HMFL 39 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asbolus Pholus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talles Vrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pholus
vs
Vrade

178 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asbolus Pholus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Talles Vrade !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pholus keeps the fight on the outside.
Pholus swats away the attempt to clinch by Vrade .

Pholus drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pholus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vrade 's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrade keeping moving, preventing Pholus from controlling successfully.
Vrade working a defensive guard here.
Pholus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pholus trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pholus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pholus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrade is keeping the position for now.

Vrade has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pholus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vrade .
Vrade wants to control but Pholus postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pholus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pholus tries to advance to mount but can't.

Pholus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pholus scores with a couple of short elbows.

Pholus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pholus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vrade is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vrade tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pholus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A big shot lands for Pholus! That's hurt Vrade ! Will he recover? Pholus fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asbolus Pholus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Chowmein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chowmein has chosen The Fight Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brian King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

King
vs
Chowmein

200 cm
26
160 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

177 cm
20
161 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Chowmein!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King moves into the clinch.
King is trying to break the clinch but Chowmein has him pressed against the cage.

King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chowmein shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Chowmein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chowmein misses with a few strikes there.
King misses with a combination

and Chowmein moves into the clinch.
King throws an elbow that misses.
Chowmein can't get the takedown.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Chowmein turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chowmein manages to end up in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chowmein asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Chowmein keeps moving and retains side control.
King striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chowmein is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Chowmein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
Chowmein trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
Chowmein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chowmein is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
Chowmein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

King manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

King closes the distance and clinches.
Chowmein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chowmein fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Chowmein.
Chowmein tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Chowmein has clasped his hands together around King's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

King throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Chowmein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

King forces Chowmein back against the cage and clinches.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to break free.
Chowmein tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chowmein has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chowmein is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chowmein has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chowmein has him pressed against the cage.

King breaks the clinch.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chowmein throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Chowmein lands a front kick.
King misses with a two punch combination.
King is breathing heavily.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King misses with a double jab
and Chowmein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chowmein wants to clinch.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Chowmein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chowmein scores a nice knee to the body.
Chowmein crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chowmein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chowmein tries for a takedown. No joy.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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 Brian King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chowmein shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Chowmein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King lands an overhand right.
Chowmein shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Chowmein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chowmein as he jumps to the side.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

King closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chowmein's brow.
King tries to circle away but Chowmein has him pinned against the cage.
King is trying to break the clinch but Chowmein has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chowmein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Chowmein.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chowmein obliges.
King is trying to break the clinch but Chowmein is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chowmein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Chowmein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chowmein fails in his attempt to clinch.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chowmein sprawls well. Chowmein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Chowmein shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chowmein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Chowmein pulls King into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chowmein will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
King wants to stand but Chowmein has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King is fighting to break Chowmein's control of his arms but Chowmein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Chowmein pushes King off and scrambles back to his feet.

King darts in and clinches Chowmein up against the cage.

Chowmein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. King is trying to keep an underhook but Chowmein manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to roll over but Chowmein keeps him under control.
Chowmein stalling.

King has one foot on Chowmein's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

King closes the distance and pushes Chowmein back into the cage.

Chowmein jumps into guard, dragging King to the mat.
Chowmein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chowmein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Chowmein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chowmein won't allow King to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

King is working an open guard so Chowmein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King tries to bum rush Chowmein with a series of wild strikes but Chowmein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chowmein wants to clinch

and King counters with a shoot takedown. Chowmein fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chowmein's guard.

Chowmein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chowmein seems keen to control King's posture.
King wants to stand and escape but instead Chowmein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
King tries to strike from the bottom.
King 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chowmein closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chowmein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

King is working an open guard so Chowmein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chowmein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Chowmein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

King moves into range and clinches up with Chowmein.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chowmein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. King is trying to keep an underhook but Chowmein manages to get the takedown into half guard.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King is trying to stand back up but Chowmein is controlling him
Chowmein working King over with strikes.
King wants to improve his position but Chowmein is controlling well.

Chowmein gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Chowmein closes the distance and clinches.
Chowmein has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King tries to circle away but Chowmein has him pinned against the cage.
Chowmein tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Chowmein drops back down to his feet.
Chowmein unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chowmein has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King is trying to push Chowmein away but Chowmein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

King breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chowmein wants a takedown.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Chowmein.
Chowmein jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
King is trying to force a seperation but Chowmein has the dominant position.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Chowmein has double underhooks.
Chowmein is looking to take this one to the mat.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chowmein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
King avoiding damage as Chowmein throws knees to the body.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King can't break the clinch.
King has had enough of the clinch but Chowmein keeps him there for the moment.

Chowmein gets a trip takedown into half guard.
King manages to get to full guard.
King wants to get back to his feet but Chowmein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chowmein wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Stan Chowmein has got the better of the ground game so far.
King throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chowmein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chowmein taking a breather here.
King wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King is pushing Chowmein's head away, looking to escape. Chowmein manages to hold on to the position though.

Chowmein decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Chowmein shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chowmein showed some decent athleticism there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Chowmein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chowmein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian King!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between That Bitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamon Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bitch
vs
Huge

185 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

210 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, That Bitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mamon Huge!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch throws a lazy right hand but Huge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Huge clinches up against the cage.

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

Bitch has Huge up against the cage in a clinch.

Huge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Huge.
Huge is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Huge gets tackled into the cage by Bitch. Bitch maintains the clinch.

Huge manages to break the clinch.
Bitch misses with a lunging right hand

and Huge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bitch won't be happy with that.
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!

Huge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bitch, who protects the arm well.
Bitch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bitch tries to get out of the position.
Bitch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Huge stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bitch prevents Huge from improving position.

Huge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bitch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bitch bucks up and tries to throw Huge off but instead Huge has got his back!
Bitch is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huge is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bitch up.

Huge has his arm under Bitch's chin here. Game over son! Huge squeezes tightly and Bitch is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mamon Huge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matty Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Johnson
vs
Da Silva

187 cm
31
215 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matty Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renato Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Da Silva slips a jab from Johnson.
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva scores with a head kick.
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!
Da Silva sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Da Silva connects with a high kick.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matty Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Silva on the side of the head.
Da Silva lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Da Silva lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Da Silva.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries to move into range but Da Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Da Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matty Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Da Silva lands.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Da Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson with a hook.
Renato Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Silva slips a jab from Johnson.
Da Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Da Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Da Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Da Silva scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Da Silva moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson is looking to clinch but Da Silva is avoiding it.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Da Silva 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.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice jab there from Da Silva.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson lands a jab.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Da Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Da Silva.

Da Silva is rocked!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson wobbles Da Silva with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Johnson dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Da Silva to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matty Johnson!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hu Kokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer Bammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bammer
vs
Kokov

188 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer Bammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hu Kokov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bammer.
Kokov dives in and grabs Bammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bammer pushes down on Kokov's head and hops out.
Kokov misses with an uppercut.
Kokov scores with a body shot.
Bammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hu Kokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokov scores with a jab. Bammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kokov lands with a shot to the body.
Bammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokov.
Bammer thows a body shot but no joy.

Bammer closes the distance and clinches.
Kokov is trying to pull guard but Bammer has him pressed against the cage.
Kokov fails to pull guard.
Hammer Bammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hu Kokov.
Bammer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kokov is trying to pull guard but Bammer has him pressed against the cage.
Kokov avoiding damage as Bammer throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bammer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bammer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kokov takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammer stalls.
Kokov jumps guard but Bammer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bammer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kokov tries to pull guard but Bammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kokov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bammer misses with an elbow strike.

Kokov jumps guard.
Bammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kokov is thwarting Bammer's attempts to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Hammer Bammer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sloppy strikes from Kokov. Those never looked like landing.
Bammer ducks under a wild hook from Kokov.
Kokov looks to throw the jab but Bammer is out of range.
Bammer slips a straight right by Kokov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kokov throws an off balance right hand
and Bammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kokov scores with a jab. Bammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kokov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bammer throws a hook but Kokov blocks it.
Bammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Hu Kokov has been cut.
Bammer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kokov misses with a looping left.
Bammer misses with a wild body shot.
Kokov loads up on a big right hand but Bammer slips the punch.
Bammer tries for a takedown but Kokov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bammer moves away from the strike by Kokov.

Bammer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bammer has control of an arm but Kokov manages to advance to Bammer's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bammer trying to control the hands but Kokov won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bammer has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kokov.
Bammer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kokov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hammer Bammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hu Kokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A big right from Kokov misses.
Bammer misses with a straight left.
Kokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bammer tries to clinch there but Kokov circles away.
Kokov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bammer has time to react.
Bammer looks for a takedown but Kokov sprawls well.
Kokov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Kokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kokov tries to avoid it but Bammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kokov to the ground. Kokov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bammer ducks under a wild hook from Kokov.
Bammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Kokov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammer Bammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokov throws a body punch but Bammer moves out of range.
Kokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bammer at a distance.
Kokov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bammer's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kokov scores with a body shot.
Kokov scores with a hook to the body. Bammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bammer looks to throw the jab but Kokov is out of range.
Kokov slaps away a takedown attempt from Bammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Kokov.
Kokov misses with a straight left.

Bammer gets a clinch.
Kokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bammer walks away with a smile on his face. Kokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kokov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kokov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bammer misses the jab.
Kokov scores with a punch to the head.
Kokov misses with an uppercut.
Bammer tries to bum rush Kokov with a series of wild strikes but Kokov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Kokov.
Bammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kokov sprawls well. Kokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bammer gets slowly back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bammer misses with a hook. Kokov ducked under it nicely.
Bammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kokov stuns Bammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Kokov.
Kokov lands a head shot.
Kokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kokov throws a hook but Bammer avoids it easily.
Bammer walks into a straight right hand from Kokov.
Kokov missing with a left hand there. Bammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kokov, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer slips a straight right by Kokov.
Kokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kokov lands the left hand.
Kokov loads up on a big right hand but Bammer slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokov. Bammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kokov throws an overhand right that lands on Bammer's shoulder, as Bammer tries to avoid the shot.
Hu Kokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kokov throws a jab when Bammer was well out of range.
Bammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kokov sprawls well. Kokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Kokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bammer looks to land a left hand but Kokov moved out of range nicely.
Kokov slips under a jab from Bammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kokov connects with a body shot.
Bammer misses with a looping right.
Kokov swings widly with a right hand
and Bammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokov looks to throw the jab but Bammer is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kokov misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kokov.
Bammer throws a lazy right hand but Kokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bammer sizes up Kokov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokov lands with a cross.
Bammer throws a looping overhand right but Kokov ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kokov misses with a straight right.
Kokov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kokov sizes up Bammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hu Kokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hu Kokov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kokov throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Kokov.
Kokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bammer takes a swing at Kokov's ribcage but misses.
Kokov with a jab.
Kokov throws a hook to the side of Bammer's head but Bammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bammer lands a nice hook to Kokov's body. Kokov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kokov throws a looping overhand right but Bammer ducks down to avoid it.
Kokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bammer.
Bammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokov 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.
Bammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kokov swings widly with a right hand
and Bammer counters with a leg kick.
Kokov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bammer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bammer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kokov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kokov looks to land a left hand but Bammer moved out of range nicely.
Kokov throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Bammer counters with a single leg into guard. Kokov didn't expect that.
Bammer is stalling in the full guard.
Kokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kokov keeping moving, preventing Bammer from controlling successfully.
Kokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bammer is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kokov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hammer Bammer just wasn't active enough.
Kokov throws a body punch but Bammer moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Kokov.
Bammer avoids the body shot from Kokov.
Kokov throws a hook to the side of Bammer's head but Bammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kokov throws an overhand right that lands on Bammer's shoulder, as Bammer tries to avoid the shot.
Kokov misses the jab.
Bammer walks into a straight right hand from Kokov.
Bammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kokov throws out the jab.
Kokov thows a body shot but no joy.
Bammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokov throws a lazy uppercut

and Bammer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kokov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kokov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kokov controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kokov trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hammer Bammer.
Kokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokov misses with an uppercut. Bammer saw that one coming.
Bammer slips a jab from Kokov.
Bammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kokov sprawls well. Kokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bammer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammer Bammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokov lands with a shot to the body.
Bammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kokov ducks right into an uppercut from Bammer.
Kokov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kokov slaps away a takedown attempt from Bammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

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 Hammer Bammer.
I think Bammer 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hammer Bammer!
Hammer Bammer gave a mention to Biochemical Enhancement Edibles (90% laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Myles Makdessi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen Bring Me Down (Swollen Mix Feat. Saigon) as his entrance music. Tyler Liddell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Makdessi
vs
Liddell

169 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
27
141 lbs
6 - 7 - 1

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myles Makdessi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makdessi dives in and grabs Liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes down on Makdessi's head and hops out.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt.

Makdessi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Makdessi isn't so interested in that idea.
Makdessi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makdessi trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makdessi pushes down on Liddell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makdessi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makdessi trying to control from Liddell's half guard. Liddell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Makdessi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makdessi won't allow Liddell to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makdessi throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Makdessi wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Makdessi isn't so interested in that idea.
Makdessi forces his way into half guard.
Liddell is trying to escape back to his feet but Makdessi uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makdessi scoring with punches from side control.
Makdessi advances nicely into full mount.

Makdessi is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Makdessi extends the arm and Liddell is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myles Makdessi!
After the fight, Myles Makdessi 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Medranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medranda comes to the cage accompanied by Buck dich. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Medranda
vs
Fist

180 cm
28
187 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
170 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Medranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer Fist!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medranda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Hammer Fist has been cut.
Medranda throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Medranda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fist.
Medranda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Medranda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fist takes a step back to recover.
Medranda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fist shoots in and drives through. Medranda sprawls well.
A combination from Medranda does no damage.
Medranda fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Medranda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carlos Medranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medranda delivers a nice body kick.
Medranda looks to land a body kick but Fist moved away.
Medranda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Medranda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Medranda scores with a nice strike.
Medranda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Medranda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medranda lands a jab to the head.
Medranda cracks Fist with an open hand slap.

Fist is rocked!

Medranda pushes Fist up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Medranda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medranda throws a head kick that misses.
Medranda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can Medranda finish him?
Medranda lands a lovely overhand right.
Medranda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fist. Fist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fist shoots in looking for a takedown but Medranda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carlos Medranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
Medranda steps in with a hook that catches Fist right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Medranda follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Fist looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Medranda!
Carlos Medranda 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
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carver McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNulty's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Still I Rise - Shadows Fall. Savard has chosen Voivod- Tribal convictions as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Carver McNulty has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Carver McNulty seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

McNulty
vs
Savard

191 cm
34
213 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

191 cm
25
222 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carver McNulty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Savard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNulty moves away.
Serge Savard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savard lands with a nice body punch.

Savard darts in and clinches McNulty up against the cage.
McNulty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savard working hard to break the clinch.

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

Savard has McNulty up against the cage in a clinch.
McNulty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savard is pressed up against the cage. McNulty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savard down to the mat. Savard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Savard.
McNulty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savard paws at him with a jab and circles away.

McNulty tries to sprawl but Savard drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Savard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McNulty to get to his feet.

A big head kick from Savard and McNulty is sent sprawling to the canvas!

It looks like Carver McNulty has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNulty is trying to control the position but Savard postures up.
McNulty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savard trying to control the position from guard on top but McNulty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Serge Savard.

Savard moves into range and clinches up with McNulty.
Savard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Savard breaks from the clinch.
McNulty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savard pinned against the cage. Savard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carver McNulty. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Savard gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savard in particular looking to stall.
McNulty trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Savard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McNulty as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice takedown defense from Savard. No joy for McNulty on that attempt.

Savard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McNulty to the ground. Savard is now in McNulty's guard.
Savard trying to control but McNulty is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Serge Savard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Savard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Savard rushes McNulty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Savard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McNulty is defended easily by Savard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McNulty.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Savard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Savard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carver McNulty's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A thudding body kick lands there by Savard!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McNulty crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Savard - the referee stops the clock and McNulty gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Savard. McNulty manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters circling a little - Savard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savard Throws a clean left jab. Savard Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with McNulty's chin! McNulty crumbles to the ground and Savard follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Savard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Serge Savard!
A very excited looking Serge Savard 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.