LFC 1: Where it all begins PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Fames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fames
vs
Cloud

178 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gichin Fames!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Cloud!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloud scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fames misses with a straight right.
Cloud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cloud darts in trying to clinch

and Fames counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fames is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cloud has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fames frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Fames is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cloud can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Fames looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fames misses with a head shot.

Fames jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cloud manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fames creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cloud sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Fames tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fames has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Fames has hold of Cloud's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cloud tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fames cranks the arm and Cloud screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cloud, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gichin Fames!
Gichin Fames 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
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sin Cara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Reyes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sin Cara's chin.

Cara
vs
Reyes

160 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 New York, Sin Cara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cara gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cara not doing much here.

Reyes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cara pulls his head out easily.
Reyes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Reyes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reyes is trying to maintain the position but Cara is very close to passing his half guard.
Cara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reyes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Cara stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes tries to clinch up but Cara circles away and keeps his distance.
Reyes dives in and grabs Cara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cara pushes down on Reyes's head and hops out.
Reyes looks winded!
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cara swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Cara clinches up with Reyes and pushes him back against the cage.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Cara has him pressed against the cage.

Cara gets control of Reyes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Reyes prevents Cara from getting back to his feet.
Cara pulls Reyes in close to prevent any damage.
Reyes won't allow Cara to sweep him here.
Cara has Reyes pulled in close to control his posture.
Cara thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes preventing the sweep.
Cara wants to stand but Reyes is controlling the position.
Cara keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reyes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reyes somewhat.
Good work by Reyes as he checks the leg kick.
Cara misses with a lunging right hand
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnny Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cara has closed the distance and engaged Reyes in a clinch.

Cara manages to pull guard.

Cara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Reyes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sin Cara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Reyes.

Cara manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Cara keeps moving.
Cara pulls Reyes in close to his closed guard and prevents Reyes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reyes trying to control but Cara is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cara has Reyes pulled in close to control his posture.

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

Cara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reyes to the mat! Reyes manages to get full guard.
Cara really is a fat lump.
Reyes wants to improve his position but instead Cara has moved into half guard.
Cara stalling.
Cara trying to mount his opponent but Reyes defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cara lands a nice short elbow.
Cara tries to stand and escape but Reyes is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reyes, pushing him back against the cage.

Cara decides to pull guard.
Cara has a closed guard, preventing Reyes from standing up.

Reyes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cara has escaped and now he's on top!
Reyes wants to hit a switch here but Cara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reyes there!
Cara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reyes is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cara landing strikes, looking to finish!
Reyes tries to lock up and control but Cara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reyes is trying to reverse the position but instead Cara has taken his back - oops!

Cara looking to break Reyes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reyes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cara will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Cara tightening his grip on Reyes, looking for the choke.

Reyes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cara gets his way!

Cara is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Reyes right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cara looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Reyes right now.
Cara keeps control of the position easily here as Reyes tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to break free.
Cara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Reyes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cara.
Cara scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Reyes is looking for a way out.

Reyes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cara scores with punches to the body.
Reyes is really stuck here.
Cara has good solid back control here.
Reyes is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cara is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sin Cara dominated that second round.
That's time! Cara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Reyes gets tackled into the cage by Cara. Cara maintains the clinch.
Reyes tries to break the clinch but Cara is controlling the position.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Cara is controlling him.
Cara misses with a body punch.

Cara successfully pulls guard.

Cara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reyes throwing strikes but missing.
Reyes is fighting to break Cara's control of his arms but Cara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Cara uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reyes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reyes finds it's way round the side to connect with Cara's head.

Cara shoots in and bounces Reyes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cara looking to pass the guard.
Cara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sin Cara just wasn't active enough.

Cara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes wants to control but Cara is keeping busy.
Cara slips a nice elbow through Reyes's hands, connecting with Reyes's forehead.
Cara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reyes can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cara slips a nice elbow through Reyes's hands, connecting with Reyes's forehead.
Cara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cara is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to control Cara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reyes avoid being mounted?
Cara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reyes trying to hold on to Cara's head to control him but Cara postures up.
Cara stalling.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Cara moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnny Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sin Cara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sin Cara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Boozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald James acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Boozer
vs
James

195 cm
18
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Steel Penn's All 160

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlo Boozer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald James!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boozer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James is not content to let Boozer control the position.
James gets back to half guard.
James tries to get to full guard but Boozer has control of the leg.

Boozer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boozer is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boozer is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

James actively working from the bottom here.
Boozer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James wants to get back to full guard but Boozer has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boozer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Boozer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Boozer wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boozer won't allow James to sweep him here.
James keeping full guard, as Boozer tries to pass.
Boozer trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Carlo Boozer just wasn't active enough.

Boozer scores with a takedown into James's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boozer wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Boozer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Boozer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boozer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.

Boozer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boozer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Boozer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boozer off and has taken his back!

James patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boozer trying to control the hands but James won't let him.

Boozer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if James gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James tries to get the hooks in deep but Boozer pushed the leg off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

James is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boozer trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boozer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Boozer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boozer trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boozer pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boozer trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Boozer looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boozer managing to control the position.
James content to stall in guard here.
James wants to control from the top but Boozer keeps moving.
James looking to pass the guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Boozer wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Carlo Boozer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boozer jumps into side control!

Boozer swings around for an armbar but James sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boozer's guard.
James advances to half guard.
Boozer is not content to let James control the position.

Boozer kicks off James and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Boozer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. James quickly recovers to half guard.
James is in trouble now - Boozer has advanced to mount!

Boozer is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A telegraphed right hand from Boozer misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boozer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boozer lands in his opponent's guard.
Boozer forces his way into half guard.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Boozer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boozer slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James tries to get to full guard but Boozer has control of the leg.
Boozer tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boozer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boozer is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James is trying to stand up here but Boozer is controlling him well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boozer trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
James is looking for a sweep. Boozer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Boozer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

James slips a jab and a cross from Boozer.
Boozer tries a low kick but James avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boozer!

Boozer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boozer trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.

Boozer stands up.

Boozer dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boozer trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Boozer preventing the sweep.
Boozer looking to pass the guard.
Boozer trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James wants to sweep but no luck.

Carlo Boozer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boozer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James is looking to sweep but instead, Boozer has passed into half guard.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boozer is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
James is looking to improve his position.
Boozer is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boozer stalling.

Boozer stands up and beckons James to join him on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boozer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Boozer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carlo Boozer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boozer wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is looking to reverse the position.
Boozer lands some shots froms side control.
Boozer is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boozer off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to control but Boozer is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

James working for a guillotine from mount but Boozer is in no mood to give up.
James tries to control but Boozer wriggling away.
Donald James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James avoids the attempt from Boozer to control.
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!
Boozer tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boozer tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
Boozer tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
Boozer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Boozer!
Carlo Boozer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Battafuco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski has chosen Foxy Shazam - Killin' it as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Battafuco
vs
Pudzianowski

200 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
271 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Battafuco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Battafuco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Battafuco is keeping busy.
Battafuco wants to control but Pudzianowski is keeping him busy.
Pudzianowski won't allow Battafuco to pass to mount.
Battafuco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Battafuco lands a nice shot to the head.

It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Pudzianowski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Battafuco controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battafuco punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to full guard.
Battafuco wants to pass the guard but Pudzianowski is defending well.
Battafuco not doing much here.
Battafuco is stalling here. Pudzianowski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Battafuco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pudzianowski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pudzianowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battafuco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Battafuco regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battafuco tries to get to full guard but Pudzianowski has control of the leg.
Pudzianowski with the ground and pound but Battafuco uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Battafuco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Battafuco has control of Pudzianowski's left arm, preventing Pudzianowski from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battafuco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pudzianowski stopping the sweep attempt from Battafuco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battafuco trying to keep a closed guard but Pudzianowski is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Battafuco feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pudzianowski is trying to keep Battafuco in close.
Battafuco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Battafuco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pudzianowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Battafuco is one step ahead there.
Battafuco passes Pudzianowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Battafuco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Battafuco is thwarting Pudzianowski's attempts to control the position.
Battafuco winds up and cracks Pudzianowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Battafuco scores with a couple of nice shots.

The cut above Mariusz Pudzianowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battafuco trying to control the action but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Battafuco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pudzianowski taking some punishment here, with Battafuco in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Battafuco seems content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battafuco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Battafuco wants to free his trapped foot but Pudzianowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Battafuco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Battafuco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Battafuco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pudzianowski pinned against the cage. Pudzianowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pudzianowski throws a head kick but Battafuco moves out of range.
Pudzianowski fails with the takedown

and Battafuco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Battafuco wants to break the clinch but can't.

Battafuco drags the fight down to the ground.
Pudzianowski looking to sit in guard and control but Battafuco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Battafuco passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pudzianowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Pudzianowski trying to remain calm as Battafuco controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to reverse the position.
Pudzianowski is not content to let Battafuco control the position.
Pudzianowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski taking a bit of punishment here - Battafuco scoring with strikes.
Pudzianowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Battafuco throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pudzianowski is not content to let Battafuco control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Battafuco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pudzianowski some visible discomfort.
Joey Battafuco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pudzianowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battafuco cracks Pudzianowski with a big right hand but Pudzianowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Pudzianowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Battafuco 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.
Battafuco is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Battafuco cracks Pudzianowski with a big elbow.
Battafuco slows the pace down.
Pudzianowski can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Battafuco working the ground and pound from side control.
Battafuco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pudzianowski can do to turn this around?
Pudzianowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Battafuco trying to control the action but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Battafuco taking a breather here.

Battafuco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Battafuco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pudzianowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battafuco wants to control but Pudzianowski is keeping him busy.
Pudzianowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Battafuco tries to advance to mount but can't.
Check out the look on Battafuco's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Battafuco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

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

Adonai
vs
Mayweather

190 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Namunamu Clothing

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 Los Angeles, Surachai Adonai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adonai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Adonai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Adonai.
Adonai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mayweather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adonai lands with a cross.
Adonai moves out of range of the leg kick from Mayweather.
Adonai avoids a punch combination nicely.

Adonai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mayweather's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Adonai escapes and gets back to his feet.
Adonai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mayweather will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid body kick from Adonai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Adonai. Those never looked like landing.
Adonai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adonai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayweather has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adonai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adonai throws a nice head kick!
Adonai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mayweather will feel that in the morning.
Adonai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adonai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnny Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adonai lands a head kick!
Mayweather blocks a head kick by Adonai.
Adonai shoots for a takedown but Mayweather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adonai misses with a head kick.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adonai lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adonai throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.

Adonai shoots in and gets a takedown into Mayweather's guard.
Adonai passes Mayweather's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mayweather is trying to stand.
Adonai controlling the action here.
Adonai throwing shots but Mayweather is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adonai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayweather has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adonai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adonai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mayweather is trying to stand back up but Adonai is controlling him
Adonai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adonai counters with a solid body kick.
Mayweather has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Adonai.
Mayweather tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Adonai clinches.
Adonai has Mayweather pressed against the cage, preventing Mayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mayweather wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mayweather is trying to push Adonai away but Adonai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Adonai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adonai lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adonai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayweather has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adonai feints and then cracks Mayweather's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayweather down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adonai connects with a crisp jab.
Adonai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that Adonai avoids nicely.
Mayweather misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surachai Adonai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Adonai has managed to clinch.

Adonai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adonai misses with a head kick.
Adonai thumps Mayweather with a low kick.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adonai avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Adonai delivers a nice body kick.
Mayweather misses with a low kick.
Mayweather misses with a double jab.
Adonai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Adonai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adonai throws a head kick that misses.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adonai connects with a high kick.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adonai dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.

Adonai rushes Mayweather and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mayweather working hard to break the clinch.
Adonai scores a nice knee to the body.
Adonai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Adonai.
Adonai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adonai stalls.
Mayweather using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adonai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adonai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adonai throws a head kick that Mayweather semi-blocks.
Mayweather gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adonai.

Mayweather gets caught napping as Adonai dives in and scores a takedown. Mayweather manages to retain 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!
Mayweather controls Adonai momentarily but Adonai frees himself.
Adonai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adonai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adonai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayweather can do to turn this around?
Adonai trying to control but Mayweather is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Surachai Adonai has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Adonai throws a leg kick which misses Mayweather's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayweather tries to avoid it.
Adonai throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

Adonai is rocked!

It looks like Surachai Adonai has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adonai drops his hands momentarily and Mayweather needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Adonai just on the top of the head. Adonai drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Adonai - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Mayweather!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Limp Bizkit-My way or the high way. John Ross has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Drago
vs
Ross

196 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Ross!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

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

Ross clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the cage.
Drago tries to score a body lock takedown but Ross shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drago tries to break free but Ross pushes him back against the cage.
Drago dodges an elbow strike from Ross.
Drago has Ross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Ross fails to land.

Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago dives in and grabs Ross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes down on Drago's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Drago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ross moves into the clinch.
Drago jumps guard but Ross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ross presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross lands a nice knee to the body.
Drago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Danny Drago has been cut.
Ross misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ross gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Drago regains guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ross distracts Drago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ross landing with the ground and pound.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Ross landing with the ground and pound.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Drago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ross is one step ahead there.
Ross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ross lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drago keeping full guard, as Ross tries to pass.
Ross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ross drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ross jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ross looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drago pushes Ross off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.
Ross tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.

Ross is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drago's half guard.
Ross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drago's head.
Ross working the head and body with strikes.
Ross throws a strike but Drago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ross postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Ross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross scoring with some ground and pound.

Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ross defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ross works over Drago with some ground and pound from guard.
Ross throws a big right hand that misses.
Ross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ross postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ross distracts Drago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Drago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ross rushes Drago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ross is pressed up against the cage. Drago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ross down to the mat. Ross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ross wants to clinch.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drago, pushing him back against the cage.
Ross scores with a knee to the head.
Ross trying to land knees to the body.
Drago is looking to break free of the clinch but Ross has double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ross.
Ross misses with an elbow over the top.

Drago works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross wants to stand but Drago is controlling the position.
Drago scoring with some ground and pound.

Drago gets to his feet. Ross looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Ross has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago takes a shot to the head.

Ross gets control of Drago's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ross will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drago works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Drago stops Ross from getting back to his feet.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drago tries to pass to full mount but Ross defends it.

Ross manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ross wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has Ross backing up. Ross nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.
Ross is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ross clinches with his opponent.
Drago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ross tries to land a knee to the head but Drago blocks with his arms.
Ross looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ross looking for a takedown.

Ross manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ross. No joy for Drago on that attempt.

Ross moves into the clinch.
Ross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Drago gets control of Ross's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.

Ross drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ross has Drago in his guard.

Drago decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ross, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Ross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drago.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross shoots in looking for a takedown but Drago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago looks for the body kick but Ross saw that one coming.
Drago tries for a takedown but Ross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Ross drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drago blocks it with crossed arms.
John Ross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ross just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drago's brow.

Drago breaks the clinch.

Drago fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ross to the ground. Drago is now in Ross's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Ross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Danny Drago's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross shoots for a double leg takedown but Drago sprawls well. He's pushed Ross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drago.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt - Ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.

Drago clinches up with Ross and pushes him back against the cage.
Ross throws a knee to the head but misses.

Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Drago clinches up against the cage.
Ross misses with an elbow over the top.
Ross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drago's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drago manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Drago controls Ross momentarily but Ross frees himself.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drago's head.
Ross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ross with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
John Ross has got the better of the ground game so far.

Drago wriggles free and stands up.
Ross wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side

and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ross lands an elbow inside that Drago shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ross just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drago's brow.
Ross throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drago's efforts to push away.
Ross misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ross throws an elbow that misses.
Drago tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Ross.
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!
Ross lands an elbow that stopped Drago in his tracks for a moment.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Ross with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ross using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drago is trying to drag Ross to the mat but Ross just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drago is looking to break free of the clinch but Ross has double underhooks.
Drago working aggressively here.
Ross with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Drago blocks an elbow strike from Ross.
Ross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Drago breaks from the clinch.

Drago gets a clinch.
Ross is pressed up against the cage. Drago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ross down to the mat. Ross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drago counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Drago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ross scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
John Ross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drago defending well though.
Ross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a strike but Drago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ross postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ross postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Drago 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.
Ross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drago's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Danny Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Drago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ross!
Post fight, John Ross took to the microphone: 'Just wanna thank my fans and guy at the Weed Nation gym its really great practicing with all the coaches there and touching my fight'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nelly Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis has chosen Pettis as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Haynes
vs
Pettis

182 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

180 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelly Haynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haynes tries to clinch but Pettis moves out of range.
Haynes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haynes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pettis is out of range and Haynes settles back down.
Haynes wants to clinch up but Pettis keeps it at a distance.
Haynes tries to clinch but Pettis moves out of range.
Haynes is looking to clinch.
Haynes is looking to clinch.

Haynes takes the fight into the clinch.
Pettis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Haynes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pettis looks for a takedown but Haynes sprawls well.
Haynes tries to clinch but Pettis moves out of range.
Haynes moves to clinch but Pettis breaks away

and Pettis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haynes's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Pettis drops back looking for a leg! Haynes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haynes manages to kick Pettis off! Pettis jumps back into Haynes's guard.
Pettis stopping the sweep attempt from Haynes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes can't keep his opponent in guard - Pettis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haynes tries to roll over but Pettis keeps him under control.
Haynes is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pettis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haynes defends it well.
Haynes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pettis is trying for a kimura here. Haynes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pettis wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Pettis!
A pretty intense looking Anthony Pettis took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.