CEFC 31 Dryskin vs Wood PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between giggy simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Gagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Gagner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

simpson
vs
Gagner

200 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, giggy simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Gagner!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagner tries to bum rush simpson with a series of wild strikes but simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten simpson somewhat.
Gagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Gagner.
Gagner tries to bum rush simpson with a series of wild strikes but simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gagner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by simpson.
simpson misses with a takedown attempt - Gagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gagner.
Gagner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gagner throws a nice looking combination but simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagner misses with a few strikes there.
Gagner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
simpson dives in and grabs Gagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gagner pushes down on simpson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for giggy simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten simpson somewhat.
Gagner misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
simpson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

simpson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
simpson wants to take a breather but Gagner is having none of it.
Gagner is looking to escape.
simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gagner defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
simpson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gagner to regain full guard.
Gagner wants to stand up but simpson is controlling him.
simpson throws a strike but Gagner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
simpson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gagner won't allow simpson to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gagner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gagner.

giggy simpson's cut is getting worse.
simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gagner swivels and escapes.
Gagner misses with a wild combination.
Robert Gagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gagner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gagner throws a right and a left that both miss.
simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Gagner.
Gagner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gagner looks gassed!
Gagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gagner throws a right hand that simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that simpson also avoids with ease.
simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gagner circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gagner does no damage.

simpson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gagner defending against the ground and pound.
simpson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
simpson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gagner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
simpson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gagner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by simpson.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Gagner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on giggy simpson's cut.
That's time! simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice sprawl there from Gagner as simpson shoots in.
Gagner throws a nice looking combination but simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gagner throws a right and a left that simpson avoids nicely.
simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gagner tries to sprawl out of it but simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gagner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gagner fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gagner which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for giggy simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagner misses with the combination.

simpson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gagner's guard.
Gagner wants to stand up but simpson is controlling him.
simpson looking to pass the guard.
Gagner is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
simpsonis looking to pass into half guard but Gagner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gagner is in guard.
simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
simpson wants to get back to his feet but Gagner passes into half guard.
simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if simpson tries to get out of the position.
simpson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gagner manages to move to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
simpson is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Gagner wants to control the pace but simpson is squirming around nicely.
simpson really wants to buck Gagner off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
simpson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that giggy simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on giggy simpson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gagner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gagner tries to bum rush simpson with a series of wild strikes but simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gagner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gagner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by simpson.
simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten simpson somewhat.
Gagner stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Gagner misses.
Gagner lands a jab-cross combination.
Gagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gagner throws a combination. simpson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Gagner. No joy for simpson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for giggy simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
simpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gagner as he avoids it easily.
Gagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robert Gagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagner throws a right hand that simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that simpson also avoids with ease.
simpson tries for a takedown but Gagner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gagner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gagner fails to land with a series of punches.
Gagner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gagner wants it to stay on the feet.
simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten simpson somewhat.
Gagner looks to land a combination. simpson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gagner swinging wildly here.
simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gagner is fending him off so far but simpson persists. Nope, Gagner circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Gagner.
Gagner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
giggy simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
simpson fails to land the takedown.
simpson tries for a takedown but Gagner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gagner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gagner misses with a series of wild punches.
Gagner stuffs the takedown.
Gagner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for simpson with that takedown attempt.

simpson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than simpson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gagner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as simpson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
simpson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
simpson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
simpson landing strikes, looking to finish!
simpson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gagner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
simpson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

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.
BOOM! simpson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
simpson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gagner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
simpson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Gagner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Epp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen dracula as his entrance music. Sparky Jenkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Epp
vs
Jenkins

177 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

182 cm
22
165 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clayton Epp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epp shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Epp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Epp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Epp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epp fails with a takedown attempt.
Epp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Epp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Epp.
Epp stuffs the takedown.

Jenkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Epp!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Epp because Jenkins loaded up on that one.
Jenkins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Epp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Epp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Epp tries to get out of the position.

Jenkins working for a guillotine from mount but Epp is in no mood to give up.

Jenkins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Epp to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Epp shrugs it off.
Epp blocking the ground and pound.
Jenkins raining down shots from the mount!
Epp is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epp is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Epp that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jenkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Poor strikes thrown by Jenkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jenkins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Epp hang on?
Jenkins working Epp over with strikes here.
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!

Jenkins quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Jenkins but it's paid off an Epp is forced to tap! Nice work by Jenkins.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tamdan McCrory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Banza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamdan McCrory had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McCrory
vs
Banza

185 cm
19
203 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 9 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tamdan McCrory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jo Banza!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Banza. No joy for McCrory on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCrory is defended easily by Banza.
Banza tries to clinch but McCrory is having none of it.
McCrory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banza.
McCrory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banza throws out a loose jab but McCrory uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCrory is defended easily by Banza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamdan McCrory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banza throws a nice looking combination but McCrory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jo Banza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCrory circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Banza as McCrory shoots in.
Banza swings for the body but McCrory moves out of range.
Banza tries to clinch but McCrory moves out of range.
Banza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Tamdan McCrory has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good work by McCrory as he checks the leg kick.
McCrory circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCrory shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banza pinned against the cage. Banza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banza throws a hook to the side of McCrory's head but McCrory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrory shoots in looking for a takedown. Banza tries to sprawl out of it but McCrory keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banza shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrory with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banza counters with a nice body shot.
Banza misses with a hook. McCrory ducked under it nicely.
McCrory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banza throws out the jab.
Banza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Banza tries to clinch but McCrory is having none of it.

Banza 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.
Banza tries to stand but McCrory is controlling from the bottom.
Banza looks gassed!
McCrory wants to stand but Banza is controlling the position.

McCrory manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Banza misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrory fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCrory doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Banza counters with a shoot takedown. McCrory fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banza tries to free his leg and advance position but McCrory is retaining full guard.
Banza prevents McCrory from getting back to his feet.
Banza wants to stand and escape but instead McCrory has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McCrory working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCrory works over Banza with some ground and pound from guard.
Banza wants to get back to his feet but McCrory is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrory postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCrory preventing the sweep.
McCrory lands a couple of digs.
McCrory distracts Banza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCrory keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banza's head.
McCrory makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCrory knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banza on the ground.
McCrory lands a couple of digs.
Banza wants to stand and escape but McCrory is having none of it.
McCrory lands a couple of elbows.
McCrory scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banza wants to stand up but McCrory is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrory is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCrory is controlling him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Banza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tamdan McCrory's cut.
That's time! McCrory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McCrory shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banza but Banza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banza throws a series of strikes that have McCrory backpedaling.
Tamdan McCrory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCrory fails with the takedown
and Banza counters with a three punch combo that has McCrory backing up. McCrory nods at Banza to acknowledge the strikes.
Banza throws a solid leg kick but McCrory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Banza.
Banza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamdan McCrory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banza throws a right and a left that McCrory avoids nicely.
Banza misses with a looping right.
McCrory changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banza tries to avoid it but McCrory manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banza to the ground. Banza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrory has his takedown stuffed
and Banza counters with a series of strikes. McCrory will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banza misses with a few strikes there.
McCrory shoots for a double leg takedown but Banza sprawls well. He's pushed McCrory's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

McCrory closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banza did well to prevent McCrory getting side control.
McCrory working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Banza punching from the bottom.
Banza tries to roll over but McCrory keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from McCrory.
McCrory lands with a punch from half guard.

Banza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCrory pulls his head out easily.
Banza flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banza tries to kick McCrory off but McCrory keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCrory tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banza swivels and escapes.
Banza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banza wants it to stay on the feet.
McCrory with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Banza to counter with a crisp jab.
McCrory dodges the punch combination from Banza.
Banza leaves McCrory with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCrory fails with the takedown
and Banza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banza misses with a double jab.
McCrory looks for a takedown but Banza sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banza fails to land with a series of punches.

Banza clinches.
McCrory tries for a takedown but Banza manages to get underhooks.
Banza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

McCrory is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Banza can't fight it off and eventually McCrory manages to take the fight to the floor. Banza looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCrory throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banza 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.
McCrory wants to pass the guard but Banza is keeping the position.
Banza wants to stand and escape but McCrory is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrory lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCrory is controlling him.
McCrory lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCrory slips a jab from Banza.
McCrory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banza avoids it really well and circles away.
McCrory shoots in and drives through. Banza sprawls well.
McCrory tries for a takedown but Banza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCrory shoots for a double leg takedown but Banza sprawls well. He's pushed McCrory's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Banza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tamdan McCrory's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McCrory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banza.
McCrory shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Banza.
McCrory shoots and misses

and Banza counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCrory won't be happy with that.

Banza decides to stand back up. Banza steps back and let's McCrory get back to his feet.
Banza closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCrory circles away.
McCrory dives in and grabs Banza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banza pushes down on McCrory's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamdan McCrory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Banza misses.
Banza misses with the combination.

Banza rushes McCrory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrory tries for a takedown but Banza manages to get underhooks.
Banza gets underhooks to prevent McCrory's takedown attempt.
Banza is trying to force a seperation but McCrory has the dominant position.
McCrory has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banza can't break the clinch.
Banza tries to break the clinch but McCrory is controlling the position.
Banza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCrory has him pressed against the cage.
Banza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCrory.
Banza gets underhooks to prevent McCrory's takedown attempt.

Banza gets control of McCrory's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banza has momentary wrist control but McCrory slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCrory content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jo Banza has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCrory throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCrory connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrory lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banza has momentary wrist control but McCrory slips an elbow through the middle.
McCrory prevents Banza from getting back to his feet.

Banza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McCrory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banza.
Banza looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrory is just out of range.
McCrory has a takedown stuffed.
Banza leaves McCrory with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCrory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banza avoids it really well and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Banza scores with a four punch combination!
McCrory shoots in for a takedown but Banza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by McCrory or perhaps it was just good defense by Banza which made him look bad.
Banza misses with a hook.
Jo Banza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banza misses with a takedown attempt

and McCrory counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banza wants to stand and escape but McCrory is having none of it.
McCrory landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrory is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Banza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Banza misses with a punch on the inside.

McCrory jumps guard and drags Banza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Banza gets to his feet. McCrory looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCrory shoots for a takedown but Banza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banza.
Tamdan McCrory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banza wants to clinch but McCrory slips to the side

and McCrory counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCrory.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jo Banza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jo Banza!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Chopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and victor king (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chopper
vs
king

186 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

203 cm
22
281 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Chopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, victor king!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
king moves out of range as Chopper strikes.
Chopper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Chopper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. king was covering up waiting for the punch and Chopper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chopper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chopper trying to control but king is working from the bottom.
king working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chopper.
Chopper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chopper trying to control the position from guard on top but king is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chopper lands a couple of digs.
Chopper stops king from standing up.
king preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chopper wants to pass the guard but king is keeping the position.
Chopper trying to control the position from guard on top but king is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chopper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chopper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
king utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chopper working some strikes from top position.
Chopper is working king over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chopper passes king's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chopper is looking to advance position but king won't allow it.
Chopper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
king looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
king is in trouble now - Chopper has advanced to mount!
Chopper is landing with some decent strikes but king is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
king is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Chopper lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
king taking shots to the head.
Chopper breaks from king's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chopper lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chopper with good strikes from the mount here!
Chopper postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. king looks a forlorn figure.
Chopper scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopper lands with some vicious ground and pound - can king hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chopper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish king?
Chopper is landing with some decent strikes but king is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chopper landing strikes from the mount and king is in trouble!
BOOM! Chopper connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chopper lands with some strikes.

king is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chopper lands with some strikes.
king is still in real trouble! Can Chopper finish him?
Chopper wants to control the pace but king is squirming around nicely.
king seems to have recovered his senses.
Chopper looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has king covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Chopper!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Le Bard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Lucien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucien has chosen Kiss - All Hell's Breaking Loose as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bard
vs
Lucien

177 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Lucien!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard slips under a jab from Lucien.
Bard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lucien misses with a straight right.
Bard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bard connects with a high kick.
Bard throws a body kick that misses.
Bard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Le Bard has been cut.
Bard dodges the punch combination from Lucien.
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Lucien.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lucien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bard - the referee stops the clock and Lucien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bard. Lucien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucien throws a hook to the side of Bard's head but Bard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucien rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucien misses the jab.
Lucien on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lucien looks gassed!
Bard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lucien will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bard.
Lucien moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucien.
Lucien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bard thumps Lucien with a low kick.
Le Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard throws a leg kick which misses Lucien's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucien tries to avoid it.
Bard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Bard forces Lucien back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard lands an elbow that stopped Lucien in his tracks for a moment.
Lucien jumps guard but Bard stands there with Lucien around his waist. Lucien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lucien takes an elbow to the temple.
Bard lands an elbow inside.
Lucien fails to pull guard.

Bard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Bard.
Bard misses with a wild combination.
Bard feints and then cracks Lucien's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucien down.
Lucien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bard.
Bard scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Bard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bard keeps Lucien at a distance using the push kick.
A punch combination from Bard misses.
Bard lands a nice looking body shot.
Lucien just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bard.
Nice body punch from Bard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucien should have avoided that one.

Bard has managed to clinch.
Lucien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Le Bard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Lucien.
Bard scores with a knee to the head.

Bard breaks the clinch.
Bard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lucien loads up on a big right hand but Bard slips the punch.
Bard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Bard lands a slapping body shot.
Bard lands a head kick. Lucien smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Bard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bard pushes Lucien away with a front kick.
Lucien's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lucien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid leg kick lands there for Bard.
Bard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some wild striking there from Bard.
Lucien throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bard counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard with a nice cross.
Lucien takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Bard.
Bard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lucien throws a lazy right hand but Bard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Bard.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lucien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bard - the referee stops the clock and Lucien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bard. Lucien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lucien misses with a looping right.
Bard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lucien misses the shot to the body.
Bard cracks a nice hook into Lucien's ribs.
Lucien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lucien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bard.
Bard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lucien.
Bard scores with a head kick.
Lucien has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bard.
Lucien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bard has closed the distance and engaged Lucien in a clinch.

Bard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lucien misses with a two punch combination.
Bard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucien misses the shot to the body.
Bard scores with a three punch combo!
Bard with a hook.
Bard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Bard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bard with a knee to the head.

Bard breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lucien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Lucien.

Bard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucien, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bard breaks from the clinch.
Bard misses with a two punch combination.
Lucien looks to throw the jab but Bard is out of range.
Bard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lucien lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Bard.
No joy there for Lucien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bard.
Bard misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucien lunges at Bard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bard's hand.
Bard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucien takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lucien throws a hook to the side of Bard's head but Bard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bard with a hook.
Lucien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lucien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bard.
Lucien might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bard scoring well with a low kick there.
Bard scores with a jab to the body.
Bard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bard throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard thumps Lucien with a low kick.
Lucien drops his hands momentarily and Bard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lucien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bard thows a body kick. Lucien tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucien can do to turn this around?
Bard is looking to slow Lucien down with leg kicks.
Bard lands with a kick to the temple. Lucien shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice shot lands for Bard.
Bard throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucien. Bard does a little dance to reset his feet.

Bard closes the distance and pushes Lucien back into the cage.
Bard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lucien's face.
Bard scores with a knee to the head.
Lucien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bard walks away with a smile on his face. Lucien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big right from Bard misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lucien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bard - the referee stops the clock and Lucien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bard. Lucien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lucien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bard momentarily.
Bard throws a nice head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - Lucien scores with a four punch combination!
Bard throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucien.

Bard closes the distance and clinches.
Bard lands a good knee to the midsection. Lucien won't want to take too many of those.
Bard lands a damaging elbow.
Lucien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bard.
Lucien fails to pull guard.
Le Bard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Lucien.
Lucien takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lucien tries to pull guard but Bard holds him up against the cage and eventually Lucien drops back down to his feet.

Bard breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lucien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bard - the referee stops the clock and Lucien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bard. Lucien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lucien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucien misses with a straight left.
Bard lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucien. Bard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Bard does it's job there.
Lucien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bard.

Bard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucien, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bard smiles and moves away.
Lucien avoids the head kick by Bard.
Lucien bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bard's head backwards.
Bard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucien moves away.
Bard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lucien's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bard. That's going to slow Lucien down.
Lucien throws out a loose jab but Bard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bard lands a head kick. Lucien smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lucien takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lucien throws a looping overhand right but Bard ducks down to avoid it.
Bard throws the kick towards the body but Lucien avoids it.
Lucien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid leg kick lands there for Bard.
Bard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucien throws out the jab.

Bard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lucien tries to pull guard but Bard won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Bard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bard throws out a loose jab but Lucien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucien slips a straight right by Bard.
Bard takes a swing at Lucien's ribcage but misses.
Lucien takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lucien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bard.
Bard misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucien. Bard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucien lands a two punch combo.

Bard forces Lucien back against the cage and clinches.
Bard lands an elbow that stopped Lucien in his tracks for a moment.
Lucien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bard walks away with a smile on his face. Lucien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bard can pounce on him.
Bard slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bard sizes up Lucien with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lucien takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lucien avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bard misses the jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Le Bard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Le Bard'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!

Lucien missing with a left hand there. Bard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucien fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bard checks it well.
Nice straight punches there by Bard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bard.
Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Lucien.
Lucien avoids the body shot from Bard.
Bard scores with the left hand. Lucien knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lucien misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bard.
Bard connects with a single shot there.
Bard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bard!
Lucien takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bard misses with a few strikes there.
Lucien misses with a combination
and Bard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bard scores with a push kick.
Bard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bard, right into the meat.
Bard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bard connects with a high kick.
Bard throws a head kick that half lands.
Lucien throws a jab but it's blocked by Bard.
Bard throws a head kick that half lands.
Bard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucien ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bard.
Bard dips to his left and cracks Lucien with an uppercut!
Bard needs to keep his hands up - Lucien had a free shot at his head there.
Lucien thows a body shot but no joy.

Bard rushes Lucien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lucien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bard - the referee stops the clock and Lucien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bard. Lucien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucien. Bard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucien misses with a straight left.
Lucien slips a jab and a cross from Bard.
Bard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bard. That's going to slow Lucien down.
Bard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucien lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lucien.
Lucien has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lucien throws out a loose jab but Bard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Bard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Bard.
Bard throws a right and a left that Lucien avoids nicely.
Bard throws a nice looking combination but Lucien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Bard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bard throws a hook but Lucien avoids it easily.
Bard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lucien.
Lucien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lucien on the side of the head.
Lucien slips a jab from Bard.
Bard misses with a head kick.
Lucien stalks Bard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bard's face. Bard staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bard lands a slapping body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bard. Lucien shrugs it off though.
Lucien looks to land a right hand but Bard moved out of range.
Bard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lucien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bard throws a good cross that connects.
Bard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bard throws a body punch but Lucien moves out of range.
Bard misses the shot to the body.
Lucien blocks a head kick by Bard.
Lucien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Lucien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucien blocks a head kick by Bard.
Le Bard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucien dips to his left and cracks Bard with an uppercut!
Lucien throws out a loose jab but Bard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lucien's head.
Lucien takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bard throws a series of punches but Lucien avoids them all with ease.

Bard closes the distance and clinches.
Bard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lucien's defenses.

Bard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucien misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Bard does no damage.
Lucien misses with a low kick.
Bard cracks Lucien with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lucien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bard moves away.
Dante Lucien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Bard.
Lucien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucien takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Le Bard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bard 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Le Bard!

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 Jack Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Lontrame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lontrame is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rocket Skates by The Deftones. Jack Swift has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Swift
vs
Lontrame

188 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Lontrame!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift misses with a takedown attempt - Lontrame sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swift uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a hook but Swift blocks it.
Swift shoots for a takedown but Lontrame saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swift shoots in and drives through. Lontrame sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lontrame moves into the clinch.
Lontrame is looking to break free of the clinch but Swift has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lontrame is trying to break the clinch but Swift has him pressed against the cage.
Lontrame wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lontrame wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swift tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lontrame wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lontrame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swift has him pressed against the cage.

Lontrame breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Swift shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Swift showed some decent athleticism there.
Swift prevents Lontrame from standing back up.
Lontrame keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swift not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame tries to kick Swift off but Swift keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lontrame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lontrame keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lontrame wants to get back to his feet.
Swift seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Swift thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Swift connects with a nice short shot to Lontrame's temple.
Lontrame is trying to stand back up but Swift is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swift.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swift throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swift missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lontrame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swift.
Lontrame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swift.
Swift throwing shots but Lontrame is blocking nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swift stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lontrame.
Swift looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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.
Lontrame shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swift as he avoids it easily.

Lontrame shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Swift is looking to improve his position but Lontrame isn't that keen on the idea.
Swift regains half guard.
Lontrame wants to stand but Swift has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lontrame really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swift. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Swift actively working from the bottom here.
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 Jack Swift will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lontrame takes a swing at Swift's ribcage but misses.
Swift has his takedown stuffed

and Lontrame counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swift 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.
Lontrame tries to stand and escape but Swift is controlling the position.
Swift is looking to improve his position.
Lontrame tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Swift.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swift regains full guard. Nicely done.

Swift looking for a guillotine here but Lontrame defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lontrame wants to stand but Swift has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Swift has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lontrame can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Swift is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swift has a closed guard, preventing Lontrame from standing up.
Lontrame is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swift looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Swift has a closed guard, preventing Lontrame from standing up.
Swift controls Lontrame momentarily but Lontrame frees himself.
Lontrame has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swift is proving hard to escape from.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame tries to bum rush Swift with a series of wild strikes but Swift uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swift fails with the takedown
and Lontrame counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Lontrame.
Swift takes one to the side of the head.
Lontrame stuffs the takedown attempt from Swift. Swift gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lontrame makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swift shoots and misses
and Lontrame counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Lontrame clinches.
Lontrame wants to get back to striking at distance but Swift won't allow it.
Swift tries a knee to the head but Lontrame blocks it.
Lontrame wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swift with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lontrame is trying to break the clinch but Swift has him pressed against the cage.
Swift tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Swift tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lontrame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Swift shoots and misses
and Lontrame counters with a series of strikes. Swift will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lontrame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lontrame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swift with a poor takedown
and Lontrame counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lontrame is looking to clinch.
Lontrame misses with a low kick.
Lontrame throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swift shoots and misses
and Lontrame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lontrame slaps away a takedown attempt from Swift, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lontrame throws an overhand right that lands on Swift's shoulder, as Swift tries to avoid the shot.
Lontrame throws a lazy right hand but Swift sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swift.
Lontrame fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lontrame throws a push kick but Swift slaps the foot to one side.
Swift tries for a takedown but Lontrame circles away easily

and Lontrame moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lontrame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swift tries a knee to the head but Lontrame blocks it.
Lontrame tries to break free but Swift pushes him back against the cage.
Lontrame wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swift tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lontrame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lontrame tries to circle away but Swift has him pinned against the cage.
Lontrame is trying to break free.
Swift throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lontrame looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lontrame is trying to break the clinch but Swift is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame is trying to break the clinch but Swift is controlling him.
Lontrame wants to break free but Swift has control.
Lontrame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swift has him pressed against the cage.
Lontrame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swift has him pressed against the cage.
Swift lands an uppercut.
Lontrame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swift scores with a hook to the body.
Lontrame wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swift keeps control of Lontrame as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Lontrame's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swift with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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.
Lontrame tries to break the clinch but Swift is controlling the position.
Swift using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lontrame has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swift has Lontrame pressed against the cage, preventing Lontrame from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lontrame has had enough of the clinch but Swift keeps him there for the moment.
Lontrame working hard to break the clinch.

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

Swift shoots in and bounces Lontrame off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Swift throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lontrame!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lane Pedersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Nguyen
vs
Pedersen

189 cm
23
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

180 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Pedersen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nguyen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nguyen throws a combination that misses
and Pedersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nguyen throws a combination that misses
and Pedersen counters with a left and a right that stings Nguyen.
Nguyen scores with a hook.
Nguyen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Pedersen counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen dodges the ground and pound from Pedersen.
Pedersen 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.
Nguyen is not content to let Pedersen control the position.
Pedersen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nguyen to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pedersen is trying to get an arm triangle but Nguyen is defending well.
Nguyen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nguyen tries to get out of the position.

Pedersen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pedersen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Charlie Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen thows a leg kick but Pedersen checks it

so Pedersen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pedersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nguyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pedersen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen is looking to work some ground and pound but Nguyen has wrist control.
Pedersen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nguyen controls Pedersen momentarily but Pedersen frees himself.
Pedersen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nguyen keeping moving, preventing Pedersen from controlling successfully.
Pedersen lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen postures up in Nguyen's guard and throws a big left but Nguyen blocks it.
Pedersen trying to move into half guard but instead Nguyen has managed to sweep!
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedersen trying to keep a closed guard but Nguyen is proving a slippery customer.
Pedersen has control of Nguyen's left arm, preventing Nguyen from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Pedersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nguyen defends it easily.
Nguyen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedersen 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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Pedersen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nguyen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pedersen counters with a series of strikes. Nguyen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nguyen lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Pedersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedersen lands a jab-cross combination.
Pedersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Pedersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedersen lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pedersen lands with a nice combination. Nguyen backs away looking to recover.
Nguyen throws the left hand but Pedersen avoids the punch easily.
Pedersen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen dodges the punch combination from Pedersen.

Pedersen scores with a takedown into Nguyen's guard.
Pedersen is breathing heavily.
Pedersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pedersen wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving.
Pedersen tries to stand but Nguyen is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen is looking to work some ground and pound but Nguyen has wrist control.
Nguyen 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.

Pedersen drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Pedersen seems to have locked his on tight now - Nguyen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Pedersen, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lane Pedersen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by waving flag k'naan. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jenkins
vs
Claude Van Damme

185 cm
22
179 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

185 cm
26
174 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Damme.

Van Damme clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Van Damme has him pinned against the cage.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Van Damme is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Damme has Jenkins pressed against the cage, preventing Jenkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Van Damme has hold of one of Jenkins's legs. Jenkins is fighting the takedown attempt but Van Damme gets the trip and lands the 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.
Van Damme is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Damme is controlling him.
Van Damme trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Damme throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.

Jenkins pushes Van Damme off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Van Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Damme slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme tries to clinch up.

Van Damme takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Damme is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Damme won't allow it.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Van Damme has the dominant position.
Van Damme keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Damme wants it to stay on the feet.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Damme but Van Damme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Van Damme rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Damme prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Van Damme works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Van Damme trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Van Damme prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Van Damme wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Damme is controlling him.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins is wriggling around but Van Damme manages to pass to half guard.
Van Damme stalling.
Jenkins is trying to stand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Damme moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.

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.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Damme pinned against the cage. Van Damme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Van Damme moves into the clinch.

Van Damme has picked Jenkins up - he's going for a ride! Van Damme dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jenkins pushes Van Damme off but Van Damme dives into side control.
Van Damme creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jenkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Van Damme drags him back down.
Van Damme trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet.
Jenkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Van Damme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Jenkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Van Damme.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Claude Van Damme 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.

Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.

Van Damme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins can't get the takedown.

Van Damme turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Van Damme manages to end up in side control.
Jenkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Van Damme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Jenkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Van Damme is controlling him well.
Jenkins is not content to let Van Damme control the position.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Damme looks up at the clock and then as Jenkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Van Damme smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jenkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Van Damme drags him back down.
Van Damme working the body and head with strikes.
Jenkins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Van Damme seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Van Damme wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Jenkins pushes Van Damme away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Van Damme gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Van Damme is working Jenkins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Van Damme has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins tries to escape but Van Damme is in control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Van Damme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Van Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.

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.
Van Damme tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Van Damme sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Damme sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Van Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.

Van Damme closes the distance and pushes Jenkins back into the cage.
Jenkins wants to break free but Van Damme has control.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brownie Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Van Damme. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Damme circles away.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Van Damme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Van Damme is controlling him.

Van Damme has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jenkins is trying to keep an underhook but Van Damme manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Van Damme controlling the action here.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Van Damme lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Damme is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins pushes Van Damme off looking to stand but Van Damme dives back in and keeps control.
Van Damme throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Damme tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Van Damme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Damme is looking to clinch.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Van Damme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Damme dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Van Damme darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Damme pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Claude Van Damme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Van Damme wants to clinch.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Van Damme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Damme's waist but Van Damme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Damme closes the distance but Jenkins moves to the side

and Jenkins counters with a single leg into guard. Van Damme didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Van Damme is keeping the position.
Jenkins won't allow Van Damme to sweep him here.
Jenkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Damme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenkins throws a strike but Van Damme rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Van Damme wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins wants to stand but Van Damme is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins 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.
Van Damme working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Damme swivels and escapes.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Van Damme with a series of wild strikes but Van Damme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Van Damme avoids it well.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Damme as he jumps to the side.
Van Damme wants to clinch.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Van Damme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Damme takes the fight into the clinch.

Jenkins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Van Damme is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jenkins to the mat. Jenkins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Damme won't allow Jenkins to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Damme's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Damme's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Damme scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Van Damme looking to pass the guard.
Van Damme prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Brownie Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Damme tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to clinch up.
Van Damme wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Damme wants to clinch.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jean Claude Van Damme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Damme sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Claude Van Damme.
Well Van Damme 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Claude Van Damme!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flakey Dryskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dryskin
vs
Wood

187 cm
24
194 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
189 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Black Skull Clothing
Black Skull Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flakey Dryskin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Wood!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood tries to bum rush Dryskin with a series of wild strikes but Dryskin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dryskin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dryskin.

It looks like Kurt Wood has been cut.
Dryskin works the jab nicely.
Wood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dryskin throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dryskin misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Wood lands but Dryskin takes it in his stride.
Dryskin swinging wildly here.
Dryskin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Wood is rocked!
Dryskin misses with a combination
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood misses with a double jab
and Dryskin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Dryskin finish him?
Dryskin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a series of strikes. Dryskin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wood seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dryskin, right into the meat.
Wood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dryskin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dryskin throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryskin throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood needs to keep his hands up - Dryskin had a free shot at his head there.
Dryskin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wood circles away quickly and effectively.
Dryskin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dryskin throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Wood colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Dryskin as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Wood is left battered and dazed whilst Dryskin and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flakey Dryskin!
Flakey Dryskin is the new middleweight champion!

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