruckus takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruckus throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Ruckus.
Ruckus throws a lazy head kick
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruckus thinking.
Ruckus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Ruckus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruckus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a hook. Ruckus ducked under it nicely.
Ruckus throws a lazy head kick
and Bishop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ruckus's knee momentarily.
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruckus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ruckus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruckus misses with a body shot.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruckus. Ruckus obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruckus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bishop thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruckus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruckus. Ruckus obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Bishop misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Ruckus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop taking a breather.
Bishop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop gets through Ruckus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop is leaning against Ruckus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruckus.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Bishop can't break the clinch.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruckus stalling in the clinch but Bishop improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruckus blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Ruckus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ruckus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Bishop will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruckus moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Bishop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Ruckus misses
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruckus throws a solid leg kick but Bishop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruckus.
Ruckus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop takes a swing at Ruckus's ribcage but misses.
Bishop scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Ruckus tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruckus.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruckus closes the distance and clinches.
Ruckus misses with a punch on the inside.

Bishop breaks from the clinch.
Johnny Ruckus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ruckus clinches with his opponent.
Ruckus throws a head punch that misses.
Ruckus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ruckus fails to land.
Bishop content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ruckus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruckus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruckus looking to throw knees to the head but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Ruckus wants to stall.
Ruckus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bishop tries to break free but Ruckus pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruckus wants to stall.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruckus tries to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruckus.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruckus misses with the head strike.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruckus trying to control the position but instead, Bishop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruckus into the cage.
Ruckus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Ruckus.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruckus manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Bishop has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ruckus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruckus tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
Ruckus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruckus misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
A head kick from Ruckus lands but Bishop takes it in his stride.
Ruckus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruckus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruckus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.

Ruckus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Ruckus is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Ruckus moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Ruckus seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruckus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bishop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bishop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Ruckus.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruckus, right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Ruckus connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruckus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruckus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruckus tries to clinch up
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bishop dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Ruckus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruckus should have avoided that one.
Ruckus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruckus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruckus wants to clinch.
Ruckus tries to clinch up
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
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!
Ruckus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruckus throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruckus tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
Ruckus misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruckus.
Good exchange - Ruckus coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruckus.
Ruckus slips under a jab.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop thuds his right hand into Ruckus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruckus ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobby Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop feints and then cracks Ruckus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruckus down.
Johnny Ruckus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Ruckus checks it
and Ruckus counters with a left to the body.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruckus moves away from the strike by Bishop.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
Ruckus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bishop counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ruckus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruckus throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Ruckus lands with a kick to the temple. Bishop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bishop checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
Ruckus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bishop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruckus works the jab nicely.
A clash of legs there as Ruckus blocks the low kick.
Ruckus throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop tries to work over Ruckus's front leg with a kick but Ruckus checks it.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruckus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruckus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop throws a low kick but Ruckus moves out of range easily.
Bobby Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruckus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruckus.
Ruckus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bishop backs up against the cage.
Ruckus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bishop checks it well.
Ruckus throws a leg kick
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Ruckus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruckus thows a leg kick but Bishop checks it
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop tests Ruckus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruckus throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bishop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bishop!
A very excited looking Bobby Bishop 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.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Scaletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Andrei Arlovski Bit Bull. Scaletta has chosen Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andrei Arlovski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vito Scaletta's chin.

Arlovski
vs
Scaletta

193 cm
19
247 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arlovski tries to clinch

and Scaletta moves into the clinch.
Arlovski misses with a knee to the head.
Arlovski tries to land knees in the clinch but Scaletta avoids the damage to the body.

Scaletta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scaletta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scaletta looks to land a combination. Arlovski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Andrei Arlovski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlovski wants to clinch but Scaletta slips to the side

and Scaletta counters with a crisp one two that drops Arlovski! Scaletta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Arlovski to his feet! Arlovski is in big trouble!

Arlovski is rocked!
Arlovski loses concentration momentarily and Scaletta pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Arlovski crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Scaletta finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vito Scaletta!
Vito Scaletta was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 Rodney Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Thickfreakness - The Black Keys. Macdonald has chosen Roy jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Melvin Macdonald enters the cage!

Couture
vs
Macdonald

190 cm
27
211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
27
207 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald fails with the takedown.
Macdonald tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture dips to his left and cracks Macdonald with an uppercut!
Couture scores with a jab to the body.
Rodney Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macdonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Couture avoids the head kick by Macdonald.
Couture avoids the head kick by Macdonald.
Couture lands a two punch combo.
Couture lands with a hook. Macdonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macdonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Couture connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Macdonald is rocked!
Couture connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Macdonald to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Couture!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodney Couture!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Couture thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JD Repooc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twig Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Repooc
vs
Jones

183 cm
27
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
29
162 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JD Repooc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Twig Jones!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Repooc closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Repooc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Repooc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Repooc gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Repooc has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Repooc looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jones taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JD Repooc!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Tap Or Snap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcell Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Swag Surfin. Tyler Tap Or Snap has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tap Or Snap
vs
Washington

185 cm
25
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Crippler's Corner
Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Tap Or Snap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcell Washington!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tap Or Snap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tap Or Snap thows a body shot but no joy.
Washington moves out of range as Tap Or Snap strikes.
Washington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tap Or Snap's head.
Tap Or Snap looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tap Or Snap tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.
Tap Or Snap doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Marcell Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tap Or Snap.
Tap Or Snap swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Tap Or Snap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Tap Or Snap slips a straight right by Washington.
Tap Or Snap missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Tap Or Snap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tap Or Snap looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Tap Or Snap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tap Or Snap misses the jab.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tap Or Snap manages to avoid it.
Washington misses with a double jab
enabling Tap Or Snap to counter with a crisp jab.
Tap Or Snap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tap Or Snap looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Tap Or Snap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tap Or Snap moves away from the strike by Washington.

Tap Or Snap gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tap Or Snap looking to stall.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Washington is trying to break free.
Tap Or Snap stalling in the clinch but Washington improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tap Or Snap jumps into guard, dragging Washington to the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Washington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Washington wants to stand and escape but instead Tap Or Snap has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Tap Or Snap thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington is looking to stand up but Tap Or Snap isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tap Or Snap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Tap Or Snap moves away and avoids it.
Tap Or Snap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Tap Or Snap throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
Tap Or Snap throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tap Or Snap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tap Or Snap looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tap Or Snap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tap Or Snap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tap Or Snap tries for a takedown but Washington circles away easily
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tap Or Snap is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tap Or Snap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcell Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Washington misses.
Tap Or Snap throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Tap Or Snap blocks a jab.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tap Or Snap.
The fighters circling - Tap Or Snap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tap Or Snap misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a hook but Tap Or Snap blocks it.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Tap Or Snap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Washington works over Tap Or Snap's head and body with a nice combination.
Washington misses with a few strikes there.
Washington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tap Or Snap misses.
Tap Or Snap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington tries to bum rush Tap Or Snap with a series of wild strikes but Tap Or Snap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Washington scores with a jab to the head.
Tap Or Snap closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Tap Or Snap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Washington duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tap Or Snap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcell Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tap Or Snap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tap Or Snap needs to keep his hands up - Washington had a free shot at his head there.
Washington with a hook.
Tap Or Snap lands a head shot.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcell Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Tap Or Snap misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tap Or Snap.
Tap Or Snap tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tap Or Snap.
Tap Or Snap throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
Tap Or Snap is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tap Or Snap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tap Or Snap misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tap Or Snap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tap Or Snap misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tap Or Snap was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Tap Or Snap looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Tap Or Snap defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tap Or Snap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tap Or Snap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tap Or Snap is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tap Or Snap slips under a jab.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tap Or Snap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tap Or Snap has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Tap Or Snap walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tap Or Snap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcell Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osulf Durin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Durin
vs
Maia

185 cm
23
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osulf Durin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durin swinging wildly here.
Durin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Durin does no damage.
Maia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Durin counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Durin to acknowledge the strikes.
Durin throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
Durin tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Durin looks for the body kick but Maia saw that one coming.
Durin scores with a jab to the head.
Maia misses with a straight left.
Durin scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durin throws a nice head kick!
Maia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durin swinging wildly here.
Durin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durin takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia avoids the head kick by Durin.
Durin misses with a double jab.
Durin misses with a series of wild punches.
Durin misses with a two punch combination.
Durin misses with a two punch combination.
Durin swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Maia misses with a hook. Durin ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durin throws a right hand that misses
and Maia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Durin.
Durin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maia eats them both and turns towards Durin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Durin misses with a few strikes there.
Durin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maia throws out the jab.
Durin misses with a wild combination.
Durin scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Durin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durin throws a combination that misses
and Maia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia wants to clinch.
Durin takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Durin throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Osulf Durin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durin lands with a nice body punch.
Durin lands a head shot.
Durin lands a head shot.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Durin.
Durin scores with a head kick.
Durin throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Durin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Durin duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia misses with a looping right.
Durin fails to land with a series of punches.
Durin misses with a wild body shot.
Durin throws a combination that misses
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
Durin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maia's head.
Durin misses with a wild combination.
Osulf Durin is winning the standup battle so far.
Durin swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Durin does no damage.
Osulf Durin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maia throws a hook to the side of Durin's head but Durin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maia blocks a jab.
Durin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Durin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durin throws a combination that misses
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Osulf Durin has been cut.
Maia is looking to clinch.
Durin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maia moves to clinch but Durin breaks away
and Durin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maia.
Durin lands a nice shot to the body.
Durin throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Durin misses.
Maia misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Durin both land. Nice combination.
Durin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maia lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durin swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Durin misses with a combination
and Durin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osulf Durin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Osulf Durin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Maia slips a jab and a cross from Durin.
Durin misses with a double jab.
Durin misses with a few strikes there.
Durin throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maia 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.
Durin misses with a two punch combination.
Durin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Durin misses.
Durin misses with a double jab
and Maia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durin.
Durin misses with a series of wild punches.
Maia tries to clinch up but Durin circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Durin.
Maia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but Durin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durin fails to land with a series of punches.
Durin misses with a series of wild punches.
Maia wants to clinch
and Durin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durin tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Durin has got the better of the exchanges.
Durin connects with a nice looking jab.
Durin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durin misses with a hook
and Maia counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durin!
Durin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osulf Durin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osulf Durin!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luc Devreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crowe's choice of entrance music: Sons of Perdition - Blood In The Valley. 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.

Devreaux
vs
Crowe

210 cm
21
290 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
290 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Devreaux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harlan Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devreaux cracks Crowe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Harlan Crowe has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crowe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Devreaux is trying to break free.
Devreaux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crowe is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Devreaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crowe's brow.
Crowe letting Devreaux take a breather here.
Devreaux missing with knees to the body.
Crowe is looking to control Devreaux's arms but Devreaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crowe has his back to the cage.
Devreaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crowe is looking for a takedown.
Devreaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Devreaux is trying to break the clinch but Crowe has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devreaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crowe.
Crowe takes an elbow to the temple.
Devreaux looking to slow down the pace here.
Crowe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Devreaux's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Crowe.
Devreaux trying to control the position but instead, Crowe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Devreaux into the cage.
Crowe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Devreaux's efforts to push away.
Devreaux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Devreaux avoids the elbow strike from Crowe, against the cage.
Crowe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devreaux is looking to control Crowe's arms but Crowe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Devreaux has his back to the cage.
Crowe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Devreaux or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Devreaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crowe's brow.
Crowe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Devreaux is defending well for now.
Crowe prevents Devreaux from breaking the clinch.
Devreaux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crowe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crowe lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Luc Devreaux has been cut.
Crowe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe.
Devreaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Devreaux trying to control the position but instead, Crowe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Devreaux into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Crowe controls the action.
Crowe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Devreaux blocks an uppercut.
Devreaux has Crowe pushed against the cage.
Devreaux throws an elbow that misses.
Devreaux has had enough of the clinch but Crowe keeps him there for the moment.
Devreaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowe won't allow it.
Devreaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Crowe has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Devreaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Devreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Devreaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Devreaux is defending well for now.
Crowe tries to land knees in the clinch but Devreaux avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Crowe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Devreaux has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
Devreaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Devreaux throws an elbow but misses.
Devreaux is trying to force a seperation but Crowe has the dominant position.
Crowe pushes Devreaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Devreaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crowe's brow.
Crowe lands a hook that snaps the head of Devreaux backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devreaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Crowe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Devreaux.
Devreaux misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Devreaux dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Devreaux ducks under a wild hook from Crowe.
Devreaux scores with a jab.
Crowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Devreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crowe throws a low kick, looking for Devreaux's leg but Devreaux calmly moves out of range.
Devreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowe misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crowe.
Crowe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Devreaux moves out of range of the body kick from Crowe.
Crowe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Devreaux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crowe is able to avoid easily.
Crowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crowe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Devreaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crowe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Devreaux's calf.
Crowe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devreaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harlan Crowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Crowe.
Crowe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Devreaux.

Crowe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Devreaux is trying to defend but Crowe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crowe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Crowe with shots to the head and body - Devreaux looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Crowe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throwing strikes here but Devreaux is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Crowe lands a big shot there that rocks Devreaux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crowe punishing his opponent with strikes.

Luc Devreaux's cut is getting worse.
Devreaux is trying to escape the mount.
Devreaux wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Crowe.
The referee warns Devreaux that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Jeez, Luc Devreaux's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harlan Crowe! Harlan Crowe retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Harlan Crowe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

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