MCC 13: Sham vs Louis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hal Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hill
vs
Thompson

167 cm
22
138 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hal Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Hill or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Hill.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Hal Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Thompson.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to score with a low kick but Hill moves his leg out of the way.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson throws a combination that misses

and Hill counters with a single leg into guard. Thompson didn't expect that.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thompson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thompson has escaped and now he's on top!
Thompson throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hill throws and elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hill's guard. Nice move by Thompson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws and elbow that misses. Hill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Hill!

Hill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thompson dives on top into guard.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson looks gassed!
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson trying to move into half guard but instead Hill has managed to sweep!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hill. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hill misses with the combination.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Hill throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Hill.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hill shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hill is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.

Thompson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot

and Hill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thompson's guard now.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
Hill being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard.

Thompson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hill stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
Thompson is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Thompson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thompson lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hal Hill dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hill checks a low kick from Thompson.
Thompson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hill counters with a one-two to the body.
Claude Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed

and Hill counters with a takedown into side control.

Thompson sneaks out the side door and pushes Hill away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hill shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thompson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thompson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thompson!
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thompson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two 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.
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hill is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Thompson.
Thompson trying to control the position but Hill is working away.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hill down.
Hill tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.

Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hill, who protects the arm well.
Hill defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Thompson throws a strike aimed at the side of Hill's head but Hill avoids it well.
Hill defending against the ground and pound.
Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Hill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thompson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hill avoids the head kick by Thompson.

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.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thompson's guard now.
Hill trying to move into half guard but instead Thompson has managed to sweep!
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson works over Hill with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Claude Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hal Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hal Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hill 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hal Hill!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlie Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phelps comes to the cage accompanied by Dixie. Antunes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Surfista Calhorda by Replicantes. Eduardo Antunes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Phelps
vs
Antunes

170 cm
26
145 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

167 cm
19
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlie Phelps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduardo Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phelps tries to clinch but Antunes is having none of it.
Antunes misses with the combination.
Phelps doesn't manage to clinch there - Antunes circles away.
Phelps wants to clinch.
Phelps tries to clinch up.

Antunes scores a takedown into full mount!
Phelps is trying to escape the mount.
Phelps wants to hold on but Antunes pushes him away.
Phelps gets back to half guard.

Antunes seems to be looking for submissions.

Phelps is defending against the submission attempts here by Antunes.
Phelps works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps looking for a sweep. Not yet Phelps, not yet.
Antunes passes Phelps's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Antunes is looking to take a break and control but Phelps is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Phelps actively working from the bottom here.
Phelps wants to control but Antunes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phelps is trying to get back to full guard.
Antunes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phelps keeps working.
Antunes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phelps's head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Antunes instigates a clinch.

Phelps pulls Antunes into guard.
Phelps looking for a sweep. Not yet Phelps, not yet.

Antunes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Antunes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Antunes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antunes looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps looking for a sweep. Not yet Phelps, not yet.
Antunes trying to control but Phelps is working from the bottom.

Phelps looking for a guillotine here but Antunes defends easily.

Antunes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phelps keeping moving, preventing Antunes from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phelps is on top in guard.

Phelps is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes wants to sweep but no luck.
Antunes working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phelps slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Antunes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Phelps's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Antunes is looking to control Phelps's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Antunes avoid being mounted?
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 Carlie Phelps will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Phelps takes one to the side of the head.

Antunes moves into the clinch successfully.

Phelps gets control of Antunes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phelps will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phelps 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Antunes wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.

Antunes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Antunes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Antunes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Phelps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Antunes 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.
Antunes wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phelps is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes trying to control the position.
Phelps wants to pass the guard but Antunes is keeping the position.
Antunes wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Antunes working a defensive guard here.
Phelps passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is looking for a sweep. Phelps is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Antunes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Antunes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Antunes wants to stand but Phelps is controlling the position.
Phelps stopping the sweep attempt from Antunes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phelps slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlie Phelps dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Antunes closes the distance and pushes Phelps back into the cage.
Antunes is trying to maintain a safe position but Phelps gets an underhook and turns Antunes into the cage.
Phelps tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Antunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Phelps tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Antunes smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Antunes.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Antunes blocks a head kick by Phelps.
Antunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phelps doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps looks to clinch

and Antunes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Phelps wants to get back to full guard.
Antunes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Phelps looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Antunes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Antunes is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phelps works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phelps looking for a sweep. Not yet Phelps, not yet.
Antunes trying to control but Phelps is working from the bottom.

Antunes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phelps controls Antunes momentarily but Antunes frees himself.
Antunes passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is keen to just control but Phelps is a slippery customer.
Antunes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Phelps's thigh. Phelps counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Phelps lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Antunes!
Antunes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes preventing the sweep.

Antunes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Antunes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phelps wants to sweep here but Antunes controlling him for the moment.
Antunes looking to pass the guard.
Antunes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Antunes looking to sit in guard and control but Phelps gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Antunes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Phelps passes into half guard.
Eduardo Antunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Antunes looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Phelps pushes past his half guard into mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Antunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phelps 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carlie Phelps!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Rockstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rockstein might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown - Dr Rockzo. Leonard Rockstein has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rockstein
vs
Carwin

175 cm
18
295 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

192 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Leonard Rockstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin throws a shot from downtown. Rockstein moves away and avoids it.
Carwin scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Leonard Rockstein has been cut.
Carwin misses with a two punch combination.
Carwin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carwin duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Rockstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Rockstein throws a jab when Carwin was well out of range.
Carwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Leonard Rockstein's cut is getting worse.
Carwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carwin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Leonard Rockstein's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carwin swings for the body but Rockstein moves out of range.
Carwin dips to his left and cracks Rockstein with an uppercut!

Rockstein moves into the clinch.

Rockstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Rockstein avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstein throws a hook but Carwin avoids it easily.
Carwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Carwin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Megaphny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Megaphny
vs
Duran

190 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
273 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Megaphny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gus Duran!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megaphny throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Gus Duran has been cut.
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
Megaphny throws a right and a left that both miss.

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

Duran is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megaphny cracks Duran with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Duran falls to his knees and Megaphny doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk Megaphny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oba Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Dean could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oba Martins's chin.

Dean
vs
Martins

190 cm
22
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
213 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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, Donald Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oba Martins!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean throws a series of strikes that have Martins backpedaling.
Dean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martins on the side of the head.
Dean lunges at Martins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martins's hand.

Martins gets caught flat footed, as Dean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dean gets to his feet - Martins follows without any prompting.

Dean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean wants to take a breather but Martins is having none of it.

Martins has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dean. Oh but Martins has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dean goes limp - he's gone! Martins jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oba Martins!

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 Jasper Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takuma Tachibana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hale
vs
Tachibana

182 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasper Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takuma Tachibana!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tachibana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hale is trying to defend but Tachibana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tachibana pulls his head out easily.

Hale is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Tachibana is tapping! Great win for Hale!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jasper Hale!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anaconda Yadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yadav might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shayad. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Yadav
vs
Newman

202 cm
20
275 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

196 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anaconda Yadav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Newman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman tries to bum rush Yadav with a series of wild strikes but Yadav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yadav looks for a takedown but Newman sprawls well.
Newman misses with a two punch combination.

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

Yadav looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Yadav actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newman lands a nice short elbow.
Yadav taking some punishment here, with Newman in his half guard.
Newman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yadav knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Newman slows the pace down in half guard.
Newman lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yadav keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Yadav looking for submissions off his back.

Yadav actively working from the bottom here.
Newman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Newman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yadav!
Newman controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Newman.
Newman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman is landing with some decent strikes but Yadav is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Newman prevents Yadav from getting the reversal.
Newman lands with some strikes.
Newman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yadav is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yadav is breathing heavily.
Yadav is working hard here to advance position.
Newman looking to control but Yadav is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Newman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yadav looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman landing punches.
Newman trying to control but Yadav is having none of it.
Yadav is wriggling around trying to escape.
Newman landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yadav taking shots to the head.
Yadav is trying to escape the mount.
Newman raining down shots from the mount!
Newman cracks Yadav with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Newman is landing with some decent strikes but Yadav is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yadav is looking to improve his position but Newman isn't that keen on the idea.
Newman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Newman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yadav working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yadav is squirming around, avoiding Newman's attempts to control the action.
Newman looking to finish Yadav with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yadav!
Yadav keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yadav can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Newman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yadav's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Newman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yadav is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newman tries to control but Yadav wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Newman wants to control the pace but Yadav is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Newman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Newman clinches up against the cage.
Yadav letting Newman take a breather here.
Yadav is working for takedown but Newman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yadav is working for takedown but Newman is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yadav drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anaconda Yadav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Newman manages to pull guard.
Yadav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newman is keeping the position for now.
Newman pulls Yadav in to control the position.

Yadav drops back, looking for a kneebar! Newman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Newman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Newman!
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.
Newman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Newman cracks Yadav with a big elbow.
Yadav tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Newman working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman trying to control the position but Yadav is working away.
Newman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Yadav tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Newman wants to control but Yadav is keeping him busy.
Newman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yadav!
Newman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Newman landing punches.
Newman with a couple of short strikes.
Newman dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Newman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Newman prevents Yadav from getting the reversal.
Newman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Newman landing strikes from the mount.
Newman dominating with strikes here.
Yadav working to try and regain half guard.
Newman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yadav is working to get back to half guard.
Newman dominating with strikes here.
Yadav is desperately trying to improve his position but Newman has a good base and remains in mount.
Newman cracks Yadav with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Newman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newman controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Newman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Newman.
Yadav takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Newman controlling his opponent.
Newman landing punches.
Newman unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newman wants to control the pace but Yadav is squirming around nicely.
Newman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yadav hang on?
Newman wants to control the pace but Yadav is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Newman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Yadav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.

Newman scores a takedown into full mount!
Shawn Newman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yadav is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newman landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newman controlling the pace for now.
Yadav tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman is landing with some decent strikes but Yadav is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Newman landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Newman.
Newman landing strikes from the mount and Yadav is in trouble!
Yadav is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yadav keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newman controlling his opponent.
Newman lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman scoring with strikes but Yadav is staying in there.
Newman content just to control the position here.
Yadav is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Newman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yadav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newman tries to control but Yadav wriggling away.
Yadav is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Newman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Newman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Newman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yadav looks a forlorn figure.
Newman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shawn Newman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yadav tries to reverse the position but Newman maintains control.
Newman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Newman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yadav can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Newman controlling from the full mount.

Newman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yadav to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yadav shrugs it off.
Newman looking to control but Yadav is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yadav keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Newman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yadav is looking to improve his position but Newman isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Newman.
Newman content just to control the position here.
Newman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yadav looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newman controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Newman 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Newman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Spart has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Spart seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Spart
vs
Aldo

177 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION
THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Spart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spart.
Spart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldo but Aldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Aldo scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Aldo cracks Spart with a good jab.
Spart fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Spart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to avoid it but Spart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aldo to the ground. Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aldo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldo's waist but Aldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spart off to one side.
Spart slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Aldo scores with a one two! Spart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Jack Spart has been cut.
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!

Aldo lands a left and a right that send Spart crashing to the mat, dazed. Aldo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Spart is rocked!
Aldo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Spart - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Aldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Aldo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shim Sham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sham
vs
Louis

180 cm
19
217 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Battalion Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shim Sham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Louis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sham throws a left and a right that both miss

and Louis counters with a shoot takedown. Sham fights it but they end up in guard.

Sham pushes Louis off and gets back to his feet.
Sham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Louis counters with a two punch combo.
Sham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Louis slips under a jab from Sham.
Louis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sham falls off balance throwing a combination

and Louis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sham's guard now.
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!
Louis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sham is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sham is looking to stand up but Louis isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sham trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Louis stands and steps away. Sham gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sham misses with a jab to the body
and Louis counters with a nice body shot.
Sham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Louis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Louis tests Sham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shim Sham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Louis pushes Sham up against the cage in a clinch.

Louis gets control of Sham's arms and successfully pulls guard. Louis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sham wants to get up but he can't break Louis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Louis managing to control the position.
Sham stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sham wants to stand but Louis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sham decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Louis, up you get!
Louis lands a slapping body shot.
Louis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sham throws out the jab.
Sham misses with a combination
and Louis counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Louis rushes Sham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sham lands with a right to the head.
Louis misses with an elbow over the top.

Louis breaks from the clinch.
Louis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sham looks to throw the jab but Louis is out of range.
Sham lands a nice shot to the body.
Louis looks gassed!
Sham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Logan Louis has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Sham as he connects with a hook.

Louis is rocked!
Sham circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Louis to the canvas! Louis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sham keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shim Sham!
Shim Sham retains his light heavyweight title!