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Undercard bout

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

Chopper
vs
Joseph Dredd

186 cm
29
220 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

190 cm
19
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Enjoys gardening

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Chopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd checks a leg kick nicely.
Chopper leaves Dredd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dredd has a takedown stuffed.
Dredd tries for a takedown but Chopper circles away easily

so Chopper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tony Chopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Dredd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dredd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dredd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chopper trying to control the position from guard on top but Dredd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chopper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chopper looking to pass the guard.
Dredd trying to keep a closed guard but Chopper is proving a slippery customer.
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Chopper from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chopper!
Dredd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chopper is looking to escape.
Chopper holds on to Dredd around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Chopper is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chopper tries to hold on but Dredd pushes him away.
Dredd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chopper is looking to escape.
Dredd unloads with some shots from mount but Chopper bucks and avoids them well.
Dredd 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.
Dredd wants to control but Chopper has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Dredd tries to stand and escape but Chopper actually recovers to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopper wants to sweep but no luck.
Dredd wants to control from the top but Chopper keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joseph Dredd.
Horrible takedown by Dredd or perhaps it was just good defense by Chopper which made him look bad.
Dredd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chopper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Chopper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chopper landing a few strikes.
Dredd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chopper has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dredd is looking to regain half guard here but Chopper keeps moving and retains side control.
Dredd struggling a bit here.
Chopper cracks Dredd with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Chopper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chopper shoots in and gets a takedown into Dredd's guard.
Chopper won't allow Dredd to get back to his feet.
Chopper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chopper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chopper throwing strikes but missing.
Chopper postures up.
Chopper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chopper trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom.
Chopper postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chopper postures up.
Dredd is breathing heavily.
Chopper is stalling in the full guard.
Chopper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chopper wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
Chopper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dredd misses with a takedown attempt

so Chopper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chopper landing some decent shots from guard.
Chopper preventing the sweep.
Chopper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chopper trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom.
Chopper stopping the sweep attempt from Dredd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chopper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dredd is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chopper looking to pass the guard.

Joseph Dredd has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dredd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dredd has his takedown stuffed

and Chopper counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dredd's guard now.
Chopper scoring with some ground and pound.
Chopper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dredd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopper lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Dredd is rocked!
Chopper cracks Dredd with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Chopper immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Dredd is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Chopper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Chopper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Onassis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onassis comes to the cage accompanied by Billy Talent - Viking Death March. Ali Carter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Onassis
vs
Carter

185 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Onassis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Carter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter scores with a kick to the body.

Carter clinches.
Onassis taking a breather.
Onassis keeps control of Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carter is trying to force a seperation but Onassis has the dominant position.
Carter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Onassis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Onassis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter throws a body kick that misses

and Onassis moves into the clinch.

Carter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Onassis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carter to the mat. Carter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Onassis passes Carter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Onassis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to control here.
Onassis wants to pass to mount but Carter is defending the position.
Onassis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Onassis content to control rather than advance.
Onassis working the head and body with strikes.
Onassis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onassis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.
Onassis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter is looking to escape.
Onassis controlling the pace.
Onassis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carter is trying to stand up here but Onassis is controlling him well.
Onassis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Onassis.
Onassis is landing with some decent strikes but Carter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Onassis with a couple of short strikes.
Carter looks winded!
Onassis lands a nice shot to the head.

Carter is rocked!
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.
Onassis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carter is still in real trouble! Can Onassis finish him?
Onassis controlling his opponent.
Onassis lands a nice shot to the head.
Onassis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carter's face.
Onassis loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Carter scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Onassis land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Onassis stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Onassis!
Our winner, David Onassis, 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
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tien Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santos Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Wassup - by ASAP Rocky as his entrance music. Tien Jaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jaa
vs
Ryan

190 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tien Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santos Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Ryan scores with a hook.
Jaa tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jaa takes one to the chin there.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaa defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan misses with a double jab.
Jaa tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Jaa ducks down to avoid it.
Jaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaa scrambles back to his feet.
Jaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryan counters with a nice leg kick.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Jaa moved out of range nicely.
Jaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Jaa moves away and avoids it.
Ryan throws a jab when Jaa was well out of range.
Ryan tried to score with a low kick but Jaa checks it.
Jaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ryan lands a lovely overhand right.
Jaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaa.
Jaa wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side
and Ryan counters with a series of strikes. Jaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jaa moves to clinch but Ryan breaks away
and Ryan counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaa.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Jaa moved away.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaa tries to clinch but Ryan moves away
and Ryan counters with a good low kick that Jaa was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jaa's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jaa tries to get out of the position.
Ryan trying to control but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Jaa keeps moving.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Jaa is keeping the position.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jaa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ryan controls the position.
Jaa prevents Ryan from improving position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaa, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryan trying to control the action but Jaa is working from the bottom.

Ryan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jaa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ryan's guard! Nice work there by Jaa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santos Ryan dominated that round.
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.

Jaa checks a low kick from Ryan.
Nice uppercut lands for Ryan. That snapped Jaa's head back.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaa wants to clinch.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Jaa slips under a jab.
Jaa defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Jaa ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.

Jaa closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
Jaa prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Jaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaa trying to control the position but instead, Ryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaa into the cage.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaa trying to land knees to the body.
Jaa trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Ryan has hold of one of Jaa's legs. Jaa is fighting the takedown attempt but Ryan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Ryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaa is keeping the position for now.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Jaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Jaa!
Jaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ryan working over Jaa with some ground and pound. Jaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Jaa dodges it nicely.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Jaa is having none of it.
Jaa is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jaa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jaa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaa working away.
Jaa throws an elbow but Ryan slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaa wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan throws a right hand that Jaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaa also avoids with ease.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Jaa saw that one coming.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Jaa slips the punch.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Jaa closes the distance but Ryan moves to the side
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaa tries to clinch up.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Jaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Santos Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaa.
Ryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan shoots in but Jaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tien Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaa as he avoids it easily.
Tien Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santos Ryan.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaa slips under a jab.
Jaa is looking to clinch.
Jaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Jaa is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Jaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Santos Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jaa gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa prevents Ryan from breaking the clinch.
Jaa tries to stall but Ryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Jaa keeps control of Ryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaa stalls.
Jaa tries to stall but Ryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Jaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan dives in and grabs Jaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaa pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Ryan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jaa.
Jaa is looking to clinch.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.

Ryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jaa to the ground. Ryan is now in Jaa's guard.
Jaa keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan cracks Jaa with a solid left hand.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan advances to half guard.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Jaa is working away.

Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ryan 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santos Ryan!
A relieved looking Santos Ryan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor has chosen Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Noble
vs
Victor

176 cm
27
145 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

173 cm
20
148 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Victor!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noble slaps away a takedown attempt from Victor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Victor slips a jab from Noble.
Victor tries to clinch but Noble moves away

and Noble counters with a shoot takedown. Victor fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Victor trying to control the position.
Noble passes Victor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Noble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Victor keeps working.
Victor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Noble forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noble wants to get back to his feet.
Noble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Noble has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Victor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Victor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Noble wants to pass the guard but Victor is keeping the position.
Noble is pushing down on Victor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Victor is fighting to maintain full guard but Noble has managed to sneak the leg through.
Victor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noble wants to take a breather but Victor is having none of it.
Noble is really struggling to control Victor but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Noble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Victor sees it coming and defends easily.
Victor has his hands clasped together around Noble's back. He's all about the action.
Noble trying to control from half guard but Victor is working away.
Noble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble is trying to control. Victor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reggie Noble.
Nice takedown defense from Noble. No joy for Victor on that attempt.
Noble fails with a takedown attempt.
Victor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Victor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Noble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Victor closes the distance and clinches up with Noble, looking for a takedown. Victor pushes Noble against the cage but Noble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reggie Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Victor.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Victor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noble wants to clinch
and Victor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noble thinking.
Noble fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Victor avoids it really well and circles away.
Victor throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Reggie Noble has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Victor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noble tries for a takedown but Victor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noble's sensitive parts.

Victor has closed the distance and engaged Noble in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Victor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Victor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Noble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Noble seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Victor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Noble trying to control the action but Victor is working from the bottom.

Noble is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Noble wants to control but Victor is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble is nestled in close to Victor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reggie Noble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Victor pushes Noble off and gets back to his feet.
Noble closes the distance and clinches up with Victor, looking for a takedown. Noble pushes Victor against the cage but Victor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Victor has closed the distance and engaged Noble in a clinch.

Victor breaks from the clinch.
Reggie Noble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Victor throws the kick towards the body but Noble avoids it.
Victor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Victor wants it to stay on the feet.
Noble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noble wants it to stay on the feet.
Reggie Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Victor.
Noble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Victor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noble tries to clinch there but Victor circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble tries for a takedown but Victor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noble wants to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Victor.
Victor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noble manages to avoid it.

Victor moves into the clinch.
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!

Noble manages to break the clinch.

Victor moves into the clinch.

Victor manages to break the clinch.

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

Noble decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble avoids the head kick by Victor.

Victor has Noble up against the cage in a clinch.
Victor prevents Noble from breaking the clinch.
Victor fails to pull guard.
Noble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Victor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Victor is looking to clinch.
Victor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Victor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Victor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Noble!
Noble is looking to get to half guard.
Victor throwing strikes here but Noble is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Noble is looking to improve his position but Victor isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noble is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reggie Noble will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Noble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Noble takes a kick to the side of the head.
Noble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noble avoids a kick to the body.
Noble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Victor pinned against the cage. Victor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Victor circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Victor tries to clinch but Noble is having none of it.
Victor shoots in for a takedown but Noble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Victor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noble is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noble darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Victor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Victor darts in and clinches Noble up against the cage.
Victor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noble prevents it.
Victor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reggie Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Victor.
Victor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Victor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Victor closes the distance and clinches.
Noble jumps guard but Victor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Victor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noble tries for a takedown but Victor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Noble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Noble.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Victor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Victor trying to control the position here.
Victor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noble pushes down on Victor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Victor trying to control here.
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.
Noble looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Victor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noble lands a nice short elbow.
Noble is just content to waste time from the top position. Victor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Noble trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noble is pushing down on Victor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Victor is fighting to maintain full guard but Noble has managed to sneak the leg through.
Noble is looking to take a break and control but Victor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noble tries to stand and escape but Victor actually recovers to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Victor controlling Noble's posture.
Reggie Noble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Victor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Victor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Samuel Victor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reggie Noble.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noble, 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reggie Noble!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Louvierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louvierre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dirty House kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alex Louvierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lauzon
vs
Louvierre

174 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Louvierre!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon throws a head kick but Louvierre moves out of range.

Lauzon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Louvierre keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Louvierre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lauzon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Louvierre.
Louvierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lauzon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lauzon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Louvierre.
Lauzon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lauzon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lauzon wants it to stay on the feet.
Matt Lauzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Louvierre.
Louvierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzon throws a wild body kick that Louvierre sees coming a mile off.
Lauzon lands a nice shot that snaps Louvierre's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louvierre shoots in for a takedown but Lauzon shows good takedown defense.
Louvierre looks winded!
Lauzon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Louvierre.
Lauzon feints a jab promting Louvierre to slip. Lauzon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Louvierre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Alex Louvierre has been cut.
No joy there for Lauzon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lauzon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Louvierre takes a jab right on the kisser.

Louvierre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lauzon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louvierre thows a huge punch but Lauzon dodges it nicely.
Lauzon is trying to stand back up but Louvierre is controlling him
Lauzon is refusing to be controlled, as Louvierre sits in half guard.
Lauzon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lauzon tries to get out of the position.
Lauzon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Louvierre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is looking to improve his position.
Lauzon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lauzon is looking to get back to full guard here but Louvierre has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louvierre grinds an elbow into Lauzon's temple.
Louvierre landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Louvierre's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Louvierre working away.
Louvierre working the head with strikes.
Lauzon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Louvierre asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lauzon tries to bench press Louvierre off him but Louvierre keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louvierre cracks Lauzon with a big right hand but Lauzon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lauzon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Louvierre in side control lands a decent elbow.
Louvierre trying to control the action but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Louvierre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lauzon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lauzon taking punishment in the form of punches.

Lauzon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louvierre lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Lauzon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Louvierre cracks Lauzon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lauzon pushes Louvierre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Louvierre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A big shot lands for Louvierre! That's hurt Lauzon! Will he recover? Louvierre fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Louvierre!
Alex Louvierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston Dean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dean
vs
Hoffman

186 cm
33
180 lbs
25 - 11 - 1

175 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elijah Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman misses with a shot to the body

and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Hoffman didn't expect that.

Dean gets to his feet. Hoffman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hoffman scores with a hook to the body. Dean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Dean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck.

Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman throws a combination that misses

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hoffman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dean wanted to stand there but Hoffman had control of the position.
Dean won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.

Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dean moves out of range of the strikes.
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dean leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dean drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to control Dean's posture but Dean avoids it.
Hoffman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dean's best efforts.
Hoffman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dean's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dean's back!

Hoffman is persistently looking for the submission but Dean is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hoffman throwing strikes and Dean squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hoffman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dean turns into him and now he's in Hoffman's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman is working an open guard so Dean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hoffman misses with a right hand
and Dean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoffman thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoffman, as that shot connected.
Hoffman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean moves forwards but Hoffman connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Dean scores with a takedown into Hoffman's guard.

Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoffman.
Hoffman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dean decides to return to a standing position.
Dean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Dean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dean prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoffman wants to get back to full guard but Dean has passed into side control.
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dean's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hoffman is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoffman avoid being mounted?
It looks like Dean is going to stand back up.

Hoffman looking for subs from the bottom but Dean mounts him!

Dean stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dean stuffs the takedown.
Hoffman throws a combination that misses

and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control.
Hoffman trying to control here.
Dean seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoffman tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control.
Hoffman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dean tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Dean dominated that round.
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.

Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Dean.
Hoffman throws a right hand that misses

so Dean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hoffman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dean escapes and throws Hoffman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hoffman struggling a bit here.

Dean has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hoffman has his takedown stuffed

and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Dean stands up and beckons Hoffman to join him on the feet.
A nice combination there by Hoffman.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoffman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dean wanted to stand there but Hoffman had control of the position.
Hoffman looking to control.
Hoffman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dean kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Hoffman has his foot on Dean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dean works his way back into a safe position though.
Dean wants to get up but he can't break Hoffman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman looking for subs off his back but Dean has passed one foot through into half guard.

Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.

Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.

Dean stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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!
Hoffman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dean counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hoffman!

Dean stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hoffman misses with a left hand

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dean wants to stand up but Hoffman is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston Dean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Dean postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hoffman to stand up.
Dean swinging wildly here.
A combination from Hoffman does no damage.
Hoffman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoffman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dean wants to get up but he can't break Hoffman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Dean defends easily.

Hoffman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoffman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dean has managed to get both his arms back between Hoffman's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dean gets to his feet. Hoffman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses

and Dean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoffman's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Dean dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman connects with a body shot.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Hoffman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dean.
Hoffman throws a right and a left that Dean avoids nicely.
Dean tries a low kick but Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses
and Dean counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoffman with a nice cross.
Hoffman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoffman misses with a body shot
and Dean counters with a series of strikes. Hoffman will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a combination that misses

and Dean counters with a shoot takedown. Hoffman fights it but they end up in guard.
Dean wants to stand but Hoffman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Hoffman is working an open guard so Dean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dean slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoffman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dean somewhat.
Dean shoots for a takedown but Hoffman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman misses the shot to the body.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoffman tries to sprawl out of it but Dean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoffman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoffman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Dean moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dean has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dean lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Hoffman. Those never looked like landing.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Dean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
Hoffman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dean tries to avoid it but Hoffman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dean to the ground. Dean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoffman tries to avoid it but Dean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoffman to the ground. Hoffman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut
and Dean makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Dean closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoffman quickly recovers to half guard.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Hoffman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoffman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoffman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dean manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoffman is controlling him.
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoffman trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Hoffman throws an elbow that misses. Dean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoffman's guard. Nice move by Dean!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman controlling Dean's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elijah Hoffman.
I think Dean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Dean!
Boston Dean bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Emenies by Shinedown. A fine choice. Guerra has chosen The Beast - Tech N9ne as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Guerra

200 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Inigo Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.

Guerra has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Guerra.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guerra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Guerra is stalling here.
Guerra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guerra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guerra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guerra throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerra throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Guerra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Guerra gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guerra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guerra prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerra avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra lands a knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to drag Guerra to the mat but Guerra just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guerra digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Guerra lands a nice knee to the body.
Guerra stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guerra.
Jackson is trying to push Guerra away but Guerra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guerra slows down the pace here.
Guerra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Guerra on the inside.
Jackson is trying to push Guerra away but Guerra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Guerra has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Guerra keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guerra stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guerra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Guerra landing knees to the head.

It looks like Brett Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guerra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Guerra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Guerra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Guerra landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Guerra scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Guerra obliges.
Guerra lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guerra.
A body shot lands from Guerra.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guerra - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guerra lands a body shot.
Guerra avoiding damage.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guerra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guerra lands a body punch.
Jackson has Guerra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guerra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guerra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Guerra.
Good body shot from Guerra.
Guerra lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guerra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guerra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Jackson tries to break free but Guerra pushes him back against the cage.
Guerra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Guerra is struggling to control the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Guerra obliges.
Guerra lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guerra lands a body shot.
Guerra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guerra lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guerra.
Guerra lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inigo Guerra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Good leg kick by Guerra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guerra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Guerra punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Guerra connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Guerra lands a left and a right that sends Jackson crashing to the canvas! Guerra dives into mount looking to finish!

Jackson is rocked!
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Guerra controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Guerra looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guerra stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Guerra drops Jackson with a big left hand! Jackson is injured, injured bad! Guerra jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inigo Guerra!
Inigo Guerra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Baratheon
vs
Diaz

185 cm
27
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
168 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stannis Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.

Baratheon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Baratheon is now in Diaz's guard.
Baratheon is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baratheon throws a big elbow that misses.
Baratheon throwing strikes but missing.

Baratheon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz wants to stand but Baratheon is controlling the position.
Baratheon throwing strikes but missing.
Baratheon postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Baratheon throwing strikes but missing.
Baratheon lands a couple of digs.
Baratheon postures up.
Baratheon postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Baratheon scoring with some ground and pound.

Baratheon gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
Baratheon shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baratheon tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baratheon to the ground. Baratheon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz clinches up with Baratheon and pushes him back against the cage.

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

Baratheon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Baratheon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baratheon trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baratheon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baratheon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Baratheon sits in half guard.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baratheon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Baratheon lands with some strikes.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Baratheon isn't that keen on the idea.
Baratheon working the ground and pound effectively.
Baratheon trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Baratheon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Baratheon maintains control.
Baratheon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A nice elbow there by Baratheon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baratheon looking to finish Diaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diaz!
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Baratheon isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Baratheon raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baratheon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Diaz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Baratheon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stannis Baratheon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Baratheon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Baratheon, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Baratheon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baratheon lands in his opponent's guard.
Baratheon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baratheon is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Baratheon gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baratheon loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.

Baratheon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baratheon is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Baratheon thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Baratheon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baratheon wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz has hold of Baratheon's hands but Baratheon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Baratheon has control of the leg.

Baratheon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Diaz to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baratheon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stannis Baratheon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to clinch

and Baratheon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Baratheon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Baratheon raining down shots from the mount!

Baratheon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Baratheon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?

Diaz is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Baratheon finish him?
Baratheon drops a big elbow. That's hurt Diaz! More shots from Baratheon and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stannis Baratheon!
Stannis Baratheon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

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