FWC 19: Hug vs. Uvol 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannes Vihannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AC Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihannes's entrance music is For Those About To Rock. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vihannes
vs
Slater

173 cm
31
192 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

190 cm
29
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannes Vihannes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihannes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vihannes fails to land with a series of punches.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vihannes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vihannes wants it to stay on the feet.
Vihannes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slater wants to counter the offense by Vihannes and move into the clinch position.
Hannes Vihannes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Vihannes misses
and Slater counters with a series of strikes. Vihannes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vihannes lands a jab.
Vihannes with a nice cross.
Slater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vihannes tries to avoid it but Slater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vihannes to the ground. Vihannes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vihannes 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.
Slater defending well as Vihannes loads up on a big left hand.
Slater is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slater blocks a head kick by Vihannes.

Slater feints and as Vihannes raises his hands in defense, Slater changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Vihannes wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Vihannes counters with a crisp one two that drops Slater! Vihannes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Slater to his feet! Slater is in big trouble!
Hannes Vihannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Vihannes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slater swivels and escapes.
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Vihannes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihannes misses with a head kick.
Slater throws out a counter right but Vihannes avoids it with no problem.
Vihannes goes for a double leg but Slater avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slater continues to drive forward.
Slater lands with a straight right. Vihannes didn't see that one coming.
Vihannes tries to clinch
and Slater counters with a series of strikes. Vihannes will be more careful next time no doubt.

Slater gets a clinch.
Slater tries to score a body lock takedown but Vihannes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vihannes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vihannes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vihannes thuds a left hand into Slater's body.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Vihannes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Vihannes moves into the clinch.
Slater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vihannes can't break the clinch.
Vihannes lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vihannes prevents it.

Vihannes manages to break the clinch.
Vihannes thuds his right hand into Slater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Slater as Vihannes shoots in.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater avoids the head kick by Vihannes.

Slater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Vihannes sneaks out the side door and pushes Slater away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Slater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vihannes swivels and escapes.
Slater takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Slater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slater prevents Vihannes from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vihannes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vihannes.
Nice body kick from Vihannes.
Vihannes leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vihannes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Vihannes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vihannes is controlling the pace.
Slater tries to roll over but Vihannes keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to control but Vihannes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vihannes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vihannes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slater keeps working.
Vihannes stalling.
Vihannes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Slater controls his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vihannes stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vihannes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vihannes fails to land with a series of punches.
Vihannes tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater is looking to clinch but Vihannes is avoiding it.
Vihannes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vihannes throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vihannes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vihannes tries to break free but Slater pushes him back against the cage.
Vihannes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slater can do to turn this around?
Slater wants to take the fight to the mat but Vihannes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hannes Vihannes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater blocks an elbow strike.
Vihannes is trying to push Slater away but Slater has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vihannes prevents the takedown attempt.
Slater is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater is looking for a takedown.

Slater works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hannes Vihannes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater cracks Vihannes with a solid left hand.

Vihannes kicks Slater off and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slater is defended easily by Vihannes.
Vihannes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vihannes lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
Vihannes throws a sloppy head kick
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vihannes tries to land a body kick
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vihannes looks for a takedown but Slater sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Slater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vihannes drops Slater with a beautiful combination! Slater stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vihannes is looking for the KO!

Slater throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vihannes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slater is in Vihannes's guard.
Slater throws a strike but Vihannes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Slater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vihannes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vihannes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vihannes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vihannes working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater is controlling Vihannes's posture.
Vihannes trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Vihannes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Vihannes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihannes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vihannes lands a couple of digs.
Vihannes trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Slater looking to control.
Vihannes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vihannes takes the fight into the clinch.
Slater is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vihannes wants to get back to striking at distance but Slater won't allow it.
Slater goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vihannes prevents it.

Vihannes breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannes Vihannes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Slater avoids the head kick by Vihannes.
Vihannes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vihannes shoots in for a double leg but Slater sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Vihannes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hannes Vihannes is winning the standup battle so far.
Vihannes throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Vihannes misses with a head kick.

Vihannes tries to sprawl but Slater drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vihannes to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater works over Vihannes with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater scoring with some ground and pound.
Slater stands and throws Vihannes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slater cracks Vihannes with a big right hand but Vihannes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihannes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Slater works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vihannes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slater throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vihannes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slater working Vihannes over with strikes.
Slater is nestled in close to Vihannes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vihannes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vihannes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Vihannes's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vihannes keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vihannes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater trying to control but Vihannes is working from the bottom.
Slater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vihannes wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vihannes to the mat! Vihannes manages to get full guard.

Vihannes pushes Slater off and scrambles back to his feet.
Slater displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vihannes.
Vihannes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hannes Vihannes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vihannes tries for a takedown but Slater circles away easily
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannes Vihannes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vihannes closes the distance and clinches up with Slater, looking for a takedown. Vihannes pushes Slater against the cage but Slater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vihannes throws a head kick that misses

and Slater counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater 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.
Hannes Vihannes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vihannes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater trying to control the pace.
Vihannes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater.
Slater is trying to control the action in half guard but Vihannes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slater winds up and cracks Vihannes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slater working the head and body with strikes.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Slater is working for a kimura but Vihannes is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
AC Slater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vihannes 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannes Vihannes!
Hannes Vihannes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ash Camble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Eggman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Eggman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Camble
vs
Eggman

199 cm
23
198 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

195 cm
27
185 lbs
6 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Camble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Eggman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eggman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eggman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camble cracks a nice hook into Eggman's ribs.
Eggman throws a series of punches but Camble avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Camble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eggman.
Eggman wants to clinch up but Camble keeps it at a distance.
Eggman shoots in for a takedown but Camble shows good takedown defense.
Camble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Camble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Camble finds it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Camble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eggman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camble sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Camble was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camble scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camble. Eggman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eggman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camble avoids the head kick by Eggman.
Camble is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eggman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eggman misses with a combination
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Eggman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camble defends well and Eggman ends up having to push Camble into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Camble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eggman.
Ash Camble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Eggman.
Camble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eggman moves away from the strike by Camble.
Camble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eggman manages to avoid it.
Camble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eggman.
Eggman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Camble.
Eggman fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Camble instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Camble.
Camble lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Camble manages to break the clinch.
Camble lands the left hand.
Eggman dives in for a single leg takedown but Camble sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camble connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camble. Eggman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camble bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Camble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eggman tries for a takedown but Camble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggman moves out of range of the strikes.
Camble scores with a jab to the body.
Camble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eggman manages to avoid it.

Camble moves into the clinch successfully.
Eggman tries to break free but Camble pushes him back against the cage.
Camble controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camble.
Camble lands a nice uppercut.

Camble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camble throws a hook but Eggman avoids it easily.
Eggman feints the counter takedown.
Camble lands a glancing blow to the side of Eggman's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble keeps the fight on the outside.

Eggman clinches up against the cage.
Eggman blocks an uppercut.
Camble lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Eggman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Camble.
Still in the clinch, Camble scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eggman tries to circle away but Camble has him pinned against the cage.
Eggman tries to pull guard but Camble holds him up against the cage and eventually Eggman drops back down to his feet.

Camble breaks from the clinch.
Eggman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Camble 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.

Eggman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Camble is looking to counter punch.
Camble connects with a jab.
Eggman shoots and misses
letting Camble counter with a right hand.
Camble scores with a hook.
Camble swings for the body but Eggman moves out of range.
Eggman looks to clinch
and Camble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Eggman is rocked!

Camble closes the distance and pushes Eggman back into the cage.
Eggman is still on wobbly legs! Can Camble finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camble.
Eggman seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble misses with the head strike.
Eggman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eggman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hand to the body from Camble.
Camble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camble slowing the pace effectively.
Eggman can't get the takedown.
Ash Camble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Eggman.
Camble scores with a shoulder strike.
Eggman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camble is defending well for now.
Eggman tries to work over Camble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camble lands a shoulder strike.
Eggman trying to land knees to the body.
Ash Camble has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eggman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Camble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eggman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Camble to keep the fight standing.

Camble drops Eggman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Eggman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camble creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Eggman with a big uppercut! Eggman tries to clinch up but Camble pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Eggman to the mat! Eggman covers up and Camble unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ash Camble!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Russell Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey has chosen Metallica - Seek & Destroy as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Westbrook
vs
Tracey

175 cm
33
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

173 cm
36
152 lbs
25 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

King of Fists

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Russell Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tracey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook misses with a hook. Tracey ducked under it nicely.
Westbrook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tracey.
Westbrook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tracey.
A slow jab from Westbrook misses its intended target.
Tracey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Russell Westbrook has been cut.
Tracey staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tracey! But no joy.
Tracey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tracey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westbrook.
Tracey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tracey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westbrook. Tracey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tracey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tracey motions for Westbrook to come forward. Tracey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Westbrook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Westbrook.
Westbrook tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tracey manages to circle out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Westbrook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Westbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Tracey breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tracey scoring well with a low kick there.
Westbrook cracks a nice hook into Tracey's ribs.
Westbrook looks to throw the jab but Tracey is out of range.
Westbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Westbrook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with an uppercut.
Tracey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Tracey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Westbrook looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tracey to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Westbrook does no damage.
Tracey slips a straight right by Westbrook.
Westbrook moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Rob Tracey has been cut.
Westbrook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tracey throws out the jab.
Tracey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tracey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Tracey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Westbrook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tracey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westbrook moves away.
Westbrook misses with a hook. Tracey ducked under it nicely.
Westbrook throws a low kick, looking for Tracey's leg but Tracey calmly moves out of range.
Tracey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Westbrook has closed the distance and engaged Tracey in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tracey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tracey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tracey staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Tracey.
Russell Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook lands a jab-cross combination.
Westbrook tries to clinch but Tracey moves out of range.
Tracey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tracey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Westbrook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice jab there from Westbrook.
Tracey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tracey misses with an uppercut.
Tracey throws a front kick aimed at Westbrook's knee but Westbrook avoids it well.
Tracey checks a leg kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Tracey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Tracey's shoulder, as Tracey tries to avoid the shot.
Westbrook misses with an uppercut. Tracey saw that one coming.
Tracey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Westbrook backing away here, and Tracey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tracey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westbrook.
Westbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tracey throws a hook but Westbrook avoids it easily.
Westbrook is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Westbrook connects with a crisp jab.
Westbrook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tracey throws a jab when Westbrook was well out of range.
Westbrook lands a nice shot to the body.
Tracey scores with a nice head shot.
Tracey slips under a jab from Westbrook.
Tracey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Westbrook dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tracey misses with a wild combination.
Westbrook pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tracey back to the cage. Westbrook follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tracey.
Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Tracey is just out of range.
Tracey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Westbrook swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tracey counters with a straight right hand.
Tracey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Westbrook swings widly with a right hand
and Tracey counters with a stiff right hand.
Tracey staying out of range there.
Tracey thumps Westbrook with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Westbrook misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tracey.
Westbrook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tracey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Westbrook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Westbrook.
Tracey ducks under a wild hook from Westbrook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tracey.
Tracey throws a nice looking combination but Westbrook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Westbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook throws a series of punches but Tracey moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Westbrook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tracey doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Tracey.
Westbrook scores with the left hand. Tracey knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westbrook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tracey was well out of range. Poor timing from Westbrook.
Nice jab there from Westbrook.
Westbrook needs to keep his hands up - Tracey had a free shot at his head there.
Westbrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Westbrook darts in and clinches Tracey up against the cage.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Tracey blocks an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Westbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tracey can do to turn this around?

Tracey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tracey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Westbrook thuds his right hand into Tracey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Westbrook feints a jab promting Tracey to slip. Westbrook then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tracey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracey tries to move into range but Westbrook moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tracey throws a series of strikes that have Westbrook backpedaling.
Westbrook misses with a looping left.
Westbrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westbrook is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Westbrook misses with a few strikes there.
Westbrook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westbrook 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.
Westbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tracey slips a jab and a cross from Westbrook.
Westbrook throws a leg kick
and Westbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook looks to land a right hand but Tracey moved out of range.
Tracey flicks out a counter leg kick but Westbrook steps away.
Westbrook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tracey counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westbrook tries to clinch up but Tracey circles away and keeps his distance.
Tracey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Westbrook clinches up against the cage.

Westbrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tracey misses with a double jab.
Tracey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Westbrook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tracey manages to avoid it.
Russell Westbrook is winning the standup battle so far.
Westbrook lands a right hook to the body.
Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westbrook throws a nice looking combination but Tracey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Westbrook dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Tracey tries to move into range but Westbrook moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tracey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westbrook.
Tracey throws a hook but Westbrook blocks it.
Westbrook tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tracey counters with a right hand to the body.
Tracey is looking to score with low kicks.
Tracey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tracey throws out a loose jab but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westbrook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tracey counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook throws a right hand that Tracey ducks under and follows up with a left that Tracey also avoids with ease.
Tracey misses with a low kick.
Tracey missing with a left hand there. Westbrook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Westbrook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Tracey tenderised Westbrook's leg. Westbrook is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tracey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Westbrook is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tracey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Westbrook misses with a straight left.
Westbrook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Westbrook misses the target.
Tracey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tracey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tracey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Westbrook throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tracey.
Westbrook misses with a body shot.
Tracey throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Westbrook finds it's way through Tracey's defenses.
Westbrook tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tracey counters with a leg kick.
Westbrook smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westbrook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tracey in his tracks.
Tracey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tracey swinging wildly here.
Westbrook went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Westbrook throws a lazy right hand but Tracey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Tracey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Westbrook lands a jab.
Tracey feints and then cracks Westbrook's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Westbrook down.
Westbrook lands a nice shot that snaps Tracey's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracey keeps the fight on the outside.
Tracey tries a quick counter leg kick but Westbrook is wise to it.
Tracey feints a jab promting Westbrook to slip. Tracey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Westbrook slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Westbrook looks to land a right hand but Tracey moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Westbrook as he connects with a hook.
Tracey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Westbrook does no damage.
Rob Tracey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Tracey finds it's target.
Westbrook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tracey to counter with a crisp jab.
Westbrook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Westbrook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tracey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Tracey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracey misses with a leg kick.
Tracey lands with a nice body punch.
Westbrook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tracey throws a sloppy head kick and Westbrook moves out of range easily.
Westbrook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tracey, as that shot connected.
Tracey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook throws a jab when Tracey was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tracey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Westbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tracey.
Westbrook throws a right hand that misses
and Tracey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Tracey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Russell Westbrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Westbrook throws a series of punches but Tracey avoids them all with ease.

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 Russell Westbrook.
Well Westbrook 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Westbrook!
A victorious Russell Westbrook thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

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

Doo
vs
Butler

150 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

170 cm
19
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Doo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Butler!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doo scores with a kick to the body.
Butler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
John Doo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doo jabs at Butler's body.

Butler has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Doo .

It looks like Lamar Butler has been cut.
Doo is stalling here.
Doo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Our sources have told us that Doo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Butler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Doo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler jumps guard but Doo stands there with Butler around his waist. Butler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees to the body from Doo .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler has Doo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Butler is rocked!
Doo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Butler up against the cage.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Doo finish him?
Doo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Butler's efforts to push away.
Doo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Doo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Doo slows down the pace here.
Butler is pressed against the cage. Doo pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Butler! Two more big strikes from Doo and Butler crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Doo !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

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

Gomaz
vs
Verra

185 cm
28
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

173 cm
26
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Namunamu Clothing

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Gomaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Verra!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verra tests Gomaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Gomaz gets tackled into the cage by Verra. Verra maintains the clinch.
Verra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomaz tries to break the clinch but Verra is controlling the position.
Verra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Verra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomazs head.
Verra prevents Gomaz from breaking the clinch.
Gomaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Verra won't allow it.
Verra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards.
Verra's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gomaz is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.
Verra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Verra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomaz's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Verra to work.

Verra manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verra.

Verra clinches up against the cage.
Verra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gomaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Verra can turn it around.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.

Verra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verra throws the left hand but Gomaz avoids the punch easily.
Gomaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verra.
Verra lands with a right hand.
Verra throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomaz.
Gomaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomaz staying out of range there.
It looked like Gomaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verra misses with a hook.
It looked like Gomaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Verra throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomaz counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Verra moves into the clinch successfully.
Verra controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Verra on the inside.

Verra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Verra clinches up with Gomaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Verra stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Verra as the two fighters clinch.
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch but Verra keeps him there for the moment.
Verra lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verra keeps control of Gomaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Verra slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Gomaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Verra has Gomaz pressed against the cage, preventing Gomaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Verra leaning against his opponent.
Verra avoiding damage.
Verra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Verra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Verra on the inside.
Gomaz letting Verra take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Verra's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Verra.
Gomaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Verra lands a leg kick that knocks Gomaz off balance momentarily.
Verra scores with the left hand. Gomaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Verra misses with a looping right.
Verra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Verra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomaz's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomaz.
Verra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Verra 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.

Verra with a hook.
Gomaz tries to bum rush Verra with a series of wild strikes but Verra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verra misses with a two punch combination.
Verra digs a good body shot into Gomaz's ribs.
Verra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomaz moves forwards but Verra connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Verra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomaz tries to circle away but Verra has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.
Gomaz tries to circle away but Verra has him pinned against the cage.
Gomaz tries to break the clinch but Verra is controlling the position.
Gomaz tries to circle away but Verra has him pinned against the cage.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomazs head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomaz is defending well for now.
Verra keeps control of Gomaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Verra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Verra.

Verra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Verra instigates a clinch.
Verra lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verra lands an uppercut.
Verra pressing his opponent against the cage.

Verra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verra works Gomaz's body with a nice hook.
Verra lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Verra moves into the clinch.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.
Gomaz is trying to break free.
Verra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards.

Verra breaks from the clinch.

Verra drives through and clinches with Gomaz against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomaz misses with a combination

and Verra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Verra.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verra.
Gomaz is trying to break the clinch but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Gomaz is trying to break free.
Gomaz tries to break free but Verra pushes him back against the cage.
Gomaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Verra has double underhooks.
Gomaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Gomaz takes a shot to the head.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Verra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Verra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomaz, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Verra.
Verra prevents Gomaz from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verra just leaning against Gomaz, taking a breather.
Gomaz being controlled against the cage.
Verra crunches a lovely knee into Gomaz's ribcage.
Gomaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Gomaz being controlled against the cage.
Verra pushes Gomaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomaz tries to break the clinch but Verra is controlling the position.
Gomaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomaz can't break the clinch.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verra prevents Gomaz from breaking the clinch.
Verra gets through Gomaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Verra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Verra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Verra lands a lovely overhand right.
Gomaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eric Verra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Verra scores with a four punch combination!
Verra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomaz takes one on the button.
Verra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verra connects with a nice looking jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Verra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eric Verra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Verra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verra connects with a right hand. Gomaz shakes it off.

Verra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Verra pushes Gomaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gomaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Verra won't allow it.
Gomaz is trying to push Verra away but Verra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomaz is trying to break the clinch but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Gomaz tries to break free but Verra pushes him back against the cage.
Gomaz tries to break free but Verra pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verra just leaning against Gomaz, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Verra.

Verra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verra connects with a crisp jab.
Verra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verra.
Gomaz throws a big counter combination but Verra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Verra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Verra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomaz takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyler Gomaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Verra cracks Gomaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verra throws an overhand right that lands on Gomaz's shoulder, as Gomaz tries to avoid the shot.
Gomaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Verra scores with a jab to the body.
Gomaz throws a series of punches but Verra avoids them all with ease.

Verra clinches.
Gomaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Verra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Verra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards.
Verra keeps control of Gomaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch but Verra keeps him there for the moment.
Gomaz is trying to break the clinch but Verra has him pressed against the cage.
Verra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards.
Gomaz is trying to force a seperation but Verra has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gomaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Verra.
Gomaz wants to break free but Verra has control.
Verra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verra gets through Gomaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verra stalls.
Verra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomaz's efforts to push away.
Tyler Gomaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Verra.
Verra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verra pushes Gomaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Verra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verra 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Verra!
Eric Verra very nearly forgot to thank Namunamu Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Machio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danielson comes to the cage accompanied by Cult of Personality . Johnny Danielson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Danielson
vs
Machio

190 cm
26
192 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

190 cm
26
193 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Danielson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Machio!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Danielson .
Ralph Machio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machio darts in looking for a takedown but Danielson gets double underhooks and turns Machio into the cage.
Danielson misses with a lunging right hand

and Machio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Machio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Danielson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Danielson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Machio.
Machio misses with a punch to the head.

Machio is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Danielson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Machio's arms.
Danielson wants to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson wants to control his opponent's hands but Machio gets his hands free.

Danielson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Danielson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Danielson is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Machio 's hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielson is bucking up trying to escape but Machio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Danielson tries to hold on but Machio pushes him away.
Machio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Danielson ?
Machio prevents Danielson from getting the reversal.
Machio looking to finish with strikes here!
Machio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danielson is looking to escape.
Machio looking to finish Danielson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Danielson !

Machio goes for an armbar but Danielson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Danielson .
Danielson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danielson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machio is trying to control the position but Danielson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machio is striking off his back. Danielson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Danielson controlling the pace.
Danielson prevents Machio from improving his position.
Danielson controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machio wants to control but Danielson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Danielson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machio is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Danielson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machio tries to move into range but Danielson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danielson stuffs the takedown attempt from Machio. Machio gets slowly back to his feet.
Machio is looking to clinch.
Danielson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danielson pinned against the cage. Danielson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnny Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machio is defended easily by Danielson .
Johnny Danielson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machio's head.
Machio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Danielson stuffs the takedown attempt from Machio. Machio gets slowly back to his feet.
Machio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machio looks to clinch
and Danielson counters with a straight right hand.
Danielson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machio can do to turn this around?
Machio misses with a takedown
and Danielson counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danielson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danielson dips to his left and cracks Machio with an uppercut!
Machio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Danielson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danielson throws a jab but it's blocked by Machio.
Machio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Machio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danielson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Danielson .
Nice takedown defense from Danielson . No joy for Machio on that attempt.
Danielson is looking to counter the offense by Machio and move into the clinch.
Machio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machio throws a chopping leg kick but Danielson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danielson missing with a left hand there. Machio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ralph Machio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danielson swivels and escapes.
Machio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danielson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machio.
Danielson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machio is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Danielson misses its target.
Danielson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Danielson tries to avoid it but Machio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Danielson to the ground. Danielson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnny Danielson is winning the standup battle so far.
Machio tries to clinch
and Danielson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machio shoots in looking for a takedown. Danielson tries to sprawl out of it but Machio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Danielson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danielson pinned against the cage. Danielson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Danielson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice cross by Danielson .
Machio shoots in but no luck this time.
Danielson throws a body shot but no joy.
Machio with a poor takedown
enabling Danielson to counter with a crisp jab.
Machio tries for a takedown but Danielson circles away easily
and Danielson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnny Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielson jabs Machio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danielson tries a head kick but it misses.
Danielson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Danielson .
Danielson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machio shoots in looking for a takedown but Danielson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machio fails with the takedown
and Danielson counters with a nice body shot.
Machio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danielson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danielson .
Danielson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danielson swings for the body but Machio moves out of range.
Danielson misses the shot to the body.
Danielson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machio fails with a takedown attempt.
Machio fails with the takedown
and Danielson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Danielson misses.
Danielson connects with an inside leg kick.
Machio misses with a leg kick
and Danielson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danielson connects with a body shot that sends Machio's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson lands the left hand.
Danielson misses with a straight left.
Danielson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machio.
Machio flicks out a counter leg kick but Danielson steps away.
Machio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Machio is rocked!
Machio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danielson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machio looks for a takedown but Danielson sprawls well.
Machio with a poor takedown
letting Danielson counter with a right hand.
Machio is still on wobbly legs! Can Danielson finish him?
Machio tries to clinch there but Danielson circles away.
and Danielson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Machio! He's just covering up as Danielson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Danielson !
A very excited looking Johnny Danielson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Ralph Machio had this to say: 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Animal I Have Become . Uvol has chosen Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hug
vs
Uvol

207 cm
43
285 lbs
31 - 24 - 1

187 cm
34
265 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Hug lands but Uvol takes it in his stride.

It looks like Paul Uvol has been cut.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Uvol moves out of range easily.
Uvol appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hug throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Uvol tries to counter it with a takedown but Hug pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hug looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Hug lands a left and a right that send Uvol crashing to the mat, dazed. Hug thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug misses with a two punch combination.
Uvol is looking for the big counter here.
Hug goes for a small jab and connects. Now Hug goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Uvol stumbles back but Hug runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Uvol to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Uvol will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hades Hug!
Hades Hug retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Hades Hug started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Paul Uvol spoke after the fight, saying 'All I can do at this point is go back to the gym & fix the holes in my game & come back stronger next time. Im here to entertain'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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