JAMMIN PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between No Mercy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decon Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost has chosen Rock me Amadeus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mercy
vs
Frost

174 cm
22
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, No Mercy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Decon Frost!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Mercy.
Mercy wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Frost scores with a knee to the head.
Frost taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercy is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Mercy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mercy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mercy misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercy has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost crunches a lovely knee into Mercy's ribcage.
Mercy being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Frost's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Frost breaks from the clinch.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mercy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No Mercy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Frost clinches up against the cage.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
Frost lands a big knee! That's hurt Mercy! Oh, he's all over the place! Frost lands another knee that sends Mercy to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Decon Frost!

C
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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eli Gabriel's chin.

Gabriel
vs
Smith

160 cm
26
147 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

167 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gabriel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gabriel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Gabriel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Gabriel in his half guard.

Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gabriel looking to pass the guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Gabriel controlling him for the moment.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Gabriel landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gabriel trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gabriel!
Gabriel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gabriel tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is working to get back to half guard.

Smith goes for an armbar but Gabriel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gabriel.
Gabriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabriel's guard.

Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gabriel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gabriel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gabriel!
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Gabriel gets full guard.

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith shoots and misses

and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith is not content to let Gabriel control the position.

Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gabriel 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.

Gabriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reggie Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.

Gabriel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
BOOM! Gabriel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gabriel lands with some strikes.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gabriel wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Gabriel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gabriel scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.

Smith is rocked!
Gabriel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Gabriel finish him?
Gabriel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Gabriel trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Gabriel 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Gabriel unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Gabriel working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Smith slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Gabriel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel passes to full mount!
Gabriel landing shots from mount.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Gabriel's attempts to control the action.
Gabriel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gabriel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith tries to stand but Gabriel is controlling from the bottom.
Gabriel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabriel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!

Gabriel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gabriel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gabriel fails to land the takedown.
Smith fails to land the takedown.

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gabriel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Smith is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gabriel loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gabriel but Gabriel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reggie Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gabriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith shoots and misses
and Gabriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eli Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Gabriel gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gabriel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Gabriel in his guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gabriel passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Gabriel there.
Gabriel is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Eli Gabriel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gabriel lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gabriel is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gabriel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reggie Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Gabriel landing with the ground and pound.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Gabriel slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabriel sees it coming and defends easily.
Eli Gabriel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gabriel is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reggie Smith.
Well Gabriel 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gabriel!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruoska is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the devil. Brian McBride could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mauri Ruoska's chin.

McBride
vs
Ruoska

180 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
169 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian McBride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ruoska rushes McBride and presses him up against the cage.
Ruoska lands a shot to the body.
McBride fails to pull guard.
Ruoska lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Brian McBride has been cut.
McBride tries to work over Ruoska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBride on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Ruoska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruoska throws a big shot that misses.
Ruoska scores with a push kick.
Ruoska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McBride avoids the head kick by Ruoska.
McBride moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruoska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruoska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruoska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruoska displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

McBride fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruoska, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruoska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruoska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McBride momentarily.
Mauri Ruoska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruoska tries to clinch

and McBride counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruoska wants to sweep here but McBride controlling him for the moment.
McBride wants to control from the top but Ruoska keeps moving.

McBride 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.
Ruoska wants to sweep here but McBride controlling him for the moment.
McBride stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruoska swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride stopping the sweep attempt from Ruoska.
McBride wants to pass the guard but Ruoska is keeping the position.
Ruoska has a closed guard, preventing McBride from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ruoska scores with a jab to the head.
Ruoska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBride tries to clinch up.
Ruoska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruoska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBride.
Ruoska throws a jab but it's blocked by McBride.
Ruoska thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruoska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McBride counters with a nice uppercut.
McBride throws a looping overhand right but Ruoska ducks down to avoid it.
Ruoska slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruoska wants to clinch
and McBride counters with a two punch combo.
Ruoska scores with a jab.
Ruoska throws a combination. McBride tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Ruoska.
McBride bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska closes the distance looking to clinch
and McBride counters with a nice body shot.
Ruoska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBride.
Ruoska tries to clinch but McBride moves away
and McBride counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruoska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBride tries to clinch up but Ruoska circles away and keeps his distance.
McBride throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruoska counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBride throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

McBride clinches.
Ruoska presses McBride against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBride jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruoska walks away with a smile on his face. McBride gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by McBride or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruoska which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McBride. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruoska works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauri Ruoska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian McBride's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McBride takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice cross by Ruoska.
Mauri Ruoska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBride is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McBride looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruoska swinging wildly here.
Ruoska works the jab nicely.
Ruoska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruoska clinches but McBride breaks the clinch
and McBride counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruoska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruoska tests McBride's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBride misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ruoska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brian McBride is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruoska bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride misses with a low kick.
Ruoska closes the distance looking to clinch
and McBride counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McBride circles away from the clinch attempt

and McBride moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruoska.

Ruoska breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Ruoska.
Ruoska tries to clinch up

and McBride counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ruoska!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride throwing strikes but Ruoska recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Ruoska pushes McBride off looking to stand but McBride dives back in and keeps control.

Ruoska looking for submissions off his back.
Ruoska is breathing heavily.
McBride is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruoska takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ruoska is looking to stand up but McBride isn't so interested in that idea.
McBride trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McBride bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from McBride misses.
A right-left combo lands from Ruoska.
Ruoska misses with a head kick.
Ruoska tries to land a front kick but McBride steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ruoska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruoska scores with a hook.
Ruoska avoids the body shot from McBride.
Ruoska lands a jab-cross combination.
Ruoska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ruoska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McBride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McBride gets the takedown into side control.
McBride trying to control the position but Ruoska is working away.

McBride is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruoska is defending well.
McBride wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruoska keeps working.
Ruoska regains half guard there - taking advantage of McBride's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McBride is taking a breather. Ruoska says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBride is stalling here. Ruoska is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McBride seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ruoska has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauri Ruoska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian McBride's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ruoska misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by McBride.
McBride throws a body punch but Ruoska moves out of range.

McBride shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ruoska trying to control from the bottom.
McBride trying to control the action but Ruoska is working from the bottom.
Ruoska is trying to stand up here but McBride is controlling him well.
McBride prevents Ruoska from improving his position.
Ruoska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruoska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

McBride looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McBride circles away from the clinch attempt

and McBride counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McBride.
Ruoska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McBride thows a big elbow that misses.
McBride trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McBride working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruoska's head.

McBride is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ruoska is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ruoska has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruoska lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruoska trying to stand up but can't free himself from McBride's guard.
McBride looking for a sweep. Not yet McBride, not yet.
Ruoska cracks McBride with a solid left hand.
McBride keeping moving, preventing Ruoska from controlling successfully.
Ruoska lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruoska is one step ahead there.
Ruoska cracks McBride with a solid left hand.
Ruoska trying to control the position from guard on top but McBride is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBride looking for a sweep. Not yet McBride, not yet.
McBride not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruoska sitting in guard here, content to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McBride tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruoska swivels and escapes.
Ruoska swats away the attempt to clinch by McBride.
Ruoska misses with an uppercut.
Ruoska darts in trying to clinch

and McBride counters by moving into the clinch.

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.
Ruoska lands an elbow that stopped McBride in his tracks for a moment.
McBride avoiding damage as Ruoska throws knees to the body.
McBride tries to pull guard but Ruoska won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Ruoska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McBride slowing the pace effectively.
Ruoska gets through McBride's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruoska is trying to break the clinch but McBride has him pressed against the cage.
McBride avoiding damage as Ruoska throws knees to the body.
Mauri Ruoska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBride blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brian McBride has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruoska prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian McBride. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBride is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McBride is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian McBride showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruoska 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Ruoska!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masato Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama comes to the cage accompanied by On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. Hiroshi Sato acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Akiyama
vs
Sato

175 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
26
197 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Control Nutrition

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sato.
Akiyama walks into a straight right hand from Sato.
Sato cracks Akiyama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sato works the jab nicely.

Akiyama is rocked!
Sato throws a monster overhand right that drops Akiyama! Sato follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Sato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Oeuftete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Reuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oeuftete kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Way I Feel. Reuger has chosen The Final Countdown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Trey Oeuftete has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Oeuftete
vs
Reuger

198 cm
20
271 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
231 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Oeuftete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Reuger!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Reuger.
Oeuftete tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reuger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Look low, kick high! Oeuftete uses the oldest trick in the book to send Reuger tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Oeuftete is absolutely delighted - when Reuger wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Trey Oeuftete!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanchanok Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dent comes to the cage accompanied by Samuel Peter - WHO NECKS?!. Prasoetram has chosen The Way I Feel as his entrance music. 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.

Dent
vs
Prasoetram

185 cm
25
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

187 cm
20
196 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanchanok Prasoetram!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Dent misses.
Dent leaves Prasoetram with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dent moves into the clinch.
Dent is trying to break the clinch but Prasoetram is controlling him.
Prasoetram trying to land knees to the body.

Dent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prasoetram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dent.
Prasoetram avoids a punch combination nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Prasoetram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Prasoetram looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dent!
Dent wants to hold on but Prasoetram pushes him away.
Dent reaches up and holds on to Prasoetram to control the position.
Prasoetram wants to take his opponent's back but Dent doesn't allow it.
Prasoetram is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram unloads with some shots from mount but Dent bucks and avoids them well.

Prasoetram is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dent can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Prasoetram looking to control but Dent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dent is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dent regains half guard.
Dent makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dent.
Prasoetram looking to pass the guard.
Dent pulls Prasoetram in to control the position.
Prasoetram wants to control from the top but Dent keeps moving.

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.
Prasoetram wants to get up but he can't break Dent's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Dent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prasoetram passes Dent's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Prasoetram tries to stand and escape but Dent is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dent is trying to maintain the position but Prasoetram is very close to passing his half guard.

Prasoetram is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dent moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Dent looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Prasoetram passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dent is controlling Prasoetram's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent is looking to improve his position.
Prasoetram is pressing down on Dent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dent is holding on for now.

Prasoetram looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dent gets full guard.
Dent controls Prasoetram momentarily but Prasoetram frees himself.

That's four 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.
Dent lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Prasoetram!
Dent has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Prasoetram's face.

Dent is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Prasoetram has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dent blocks Prasoetram's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Prasoetram is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dent fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dent lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Prasoetram can't escape the position.
The referee warns Prasoetram that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dent putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Prasoetram taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Dent dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Prasoetram tries to clinch
and Dent counters with a stiff right hand.
Dent looks to land a left hand but Prasoetram moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dent misses with the combination.
Dent scores with a hook.
Prasoetram tries to clinch
and Dent counters with a nice body shot.
Prasoetram wants to clinch
and Dent makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Prasoetram really felt that one!
Dent throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Tanchanok Prasoetram has been cut.
Dent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanchanok Prasoetram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prasoetram shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dent throws a series of punches but Prasoetram avoids them all with ease.

Dent clinches up against the cage.

Prasoetram manages to break the clinch.
Prasoetram wants to clinch.
Dent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dent has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dent manages to break the clinch.
Prasoetram tries to clinch

and Dent counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Prasoetram keeping moving, preventing Dent from controlling successfully.
Dent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prasoetram is keeping the position for now.

Prasoetram is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dent defends well.

Prasoetram has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dent doesn't defend quickly enough and Prasoetram has managed to lock this one up! Can Dent escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Prasoetram on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tanchanok Prasoetram!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bones Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tupfama Mbamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mbamba has chosen The Way I Feel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Mbamba

185 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
191 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bones Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tupfama Mbamba!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mbamba.
Some wild striking there from Mbamba.
Mbamba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mbamba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Mbamba throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Mbamba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mbamba. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mbamba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mbamba swinging wildly here.
Mbamba throws a head kick that misses.
Mbamba misses with the combination.
Mbamba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mbamba.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones scores with a hook.

Jones lands a big uppercut and Mbamba crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mbamba looks OK. Jones waves Mbamba back to his feet!

Mbamba is rocked!
Mbamba drops his hands momentarily. Jones doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Mbamba staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Mbamba doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bones Jones!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Alejandro Uriza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taco has chosen green hornet (al hirt) as his entrance music. 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?

Alejandro Uriza
vs
Taco

173 cm
24
152 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

180 cm
20
157 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Alejandro Uriza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Taco!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alejandro Uriza misses with a hook.
Taco looks for the body kick but Alejandro Uriza saw that one coming.
Taco throws a wild body kick that Alejandro Uriza sees coming a mile off.
Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch up but Taco circles away and keeps his distance.
Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alejandro Uriza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taco - that will leave a mark!
Alejandro Uriza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taco. That one must have hurt.
Taco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alejandro Uriza avoids the head kick by Taco.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taco.
Taco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch but Taco is having none of it.
Taco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Jesus Alejandro Uriza has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Taco.
Alejandro Uriza fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taco avoids a kick to the body.
Taco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Alejandro Uriza darts in and clinches Taco up against the cage.

Taco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taco, right into the meat.
Alejandro Uriza is breathing heavily.
Alejandro Uriza avoids the head kick by Taco.
Taco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taco throws a sloppy head kick and Alejandro Uriza moves out of range easily.
Taco connects with a high kick.
Taco feints and then cracks Alejandro Uriza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alejandro Uriza down.
Taco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alejandro Uriza's head.
Taco scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taco throws a front kick that sends Alejandro Uriza stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taco, right into the meat.
Taco throws a sloppy head kick and Alejandro Uriza moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alejandro Uriza. That did some damage!
Alejandro Uriza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taco swats away the attempt to clinch by Alejandro Uriza.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taco.
Taco pushes Alejandro Uriza away with a front kick.
Alejandro Uriza will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Taco throws a sloppy head kick and Alejandro Uriza moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Taco.
Taco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alejandro Uriza's head.
Taco keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick from Taco lands but Alejandro Uriza takes it in his stride.
Alejandro Uriza misses with a looping left.
Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch up.
Taco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taco pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alejandro Uriza jabs at Taco's body.
Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch up.
Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taco.
Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch but Taco is having none of it.
Alejandro Uriza moves out of range of the leg kick from Taco.
Taco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch but Taco is having none of it.
Taco misses with a kick to the body.
Taco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Alejandro Uriza clinches up with Taco and pushes him back against the cage.
Taco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taco tries to circle away but Alejandro Uriza has him pinned against the cage.
Alejandro Uriza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taco is trying to break the clinch but Alejandro Uriza has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but misses.
Taco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alejandro Uriza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Taco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch up but Taco circles away and keeps his distance.
Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch up.
Alejandro Uriza scores with a hook.
Taco swats away the attempt to clinch by Alejandro Uriza.
Alejandro Uriza avoids the head kick by Taco.
Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch but Taco moves out of range.

Alejandro Uriza drives through and clinches with Taco against the cage.
Taco tries to circle away but Alejandro Uriza has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taco has had enough of the clinch but Alejandro Uriza keeps him there for the moment.
Alejandro Uriza throws an elbow but it misses.
Taco is trying to break the clinch but Alejandro Uriza is controlling him.
Taco takes an elbow to the temple.

Taco breaks from the clinch.
Taco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Taco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Alejandro Uriza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Alejandro Uriza tries to clinch up.
Taco ducks under a wild hook from Alejandro Uriza.
Taco lands a head kick. Alejandro Uriza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alejandro Uriza moves out of range as Taco throws a body kick.
Taco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taco throws a body kick that misses.
Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taco 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.
Don Taco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alejandro Uriza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taco.
Alejandro Uriza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taco moves away from the strike by Alejandro Uriza.
Taco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alejandro Uriza moves in looking to clinch but Taco pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alejandro Uriza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alejandro Uriza doesn't manage to clinch there - Taco circles away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Taco! Alejandro Uriza is out on his feet! Taco rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Alejandro Uriza is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Alejandro Uriza is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Taco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hozumi Hasegawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tigechelar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasegawa comes to the cage accompanied by On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hasegawa
vs
Tigechelar

165 cm
20
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

166 cm
24
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hozumi Hasegawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Tigechelar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigechelar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hasegawa tries to clinch but Tigechelar is having none of it.
Hasegawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hasegawa moves into the clinch.
Tigechelar stalling in the clinch but Hasegawa improves position.
Hasegawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hasegawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
A short right from Hasegawa.
Tigechelar takes a shot to the head.
Tigechelar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hasegawa won't allow it.
Tigechelar blocking some punches.
Hasegawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Tigechelar fails to pull guard.
Hasegawa cracks Tigechelar with a nice body shot.
Hasegawa lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Hasegawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tigechelar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hasegawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hasegawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tigechelar tries for a takedown but Hasegawa manages to get underhooks.
Hozumi Hasegawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Hasegawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Hasegawa.
Tigechelar looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigechelar misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Hasegawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hasegawa lands with a light punch inside.
Tigechelar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hasegawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hasegawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Hasegawa lands an uppercut.
Tigechelar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hasegawa won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hasegawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hasegawa lands an uppercut.
Hasegawa is pressed up against the cage. Tigechelar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hasegawa down to the mat. Hasegawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hasegawa digs a good body shot into Tigechelar's ribs.
Hasegawa lands with a straight right. Tigechelar didn't see that one coming.
Tigechelar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Tigechelar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasegawa fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hasegawa clinches up against the cage.
Hasegawa lands with a left to the head.
Hasegawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hasegawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Tigechelar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasegawa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa lands a right hand.
Hasegawa lands with a left to the head.
Hasegawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Hasegawa.
Tigechelar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tigechelar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasegawa.
Hasegawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tigechelars head.
Hasegawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa presses Tigechelar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hasegawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hasegawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a right hand.
Hasegawa scores with a shot to the side of Tigechelar's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hasegawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hasegawa.
Tigechelar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hasegawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hasegawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hasegawa lands a left hand.
A short left from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a right hand.
Hasegawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasegawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Hasegawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hasegawa pushes Tigechelar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hasegawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasegawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hasegawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hasegawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hasegawa.
A body shot lands from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa gets through Tigechelar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hasegawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Tigechelar takes a shot to the head.
Hasegawa lands with a right to the head.
Hasegawa scores with a shot to the side of Tigechelar's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hasegawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tigechelar takes a shot to the head.
Hasegawa scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hasegawa.
A short body shot lands from Hasegawa as the two fighters clinch.
Hasegawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Hasegawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hasegawa.
Tigechelar takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa gets through Tigechelar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hasegawa lands with a light punch inside.
Hasegawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Tigechelar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hozumi Hasegawa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hasegawa has managed to clinch.
Tigechelar has had enough of the clinch but Hasegawa keeps him there for the moment.
Hasegawa prevents a body shot from Tigechelar.
Hasegawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tigechelars head.
Hasegawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tigechelar or not.
A short right from Hasegawa on the inside.
Tigechelar has Hasegawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hasegawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hasegawa lands a nice uppercut.
Hasegawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hasegawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hasegawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Tigechelar working hard to break the clinch.
Hasegawa gets through Tigechelar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hasegawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hasegawa lands a left hand.
Hasegawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
A short left from Hasegawa.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hasegawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hasegawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Tigechelar is still on wobbly legs! Can Hasegawa finish him?
Tigechelar is breathing heavily.
Hasegawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hasegawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tigechelar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tigechelar seems to have recovered his senses.
Hasegawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hasegawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hasegawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasegawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasegawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hasegawa pushes Tigechelar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hasegawa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hasegawa.
A right hook to the body lands for Hasegawa.
Hasegawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hasegawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hasegawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hasegawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hasegawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hasegawa lands a shoulder strike.
Hasegawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hasegawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands with a light punch inside.
Hasegawa gets through Tigechelar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hasegawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hasegawa.
Hasegawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hasegawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hasegawa lands with a short shot to the head.
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 left hand lands to the body for Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hasegawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hasegawa lands a left hand.
A short right from Hasegawa on the inside.
Hasegawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hasegawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands with a right to the head.
Hasegawa lands a nice uppercut.
Hasegawa scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa lands with a light punch inside.
Hasegawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands with a right to the head.
Hasegawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tigechelar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hasegawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hozumi Hasegawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Hasegawa on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasegawa.
Hasegawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hasegawa lands a shoulder strike.
Tigechelar takes a shot to the head.
Hasegawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hasegawa pushes Tigechelar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hasegawa.
Tigechelar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hasegawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tigechelars head.
A short left from Hasegawa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasegawa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hasegawa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hasegawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hasegawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hasegawa pushes Tigechelar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hasegawa lands an uppercut.
Tigechelar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hasegawa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hozumi Hasegawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Hasegawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hasegawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hasegawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hasegawa lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasegawa.
Tigechelar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa pushes Tigechelar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hasegawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tigechelar or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hozumi Hasegawa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hasegawa closes the distance and clinches.
Hasegawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Tigechelar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands with a right to the head.
Hasegawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tigechelar has Hasegawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hasegawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tigechelar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa scores with a shot to the side of Tigechelar's head.
Hasegawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tigechelar.
Hasegawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tigechelar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hasegawa won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasegawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hasegawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hasegawa on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasegawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Hasegawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hasegawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa gets through Tigechelar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa pushes Tigechelar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hasegawa.
Tigechelar tries to break free but Hasegawa pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tigechelar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hasegawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa works on Tigechelar's body with a couple of short punches.
Hasegawa scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hasegawa.
Tigechelar takes a shot to the head.
Hasegawa lands a right hand.
Hasegawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigechelar working aggressively here.
Tigechelar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hasegawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a right hand.
Hasegawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hasegawa as Tigechelar tries to tie him up.
Hasegawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hasegawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hasegawa lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Hasegawa.
A short right from Hasegawa on the inside.
Hasegawa gets underhooks to prevent Tigechelar's takedown attempt.
Hozumi Hasegawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Hasegawa lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Hasegawa as the two fighters clinch.
Hasegawa lands a left hand.
Hasegawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tigechelar can do to turn this around?
Hasegawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tigechelar or not.
Hasegawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa lands a left hand.
Hasegawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasegawa lands a right hand.
Hasegawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hasegawa.
Hasegawa lands a shoulder strike.
Hasegawa pushes Tigechelar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hasegawa works on Tigechelar's body with a couple of short punches.
Hasegawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tigechelar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hasegawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasegawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tigechelar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Hasegawa.
A nice left hand lands by Hasegawa.
Hasegawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hasegawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hasegawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hasegawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Hasegawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve Tigechelar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa lands a left hand.
Hasegawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hasegawa lands a left hand.
Hasegawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hasegawa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hasegawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hasegawa lands with a light punch inside.
Tigechelar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hasegawa is keeping busy.
Hasegawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tigechelar takes a shot to the head.
Hasegawa lands with a right to the head.
Tigechelar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Hasegawa on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hasegawa.
Still in the clinch, Hasegawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hasegawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Hasegawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hasegawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tigechelar backwards.
Tigechelar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hozumi Hasegawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tigechelar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hasegawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hasegawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hozumi Hasegawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hasegawa 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 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hozumi Hasegawa!