VTFC 1: New Breed PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reuben Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Ferrara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincaid's entrance music is REM - Orange Crush. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kincaid
vs
Ferrara

190 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reuben Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Ferrara!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid throws a body kick that misses.
Ferrara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kincaid checks it well.
Kincaid leaves Ferrara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferrara fails with a takedown attempt.
Kincaid half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reuben Kincaid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Ferrara.
Kincaid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kincaid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferrara momentarily.

It looks like Zack Ferrara has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferrara looks to land a right hand but Kincaid moved out of range.
Ferrara fails with the takedown
and Kincaid counters with a nice body kick.
Kincaid just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrara with the counter takedown but Kincaid avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kincaid.

Ferrara drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid has control of Ferrara's left arm, preventing Ferrara from doing any damage.
Kincaid wants to sweep but no luck.
Kincaid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferrara on the ground.
Ferrara trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrara controlling from the top position.
Kincaid is looking to stand up but Ferrara isn't so interested in that idea.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Ferrara from controlling successfully.
Kincaid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara wants to pass the guard but Kincaid is keeping the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferrara dives in for a single leg takedown but Kincaid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kincaid is looking to counter the offense by Ferrara and move into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kincaid. That's going to slow Ferrara down.
Ferrara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kincaid circles away.
Kincaid and Ferrara are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Kincaid throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Ferrara into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Kincaid knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reuben Kincaid!
Reuben Kincaid decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mang Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mang Tomas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Tomas
vs
Jamison

170 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mang Tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomas dives in and grabs Jamison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jamison pushes down on Tomas's head and hops out.

Tomas looking to score a takedown here. Jamison is defending well but Tomas drives through and ends up in Jamison's guard.
Tomas postures up and lands a big shot to Jamison's brow.
Jamison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jamison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jamison is keen to just control but Tomas is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jamison throwing shots but Tomas is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jamison thows a huge punch but Tomas dodges it nicely.
Jamison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Tomas is looking for a sweep. Jamison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jamison winds up and cracks Tomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomas defending well though.
Jamison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tomas is staying active underneath Jamison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tomas tries to get out of the position.
Jamison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tomas is staying active underneath Jamison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jamison working Tomas over with strikes.
Tomas is refusing to be controlled, as Jamison sits in half guard.
Jamison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jamison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jamison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jamison wants to control but Tomas is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Jamison is trying to work for a kimura but Tomas is defending well.

Jamison seems to be working for a kimura but Tomas defends the submission attempt.
Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Tomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison swings for the body but Tomas moves out of range.
Tomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jamison's waist but Jamison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tomas off to one side.
Tomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Jamison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mang Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomas is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tomas.
Jamison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tomas darts in looking for a takedown but Jamison gets double underhooks and turns Tomas into the cage.
Tomas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jamison. That one must have hurt.
Jamison misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Jamison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jamison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamison throws an elbow that misses. Tomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jamison's guard. Nice move by Tomas!

Tomas postures up.

Jamison is looking for a triangle but Tomas pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jamison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Jamison dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jamison defends well and Tomas ends up having to push Jamison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomas moves away.
Jamison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jamison as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mang Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamison as he avoids it easily.
Jamison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tomas defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jamison defends well and Tomas ends up having to push Jamison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tomas goes for a double leg but Jamison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jamison continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jamison clinches with his opponent.
Jamison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Jamison breaks from the clinch.
Jamison scores with a nice head shot.
Mang Tomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomas darts in looking for a takedown but Jamison gets double underhooks and turns Tomas into the cage.
Jamison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jamison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jamison is fending him off so far but Tomas persists. Nope, Jamison circles away and we're back to standing.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tomas enables Jamison to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tomas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jamison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jamison working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ricardo Jamison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jamison throwing strikes but missing.
Tomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamison.
Jamison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jamison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Tomas keeps moving.
Jamison advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomas defending well though.

Jamison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jamison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Jamison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jamison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jamison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tomas's head.
Ground and pound from Jamison.
Tomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Jamison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison passes to side control.

Jamison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jamison working the head and body with strikes.
Tomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tomas is not content to let Jamison control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jamison has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tomas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jamison yanks on the arm and Tomas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jamison.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Jamison!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jobber comes to the cage accompanied by Loser by Beck. Meech has chosen shear it maybe as his entrance music. Joe Jobber had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Patches Meech will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jobber
vs
Meech

178 cm
25
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
37
190 lbs
25 - 33 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meech misses with a two punch combination.
Jobber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meech throws a series of punches but Jobber moves out of range.
Meech moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Meech jabs Jobber right on the nose. Jobber blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
Jobber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jobber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meech throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jobber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Meech prevents the takedown attempt.
Jobber is looking for a takedown.
Meech is pressed up against the cage. Jobber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meech down to the mat. Meech avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Jobber. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meech fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Meech, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jobber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meech connects with a body shot.
Meech fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meech catches Jobber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Meech lands with a straight right. Jobber didn't see that one coming.
Meech throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jobber.
Patches Meech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meech falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jobber moves into the clinch.
Meech is trying to push Jobber away but Jobber has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Jobber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Meech clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jobber cracks Meech with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Meech from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Meech is trying to stand back up.
Jobber misses with a punch to the head.
Jobber is punishing Meech with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jobber throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Meech!
Jobber is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Meech. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jobber throwing sloppy strikes.
Jobber lands a shot to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at Meech as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jobber!
Jobber is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Meech up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is landing with strikes. Meech can't take much more of this.
Jobber scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Meech is trapped and Jobber is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Meech wants to get back to his feet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jobber. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jobber lands strikes to the head.
Jobber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jobber scores with punches to the body.

Meech is rocked!
Jobber lands a series of strikes from the back and Meech goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Jobber!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Unikeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Big Gun. Unikeko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gesaffelstein - Opr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tim Hansen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Touko Unikeko's chin.

Hansen
vs
Unikeko

178 cm
38
155 lbs
22 - 19 - 0

168 cm
27
147 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touko Unikeko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Unikeko forces Hansen back against the cage and clinches.
Unikeko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Unikeko slows down the pace here.
Unikeko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Hansen blocks an elbow strike.

Unikeko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Unikeko lands with a punch from half guard.
Hansen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Unikeko jumps into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by Unikeko.
Unikeko trying to control the action but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Unikeko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hansen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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.
Unikeko controlling the position from side mount.
Hansen is not content to let Unikeko control the position.

Unikeko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hansen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Unikeko trying to control the position but Hansen is working away.
Hansen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hansen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hansen pushes Unikeko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Unikeko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansen sets himself, and Unikeko steps forward looking for the clinch! Hansen avoids it this time.

Hansen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Unikeko goes down! Can Hansen finish him!?

Unikeko is rocked!

It looks like Touko Unikeko has been cut.

Unikeko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hansen defends well.
Unikeko is still in real trouble! Can Hansen finish him?
Unikeko is looking to sweep but instead, Hansen has passed into half guard.
Unikeko seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unikeko trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unikeko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hansen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hansen wants to take a breather but Unikeko is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unikeko is looking for a sweep. Hansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Tim Hansen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Touko Unikeko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Unikeko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unikeko tries to clinch up.

Unikeko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hansen wants to get back to striking at distance but Unikeko won't allow it.
Hansen is working for takedown but Unikeko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hansen wants to take the fight to the mat but Unikeko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hansen blocks the elbow strike.
Unikeko throws a punch but it's blocked by Hansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Unikeko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Unikeko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Hansen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Unikeko drives through and clinches with Hansen against the cage.
Unikeko stops a takedown attempt from Hansen.

Unikeko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tim Hansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unikeko tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
As Unikeko looks to move away, Hansen throws a big counter combo but Unikeko just gets out of the way.
Hansen throws a head kick but Unikeko moves out of range.
Unikeko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hansen. Those never looked like landing.
Unikeko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hansen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hansen duly obliges.
Hansen misses with a double jab.
Hansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Unikeko tries to counter with a clinch but Hansen shakes him off and moves away.
Unikeko lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen looks to land a combination but Unikeko avoids it well.
Unikeko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Unikeko.
Hansen throws a right and a left that Unikeko avoids nicely.
Unikeko tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
Hansen misses with the combination.
Unikeko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tim Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Unikeko clinches up against the cage.
Unikeko tries to score a body lock takedown but Hansen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hansen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Unikeko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is pressed up against the cage. Unikeko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hansen down to the mat. Hansen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Unikeko.
Hansen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Unikeko prevents it.

Unikeko breaks the clinch.
Hansen misses with the combination.
Unikeko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hansen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hansen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Hansen misses.
Tim Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Unikeko instigates a clinch.
Unikeko just leaning against Hansen, taking a breather.

Unikeko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Unikeko drives through and clinches with Hansen against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hansen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hansen has Unikeko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Unikeko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Unikeko tightens his grip and picks Hansen up, before dumping him to the ground. Hansen manages to land in guard.
Hansen is looking to stand back up but Unikeko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hansen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Hansen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Touko Unikeko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Unikeko tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hansen misses the target.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unikeko.
Unikeko throws a counter combo.
Hansen keeps Unikeko at a distance using the push kick.

Hansen tries to keep at a distance but Unikeko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Unikeko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Unikeko.

Hansen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Unikeko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hansen to the mat. Hansen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Unikeko postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen is looking to stand up but Unikeko isn't so interested in that idea.
Hansen looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hansen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Unikeko wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Unikeko chips away with some ground and pound.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Unikeko from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Unikeko postures up in Hansen's guard and throws a big left but Hansen blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hansen avoids a punch combination nicely.

Unikeko moves into range and clinches up with Hansen.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Unikeko manages to get underhooks.
Hansen is looking to break free of the clinch but Unikeko has double underhooks.
Unikeko gets underhooks to prevent Hansen's takedown attempt.

Unikeko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Unikeko trying to control the position but Hansen is working away.
Touko Unikeko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unikeko working the head and body with strikes.

Unikeko tries for a kimura but Hansen is defending well.
Unikeko working the ground and pound.
Unikeko lands some shots froms side control.
Unikeko has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hansen!
Unikeko avoids the attempt from Hansen to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Unikeko.
Unikeko scoring with strikes but Hansen is staying in there.
Unikeko avoids the attempt from Hansen to control.
Hansen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Unikeko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Touko Unikeko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hansen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Hansen!
Tim Hansen gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tae Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakuza comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Legend of Zelda, Overworld kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Larkin
vs
Yakuza

159 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
33
112 lbs
4 - 35 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tae Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichi Yakuza!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yakuza back to the cage. Larkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yakuza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Larkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakuza.
Ichi Yakuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakuza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yakuza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Larkin scores with a jab to the head.

Yakuza is rocked!
Larkin fakes the body blow, causing Yakuza to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yakuza goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tae Larkin!
A less than humble Tae Larkin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Ichi Yakuza stepped up to the mic, saying 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Kadota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AG Pennypacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kadota
vs
Pennypacker

185 cm
42
200 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

186 cm
27
192 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takashi Kadota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AG Pennypacker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennypacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pennypacker wants it to stay on the feet.
Pennypacker walks into a left hand.
Kadota fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pennypacker checks it well.
Pennypacker checks a leg kick.
Pennypacker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kadota on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A clash of legs there as Pennypacker blocks the low kick.
Pennypacker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kadota looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kadota ducks under a wild hook from Pennypacker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pennypacker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pennypacker misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pennypacker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pennypacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pennypacker tries to throw a body punch but Kadota avoids it by throwing Pennypacker back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pennypacker.
Kadota fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kadota.
Kadota takes a shot to the head.
Kadota throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennypacker.
A head punch on the inside from Kadota fails to land.
Kadota jumps guard but Pennypacker stands there with Kadota around his waist. Kadota gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Kadota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pennypacker misses with a body punch.
Pennypacker blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kadota.
Pennypacker is pressed up against the cage. Kadota has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pennypacker down to the mat. Pennypacker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pennypacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kadota at a distance.
Kadota throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pennypacker - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Pennypacker.
Kadota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pennypacker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pennypacker counters with a body kick.
Kadota throws a body kick that misses.
Pennypacker lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Pennypacker lands a big head kick that sends Kadota tumbling to the mat! Pennypacker takes a step backwards and waves Kadota back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Takashi Kadota has been cut.
Pennypacker connects with a solid leg kick.
Kadota checks a leg kick.
Pennypacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker lands a nice looking body shot.
Pennypacker cracks a nice hook into Kadota's ribs.
Kadota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kadota scores with a jab to the head.

Pennypacker darts in and clinches Kadota up against the cage.
Kadota jumps guard but Pennypacker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadota has Pennypacker pushed against the cage.
Pennypacker lands a hook that snaps the head of Kadota backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pennypacker blocks an uppercut.
Pennypacker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kadotas head.
Kadota swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennypacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pennypacker blocking some punches.
Kadota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pennypacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kadota looking for a takedown.
Kadota misses with some punches.
Pennypacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kadota has a couple of punches blocked by Pennypacker.
A head punch on the inside from Kadota fails to land.
Kadota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pennypacker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kadota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pennypacker blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadota swings wildly with an uppercut but Pennypacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kadota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AG Pennypacker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takashi Kadota's cut.
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.

Pennypacker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kadota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pennypacker. Pennypacker obviously looking to wear him down.
Kadota tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pennypacker defends well and Kadota ends up having to push Pennypacker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kadota keeps the fight on the outside.
Pennypacker defending well as Kadota loads up on a big left hand.
Pennypacker takes a swing at Kadota's ribcage but misses.
Kadota falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pennypacker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kadota has a takedown stuffed.
Kadota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pennypacker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kadota on his heels. He'll look to pass Kadota's guard now, I'm sure.
Pennypacker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kadota trying to control the position.
Pennypacker passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pennypacker trying to control the action but Kadota is working from the bottom.
Pennypacker trying to advance position but Kadota counters by regaining guard.

Kadota isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pennypacker stacks Kadota on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pennypacker!
Kadota takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kadota is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pennypacker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pennypacker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kadota reverses the position - he's now on top in Pennypacker's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota wants to control from the top but Pennypacker keeps moving.
Kadota with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennypacker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kadota trying to control but Pennypacker is working from the bottom.
Pennypacker being controlled here, momentarily.
Pennypacker pulls Kadota in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kadota's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Pennypacker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kadota defends it easily.
Kadota passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kadota tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pennypacker tries to improve position but can't.
Pennypacker gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker is concentrating on defense, preventing Kadota from advancing position.
Pennypacker is looking to improve his position.

Kadota is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pennypacker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pennypacker wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennypacker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Pennypacker wants to control from the top but Kadota keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AG Pennypacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takashi Kadota's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!

Pennypacker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kadota looks to throw the jab but Pennypacker is out of range.
Pennypacker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crunch! Pennypacker slams his shin into Kadota's torso.
Kadota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pennypacker.
Kadota misses with a low kick.
Pennypacker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pennypacker throws a leg kick which misses Kadota's front leg but catches the back leg as Kadota tries to avoid it.
Pennypacker lands a right hook to the body.
Kadota takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kadota will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pennypacker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Pennypacker finds it's way through Kadota's defenses.
Takashi Kadota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kadota moves out of range of the body kick from Pennypacker.

Pennypacker rushes Kadota and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pennypacker blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennypacker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennypacker.
Kadota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kadota goes for a takedown attempt but Pennypacker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Pennypacker closes the distance and clinches.
Kadota misses with the head strike.
Kadota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pennypacker pushes Kadota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kadota fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota working aggressively here.
Kadota misses with the head strike.
AG Pennypacker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kadota is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kadota.
Pennypacker lands a left hand.
Kadota misses with some punches.
Kadota is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pennypacker misses with a punch to the body.
AG Pennypacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kadota misses with some punches.
Pennypacker scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker misses with a body punch.
Kadota being controlled against the cage.
Kadota is trying to drag Pennypacker to the mat but Pennypacker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takashi Kadota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pennypacker gets through Kadota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kadota tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pennypacker just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennypacker.
Kadota lands an uppercut.
Kadota is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kadota misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kadota fails to pull guard.
Pennypacker lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kadota stalls.
Kadota changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pennypacker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pennypacker misses with a leg kick.
AG Pennypacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Kadota is predictable there
and Pennypacker counters with a solid body kick.
Pennypacker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kadota rather than just go for the knockout.
Kadota misses with a straight right.
Pennypacker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takashi Kadota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pennypacker lands with a straight right. Kadota didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
AG Pennypacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pennypacker 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AG Pennypacker!
After the big win, AG Pennypacker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Comblin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Stapleden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comblin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dillon Stapleden was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Comblin
vs
Stapleden

179 cm
37
169 lbs
34 - 27 - 0

165 cm
32
159 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
Sun-Tzu

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 34 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Comblin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dillon Stapleden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stapleden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Comblin blocks a body shot from Stapleden.
Stapleden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Comblin.
Comblin tries to pull guard but Stapleden holds him up against the cage and eventually Comblin drops back down to his feet.
Stapleden looking to slow down the pace here.
Stapleden tries a body shot but Comblin blocks it.
Stapleden scores with a shot to the side of Comblin's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stapleden.
A nice left hand lands by Comblin.
A left hand lands to the body for Stapleden.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Stapleden.
Comblin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stapleden.
Stapleden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Comblin's elbow.
Stapleden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Comblin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stapleden tries to throw a body punch but Comblin avoids it by throwing Stapleden back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Comblin breaks from the clinch.

Stapleden clinches with his opponent.
Stapleden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stapleden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Comblin is defending well.
Comblin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stapleden up against the cage.
Stapleden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Comblin lands an uppercut.
Comblin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Comblin blocks a body shot from Stapleden.
Comblin blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stapleden.
Stapleden tries to throw a body punch but Comblin avoids it by throwing Stapleden back against the cage.
Comblin swings wildly with an uppercut but Stapleden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comblin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stapleden smiles and moves away.

Comblin shoots in and gets a takedown into Stapleden's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comblin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stapleden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Comblin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Comblin tries to free his leg and advance position but Stapleden is retaining full guard.
Stapleden wants to get back to his feet but Comblin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Comblin wants to control from the top but Stapleden keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Comblin stops Stapleden from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comblin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stapleden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stapleden tries to clinch up but Comblin circles away and keeps his distance.
Comblin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stapleden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Comblin defends it well.
Stapleden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Comblin tries a head kick but it misses.
Stapleden wants to clinch.

Stapleden gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Comblin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stapleden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stapleden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stapleden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Comblin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stapleden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Comblin darts in and clinches Stapleden up against the cage.
Stapleden blocking some punches.
Comblin tries to throw a body punch but Stapleden avoids it by throwing Comblin back against the cage.
Stapleden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Comblin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stapleden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Comblin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stapleden misses with some punches.
A short right from Stapleden on the inside.
Comblin blocks a body shot from Stapleden.
Stapleden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Comblin backwards.
Stapleden prevents a takedown attempt there.

Stapleden decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comblin wants to control from the top but Stapleden keeps moving.
Comblin won't allow Stapleden to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Comblin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stapleden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Comblin stops Stapleden from standing up.
Comblin wants to control from the top but Stapleden keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dillon Stapleden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapleden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Comblin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Comblin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stapleden sprawls and moves away.

Stapleden takes the fight into the clinch.
Stapleden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stapleden struggles to land a body shot inside as Comblin controls his hands.
Stapleden blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillon Stapleden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stapleden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Comblins head.
A short body shot lands from Stapleden as the two fighters clinch.

Comblin pulls guard.
Stapleden is in close to Comblin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillon Stapleden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stapleden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Comblin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stapleden stacks Comblin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stapleden!
Stapleden scoring with punches from side control.
Comblin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Comblin is working hard here to advance position.
Stapleden is putting a hurting on Comblin here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comblin tries to improve position but can't.
Stapleden wants to control but Comblin is keeping him busy.
Stapleden throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stapleden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Comblin keeps working.
Comblin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Comblin struggling a bit here.
Comblin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stapleden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Comblin tries to bench press Stapleden off him but Stapleden keeps the position.
Stapleden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stapleden sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Comblin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Comblin is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Comblin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stapleden working the strikes but Comblin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stapleden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stapleden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stapleden throwing shots but Comblin is blocking nicely.
Comblin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stapleden.
Stapleden trying to control from half guard but Comblin is working away.
Comblin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stapleden.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stapleden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stapleden wants to control but Comblin is keeping him busy.
Comblin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stapleden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Comblin trying to hold on to Stapleden's head to control him but Stapleden postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Stapleden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Stapleden sizes up Comblin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Comblin walks into a straight right hand from Stapleden.

Stapleden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stapleden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Comblin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Comblin is looking for a takedown.
Stapleden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stapleden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stapleden tries a body shot but Comblin blocks it.

Comblin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stapleden drives through and clinches with Comblin against the cage.
Stapleden lands with a right to the head.
Stapleden trying to stall but Comblin improves his position.
Stapleden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stapleden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stapleden wants the takedown. Comblin is fighting it off but Stapleden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Comblin's guard against the cage.
Stapleden trying to control the position from guard on top but Comblin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stapleden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Comblin is rocked!
Stapleden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stapleden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stapleden throws a big right hand that misses.
Stapleden distracts Comblin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stapleden is looking to work some ground and pound but Comblin has wrist control.

Comblin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Comblin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stapleden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stapleden wanted to stand there but Comblin had control of the position.
Stapleden looking to sit in guard and control but Comblin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Comblin has gone for a leg lock! Stapleden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Comblin's guard.

Stapleden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stapleden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stapleden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stapleden postures up and lands a big shot to Comblin's brow.
Stapleden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Comblin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stapleden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stapleden gets to his feet and stands over Comblin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Comblin felt that one! Stapleden unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Comblin from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillon Stapleden!
During a confident post fight interview, Dillon Stapleden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andok Baliwag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ring
vs
Baliwag

180 cm
37
187 lbs
29 - 19 - 1

178 cm
25
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andok Baliwag!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Baliwag doesn't manage to clinch there - Ring circles away.
Ring scores with a shot to the body.
Baliwag on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ring lands a head kick. Baliwag smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baliwag misses with a takedown

and Ring counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ring.
Ring lands a right hand.
Baliwag tries to score a body lock takedown but Ring shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ring lands an elbow inside that Baliwag shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ring landing knees to the head.

It looks like Andok Baliwag has been cut.

Ring drops Baliwag with a big knee straight up the middle! Baliwag is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Baliwag is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Ring uses the oldest trick in the book to send Baliwag tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Ring is absolutely delighted - when Baliwag wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Ring!
A relieved looking Jeremy Ring thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.