VTFC 2: Ascension PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andok Baliwag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andok Baliwag has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baliwag
vs
Locke

178 cm
25
173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andok Baliwag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baliwag is looking to clinch.
Locke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baliwag's head.
Locke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baliwag at a distance.

Baliwag takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke is struggling to control the position.
Baliwag takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Locke breaks from the clinch.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baliwag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baliwag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Baliwag's belly button to the back.
Locke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Locke lands a body shot.

Baliwag moves into the clinch successfully.
Locke lands with a left to the head.
Baliwag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baliwag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Locke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andok Baliwag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Baliwag's belly button to the back.
Baliwag has his takedown stuffed
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baliwag walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Locke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Baliwag walks into a stiff left hand from Locke.
Baliwag tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baliwag doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baliwag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Baliwag looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baliwag thinking.
Locke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baliwag moves in looking to clinch but Locke pushes him off.
Baliwag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baliwag tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.
Locke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baliwag stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baliwag misses with a takedown
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baliwag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Locke.
Baliwag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Locke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baliwag with a poor takedown
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baliwag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locke circles away.
Baliwag is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baliwag with a poor takedown
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Locke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baliwag. Baliwag circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baliwag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Locke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baliwag.
Baliwag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Locke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baliwag momentarily.
Baliwag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Locke counters with a one-two to the body.
Baliwag fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Locke lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Locke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Locke.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baliwag.
Locke scores with a nice right hand.
Baliwag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baliwag moves to clinch but Locke breaks away
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baliwag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Locke finds it's way through Baliwag's defenses.
Locke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baliwag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andok Baliwag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baliwag takes one to the side of the head.
Baliwag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baliwag closes the distance looking to clinch
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baliwag is looking to clinch.
Locke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baliwag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Locke misses with a few strikes there.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke connects with a single shot there.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baliwag tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baliwags jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Baliwag fails with the takedown
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Baliwag shoots and misses
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Andok Baliwag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baliwag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baliwag wants to clinch but Locke slips to the side
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baliwag tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baliwag moves to clinch but Locke breaks away
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baliwag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baliwag tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Locke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baliwag with a poor takedown
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baliwag blocks a head kick by Locke.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Locke lands with a cross.
Locke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baliwag tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Locke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke digs a good hook to Baliwag's body.
Baliwag looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke scores with a hook to the body. Baliwag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baliwag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baliwag ducks right into an uppercut from Locke.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baliwag is defended easily by Locke.
Baliwag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baliwag tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.

Baliwag looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Locke!
Baliwag working away.
Baliwag working the strikes but Locke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Baliwag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Locke's head.
Locke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baliwag is working away from the top position though.
Baliwag 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.
Baliwag throwing shots but Locke is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Locke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baliwag with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baliwag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baliwag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Locke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Locke looking for a sweep. Not yet Locke, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baliwag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baliwag throws a big elbow that misses.
Baliwag is looking to work some ground and pound but Locke has wrist control.
Baliwag throws an elbow that misses. Locke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baliwag's guard. Nice move by Locke!

Locke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Locke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baliwag's guard.
Locke wants to control from the top but Baliwag keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Locke wants to stand and escape but instead Baliwag has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Locke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baliwag scoring with some ground and pound.
Locke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baliwag.
Baliwag scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baliwag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baliwag.
Baliwag chips away with some ground and pound.
Locke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baliwag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baliwag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baliwag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baliwag scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baliwag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andok Baliwag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baliwag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baliwag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Locke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baliwag.
Baliwag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baliwag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Locke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baliwag throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Locke has Baliwag pulled in close to control his posture.
Baliwag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Locke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baliwag lands a couple of digs.
Baliwag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baliwag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baliwag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Locke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baliwag.
Baliwag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baliwag with a poor takedown
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Andok Baliwag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Locke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Locke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andok Baliwag showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Locke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Alvario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Abiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isiah Abiot struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Isiah Abiot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alvario
vs
Abiot

162 cm
25
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

153 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Alvario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isiah Abiot!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvario misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abiot looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Alvario scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alvario trying to control the pace.
Alvario missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvario working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvario has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvario working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvario putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Isiah Abiot has been cut.
Alvario with good strikes from the mount here!
Alvario can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abiot is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvario with a couple of short strikes.
Abiot taking shots to the head.
Alvario punishing his opponent with strikes.

Abiot is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abiot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alvario is landing with some decent strikes but Abiot is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Abiot is still in real trouble! Can Alvario finish him?
Alvario looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alvario postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Abiot out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Alvario goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Alvario!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Grenier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grenier might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to the hammer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grenier
vs
Slice

187 cm
25
203 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
211 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Hellbent
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Grenier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice 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.
Slice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grenier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Grenier forces Slice back against the cage and clinches.
Slice works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slice controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slice takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Slice as the two fighters clinch.
Slice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slice works on Grenier's body with a couple of short punches.
Grenier tries for a takedown but Slice manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Slice taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grenier or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice has Grenier pushed against the cage.
Slice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slice tries to work over Grenier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grenier goes for a takedown attempt but Slice pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slice scores with a sloppy right hand. Grenier should have avoided that one.

Grenier drives through with a takedown into Slice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slice has Grenier pulled in close to control his posture.
Slice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grenier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grenier tries to free his leg and advance position but Slice is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grenier throws a big right hand that misses.
Slice is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Slice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grenier wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Slice keeping full guard, as Grenier tries to pass.
Grenier throws a big right hand that misses.
Grenier works over Slice with some ground and pound from guard.
Grenier trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grenier looking to sit in guard and control but Slice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been informed that Slice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grenier wants to get back to his feet but Slice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slice looking to sit in guard and control but Grenier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Grenier being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slice looking for a sweep. Not yet Slice, not yet.
Grenier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slice's head.
Grenier tries to free his leg and advance position but Slice is retaining full guard.
Slice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slice can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grenier postures up and lands a big shot to Slice's brow.
Grenier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grenier 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.
Slice is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Grenier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grenier connects with a couple of short punches.
Grenier tries to free his leg and advance position but Slice is retaining full guard.
Grenier trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grenier being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slice blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grenier.
Slice tries to clinch but Grenier moves out of range.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grenier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slice keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slice lands a really nice looking cross but Grenier seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Slice.
Slice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grenier shoots and misses
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slice lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Slice has closed the distance and engaged Grenier in a clinch.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slice.
Slice stops a takedown attempt from Grenier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Grenier. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grenier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grenier tries to move into range but Slice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grenier darts in looking for a takedown but Slice gets double underhooks and turns Grenier into the cage.
Slice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grenier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grenier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grenier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grenier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grenier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands a nice shot that snaps Grenier's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Slice clinches up with Grenier and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slice.
Grenier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slice lands with a right to the head.
Grenier wants a takedown but no success here.
Grenier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slice lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.

Grenier lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grenier is thwarting Slice's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is controlling Grenier's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Slice is looking to improve his position.
Slice is controlling Grenier's trapped leg to prevent Grenier from advancing to side control.
Grenier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slice is trying to control but can't.
Grenier frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grenier in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Slice tries to reverse the position but Grenier maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grenier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Slice can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice is working to get back to half guard.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Grenier with a couple of short strikes.
Grenier trying to control but Slice is having none of it.
Grenier with shots to the head and body - Slice looks very uncomfortable down there.
Grenier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Grenier working for a guillotine from mount but Slice is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Slice lands with a nice combination. Grenier backs away looking to recover.
Grenier tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Slice does it's job there.
Grenier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grenier doesn't seem bothered though.
Grenier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grenier gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice throws a wild body kick that Grenier sees coming a mile off.
Slice keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a leg kick but Grenier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slice throws the kick towards the body but Grenier avoids it.

Grenier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Grenier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Slice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slice can't do much from the bottom here.
Grenier postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Grenier is trying to get an arm triangle but Slice is defending well.
Slice is not content to let Grenier control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grenier postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grenier working the body and head with strikes.

Grenier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grenier trying to control the action but Slice is working from the bottom.
Grenier tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Grenier swings around for an armbar but Slice sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grenier's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking to stand up but Grenier won't let him.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Grenier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grenier wants to stand and escape but Slice is having none of it.
Slice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grenier is keeping the position for now.
Grenier wants to sweep but no luck.
Slice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slice controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.
Grenier is trying to keep Slice in close.
Slice sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grenier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tae Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Rines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tae Larkin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Larkin
vs
Rines

159 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

156 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Rines!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin lands a nice hook to Rines's body. Rines takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Larkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larkin throws a series of strikes that have Rines backpedaling.
Rines sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rines blocks a low kick nicely.
Larkin stuffs the takedown.
Tae Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rines on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larkin. Larkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larkin.
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!
Rines takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Larkin duly obliges.
Larkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rines takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Rines is rocked!
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Rines's head.
Rines is still on wobbly legs! Can Larkin finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Rines crumples to the floor! Larkin milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tae Larkin!
Tae Larkin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosh Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boy
vs
Maya

190 cm
32
290 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

214 cm
35
264 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cosh Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Razor Maya!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Maya. That snapped Boy's head back.

Maya shoots in and bounces Boy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maya wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Maya has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Dragon MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Maya is proving a slippery customer.
Boy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Maya manages to get to full guard.
Maya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Boy preventing the sweep.
Boy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maya's head.
Boy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maya is on top in guard.

Maya pushing down on Boy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Maya is trying to work for a kimura but Boy is defending well.
Boy wants to get back to full guard.
Boy is pressing down on Maya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boy is trying to control the position but Maya postures up.
Boy keeping full guard, as Maya tries to pass.
Maya is still trying to improve position.

Maya drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Maya off! Maya jumps back into Boy's guard.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is working hard here to advance position.
Maya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maya throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely.
Maya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maya tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Boy wants to sweep here but Maya controlling him for the moment.
Boy is trying to keep Maya in close.
Boy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maya's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya looking for a sweep. Not yet Maya, not yet.

Maya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Maya has his foot on Boy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boy works his way back into a safe position though.
Maya keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Maya looking to control.
Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maya is keeping the position for now.
Boy wants to control from the top but Maya keeps moving.

Maya is looking for a triangle but Boy pushes his legs off easily.

Maya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boy defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maya is trying to keep Boy in close.
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Maya is keeping the position.
Boy wants to control from the top but Maya keeps moving.
Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Boy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy lands a couple of digs.

Maya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boy defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Maya 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.

Boy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maya. Maya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Maya slips the punch.
Maya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boy if he has to take too many more of those.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Boy enables Maya to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maya manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boy wants to control from the top but Maya keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maya gets full guard.
Maya wants to sweep here but Boy controlling him for the moment.
Boy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Maya postures up in Boy's guard and throws a big left but Boy blocks it.
Boy has Maya pulled in close to control his posture.
Maya trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maya tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Boy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maya wanted to stand there but Boy had control of the position.
Maya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Maya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maya.
Maya connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Boy.
Boy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boy defends it well.
Maya slips a straight right by Boy.
Maya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
Boy leaves Maya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Boy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Maya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boy defends it easily.
Maya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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!

Maya throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boy uses it to pass to side control.
Maya is not content to let Boy control the position.
Boy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maya down.
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 Cosh Boy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Boy throws a hook but Maya avoids it easily.
Boy slips a jab from Maya.

Boy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maya quickly recovers to half guard.

Boy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maya has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maya is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boy off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Boy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Boy fending off the submission attempt from Maya.

Maya is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maya is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Boy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maya's guard. Nice work there by Boy.
Boy works over Maya with some ground and pound from guard.
Maya has momentary wrist control but Boy slips an elbow through the middle.
Boy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maya is trying to control the position but Boy postures up.

Maya has an active guard here but Boy has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
Boy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boy is pressing down on Maya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maya is holding on for now.
Boy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maya keeps working.
Maya has hold of Boy's hands but Boy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya throws a big right hand that misses.
Maya trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maya trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Maya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boy wants to control from the top but Maya keeps moving.
Boy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boy won't allow Maya to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maya is on top in guard.

Boy wants to sweep here but Maya controlling him for the moment.
Maya trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.

Maya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maya tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boy is trying to keep Maya in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cosh Boy.
Well Boy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cosh Boy!
A relieved looking Cosh Boy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Sunshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sunshine
vs
Boyd

172 cm
33
213 lbs
29 - 15 - 0

188 cm
37
214 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Sunshine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Boyd!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunshine throws an overhand right that lands on Boyd's shoulder, as Boyd tries to avoid the shot.
Sunshine lands a jab to Boyd's midsection.
Boyd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boyd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boyd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunshine throws out the jab.

Boyd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sunshine taking a breather.
Boyd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sunshine prevents it.

Boyd turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boyd throws a strike aimed at the side of Sunshine's head but Sunshine avoids it well.
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!
Boyd lands a nice forearm strike.
Boyd trying to control the action but Sunshine is working from the bottom.
Sunshine is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Boyd are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd working the ground and pound but Sunshine is defending the strikes.
Sunshine is trying to get back to his feet.
Sunshine is trying to improve his position.
Boyd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boyd is chipping away with strikes.
Sunshine is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boyd is looking to take a break and control but Sunshine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyd throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sunshine parries the strikes from Boyd easily there. Boyd is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sunshine to escape.
Sunshine can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd prevents Sunshine from escaping the position.

Boyd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boyd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sunshine wants to get back to his feet.
Boyd sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sunshine is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Check out the look on Boyd's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunshine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boyd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyd trying to control the action but Sunshine is working from the bottom.

Boyd is trying to get an arm triangle but Sunshine is defending well.
Boyd throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sunshine defending against the ground and pound.

Boyd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sunshine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sunshine is trying to control Boyd's posture but Boyd avoids it.
Boyd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sunshine defending against the ground and pound.
Sunshine wants to get back to his feet but Boyd drags him back down.
Boyd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boyd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sunshine takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sunshine regains half guard.
Sunshine is staying active underneath Boyd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boyd misses with a head shot. Sunshine uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boyd trying to move into half guard but instead Sunshine has managed to sweep!

Boyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sunshine won't allow Boyd to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Boyd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sunshine checks a low kick from Boyd.
Boyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sunshine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boyd throws a right hand that Sunshine ducks under and follows up with a left that Sunshine also avoids with ease.
Sunshine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyd circles away quickly and effectively.
Boyd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peter Sunshine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunshine with a jab.
Sunshine looks to throw the jab but Boyd is out of range.
Sunshine avoids the head kick by Boyd.
Boyd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sunshine lands with an uppercut that bounces Boyd off the cage and back into range.
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!

Boyd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sunshine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sunshine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sunshine trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd throws a big elbow that misses.
Boyd trying to control but Sunshine is working from the bottom.
Boyd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boyd passes Sunshine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boyd is keen to just control but Sunshine is a slippery customer.
Boyd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boyd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sunshine wants to control but Boyd is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sunshine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boyd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sunshine's head.
Boyd not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Boyd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boyd thows a huge punch but Sunshine dodges it nicely.
Boyd is trying to control. Sunshine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boyd thows a huge punch but Sunshine dodges it nicely.
Boyd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boyd drops an elbow to the side of Sunshine's head.
Boyd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd trying to control the action but Sunshine is working from the bottom.
Boyd throwing shots but Sunshine is blocking nicely.

Boyd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sunshine defends it well.
Boyd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boyd is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boyd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sunshine keeping moving, preventing Boyd from controlling successfully.
Boyd tries to free his leg and advance position but Sunshine is retaining full guard.
Boyd is still trying to improve position.
Sunshine looking to control.
Boyd prevents Sunshine from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boyd throwing strikes but missing.
Boyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunshine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunshine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Boyd connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Sunshine to the floor! Boyd dives in looking for the finish!

It looks like Peter Sunshine has been cut.

Boyd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sunshine is just riding it out for now. Boyd eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Boyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Sunshine's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Sunshine misses the target.
Boyd connects with a solid leg kick.
Boyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sunshine ducks under a wild hook from Boyd.

Boyd connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Sunshine to the floor! Boyd dives in looking for the finish!

Sunshine is rocked!

Boyd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sunshine sees it coming and defends easily.
Oh Sunshine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Boyd seems to be looking for submissions.
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!
Sunshine is looking for a sweep. Boyd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sunshine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Boyd there.
Boyd lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sunshine! More strikes land and this one is all over! Boyd jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Boyd!
Our winner, Sammy Boyd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Amp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian Rogers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Amp
vs
Rogers

182 cm
27
182 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

188 cm
30
184 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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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 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Amp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amp.
Michael Amp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Amp misses
and Amp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Rogers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rogers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Amp is rocked!

It looks like Michael Amp has been cut.

Amp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Amp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers lands a knee to the body.
Rogers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rogers lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Rogers slowing the pace effectively.
Rogers crunches a lovely knee into Amp's ribcage.
Amp dodges an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers slowing the pace effectively.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers is pushing Amp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rogers lands a damaging elbow.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Amp avoids the damage to the body.
Amp blocks an elbow strike.
Amp has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rogers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Amp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rogers.
Rogers unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.

Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amp looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Amp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.
Amp lands a nice shot that snaps Rogers's head back.
Amp seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Amp blocks a jab.
Amp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amp tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers tries to counter with a clinch but Amp shakes him off and moves away.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amp thuds a left hand into Rogers's body.
Rogers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amp.
Amp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Rogers - just one landing.

Michael Amp's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rogers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Amp - the referee stops the clock and Rogers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Amp. Rogers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Amp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Amp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers slips a straight right by Amp.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amp just misses with a punch to the body.
Amp takes one to the side of the head.

Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Amp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amp blocks an elbow strike from Rogers.
Rogers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands an uppercut.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Amp avoids the damage to the body.
Amp avoids a wild elbow strike from Rogers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Amp.
Amp has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Amp's defenses.

Michael Amp's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amp managing to block the knees to the body from Rogers.
Rogers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amp is defending well for now.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Amp fails to land.
Rogers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Amp has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Rogers misses with an elbow strike.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Amp misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rogers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amp's brow.
Rogers looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rogers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amp's brow.
Amp avoiding damage as Rogers throws knees to the body.
Rogers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Rogers.
Amp misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Amp on the inside.
Rogers lands a good knee to the midsection. Amp won't want to take too many of those.
Amp avoids a wild elbow strike from Rogers.
Amp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amp.
Amp working aggressively here.
Rogers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rogers lands a good knee to the midsection. Amp won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rogers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Amp scores with a shoulder strike.
Amp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Amp's cut.
That's time! Amp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rogers throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Amp.
Amp misses with a hook.
Amp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amp.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amp scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.
Amp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rogers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Amp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee calls for Amp to work.
A short body shot lands from Amp as the two fighters clinch.
Ian Rogers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Amp dodges an elbow strike from Rogers.
Amp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amp misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Amp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers lands an elbow that stopped Amp in his tracks for a moment.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Amp won't allow it.
Rogers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jeez, Michael Amp's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Amp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ian Rogers!

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