Mortal Kombat II Opening Round PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bi Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What U See/We All Bleed Red. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cage
vs
Han

190 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
247 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bi Han!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
Han tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Han checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Han.
Han tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
Han looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Han ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Cage throws a hook but Han blocks it.
Cage avoids the head kick by Han.
Cage blocks a leg kick.
Cage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Han is out of range.
Cage misses with a leg kick.
Han tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Han.
Cage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Han is able to avoid easily.
Han moves out of range of the body kick from Cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Han lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Cage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Han is able to avoid easily.
Han swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Han is looking to score with low kicks.
Cage lands with a kick to the temple. Han shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A clash of legs there as Cage blocks the low kick.
Han checks a low kick from Cage.
Cage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cage throws a leg kick
and Han counters with a nice kick to the body.
Han checks a leg kick.
Han checks the leg kick.
Cage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Han pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Han misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage blocks a head kick by Han.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Han was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage feints and then cracks Han's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Han down.
Cage blocks a head kick by Han.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Han blocks a jab.
Cage slips under a jab.
Cage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Han is looking to land body kicks.
Cage wants to slow Han down by chopping away at his legs.
Cage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Han is able to avoid easily.
Han chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Cage tenderised Han's leg. Han is trying to keep his angry face on.
Han throws a head kick that misses
and Cage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Han's knee momentarily.
Han is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks.
Han misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Han throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
Cage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Han checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Han avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Han is out of range and Cage settles back down.
Han takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Han's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Han.
A head kick misses from Han.
Cage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Han throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
Han throws a push kick but Cage slaps the foot to one side.
Han throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Han throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Han's hands.
Han thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage looks to land a right hand but Han moved out of range.
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Han off balance momentarily.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage misses with a leg kick
and Han counters with an inside leg kick.
Han throws a low kick but Cage avoids it.
Jab by Han.
Cage misses with a leg kick
and Han counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cage moves out of range as Han strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
Han lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Han moves out of range as Cage throws a body kick.
Han slips a straight right by Cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick.
Han throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Han waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Han moves out of range of the leg kick from Cage.
Han tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Han.
Cage throws a low kick, looking for Han's leg but Han calmly moves out of range.
Cage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Han is able to avoid easily.
Cage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Han slips a jab from Cage.
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cage takes one to the chin there.
Han tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cage cracks Han with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick from Han misses.
Han tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Han tries to score with a low kick but Cage moves his leg out of the way.
Han misses the shot to the body.
Cage throws out a leg kick but Han moves out of range and Cage only half commits.
Han throws a low kick, looking for Cage's leg but Cage calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Han misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Han.
Han misses with a leg kick
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Han checks a low kick from Cage.
Cage wants to land a leg kick but Han is out of range.
Han has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cage.
Cage wants to slow Han down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice straight punches there by Cage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cage.
Han takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Han is able to avoid easily.
Han throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Han throws a nice head kick!
Cage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Han in his tracks.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Han.
Han tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage lands an overhand right.
Cage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cage.
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Han sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage is looking to score with low kicks.
Cage misses with a low kick as Han jumps back.
Han attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cage lands a jab to the nose.
Han fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cage avoids the head kick by Han.
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cage lands with a slapping head kick.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cage misses with a hook.
Han avoids a kick to the body.
Han throws a head kick that misses.
Han connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han walks into a stiff left hand from Cage.
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Han misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Han slips a jab from Cage.
Cage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Han blocks the low kick.
Cage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Han tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cage is able to avoid easily.
Han tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Han.
Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Han's calf.
Cage checks a low kick from Han.
Han chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Han.
Cage blocks a head kick by Han.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han wants to land a leg kick but Cage is out of range.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Han.
Cage avoids the head kick by Han.
Han is breathing heavily.
Han lands a nice looking body kick.
A leg kick checked by Han.
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cage throws a leg kick
and Han counters with a right hand to the body.
Cage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Han ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Han scores with a head kick.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Han there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Han off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Cage wants to slow Han down by chopping away at his legs.
Cage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Han is out of range and Cage settles back down.
Han moves out of range of the body kick from Cage.
Han slips a straight right by Cage.
Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Han throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cage on the side of the head.
Cage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Han is out of range.
Han blocks a head kick by Cage.
Han throws a nice inside leg kick.
Han moves out of range of the strikes.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Han shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Han walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Han throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Han tries a low kick but Cage avoids it.
Han throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Han is predictable there
and Cage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Han's knee momentarily.
Han checks a low kick from Cage.
Cage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Han is out of range and Cage settles back down.
Han lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Han misses with a hook
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cage feints and then cracks Han's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Han down.
Cage moves out of range as Han throws a body kick.
Han pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Han showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Cage lands a high kick!
Cage moves out of range of the leg kick from Han.
Cage lands a high kick!
Han throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Han tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Han.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage fakes the leg kick and cracks Han in the body.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Han.
Han will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Han's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Cage lands but Han takes it in his stride.
Cage lands with a kick to the temple. Han shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Han thumps Cage with a low kick.
Han avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cage tries to score with a low kick but Han moves his leg out of the way.
Han scores with a head kick.
Han throws out a leg kick but Cage moves out of range and Han only half commits.
Han tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Cage misses.
A head kick by Han misses
and Cage counters with a good low kick that Han was not able to check.
Cage slips under a jab.
Han throws a good cross that connects.
Han lands with a kick to the temple. Cage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Han checks a leg kick.
Han thows a body shot but no joy.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cage.
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Han tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Cage.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Han.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Han tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cage is able to avoid easily.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Han's calf.
Han blocks the body kick.
Han throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Han takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Han checks it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cage fakes the leg kick and cracks Han in the body.
Cage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bi Han has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Han off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kabal Labak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Raiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Labak
vs
Raiden

180 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kabal Labak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lord Raiden!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raiden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Labak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Labak trying to control but Raiden is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raiden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raiden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Labak trying to control the position from guard on top but Raiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raiden is striking from the bottom but Labak uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Labak is looking for a kimura but Raiden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labak to get the leverage.
Labak wants to free his trapped foot but Raiden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raiden misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raiden is not content to let Labak control the position.
Raiden throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden is looking for a sweep. Labak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Labak seems content to control.
Labak wants to free his trapped foot but Raiden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Labak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raiden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Labak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Raiden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Raiden is trying to maintain the position but Labak is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kabal Labak just wasn't active enough.
A looping hook to the body misses from Labak. Raiden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raiden fails with the takedown

and Labak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raiden's guard.
Raiden doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Labak trying to control but Raiden is working from the bottom.
Raiden tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labak trying to control the position from guard on top but Raiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raiden throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Raiden is trying to keep Labak in close.
Labak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raiden is striking but Labak is not phased and passes to half guard.
Labak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raiden keeps working.
Labak passes to full mount!
Raiden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Labak looking to control but Raiden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Labak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Raiden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Labak fails to take his opponent's back.
Raiden tries to hold on but Labak pushes him away.
Raiden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Labak trying to control but Raiden is having none of it.
Raiden srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labak is looking to control Raiden but Raiden is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Labak working for a choke but Raiden is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raiden trying to control but not successfully.

Labak is looking for the choke from the back position but Raiden is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labak is looking to control Raiden but Raiden is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Raiden tries to escape the position.
Raiden staying busy and making it hard for Labak to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabal Labak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Raiden 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.
Raiden postures up.

Raiden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Labak looking for a guillotine here but Raiden defends easily.
Raiden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raiden won't allow Labak to sweep him here.
Labak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Labak wants to sweep here but Raiden controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden 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.
Labak is trying to control the position but Raiden postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raiden fails with the takedown

and Labak counters with a shoot takedown. Raiden fights it but they end up in guard.
Raiden throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Labak trying to control the position from guard on top but Raiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raiden controlling the position.
Labak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labak trying to control but Raiden is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kabal Labak just wasn't active enough.
Labak tries to close the distance and clinch but Raiden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raiden has his takedown stuffed

and Labak counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Labak tries for a kimura but Raiden is defending well.
Kabal Labak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Labak wants to control but Raiden is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Raiden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Labak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raiden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Labak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labak trying to control the action but Raiden is working from the bottom.

Labak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Raiden is looking for a sweep.
Labak blocks the strikes from Raiden.
Labak working away.
Labak slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Raiden.
Labak trying to control but Raiden is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Labak working for a submission but Raiden is keeping him at bay.
Raiden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Raiden is looking to control Labak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raiden avoid being mounted?
Raiden misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Labak works his way into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Labak looking to control but Raiden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabal Labak dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Labak slaps away a takedown attempt from Raiden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raiden dives in for a single leg takedown but Labak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Labak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Labak working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Labak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raiden uses from the top position.
Raiden won't allow Labak to sweep him here.
Labak being controlled here, momentarily.
Labak seems keen to control Raiden's posture.
Raiden controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak looking for a sweep. Not yet Labak, not yet.
Raiden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raiden is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lord Raiden.
Raiden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Raiden tries to sprawl but Labak drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Raiden missing with punches from the bottom.
Labak trying to control the action but Raiden is working from the bottom.
Raiden gets full guard.
Labak passes Raiden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Labak is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Raiden is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kabal Labak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent LeMarche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Felterbush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Felterbush
vs
LeMarche

186 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felterbush slips under a jab.
Felterbush slips a jab from LeMarche.
LeMarche swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Felterbush.
LeMarche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Oooooh!!! Felterbush has knocked LeMarche down with a huge combo! Felterbush steps away and waves a wobbly LeMarche back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

LeMarche is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeMarche takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LeMarche is still on wobbly legs! Can Felterbush finish him?
LeMarche looks winded!
Crack! Felterbush connects with the perfect overhand right and LeMarche falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Felterbush!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnie Felterbush!
Our winner, Donnie Felterbush, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Opie River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skillet - Monster . Burns has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

River
vs
Burns

188 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
216 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Opie River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Burns!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

River shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. River showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Burns keeps control of the position for the meantime.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

River seems to be looking for submissions.

River is looking for submissions but instead, Burns has regained full guard.
Burns keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
River wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst River is controlling him.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
River trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.

River is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
River wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in River's guard.

River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from River.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

River looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burns has picked River up and slammed him! River can't keep hold of the triangle and Burns manages to pass to side control!
River manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burns's best efforts.

River looking for submissions off his back.

River actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Opie River dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A combination from Burns does no damage.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Derek Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns. That's going to slow River down.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burns's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
River punishes Burns's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
River lands a body shot.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a shot to the body.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Burns.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River misses with a body kick.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from River.
River staying out of range there.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
Burns lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burns lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burns throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
River is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Burns.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River slips under a jab from Burns.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River slips a jab from Burns.
River slips a straight right by Burns.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body punch from River.
A leg kick checked by River.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from River is defended easily by Burns.
River lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Derek Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.

River looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
River looking to sit in guard and control but Burns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
Burns connects with a jab.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
River misses with a kick to the body.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burns throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River thuds his right hand into Burns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
Burns misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Burns moves out of range as River strikes.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns falls off balance throwing a combination
and River counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Burns misses.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
River moves away from the strike by Burns.
Burns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns slips under a jab from River.
Burns misses with a leg kick
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns connects with a leg kick. River looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

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

River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
River throwing strikes but Burns manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burns prevents River from improving his position.
River is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!
River wants to control the position but Burns frees himself and scrambles - River manages to regain control in side control.
River trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
The strikes coming from River are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Opie River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Opie River did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Burns cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
River scores with a nice strike.
River slips under a jab from Burns.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River walks into a jab.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns dodges the punch combination from River.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Derek Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
River connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Burns stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from River.
River fails with the takedown.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Burns scores with a four punch combination!
Burns throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.
Derek Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns swings widly with a right hand

and River counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burns keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
River trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
River passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold.
River moves nicely into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burns can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
River wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Derek Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
River lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from River misses.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Burns misses.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Burns tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burns as River tries to tie him up.
River prevents Burns from breaking the clinch.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
Burns can't break the clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River has Burns pressed against the cage, preventing Burns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
River lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.
Burns tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.
Burns misses with some punches.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Burns breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
Burns misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns works the jab nicely.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches River on the side of the head.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
River scores with a one two! Burns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
River dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Burns.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
River cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
River throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing River off to one side.
Burns lands a head shot.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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A

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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