FWC Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stein Ramm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rammstein. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Anderson
vs
Ramm

168 cm
28
234 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Likes comics

BJJ Blue 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taylor Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stein Ramm!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramm defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Ramm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramm falls off balance throwing a combination

and Anderson counters by clinching up.

Ramm breaks from the clinch.

Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Ramm is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Ramm's guard.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Ramm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Ramm!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anderson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Anderson is trying to drag Ramm to the mat but Ramm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Ramm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Anderson backs off Ramm throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Anderson backs off Ramm throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Ramm throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ramm back to the cage. Anderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Ramm moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.

Ramm breaks the clinch.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Ramm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Ramm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramm stuffs the takedown.
Taylor Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson shoots in but Ramm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson sets himself, and Ramm steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramm avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramm throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in but Ramm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice combination there by Ramm.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ramm circles away easily
and Ramm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramm misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Ramm ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramm counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Ramm to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramm misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stein Ramm 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.

Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramm tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Ramm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramm swinging wildly here.
Ramm misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramm misses with a double jab.
Ramm misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Ramm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson dives in and grabs Ramm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramm pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramm wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Ramm tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ramm counter with a right hand.
Stein Ramm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taylor Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramm dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Ramm unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramm is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Ramm circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Ramm gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Ramm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramm misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramm scores with a four punch combination!

Anderson 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!
Ramm wobbles Anderson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Ramm dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Anderson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stein Ramm!
Post fight, Stein Ramm stared into the camera and said 'Man gegen man'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Haapana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannu Haapana is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones
vs
Haapana

180 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

169 cm
28
145 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

HERITAGE! (message for laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannu Haapana!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haapana as he jumps to the side.
Haapana scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Haapana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Haapana stuffs the takedown.
Haapana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haapana connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haapana.
Haapana misses with a head kick.
Jones goes for a double leg but Haapana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haapana continues to drive forward.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haapana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.

Haapana clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapana lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Danny Jones has been cut.
Haapana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Jones is rocked!
Haapana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haapana throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haapana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Haapana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haapana misses with an elbow strike.
Haapana misses with an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Haapana to work.
Haapana misses with an elbow strike.
Haapana gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haapana pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haapana lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jones to his knees! Haapana keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannu Haapana!
Hannu Haapana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slick Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanouil Cree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Slick Rick has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rick
vs
Cree

193 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

HERITAGE! (message for laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slick Rick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emmanouil Cree!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cree. Cree circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rick lands with a straight right. Cree didn't see that one coming.

Rick tries to sprawl but Cree drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cree prevents Rick from improving his position.

Cree postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rick to stand up.
Rick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rick.
Nice uppercut there from Rick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick lands with a shot to the body.
Cree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rick misses the body punch

and Cree counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Cree has clasped his hands together around Rick's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Cree stalls from top position.
Cree throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cree is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rick can't do much from the bottom here.
Rick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cree content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rick struggling a bit here.
Rick is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cree wants to counter the offense by Rick and move into the clinch position.
Rick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rick lands the left hand.
Rick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rick fails with the takedown.
Cree tries to counter with a clinch but Rick shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rick. Cree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rick shoots in looking for a takedown. Cree tries to sprawl out of it but Rick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cree manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cree closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rick's guard.
Cree controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rick trying to keep a closed guard but Cree is proving a slippery customer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Rick working for a triangle but Cree defends it easily.
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 Slick Rick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rick has his takedown stuffed

and Cree moves into the clinch.
Cree is pressed up against the cage. Rick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cree down to the mat. Cree avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slick Rick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cree drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rick working a defensive guard here.
Cree showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cree wants to pass the guard but Rick is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cree is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rick shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Cree 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Cree dives in and scores a takedown into Rick's guard.
Rick is trying to control the position but Cree postures up.

Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cree pushing down on Rick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cree looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
Cree stalling.
Rick won't allow Cree to pass to mount.

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.
Rick trying to hold on to Cree's head to control him but Cree postures up.
Cree not doing much here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cree slaps away a takedown attempt from Rick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cree is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab lands there for Rick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanouil Cree 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!

Cree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rick. That snapped Cree's head back.
Rick misses with a body shot.

Cree looking to score a takedown here. Rick is defending well but Cree drives through and ends up in Rick's guard.
Cree stays in close to Rick's body and controls the position.
Rick is trying to control the position but Cree postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cree looking to pass the guard.
Cree sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cree 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.
Rick looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

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.
Rick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cree tries to counter with a clinch but Rick shakes him off and moves away.

Cree closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rick's guard.
Emmanouil Cree has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cree controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cree's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.

Rick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cree is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick being controlled here, momentarily.
Rick controls Cree momentarily but Cree frees himself.
Cree tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rick throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rick swings for the body but Cree moves out of range.
Rick sets himself, and Cree steps forward looking for the clinch! Rick avoids it this time.
Rick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cree back to the cage. Rick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rick shoots for a double leg takedown but Cree sprawls well. He's pushed Rick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Cree with that takedown attempt.
Rick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cree.

Cree shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rick is looking for a sweep.
My spies in The Foundry inform me that Cree has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cree content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Emmanouil Cree just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rick throws a combination that misses

and Cree counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cree.
Rick jumps guard but Cree stands there with Rick around his waist. Rick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Rick breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cree or perhaps it was just good defense by Rick, which made it look bad.

Rick gets caught napping as Cree dives in and scores a takedown. Rick manages to retain guard.
Cree must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Cree is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cree is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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.
Rick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cree walks into a jab.
Rick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Cree darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Rick manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Cree manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rick on his heels. He'll look to pass Rick's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cree is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Cree is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rick is trying to control the position but Cree postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Rick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cree controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick tries to bum rush Cree with a series of wild strikes but Cree uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cree eats them both and turns towards Rick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rick throws a right and a left that Cree avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Slick Rick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Rick moves in looking to clinch but Cree pushes him off.
Rick misses with a wild body shot.
Rick dips to his left and cracks Cree with an uppercut!
Rick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cree.

Cree dives in and scores a takedown into Rick's guard.
Rick being controlled here, momentarily.
Rick controls Cree momentarily but Cree frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cree controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rick looking to control.
Cree trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Cree is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Cree scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rick tries to improve position but can't.
Cree controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick trying to control but Cree flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rick is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cree.
More stalling from Cree.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cree lands with a hammerfist to the side of Rick's head.
You can see the frustration on Rick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cree just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick trying to control but not successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanouil Cree!
Emmanouil Cree is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arm Ageddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ageddon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bring the pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ageddon
vs
Maafala

190 cm
22
229 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
29
280 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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, Arm Ageddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Ageddon counters with a quick kick to the body but Maafala blocks it.
Ageddon's corner calls for a 1-2. Ageddon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ageddon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maafala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ageddon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.
A good leg kick by Ageddon.
Ageddon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Ageddon's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ageddon lands the left hand.
Ageddon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ageddon counters with a nice uppercut.
Ageddon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maafala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Ageddon tries to keep at a distance but Maafala has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ageddon misses with some punches.
A short right from Maafala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ageddon.
Ageddon throws a head punch that misses.

Ageddon manages to break the clinch.

Maafala has closed the distance and engaged Ageddon in a clinch.
Ageddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ageddon throws a head punch that misses.
Maafala is looking to control Ageddon's arms but Ageddon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maafala has his back to the cage.

Ageddon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ageddon connects with a leg kick. Maafala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Maafala blocks the low kick.
Maafala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maafala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ageddon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ageddon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Maafala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ageddon, pushing him back against the cage.
Maafala dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ageddon misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala misses with some punches.
Maafala told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ageddon working aggressively here.
Ageddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Maafala.
Ageddon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maafala's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ageddon working hard to break the clinch.
Maafala working Ageddon over with knees to the body.
Ageddon misses with some punches.
Maafala blocks an uppercut.
Ageddon prevents a body shot from Maafala.
Ageddon misses with the head strike.
Ageddon is looking to break free of the clinch but Maafala has double underhooks.
Maafala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ageddon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maafala has him pressed against the cage.
Ageddon tries to break the clinch but Maafala is controlling the position.
Ageddon takes a shot to the head.
Maafala lands with a short shot to the head.
Ageddon working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala controlling the action here for a moment.
Ageddon tries to work over Maafala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ageddon avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Maafala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ageddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Ageddon.
Ageddon tries to circle away but Maafala has him pinned against the cage.
Ageddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Maafala.
Maafala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ageddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ageddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maafala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ageddon is defending well for now.
Ageddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Maafala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ageddon lands a shoulder strike.
Maafala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ageddon's face.
Ageddon is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ageddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maafala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maafala taking a breather.
Maafala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maafala.
Ageddon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ageddon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maafala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ageddon working aggressively here.
Ageddon lands with a short shot to the head.
Maafala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Ageddon manages to break the clinch.
Ageddon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ageddon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maafala under the eye.
Ageddon looks to land a right hand but Maafala moved out of range.
Ageddon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Maafala has closed the distance and engaged Ageddon in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arm Ageddon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Maafala fails to land.

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

Maafala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maafala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ageddon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maafala.
An elbow from Maafala crashes against the mat.
Maafala working away.
Ageddon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Maafala.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ageddon is looking for a sweep. Maafala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maafala is keen to just control but Ageddon is a slippery customer.
Maafala is controlling the pace.
Ageddon trying to control but Maafala postures up.
Maafala stops Ageddon from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maafala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maafala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maafala lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ageddon! More strikes land and this one is all over! Maafala jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itula Maafala!
Arm Ageddon was interviewed post fight and said 'Fear THIS,..I will NOT go away to never return. You will answer to me for this, someday ! Good fight '.

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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ash Camble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Danielson 's choice of entrance music: Cult of Personality . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Camble
vs
Danielson

199 cm
21
198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
192 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Camble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Danielson !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danielson .
Danielson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Camble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camble misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Danielson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danielson scores with a jab.
Camble takes a swing at Danielson 's ribcage but misses.
Camble wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble misses with a shot to the body
and Danielson counters with a solid body kick.
A cross from Camble lands.
Danielson throws a leg kick which misses Camble's front leg but catches the back leg as Camble tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble tests Danielson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danielson cracks Camble with an open hand slap.
Camble misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Danielson misses.
Camble moves to clinch but Danielson breaks away
and Danielson counters with a good, hard body kick but Camble shrugs it off.
Camble wants to clinch
and Danielson counters with a good low kick that Camble was not able to check.
Camble swings for the body but Danielson moves out of range.
Camble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson jabs Camble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camble throws a hook to the side of Danielson 's head but Danielson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danielson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Camble misses with an uppercut
and Danielson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Danielson .

Danielson takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camble throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danielson .
Danielson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Danielson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Danielson as the two fighters clinch.
Camble is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Danielson .
Danielson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cambles head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Danielson breaks the clinch.
Danielson thuds a left hand into Camble's body.

Danielson takes the fight into the clinch.

Danielson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danielson stuns Camble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camble misses with a lunging right hand
and Danielson counters with a nice leg kick.
Danielson works Camble's body with a nice hook.
Camble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camble has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Danielson .
Camble takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Ash Camble has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Danielson rushes Camble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Danielson .
A short right from Danielson on the inside.
Danielson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camble backwards.

Camble is rocked!

Danielson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danielson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Camble if he has to take too many more of those.
and Danielson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Camble! He's just covering up as Danielson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Danielson !
After the fight, Johnny Danielson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.