RFC. Forrest Lives PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Flash
vs
Querido

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Aggression Clothing

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flash moves in looking to clinch but Querido pushes him off.
Flash tries to close the distance and clinch but Querido swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Querido circles away quickly and effectively.

Flash rushes Querido and presses him up against the ropes.
Flash tries to pull guard but Querido holds him up against the ropes and eventually Flash drops back down to his feet.

Querido wants the takedown. Flash is fighting it off but Querido persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Flash's guard against the ropes.
Querido wants to control from the top but Flash keeps moving.
Querido wants to stand but Flash is controlling his posture from full guard.
Flash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Querido is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Querido showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Querido stands up and waves to Flash to follow him.

Querido has Flash up against the ropes in a clinch.
Flash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Querido has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flash tries to pull guard but Querido won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Querido prevents the takedown attempt.
Flash gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Querido.

Querido jumps guard and drags Flash to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Querido trying to keep a closed guard but Flash is proving a slippery customer.
Querido might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flash kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Flash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Querido is trying to control the position but Flash postures up.

Flash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Querido has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flash has managed to get both his arms back between Querido's legs - danger averted.
Flash tries to free his leg and advance position but Querido is retaining full guard.
Querido throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Querido fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Querido looks gassed!

Flash moves into range and clinches up with Querido.
Flash lands a body shot in the clinch.

Querido ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Querido no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash wants to control from the top but Querido keeps moving.
Flash throwing strikes from guard but Querido blocks nicely.
Querido looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Querido avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Querido avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flash wants to control from the top but Querido keeps moving.
Flash wants to pass the guard but Querido is keeping the position.
Querido wants to control but Flash passes easily into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flash lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flash fails in his attempt to clinch.

Flash closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Querido did well to prevent Flash getting side control.
Flash trying to control the pace.
Flash trying to pass the guard but Querido defending well.
Still in half guard, Flash seems content to control.
Flash throwing shots but Querido is blocking nicely.

Querido looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Querido missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pedro Querido will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Flash fails with the takedown

and Querido decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flash's guard.
Flash keeping moving, preventing Querido from controlling successfully.
Flash controls Querido momentarily but Querido frees himself.
Flash is controlling Querido's posture.
Querido trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flash's guard.
Querido stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Querido is breathing heavily.

Flash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flash is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

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

Querido shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Flash can't escape the position.
Flash wants to control but Querido is having none of it.
Querido trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flash wants to hold on but Querido pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Querido looking to control but Flash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Querido controlling the pace for now.
Flash is trying to escape the mount.
Querido wants to stand but Flash is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Flash keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Querido is looking to stand but Querido has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash is looking to get to half guard.

Querido is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Flash has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Flash!
Querido keeping moving, preventing Flash from controlling successfully.
Flash looking to pass the guard.
Flash trying to control the position from guard on top but Querido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flash is really struggling to control Querido but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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.
Flash is working Querido over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Querido pushes Flash off and gets back to his feet.
Flash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Querido counters with a shoot takedown. Flash fights it but they end up in guard.
Flash is pulling down on Querido's head. It's preventing any offense from Querido, at least for the moment.

Flash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Querido is aware though and is defending well.

Querido stands and steps away. Flash gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Flash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Querido moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Querido showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Flash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Querido tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flash swivels and escapes.

Flash fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Querido sprawls well initially but Flash persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Querido has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flash is working away from the top position though.

Flash seems to be working for a kimura but Querido defends the submission attempt.
Flash is trying to control. Querido wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Flash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Querido sees it coming and defends easily.
Flash prevents Querido from standing back up.
Querido works his way to full guard. Good work.

Querido working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flash tries to free his leg and advance position but Querido is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Querido is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Querido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pedro Querido has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flash stops Querido from standing up.
Flash advances position into side control!
Flash trying to control the action but Querido is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Querido wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Querido struggling a bit here.
Jack Flash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Querido is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

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

Flash shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Querido napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Querido wants to control but Flash postures up.
Flash lands a nice forearm strike.
Flash scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Querido tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flash wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flash tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Querido's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flash has a takedown stuffed.
Pedro Querido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Querido closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flash keeping his opponent close.
Flash is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash is working hard here to advance position.
Flash struggling a bit here.

Querido wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flash, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Querido politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Querido prefers to stall for the moment though.
Flash on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Flash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Querido's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pedro Querido is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Querido wants to take a breather but Flash is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Flash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Querido has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Querido!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Ordunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodney Gailfus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gailfus
vs
Ordunez

180 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
19
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Gailfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Ordunez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ordunez looks to land a body kick but Gailfus moved away.

Gailfus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ordunez!
Gailfus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gailfus is really struggling to control Ordunez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gailfus controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus tries to control but Ordunez wriggling away.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Rodney Gailfus just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ordunez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gailfus misses with a kick to the body.
Ordunez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gailfus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ordunez.
Ordunez chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Gailfus moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ordunez wants to get back to striking at distance but Gailfus won't allow it.
Ordunez prevents the takedown attempt.
Gailfus is breathing heavily.
Gailfus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ordunez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ordunez fails to pull guard.
Ordunez jumps guard but Gailfus stands there with Ordunez around his waist. Ordunez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ordunez wants to break free but Gailfus has control.
Gailfus fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ordunez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ordunez misses with a knee strike.

Ordunez jumps guard and drags Gailfus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ordunez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gailfus's guard.
Ordunez passes Gailfus's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ordunez wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ordunez thows a huge punch but Gailfus dodges it nicely.
Ordunez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ordunez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ordunez prevents Gailfus from improving his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ordunez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ordunez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ordunez looks to throw a body kick

and Gailfus counters with a single leg into guard. Ordunez didn't expect that.
Gailfus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gailfus wants to pass the guard but Ordunez is keeping the position.
Gailfus trying to control but Ordunez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodney Gailfus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ordunez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gailfus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by Ordunez misses
and Gailfus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ordunez throws a head kick that misses.

Gailfus 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.
Gailfus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gailfus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gailfus postures up.
Gailfus stopping the sweep attempt from Ordunez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gailfus postures up in Ordunez's guard and throws a big left but Ordunez blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ordunez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ordunez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gailfus is aware though and is defending well.
Ordunez looking to control.

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

Gailfus moves into range and clinches up with Ordunez.

Gailfus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gailfus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ordunez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ordunez pushes Gailfus off looking to stand but Gailfus dives back in and keeps control.
Ordunez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gailfus trying to control from half guard but Ordunez is working away.
Ordunez wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ordunez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gailfus is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Gailfus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gailfus trying to control but Ordunez is working from the bottom.
Gailfus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ordunez trying to strike off his back.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ordunez keeping moving, preventing Gailfus from controlling successfully.
Ordunez looking to control.

Ordunez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gailfus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gailfus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gailfus scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Gailfus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gailfus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ordunez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ordunez manages to get back to half guard.
Gailfus trying to mount his opponent but Ordunez defends it.
Ordunez is looking to improve his position.
Gailfus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ordunez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ordunez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gailfus.
Ordunez keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ordunez tries to roll over but Gailfus keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gailfus is looking to take a break and control but Ordunez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ordunez throws a combination. Gailfus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ordunez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rodney Gailfus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ordunez looks to throw the jab but Gailfus is out of range.
Gailfus circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gailfus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ordunez!
Ordunez is squirming around, avoiding Gailfus's attempts to control the action.
Gailfus looking to ground and pound but Ordunez is blocking nicely.
Ordunez gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gailfus in particular looking to stall.
Gailfus is stalling here. Ordunez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gailfus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ordunez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ordunez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gailfus to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Gailfus or perhaps it was just good defense by Ordunez which made him look bad.
Ordunez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gailfus will feel that in the morning.
Gailfus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ordunez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Ordunez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gailfus is looking to control Ordunez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gailfus avoid being mounted?
Ordunez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ordunez wants to stand up but Gailfus is controlling the position.
Ordunez wants to control but Gailfus is keeping him busy.
Ordunez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ordunez tries to stand and escape but Gailfus is controlling the position.
Gailfus is trying to maintain the position but Ordunez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ordunez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ordunez tries a low kick but Gailfus avoids it.
Kirk Ordunez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodney Gailfus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ordunez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ordunez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodney Gailfus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gailfus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Gailfus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rene Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Jama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaker comes to the ring accompanied by AC/DC, Back in black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shaker
vs
Jama

181 cm
22
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Shaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Jama!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jama paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Shaker closes the distance and clinches.

Jama lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shaker tries to get to full guard but Jama has control of the leg.
Shaker trying to control here.
Jama moves into full mount! Shaker won't be happy about that!
Jama raining down shots from the mount!
Shaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jama tries to control but Shaker wriggling away.
Jama working Shaker over with strikes here.
Jama lands a nice shot to the head.
Jama lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Shaker is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jama passes to full mount!
Jama landing shots from mount.
Jama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shaker looks a forlorn figure.
Shaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shaker is working hard here to advance position.
Jama landing strikes from the mount and Shaker is in trouble!
Jama controlling the pace for now.
Shaker wants to control but Jama is having none of it.
Shaker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jama prevents Shaker from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jama dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shaker is looking to get to half guard.
Shaker is breathing heavily.
Jama is landing with some decent strikes but Shaker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jama is landing with some decent strikes but Shaker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shaker taking shots to the head.

Shaker is rocked!
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!
Jama unloading with bombs!
Oh Shaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jama postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Shaker badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jama around the waist but Jama pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jama is the winner by TKO! Jama jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Jama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Donny Baggins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Baggins
vs
Schmidt

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
188 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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, Donny Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins shoots for a takedown but Schmidt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baggins throws a right hand that Schmidt ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmidt also avoids with ease.
Baggins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Schmidt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baggins stuffs the takedown.
Baggins throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baggins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schmidt is able to avoid easily.
Baggins looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Schmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baggins to score with a decent uppercut.
Baggins misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt shoots in and drives through. Baggins sprawls well.
Schmidt dodges the punch combination from Baggins.
Baggins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donny Baggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Schmidt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baggins!
Baggins is breathing heavily.
Schmidt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Schmidt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Schmidt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt looking to control but Baggins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schmidt looking to secure an arm triangle but Baggins defends it well.

Schmidt wants to finish this one by submission but Baggins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schmidt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmidt working for a submission but Baggins is keeping him at bay.

Schmidt looking to secure an arm triangle but Baggins defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt prevents Baggins from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schmidt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schmidt working away.
Baggins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmidt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baggins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schmidt on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schmidt tries for a kimura but Baggins is defending well.
Baggins is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins is trying to control Schmidt's posture but Schmidt avoids it.
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Baggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Baggins is trying to control Schmidt's posture but Schmidt avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schmidt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baggins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baggins keeps Schmidt under control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Schmidt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baggins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Schmidt is trying to get an arm triangle but Baggins is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Schmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Baggins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baggins misses with a looping left.
Baggins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baggins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot lands for Baggins.
Baggins swinging wildly here.
Baggins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baggins misses with a double jab

and Schmidt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baggins won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Schmidt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baggins is looking to regain half guard here but Schmidt keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schmidt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins can't do much from the bottom here.
Andreas Schmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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.

Schmidt tries for a kimura but Baggins is defending well.
Baggins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmidt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Schmidt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Popoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Popoff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Gille's chin.

Gille
vs
Popoff

203 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

190 cm
20
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Gille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Popoff!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gille throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gille moves out of range of the body kick.
Gille walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Popoff clinches with his opponent.
Popoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Gille has double underhooks.
Gille keeps control of Popoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Popoff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Popoff tries to break the clinch but Gille is controlling the position.
Popoff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Gille has double underhooks.
Popoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gille has him pressed against the ropes.
Popoff tries for a takedown but Gille manages to get underhooks.
Popoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gille working hard to break the clinch.
Gille has a couple of punches blocked by Popoff.
Popoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Gille's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gille trying to land knees to the body.

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

Gille gets caught flat footed, as Popoff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Popoff sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gille is looking to stand up but Popoff isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Popoff wants to control from the top but Gille keeps moving.
Popoff won't allow Gille to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gille keeping moving, preventing Popoff from controlling successfully.
Popoff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gille can't keep his opponent in guard - Popoff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Popoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Popoff performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Pete Popoff just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gille avoids the head kick by Popoff.
Gille misses with a wild combination.
Gille wants to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Gille scores with a four punch combination!
Gille really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Popoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Gille misses.
Popoff with a nice cross.
Gille looks to land a combination but Popoff avoids it well.
Popoff is looking to clinch.
Gille throws a right and a left that Popoff avoids nicely.
Gille throws a series of punches but Popoff moves out of range.
Gille is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gille is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Popoff! Gille is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Popoff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigantor Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Prayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubereem comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Boy Killa by Tupac. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ubereem
vs
Prayers

200 cm
19
286 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gigantor Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Prayers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Prayers.
Ubereem swats away the attempt to clinch by Prayers.
Ubereem scores with a nice right hand.
Prayers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prayers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ubereem manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem moves out of range of the body kick.
Ubereem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prayers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem scores with a punch to the head.
Prayers looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Prayers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ubereem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ubereem lands a nice shot to the body.
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 head kick from Ubereem lands but Prayers takes it in his stride.
Ubereem throws a nice head kick!
Gigantor Ubereem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ubereem.

Ubereem drops Prayers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Prayers looks back up at him and smiles so Ubereem waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Crack! A monster head kick from Ubereem and Prayers falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ubereem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gigantor Ubereem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

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

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich
vs
Tarbois

190 cm
21
212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Tarbois!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarbois which made him look bad.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarbois throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarbois takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tarbois.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a wild body shot.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarbois avoids the body shot from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Tarbois fails with the takedown.
Tarbois shoots for a takedown but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich connects with a single shot there.

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tarbois did well to prevent Dmitrigorbachovovonovich getting side control.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarbois is not content to let Dmitrigorbachovovonovich control the position.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tarbois defending well though.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to pass the guard but Tarbois is defending well.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses the jab.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarbois can pounce on him.
Tarbois fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Tarbois.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a body punch but Tarbois moves out of range.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tarbois looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarbois takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Tarbois's head.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich sizes up Tarbois with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich scores with a hook.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich swings for the body but Tarbois moves out of range.

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarbois takes one on the button.
Tarbois is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tarbois.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarbois walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Tarbois gets caught flat footed, as Dmitrigorbachovovonovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tarbois is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is controlling him.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarbois keeping moving, preventing Dmitrigorbachovovonovich from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarbois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tarbois is working an open guard so Dmitrigorbachovovonovich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a body kick the misses

and Tarbois counters by clinching up.

Tarbois manages to pull guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarbois is keeping the position for now.

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tarbois is fending him off so far but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich persists. Nope, Tarbois circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarbois walks into a straight right hand from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Tarbois is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarbois shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dmitrigorbachovovonovich as he avoids it easily.
Tarbois takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tarbois fails with the takedown.
Tarbois moves out of range as Dmitrigorbachovovonovich strikes.
Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tarbois.
Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Tarbois.
Tarbois lands a jab-cross combination.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarbois at a distance.
Tarbois is breathing heavily.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich leaves Tarbois with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarbois takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tarbois takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich thows a body shot but no joy.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left and a right from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich both land. Nice combination.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands with a good body shot.

Tarbois gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dmitrigorbachovovonovich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tarbois keeping moving, preventing Dmitrigorbachovovonovich from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarbois utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich 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.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich preventing the sweep.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich trying to control but Tarbois is working from the bottom.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to control from the top but Tarbois keeps moving.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarbois works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tarbois keeping moving, preventing Dmitrigorbachovovonovich from controlling successfully.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarbois is retaining full guard.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarbois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tarbois gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to get out of the position.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to control but Tarbois passes into side.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarbois throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a few strikes there.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich. Tarbois does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich swinging wildly here.
Tarbois dives in and grabs Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pushes down on Tarbois's head and hops out.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarbois at a distance.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a shot to the body.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a lazy head kick

and Tarbois counters with a takedown into side control.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to improve position but can't.
Tarbois is looking to take a break and control but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich stops Tarbois from passing to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is not content to let Tarbois control the position.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to control but Tarbois postures up.

That's two 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.
Tarbois tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Tarbois tries for a kimura but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a head shot.
Tarbois walks into a straight right hand from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
A head kick misses from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Tarbois shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pinned against the cage. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tarbois's calf.
Kris Tarbois is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich misses the target.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a body shot.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dmitrigorbachovovonovich duly obliges.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarbois takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tarbois with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dmitrigorbachovovonovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Tarbois walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarbois shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich defends it nicely.
Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Tarbois.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarbois moves away.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tarbois's sensitive parts.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Dmitrigorbachovovonovich there.
Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a head shot.
Tarbois stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Kris Tarbois has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich slips under a jab from Tarbois.
Tarbois will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tests Tarbois's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tarbois moves forwards but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dmitrigorbachovovonovich.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich lands a really nice looking cross but Tarbois seems unphased.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tarbois takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarbois throws a leg kick but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dmitrigorbachovovonovich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Thuram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thuram has chosen Dario G - Carneval de Paris as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slice
vs
Thuram

184 cm
23
218 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
208 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forrest Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcel Thuram!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thuram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice throws a hook but Thuram blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thuram darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thuram is defended easily by Slice.
Slice lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thuram shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Thuram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forrest Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thuram ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thuram.
Forrest Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Thuram.
A big left from Slice misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slice slaps away a takedown attempt from Thuram, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thuram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thuram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Thuram does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thuram was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Thuram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for Thuram on that attempt.
A punch combination from Slice misses.
Thuram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slice counters with a stiff right hand.

Thuram closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thuram lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice wants to stand but Thuram is controlling the position.
Slice keeping full guard, as Thuram tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thuram trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slice throws a hook to the side of Thuram's head but Thuram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thuram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Slice finds it's target.

Thuram shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slice is trying to defend but Thuram finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thuram is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thuram is pressing down on Slice's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slice is holding on for now.
Thuram prevents Slice from standing back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Slice is staying active underneath Thuram, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thuram is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice moves away from the strike by Thuram.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thuram.
Thuram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcel Thuram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thuram throws a combination that misses

and Slice counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Thuram!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to stand and escape but Thuram is controlling the position.
Slice is thwarting Thuram's attempts to control the position.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Thuram controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thuram tries to roll over but Slice keeps him under control.
Slice has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Thuram works to full guard.
Slice stopping the sweep attempt from Thuram.
Thuram controlling the position.
Thuram manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slice manages to get himself to full guard.
Slice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Slice dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Thuram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thuram throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thuram misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice lands a right hook to the body.
Slice jabs at Thuram's body.
Thuram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Slice misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thuram.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Thuram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice throws a jab when Thuram was well out of range.

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.
Thuram misses with a double jab
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Slice takes a swing at Thuram's ribcage but misses.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Thuram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thuram lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Thuram's shoulder, as Thuram tries to avoid the shot.
Thuram shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
Slice throws the left hand but Thuram avoids the punch easily.
Marcel Thuram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thuram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slice misses with a hook to the body
and Thuram counters with a one-two to the body.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Slice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thuram.
Thuram misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Forrest Slice did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thuram has a takedown stuffed.
Slice's corner calls for a 1-2. Slice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thuram walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thuram in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Slice.
Thuram throws a combination that misses
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice drops Thuram with a huge uppercut! Thuram drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Slice is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Slice!
Forrest Slice retains his light heavyweight title!