RAFL 40: Anticipation PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Williams
vs
Hammer

174 cm
24
140 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

172 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damon Hammer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Hammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hammer clinches up against the cage.
Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Hammer blocks it.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammer blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams is leaning against Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hammer's brow.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams digs a right hand into Hammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammer's gas tank.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammer avoids the damage to the body.
Williams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hammer looks gassed!
Williams tries to clinch up

and Hammer moves into the clinch.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Hammer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hammer looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hammer avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams tries a knee to the head but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Williams.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Hammer tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammer blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Hammer just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Hammer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Hammer drags the fight down to the ground.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Hammer pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Hammer pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.

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

Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hammer dives on top into guard.
Hammer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammer.

Williams kicks Hammer off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Williams 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.

Hammer instigates a clinch.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.

Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams tries to clinch

and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams working Hammer over with knees to the body.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Williams.

Hammer drags the fight down to the ground.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Williams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hammer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williams working away.

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

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

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Hammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.

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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hammer's brow.
Hammer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hammer is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Hammer successfully pulls guard.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer seems keen to control Williams's posture.
Hammer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Williams wants to stand back up but Hammer manages to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Hammer prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Williams bucks up and tries to throw Hammer off but instead Hammer has got his back!
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hammer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
Hammer lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Williams's body.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hammer softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Williams controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Williams showing good submission defense here.
Hammer trying to control.
Williams has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Hammer lands.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams clinches but Hammer breaks the clinch

and Hammer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams misses with some punches.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Williams.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hammer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Williams to the mat. Williams regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Hammer scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Hammer is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Hammer closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.

Hammer pulls Williams into guard.

Hammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hammer avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammer avoids the damage to the body.
Hammer just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Hammer blocks the low kick.
Hammer cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hammer has Williams pushed against the cage.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Hammer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Hammer is blocking nicely.

Hammer decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammer is on top in guard.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammer trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hammer dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Hammer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Williams is pushing Hammer's head away, looking to escape. Hammer manages to hold on to the position though.
Hammer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Hammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammer is stalling here.
Williams keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Hammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Williams.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Hammer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocc Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hurt
vs
Lion

178 cm
23
172 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

191 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herb Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocc Lion!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hurt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hurt showed some decent athleticism there.

Hurt stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lion to get to his feet.
Lion has his takedown stuffed
and Hurt counters with a series of strikes. Lion will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurt misses with a head kick.

Hurt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lion wants to control but Hurt postures up.
Lion prevents Hurt from improving position.
Lion manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lion is looking to stall here but Hurt recovers full guard.
Hurt is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lion drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hurt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hurt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hurt!

Hurt decides to stand back up.

Hurt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hurt tries to free his leg and advance position but Lion is retaining full guard.
Hurt prevents Lion from getting back to his feet.
Lion looks gassed!
Lion working a defensive guard but Hurt passes into half guard.
Lion regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lion looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hurt passes into half guard.

Hurt gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hurt connects with a looping right hand.

Hurt has managed to clinch.

Hurt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hurt controls the pace.
Hurt wants to pass the guard but Lion is keeping the position.

Hurt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Herb Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hurt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hurt lands a nice short elbow.

Hurt is looking for a kimura here.

Hurt escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hurt moves into range and connects with a jab.

Hurt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hurt stops Lion from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hurt stands and steps away. Lion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hurt lands with a slapping head kick.
Hurt scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hurt darts in and clinches Lion up against the cage.

Hurt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hurt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lion is looking to advance position but Hurt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hurt wants to control the pace but Lion is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurt controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Hurt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hurt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hurt digs a right hand into Lion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lion's gas tank.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hurt stands up from Lion's guard - Hurt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hurt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lion keeps the fight on the outside.
Lion with a lazy takedown attempt

so Hurt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hurt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hurt is in close to Lion's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Hurt stands up and waves to Lion to follow him.
Hurt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lion can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hurt lands with an uppercut that bounces Lion off the cage and back into rage.
Hurt misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hurt clinches up against the cage.
Hurt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hurt working Lion over with knees to the body.
Lion wants to get back to striking at distance but Hurt won't allow it.
Hurt content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lion being controlled against the cage.
Hurt gets underhooks to prevent Lion's takedown attempt.
Lion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hurt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hurt stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hurt for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hurt gets underhooks to prevent Lion's takedown attempt.
Herb Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocc Lion.

Hurt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lion is trying to keep an underhook but Hurt manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Hurt is working for a kimura but Lion is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hurt is looking for a kimura here.
Hurt is keen to just control but Lion is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Hurt dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Hurt tries to clinch there but Lion circles away.

Hurt has Lion up against the cage in a clinch.
Lion can't break the clinch.

Hurt successfully pulls guard.

Hurt working for a triangle but Lion defends it easily.
Hurt trying to keep a closed guard but Lion is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion pushes down on Hurt's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lion trying to work for an americana but Hurt has managed to regain full guard.
Lion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurt trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hurt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hurt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Hurt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lion defends it easily.

Lion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hurt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hurt has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt looking to pass the guard.

Hurt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hurt passes Lion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Herb Hurt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hurt passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hurt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Herb Hurt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hurt controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hurt stands up from mount. Strange move.

Hurt gets a clinch.
Lion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hurt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rocc Lion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hurt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Hurt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurt 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Hurt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deni Kres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kres has chosen hate me now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Rock Wood has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wood
vs
Kres

190 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

183 cm
20
203 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rock Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deni Kres!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood tries to bum rush Kres with a series of wild strikes but Kres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kres rushes Wood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kres is working for takedown but Wood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kres wants a takedown but no success here.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Kres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kres lands with a right to the head.
Kres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Kres blocking some punches.

Kres works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kres wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Kres tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard.
Kres scoring with punches to the head and body.

Kres 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.
Kres wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kres wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Kres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kres looking to pass the guard.
Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A left lands for Wood.
Wood throws a series of punches but Kres avoids them all with ease.
Kres has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wood looks to land a combination but Kres avoids it well.
Wood misses with the combination.
Wood fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Wood does no damage.
Kres throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kres misses with the combination.
Wood throws a combination that misses

and Kres moves into the clinch.

Kres has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wood regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kres postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kres throwing strikes but missing.
Wood wants to stand up but Kres is controlling him.
Kres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wood throws a combination that misses

and Kres counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kres.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kres postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
Kres throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
Kres working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Kres trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kres forces his way into half guard.
Kres lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kres is looking to advance position but Wood won't allow it.
Kres frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deni Kres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deni Kres's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kres backs up against the cage.
Wood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rock Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wood jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wood has his takedown stuffed

and Kres counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wood won't be happy with that.
Kres controls the position.
Kres throws an elbow but Wood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wood can't do much from the bottom here.
Kres lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kres cracks Wood with a big elbow.

Kres is trying to get an arm triangle but Wood is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deni Kres!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Poirier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's time for war. Huey Winner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Poirier
vs
Winner

204 cm
20
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
250 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Poirier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huey Winner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winner has Poirier up against the cage in a clinch.
Poirier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Poirier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Poirier manages to break the clinch.

Winner waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Poirier. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Poirier to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Poirier is rocked!

It looks like Dan Poirier has been cut.
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!
Winner is pushing down on Poirier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poirier is fighting to maintain full guard but Winner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh Poirier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winner uses his free foot to push down on Poirier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poirier.
Poirier seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Winner wants to finish this one by submission but Poirier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Winner.
Winner wants to take his opponent's back but instead Poirier manages to regain half guard.
Poirier looks like he's trying to stand up.

Winner is working for a submission of some sort.
Winner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poirier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier is looking for a sweep. Winner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Poirier is defending well.

Winner is working for a submission of some sort.
Poirier wants to control but Winner is keeping busy.
Poirier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Winner wants to free his trapped foot but Poirier is holding on for dear life with his legs.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poirier moves away from the strike by Winner.

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.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
Poirier misses with a head kick.

Poirier moves into the clinch successfully.

Winner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winner throws a shot from downtown. Poirier moves away and avoids it.
Poirier slips a jab from Winner.
Winner misses with a looping left.
Winner throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
Winner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poirier.

It looks like Huey Winner has been cut.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner misses with a looping right.
Winner throws a leg kick but Poirier moved away.
Winner connects with a crisp jab.
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huey Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Winner misses the target.

Poirier gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Winner breaks from the clinch.
Winner throws a low kick but Poirier avoids it.
Huey Winner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier tries to clinch there but Winner circles away.

Poirier has closed the distance and engaged Winner in a clinch.

Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Poirier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winner wants to break free but Poirier has control.
Winner is trying to break the clinch but Poirier is controlling him.
Poirier tries to pull guard but Winner won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Poirier. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Winner manages to break the clinch.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winner throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Winner dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Winner misses with an uppercut. Poirier saw that one coming.
Winner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Winner misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Winner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poirier. Poirier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Winner is looking to slow Poirier down with leg kicks.
Poirier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Winner looks gassed!
Winner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poirier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winner.
Poirier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winner throws a combination that misses

and Poirier counters with a head kick that drops Winner to the mat! Winner scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Winner is rocked!
Poirier connects with a solid leg kick.
Poirier scores with a spinning back kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Winner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Poirier - the referee stops the clock and Winner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Poirier. Winner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Winner takes one to the chin there.

Poirier moves into the clinch.
Poirier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Poirier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poirier tries to pull guard but Winner holds him up against the cage and eventually Poirier drops back down to his feet.

Poirier drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poirier is trying to control the position but Winner postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dan Poirier will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Winner throws out a loose jab but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winner lands a jab to the nose.
Poirier tries to move into range but Winner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poirier is looking to clinch but Winner is avoiding it.
Winner dodges the punch combination from Poirier.
Winner throws a leg kick which misses Poirier's front leg but catches the back leg as Poirier tries to avoid it.
Winner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poirier misses the shot to the body.
Poirier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winner throws a hook but Poirier avoids it easily.
Poirier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winner misses with a hook.
Dan Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poirier.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winner wants to slow Poirier down by chopping away at his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poirier misses with a hook.
Winner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poirier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier misses with a head kick.
Winner misses with a hook. Poirier ducked under it nicely.
Winner flashes Poirier a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Poirier's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Poirier crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Winner punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huey Winner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Areeno
vs
Bosco

175 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

184 cm
23
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Areeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bosco!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areeno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bosco has time to react.
Bosco tries to close the distance and clinch but Areeno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Areeno misses with a body shot.
Areeno scores with a leg kick.
Areeno throws a series of punches but Bosco moves out of range.
Areeno misses with a low kick.
Areeno looks to land a combination but Bosco avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areeno. Bosco does a little dance to reset his feet.

Bosco clinches up with Areeno and pushes him back against the cage.
Bosco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Areeno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bosco blocks a body shot from Areeno.
Bosco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bosco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bosco is looking to control Areeno's arms but Areeno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bosco has his back to the cage.
Bosco has a couple of punches blocked by Areeno.
Areeno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosco's elbow.
Bosco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bosco misses with the head strike.
Bosco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Areeno lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Areeno.
Bosco misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Areeno as the two fighters clinch.
Areeno lands a body punch.
Bosco looks gassed!
Areeno prevents the takedown attempt.
Areeno struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosco controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Areeno.
Areeno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Areeno.
Areeno cracks Bosco with a nice body shot.
Areeno lands a shot to the body.
Bosco takes a shot to the head.
Areeno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Areeno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Areeno pushes Bosco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Areeno tries to throw a body punch but Bosco avoids it by throwing Areeno back against the cage.
Areeno digs a right hand underneath Bosco's ribcage. Bosco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Areeno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areeno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Areeno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosco backwards.

It looks like Paul Bosco has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Areeno.
Good body shot from Areeno.
Areeno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Areeno lands a shot to the body.
Areeno digs a right hand into Bosco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bosco's gas tank.
Areeno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosco backwards.
Still in the clinch, Areeno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Areeno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Areeno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Areeno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosco's elbow.
Areeno struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosco controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Areeno.
A short body shot lands from Areeno as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosco or not.
Areeno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bosco.
Areeno tries to throw a body punch but Bosco avoids it by throwing Areeno back against the cage.
Areeno digs a right hand into Bosco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bosco's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Areeno.
Areeno tries to throw a body punch but Bosco avoids it by throwing Areeno back against the cage.
Areeno scores with a hook to the body.
Areeno digs a right hand into Bosco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bosco's gas tank.
Areeno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bosco.
Areeno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Areeno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosco or not.
Bosco prevents a body shot from Areeno.
Good body shot from Areeno.
Areeno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Areeno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosco backwards.
Areeno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosco or not.
Areeno scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Areeno.
Nice body punch from Areeno.
Areeno lands a body shot.
Areeno digs a right hand underneath Bosco's ribcage. Bosco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Areeno lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosco backwards.
Bosco takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Areeno.
Areeno is working Bosco over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Areeno.
Areeno scores with a hook to the body.
Areeno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Areeno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Areeno digs a right hand into Bosco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bosco's gas tank.
Areeno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Areeno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Areeno cracks Bosco with a nice body shot.
Areeno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bosco backwards.
Areeno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bosco.
Areeno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosco backwards.
Areeno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Areeno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steve Areeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bosco.
Areeno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Areeno digs a right hand into Bosco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bosco's gas tank.
Areeno works on Bosco's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areeno tries to throw a body punch but Bosco avoids it by throwing Areeno back against the cage.
Areeno cracks Bosco with a nice body shot.
Areeno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Areeno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Areeno scores with a hook to the body.
Areeno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Areeno tries to work over Bosco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areeno misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Areeno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Areeno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosco backwards.
Bosco misses with the head strike.
Areeno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Areeno lands a shot to the body.
Areeno presses Bosco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Areeno.
A short uppercut from Areeno.
Areeno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Areeno.
Areeno lands a body punch.
Areeno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Areeno on the inside.
Areeno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bosco.
Areeno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Areeno.
Areeno lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Areeno lands with a right to the head.
Areeno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Areeno.
Areeno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Areeno.
Areeno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Areeno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bosco'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.

Areeno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bosco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Areeno. Areeno obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Areeno. Beautiful body shot.
Bosco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Areeno. Areeno obviously looking to wear him down.
Areeno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Areeno throws a head kick that half lands.
Areeno throws a head kick that Bosco semi-blocks.
Bosco blocks a head kick by Areeno.
Bosco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bosco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve Areeno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosco looks to throw the jab but Areeno is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Areeno as Bosco shoots in.
Bosco is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Areeno.
Areeno throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Areeno!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Areeno - that will leave a mark!
A combination from Areeno does no damage.
Areeno throws a nice inside leg kick.
Areeno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Areeno just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Areeno.
Nice jab there from Areeno.
Areeno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bosco doesn't manage to clinch there - Areeno circles away.
Areeno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bosco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areeno.
Areeno misses with the combination.
Areeno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bosco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Areeno takes a swing at Bosco's ribcage but misses.
Areeno scores with a jab to the body.
Areeno lands the left hand.
Areeno stuns Bosco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Areeno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steve Areeno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Areeno.
Bosco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bosco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Areeno connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bosco has time to react.
Areeno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bosco can do to turn this around?
Areeno scores with a nice strike.
Bosco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bosco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Areeno is looking to land body kicks.
Bosco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Areeno 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.
Areeno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Areeno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bosco blocks a jab.
Areeno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Areeno ducks under a wild hook from Bosco.
Bosco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Areeno finds it's way round the side to connect with Bosco's head.
Bosco misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Areeno.
Bosco misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosco fails with a takedown attempt.
Bosco looks to land a left hand but Areeno moved out of range nicely.
Bosco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Areeno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bosco tries to clinch but Areeno moves out of range.
Bosco moves out of range of the body kick.
Areeno misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Areeno.
Nice body kick there by Areeno.
Bosco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areeno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Areeno.

Areeno tries to keep at a distance but Bosco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Areeno - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Areeno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bosco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bosco looks to land a right hand but Areeno moved out of range.
Areeno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Areeno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Areeno is looking to slow Bosco down with leg kicks.
Areeno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bosco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bosco avoids the body shot from Areeno.
Areeno throws a head kick but Bosco moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Areeno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosco moves in looking to clinch but Areeno pushes him off.
Areeno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Areeno misses with a body shot.
Bosco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areeno.
Bosco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bosco shoots in for a double leg but Areeno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bosco thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bosco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bosco misses with a head shot. Areeno uses the momentum to regain guard.
Areeno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bosco manages to get himself to full guard.
Areeno trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Areeno 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.
Areeno advances position into side control!
Paul Bosco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bosco can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosco wants to control but Areeno postures up.
Bosco tries to bench press Areeno off him but Areeno keeps the position.
Areeno takes a little break here. Bosco wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bosco struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno is looking to take a break and control but Bosco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steve Areeno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Areeno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areeno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosco blocks a jab.
Bosco is looking to clinch but Areeno is avoiding it.
Areeno just misses with a punch to the body.

Bosco rushes Areeno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bosco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Areeno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areeno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Areeno presses Bosco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve Areeno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bosco has Areeno pushed against the cage.
Bosco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Areeno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Areeno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Areeno 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Areeno!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Dixon

175 cm
24
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
131 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stalks Dixon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dixon's face. Dixon staggers backwards, shaken.
Dixon throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Dixon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Dixon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dixon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Dixon settles back down.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Dixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Dixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Jones throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Dixon is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Jones lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Dixon throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Jones lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
Dixon throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dixon. Dixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Dixon lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Dixon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Dixon misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dixon swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Dixon.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Dixon is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dixon's head.

Dixon shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Dixon chips away with some ground and pound.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
Dixon is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones lands with a hook. Dixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones jabs Dixon right on the nose. Dixon blinks but takes it well.

Dixon scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dixon postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dixon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Dixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
A big left from Dixon misses.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dixon throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Dixon cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Dixon lands a jab to the head.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dixon moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dixon.
Dixon throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
Jimmy Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones slips a straight right by Dixon.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Dixon.
Dixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Dixon misses with a straight right.

Dixon darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Dixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Dixon has Jones pressed against the cage.

Dixon breaks the clinch.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Dixon throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dixon can pounce on him.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones slips under a jab.
Dixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones avoids the body shot from Dixon.

Dixon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Dixon getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Dixon stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Dixon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dixon throws a shot to the body.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Dixon misses the jab.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Dixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Dixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Dixon closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dixon.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Dixon throws a one two combo.
Dixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Dixon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dixon lands a few punches from side control.

Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Dixon drags him back down.
Dixon working away.

Dixon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dixon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.

Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jimmy Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones being controlled for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dixon 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Dixon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bridge
vs
Fisher

175 cm
23
185 lbs
12 - 9 - 1

188 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Bridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
A punch lands to the side of Bridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fisher blocks a low kick nicely.
Bridge tries to score with a low kick but Fisher moves his leg out of the way.
Bridge moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher dodges the punch combination from Bridge.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisher misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Bridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fisher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bridge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fisher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher throws an overhand right that lands on Bridge's shoulder, as Bridge tries to avoid the shot.
Bridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fisher tries to clinch up.
Bridge wants to land a leg kick but Fisher is out of range.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch but Bridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
George Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher digs a good hook to Bridge's body.
Bridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bridge throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Fisher misses.
Bridge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bridge counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fisher!
Bridge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fisher is looking to escape.
Fisher is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridge looking to ground and pound but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Bridge throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher regains half guard.
Bridge prevents Fisher from standing back up.
Bridge content to control rather than advance.
Bridge tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fisher controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to roll over but Bridge keeps him under control.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Bridge sits in half guard.
Bridge misses with a head shot. Fisher uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bridge trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bridge misses with a straight right.
Bridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Bridge misses with a jab to the body
and Fisher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bridge defending well as Fisher loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fisher missing with a left hand there. Bridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Bridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Bridge will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bridge throws a lazy right hand but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisher throws a hook but Bridge avoids it easily.
Fisher clinches but Bridge breaks the clinch

and Bridge counters by moving into the clinch.
Fisher has Bridge pressed against the cage, preventing Bridge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Fisher.

It looks like John Bridge has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisher.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fisher.
Bridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bridge wants to break free but Fisher has control.
Bridge avoids the elbow strike from Fisher, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fisher obliges.
Fisher'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.
Fisher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Fisher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisher trying to stall but Bridge improves his position.
Bridge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fisher blocks a low kick nicely.
Fisher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Fisher.
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridge shoots in but Fisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fisher scores with a shot to the body.
Fisher misses with a wild combination.
Fisher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Fisher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Fisher. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A cross from Fisher lands.
Fisher throws a right hand that Bridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Bridge also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Fisher.
Fisher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Fisher finds it's way through Bridge's defenses.
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridge is just out of range.
George Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bridge counters with a two punch combo.
Fisher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Fisher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Fisher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John Bridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridge circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
Bridge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fisher checks it well.
Bridge takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fisher.
Good shot there by Fisher.
Fisher avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fisher tries to clinch up.
Bridge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fisher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fisher wants to clinch
and Bridge counters with a nice leg kick.
Fisher throws a body punch but Bridge moves out of range.
Fisher thows a body shot but no joy.
Bridge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fisher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bridge somewhat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fisher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.
Bridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fisher.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Bridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bridge fails to land with a series of punches.
Fisher clobbers Bridge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fisher lands with a nice body punch.
Fisher tries to clinch but Bridge is having none of it.
Fisher jabs at Bridge's body.
The crowd cheers as Fisher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bridge doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bridge throws a leg kick that misses.
George Fisher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fisher lands a nice looking body kick.
Fisher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bridge throws a low kick, looking for Fisher's leg but Fisher calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Bridge'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fisher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bridge's head backwards.
Bridge misses with a two punch combination.
Fisher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fisher throws out the jab.
Bridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fisher lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bridge misses the target.
Bridge is looking to chop away at Fisher's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Bridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bridge blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fisher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bridge closes the distance and clinches up with Fisher, looking for a takedown. Bridge pushes Fisher against the cage but Fisher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fisher misses with a kick to the body

and Bridge moves into the clinch.
Fisher avoiding damage.
Fisher lands an elbow that stopped Bridge in his tracks for a moment.
Fisher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bridge is defending well for now.
Fisher lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge is trying to force a seperation but Fisher has the dominant position.
Bridge tries to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling the position.
Fisher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bridge working hard to break the clinch.
Bridge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bridge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fisher scores with a shoulder strike.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Bridge is trying to break free.
Fisher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fisher is stalling here.
Bridge is trying to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling him.
Bridge has had enough of the clinch but Fisher keeps him there for the moment.
Fisher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisher lands a nice elbow.
Bridge tries to break free but Fisher pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fisher tries to work over Bridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Fisher.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Fisher.
Fisher tries to throw a body punch but Bridge avoids it by throwing Fisher back against the cage.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Bridge tries to pull guard but Fisher won't allow it.
Fisher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fisher is leaning against Bridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bridge avoids it.
Fisher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fisher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bridge is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridge.
Bridge tries to break free but Fisher pushes him back against the cage.
Fisher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fisher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisher.
Fisher wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Fisher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fisher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fisher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bridge backwards.
Fisher tries a body shot but Bridge blocks it.
Fisher lands an elbow just above Bridge 's eye.
Fisher stalling in the clinch.
Bridge blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Fisher.

Bridge manages to break the clinch.
Fisher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bridge. Bridge obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Fisher misses with a straight right.
Fisher cracks Bridge with a good jab.
Fisher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bridge momentarily.
Bridge throws out a leg kick but Fisher moves out of range and Bridge only half commits.
Bridge tries to clinch up but Fisher circles away and keeps his distance.

Fisher gets a clinch.
Fisher is struggling to control the position.
Bridge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher has Bridge pressed against the cage, preventing Bridge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fisher lands a knee to the body.
Bridge tries to pull guard but Fisher won't allow it.
Fisher misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Fisher as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fisher 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Fisher!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cardinal Richelieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ouellette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Richelieu
vs
Ouellette

170 cm
23
132 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cardinal Richelieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Ouellette!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouellette looks to land a combination but Richelieu avoids it well.
Ouellette throws a right hand that Richelieu ducks under and follows up with a left that Richelieu also avoids with ease.
Ouellette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Richelieu misses.
Richelieu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouellette fails to land with a series of punches.
Richelieu lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Nick Ouellette has been cut.
Richelieu scores with a nice strike.
Richelieu throws a body punch but Ouellette moves out of range.
Richelieu takes a swing at Ouellette's ribcage but misses.
Ouellette looks to land a combination but Richelieu avoids it well.
Ouellette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richelieu throws out the jab.
Richelieu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ouellette.
Ouellette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nick Ouellette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouellette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richelieu.
Ouellette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ouellette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richelieu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouellette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouellette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richelieu misses with a body shot.
Ouellette dodges the punch combination from Richelieu.
Ouellette slips under a jab.
Ouellette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Ouellette both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richelieu looks to land a combination but Ouellette avoids it well.
Ouellette is looking to clinch.

Ouellette looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Richelieu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richelieu tries to get out of the position.
Ouellette throws a strike but Richelieu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ouellette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richelieu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ouellette has a closed guard, preventing Richelieu from standing up.
Richelieu passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richelieu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ouellette is looking to improve his position.
Richelieu slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richelieu controls from within his opponent's guard.

Richelieu stands up and waves to Ouellette to follow him.
Richelieu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richelieu misses with a looping right.

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.
Ouellette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richelieu on the side of the head.
Richelieu dodges the punch combination from Ouellette.
Richelieu digs a good body shot into Ouellette's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ouellette.
Richelieu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ouellette.
Richelieu fails to land with a series of punches.
Richelieu misses with a double jab.
Ouellette tries to bum rush Richelieu with a series of wild strikes but Richelieu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouellette takes one on the button.

Ouellette is rocked!
Richelieu flashes Ouellette a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Ouellette's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Ouellette crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Richelieu punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cardinal Richelieu!