OFC 53: Resolution PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebas Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Furlong
vs
Leroy

182 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Furlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sebas Leroy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furlong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leroy as he avoids it easily.
Furlong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leroy circles away.
Leroy is looking to clinch.
Furlong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leroy pinned against the cage. Leroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Furlong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leroy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Furlong.
Furlong dives in and grabs Leroy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leroy pushes down on Furlong's head and hops out.
Furlong misses with a takedown attempt - Leroy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Furlong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Furlong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Leroy gets a clinch.
Furlong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leroy's efforts to push away.
Furlong is looking to break free of the clinch but Leroy has double underhooks.

Leroy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Furlong lands a nice hook to Leroy's body. Leroy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong misses with a double jab.
Edward Furlong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroy lands a head kick. Furlong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leroy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Furlong.
Furlong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Furlong looks to throw the jab but Leroy is out of range.
Furlong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leroy manages to avoid it.
Furlong throws a right and a left that Leroy avoids nicely.

Furlong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leroy sprawls well initially but Furlong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Furlong trying to pass the guard but Leroy defending well.
Leroy tries to roll over but Furlong keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furlong is looking to take a break and control but Leroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy is looking to control Furlong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leroy avoid being mounted?
Leroy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Furlong not doing much here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Furlong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furlong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leroy circles away quickly and effectively.
Leroy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Furlong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leroy avoids it really well and circles away.
Leroy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leroy.
Furlong throws a right hand that Leroy ducks under and follows up with a left that Leroy also avoids with ease.

Leroy clinches with his opponent.
Furlong fails to pull guard.
Leroy is trying to break the clinch but Furlong has him pressed against the cage.
Furlong wants a takedown.
Leroy wants to break free but Furlong has control.
Furlong tries to pull guard but Leroy won't allow it.
Furlong looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy is trying to break the clinch but Furlong is controlling him.
Leroy wants to stall.

Furlong breaks from the clinch.
Furlong shoots in but no luck this time.
Furlong shoots in but Leroy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leroy tries to clinch up.
Furlong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leroy stuffs the takedown.
Leroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Furlong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Furlong is breathing heavily.
Furlong dives in and grabs Leroy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leroy pushes down on Furlong's head and hops out.
Leroy fails with the takedown.
Furlong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leroy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Furlong somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Furlong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Furlong has a takedown stuffed.
Furlong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leroy is looking to clinch but Furlong is avoiding it.

Furlong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Furlong drops back looking for a leg! Leroy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leroy manages to kick Furlong off! Furlong jumps back into Leroy's guard.
Leroy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Leroy is retaining full guard.
Leroy looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroy, not yet.

Furlong 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.
Furlong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leroy can't keep his opponent in guard - Furlong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Leroy looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Furlong is keen to just control but Leroy is a slippery customer.

Furlong is working for a kimura but Leroy is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Furlong in particular looking to stall.

Furlong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furlong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Furlong is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furlong.
Furlong is trying to control. Leroy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Furlong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Furlong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leroy sees it coming and defends easily.
Leroy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Furlong manages to mount him!

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.
Leroy is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Furlong has taken his back.
Even with his hooks in, Furlong manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Furlong. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Furlong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Leroy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Leroy for a finish.
Furlong misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Furlong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Furlong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leroy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Furlong misses with a takedown attempt - Leroy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Furlong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leroy did well to prevent Furlong getting side control.
Furlong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Furlong with the ground and pound from mount.
Furlong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Furlong wants to control the pace but Leroy is squirming around nicely.
Leroy is bucking up trying to escape but Furlong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Furlong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leroy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Furlong lands a heavy elbow.
Edward Furlong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Furlong mounts Leroy! Really nice guard pass there!

Furlong working for a submission but Leroy is keeping him at bay.
Leroy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Furlong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leroy is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Furlong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Leroy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leroy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Furlong wants to pass to mount but Leroy is defending the position.

Furlong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Furlong is looking for a kimura but Leroy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furlong to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Furlong.

Furlong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leroy defends it well.
Leroy is not content to let Furlong control the position.
Furlong works his way into side control.

Furlong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy is looking for a sweep.
Furlong is working Leroy over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Furlong crashes against the mat.
Furlong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Leroy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Furlong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Furlong landing strikes.
Furlong wants to control but Leroy is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Furlong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Furlong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Furlong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aluicious James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Simpson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

James
vs
Simpson

170 cm
27
177 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
179 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aluicious James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
James could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Simpson scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
James dodges the punch combination from Simpson.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
Simpson wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.

James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simpson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simpson won't allow James to sweep him here.

James has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Simpson seems content to control.

James actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is taking a breather. James says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simpson passes to full mount!
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simpson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
Simpson content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Simpson controlling from mount.
Simpson prevents James from getting the reversal.
Simpson looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simpson controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Simpson wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simpson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simpson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for James!
Simpson tries to control but James wriggling away.
James wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James is looking to get to half guard.
Simpson controlling from mount.
Simpson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bart Simpson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James with a poor takedown

and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch.

Simpson jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Simpson seems keen to control James's posture.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
James throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
James trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

James drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James is pushing down on Simpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simpson is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
James thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson with a lazy takedown attempt

and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simpson is keeping the position for now.
James trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
James postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
James throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson with a lazy takedown attempt

so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James preventing the sweep.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Simpson keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
James throws and elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aluicious James dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.

James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson shoots and misses

and James counters with a takedown into side control.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Simpson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by James.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
James working the ground and pound but Simpson is defending the strikes.
James throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Simpson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Simpson clinches with his opponent.
James gets underhooks to prevent Simpson's takedown attempt.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simpson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
James misses with a head shot.
Simpson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
James misses with a head shot.
James looking to finish with strikes here!
Simpson blocking the ground and pound.
Simpson is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James working for a submission but Simpson is keeping him at bay.
Simpson tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
Simpson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by James.

James is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simpson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simpson!
James is trying to keep Simpson in close.
Simpson trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.

James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson passes into half guard.
James manages to get to full guard.
Simpson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aluicious James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aluicious James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Olympus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Harty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeus Olympus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duncan Harty's chin.

Olympus
vs
Harty

184 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

205 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeus Olympus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duncan Harty!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olympus circles away quickly and effectively.
Olympus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harty throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Olympus is rocked!

It looks like Zeus Olympus has been cut.
Harty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olympus doesn't seem bothered though.
Harty throws a jab but it's blocked by Olympus.
Olympus is looking to clinch.
Olympus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olympus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olympus tries to clinch up.
Harty keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Harty. Beautiful body shot.
Olympus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harty.
Harty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Harty.
Oh Olympus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olympus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty moves out of range.

Harty cracks Olympus with an uppercut from hell and Olympus crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Harty's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus trying to control the position here.

Harty stands up from Olympus's guard - Harty perhaps looking for a knockout.

Olympus closes the distance and pushes Harty back into the cage.
Olympus seems to have got his legs back now.
Harty has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Harty.
Harty throws a head punch that misses.
Harty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olympus missing with knees to the body.
Harty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Olympus breaks the clinch.
Olympus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harty.
Olympus wants to clinch up but Harty keeps it at a distance.
Olympus is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olympus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olympus fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harty is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty moves out of range.
Harty tries to bum rush Olympus with a series of wild strikes but Olympus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty is having none of it.
Olympus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harty swats away the attempt to clinch by Olympus.
Olympus wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Harty misses the target.
Olympus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olympus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olympus doesn't manage to clinch there - Harty circles away.
A nice combination there by Harty.
Olympus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olympus doesn't manage to clinch there - Harty circles away.
Harty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olympus defending well as Harty loads up on a big left hand.
Harty swats away the attempt to clinch by Olympus.
Olympus wants to clinch.
Harty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olympus's head.

Olympus closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harty.

Olympus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch but Harty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olympus wants to clinch up but Harty keeps it at a distance.

Olympus gets a clinch.
Olympus missing with knees to the body.
Olympus trying to land knees to the body.
Olympus takes a shot to the head.
Olympus trying to control the position but instead, Harty has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olympus into the cage.
Olympus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harty looks gassed!
Olympus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Olympus breaks the clinch.
Olympus tries to clinch up but Harty circles away and keeps his distance.
Harty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olympus.
Harty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Olympus moves into the clinch successfully.

Olympus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olympus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olympus doesn't manage to clinch there - Harty circles away.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Harty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Olympus'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.

Olympus doesn't manage to clinch there - Harty circles away.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty moves out of range.
Zeus Olympus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olympus wants to clinch.
Harty misses with an uppercut.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Olympus doesn't manage to clinch there - Harty circles away.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty is having none of it.

Olympus gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olympus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harty's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olympus.
Olympus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harty is breathing heavily.
Harty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Harty fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olympus obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olympus breaks from the clinch.
Olympus tries to clinch up.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch but Harty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olympus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harty keeps the fight on the outside.
Harty might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty is having none of it.
Olympus is looking to clinch.
Duncan Harty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olympus is looking to clinch.
Olympus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olympus doesn't manage to clinch there - Harty circles away.
Olympus doesn't manage to clinch there - Harty circles away.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty is having none of it.
Olympus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olympus is looking to clinch.
Olympus wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olympus is looking to clinch but Harty is avoiding it.
Olympus tries to clinch up but Harty circles away and keeps his distance.
Olympus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olympus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olympus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harty keeps the fight on the outside.
Olympus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harty swats away the attempt to clinch by Olympus.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch but Harty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olympus is looking to clinch but Harty is avoiding it.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty moves out of range.

Olympus has managed to clinch.
Olympus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harty is defending well for now.

Olympus breaks the clinch.

Olympus gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Olympus breaks from the clinch.
Olympus wants to clinch.
Olympus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olympus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olympus moves in looking to clinch but Harty pushes him off.
Olympus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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.

Olympus clinches up with Harty and pushes him back against the cage.
Olympus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Olympus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harty avoids it.
Olympus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harty avoids it.

Olympus manages to break the clinch.
Olympus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olympus tries to clinch up.
Olympus doesn't manage to clinch there - Harty circles away.
Olympus tries to clinch up but Harty circles away and keeps his distance.
Harty swats away the attempt to clinch by Olympus.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olympus wants to clinch.
Harty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olympus tries to clinch there but Harty circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Olympus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Olympus'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!

Olympus tries to clinch up but Harty circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harty.
Olympus is looking to clinch but Harty is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olympus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olympus wants to clinch up but Harty keeps it at a distance.
Harty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olympus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olympus is looking to clinch.
Harty works over Olympus's head and body with a nice combination.
Zeus Olympus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olympus is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Harty.
Harty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olympus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch but Harty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olympus wants to clinch.
Olympus wants to clinch up but Harty keeps it at a distance.
Olympus is looking to clinch.
Harty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olympus tries to clinch up but Harty circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olympus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olympus tries to clinch up but Harty circles away and keeps his distance.
Harty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olympus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Olympus moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Olympus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harty is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harty.
Harty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olympus trying to stall but Harty improves his position.

Olympus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olympus is looking to clinch but Harty is avoiding it.
Harty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Harty coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Olympus.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olympus wants to clinch.
Olympus moves in looking to clinch but Harty pushes him off.
Olympus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olympus moves in looking to clinch but Harty pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus fails in his attempt to clinch.

Olympus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olympus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Olympus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Duncan Harty has been cut.

Olympus manages to break the clinch.
Olympus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty moves out of range.
Olympus wants to clinch up but Harty keeps it at a distance.
Olympus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty moves out of range.
Olympus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olympus tries to clinch but Harty moves out of range.
Olympus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olympus tries to clinch there but Harty circles away.
Olympus is looking to clinch but Harty is avoiding it.
Harty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch but Harty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olympus is looking to clinch but Harty is avoiding it.
Harty swats away the attempt to clinch by Olympus.
Olympus wants to clinch.

Olympus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zeus Olympus has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Olympus manages to break the clinch.
Olympus tries to clinch up but Harty circles away and keeps his distance.
Olympus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olympus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harty keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Olympus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Olympus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Olympus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Klaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Scream - Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music. John Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Klaus
vs
Johnson

190 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
27
248 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanislav Klaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Klaus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Klaus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Klaus working a defensive guard here.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaus is controlling Johnson's posture.
Klaus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson is standing up over Klaus. Klaus looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
Klaus throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Klaus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Klaus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klaus tries to escape but Johnson is in control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Klaus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klaus tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily

and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Klaus is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
Klaus is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klaus avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klaus looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klaus.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klaus.
Klaus throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Klaus throws a left and a right that both miss

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Klaus didn't expect that.
Klaus trying to control the position here.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaus is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Klaus.
Klaus controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Johnson has control of an arm but Klaus manages to advance to Johnson's back!

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

Johnson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klaus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Klaus misses with an uppercut.
Klaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson won't allow Klaus to get back to his feet.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaus wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Klaus has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klaus controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Klaus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Klaus sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson checks a low kick from Klaus.
Klaus swinging wildly here.
Stanislav Klaus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klaus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Klaus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Klaus!
Klaus can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaus is working hard here to advance position.
Klaus gets back to half guard.
Stanislav Klaus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klaus wants to get back to his feet.

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

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
15%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Budden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Budden
vs
Mitchell

172 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
167 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Budden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alek Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Budden.

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

Mitchell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Budden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Budden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Budden!
Mitchell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Budden working away.

Budden swings around for an armbar but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Budden's guard.
Budden can't keep his opponent in guard - Mitchell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mitchell is trying to control. Budden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Budden gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mitchell actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Budden lands a nice short elbow.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Budden is controlling well.
Mitchell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Budden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Budden is controlling well.

Mitchell actively working from the bottom here.
Mitchell looks gassed!
Budden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Budden is working for a submission of some sort.
Budden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Budden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Budden is nestled in close to Mitchell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mitchell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Budden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Budden is trying to control. Mitchell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mitchell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Budden.
Mitchell wants to control but Budden is keeping busy.
Mitchell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Budden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Budden trying to advance position but Mitchell counters by regaining guard.
Budden lands a couple of elbows.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Mitchell is looking for a triangle but Budden pushes his legs off easily.
Budden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Budden is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell dodges the ground and pound from Budden.
Budden throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell tries to bench press Budden off him but Budden keeps the position.
Budden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.
Budden throwing strikes but Mitchell manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

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.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Budden keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Budden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Budden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mitchell takes a swing at Budden's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Budden moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Budden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Budden stuffs the takedown.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Budden lands with a nice combination. Mitchell backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Budden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Budden lands with a good body shot.
Mitchell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Budden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Budden throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely.
Budden jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joe Budden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Budden circles away.
A shot to the body from Mitchell misses
and Budden counters with a one-two to the body.
Budden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.
Budden thuds a left hand into Mitchell's body.
Budden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Budden!
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Budden circles away easily
and Budden counters with a three punch combo that has Mitchell backing up. Mitchell nods at Budden to acknowledge the strikes.
Budden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Budden looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
Budden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Budden connects with the punch.
Budden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
Budden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Budden throws a series of punches but Mitchell avoids them all with ease.
Budden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Budden.
Budden tries to clinch up.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt
and Budden counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe Budden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alek Mitchell.
Budden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Budden's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Budden duly obliges.
Budden cracks Mitchell with an open hand slap.
Joe Budden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budden looks to land a combination. Mitchell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Budden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budden misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitchell tries to move into range but Budden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Budden swinging wildly here.

Budden clinches with his opponent.
Budden has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Budden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Budden has the dominant position.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Budden has double underhooks.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.

Mitchell jumps into guard, dragging Budden to the mat.
Budden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Budden works over Mitchell with some ground and pound from guard.
Mitchell trying to control the position.
Budden throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to control.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Budden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell controls Budden momentarily but Budden frees himself.
Budden trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Budden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Budden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Budden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Budden postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow.
Budden throwing strikes from guard but Mitchell blocks nicely.
Mitchell has his hands on Budden's head, controlling the position.
Budden wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Budden is working hard here to advance position.

Mitchell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Budden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Budden working some strikes from top position.
Budden lands a couple of elbows.
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Budden.
Budden scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell is adopting a defensive guard.

Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Budden 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Budden thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
Budden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Budden doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Budden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Budden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mitchell in his tracks.
Budden with a nice cross.
Mitchell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Budden. Budden obviously looking to wear him down.
Mitchell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Budden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Budden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Budden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budden misses with a two punch combination.
Joe Budden is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden lands a jab.
Budden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Budden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell, pushing him back against the cage.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Budden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Budden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Budden lands a nice uppercut.

Budden breaks from the clinch.
Budden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Budden is working the combinations to good effect here.
Budden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Budden misses with a series of wild punches.
Budden throws a series of punches but Mitchell moves out of range.
Budden scores with a hook to the body. Mitchell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Budden.
Budden looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
Budden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Budden slips under a jab from Mitchell.
Budden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Budden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitchell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the body
and Budden counters with a two punch combo.
Mitchell misses with a body shot
letting Budden counter with a right hand.
Mitchell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Budden circles away easily
and Budden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Budden!
Mitchell dodges the punch combination from Budden.
Budden misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell throws a lazy body kick
and Budden counters with a stiff right hand.
Budden tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Budden lands a glancing blow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Budden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joe Budden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Budden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budden misses with a wild combination.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitchell doesn't seem bothered though.
Budden lands a jab-cross combination.
Alek Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budden looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budden lands with a shot to the body.
Budden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budden lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Budden, as that shot connected.
Budden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Budden misses with a few strikes there.
Budden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Budden throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the body
and Budden counters with a left to the body.
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Budden.
Budden slips a jab from Mitchell.
Nice defenses there by Budden.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budden scores with a one two! Mitchell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Budden throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Budden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Budden 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Budden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Apolskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apolskis comes to the cage accompanied by Like a G6. de Souza comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Brazil is Calling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Apolskis
vs
de Souza

183 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Apolskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos de Souza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apolskis shoots in for a takedown but de Souza shows good takedown defense.
Apolskis walks into a stiff left hand from de Souza.

Apolskis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
de Souza is trying to stand up here but Apolskis is controlling him well.

de Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Apolskis.
de Souza is trying to stand up here but Apolskis is controlling him well.
Apolskis is trying to control the action in half guard but de Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A left and a right from de Souza both land. Nice combination.
de Souza scores with a hook.

Apolskis scores with a takedown into de Souza's guard.
de Souza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apolskis is controlling him.
Apolskis trying to control but de Souza is working from the bottom.

Apolskis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apolskis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
de Souza is looking to stand up but Apolskis isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Apolskis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Apolskis is working for a kimura but de Souza is defending it quite comfortably.
de Souza is trying to stand up here but Apolskis is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apolskis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
de Souza looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

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

Apolskis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. de Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Apolskis is breathing heavily.
Apolskis trying to control the position but de Souza is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Apolskis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Apolskis wants to lay and pray for a moment but de Souza keeps working.

de Souza throws Apolskis to one side and escapes!
de Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Apolskis's head.
de Souza looks to land a combination. Apolskis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apolskis shoots in for a takedown but de Souza shows good takedown defense.
de Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
de Souza tries to bum rush Apolskis with a series of wild strikes but Apolskis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Apolskis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling de Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos de Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Apolskis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

de Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from de Souza as Apolskis shoots in.
de Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
de Souza connects with the punch.
Apolskis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says de Souza as he avoids it easily.
Apolskis shoots for a takedown but de Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Apolskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
de Souza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
de Souza digs a good hook to Apolskis's body.
Carlos de Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!

de Souza lands a left and a right that send Apolskis crashing to the mat, dazed. de Souza thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Apolskis is rocked!
David Apolskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
de Souza darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Apolskis's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles de Souza before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos de Souza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Steel Panther - Party all Day. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Popinski
vs
Campbell

189 cm
21
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Global MMA Gear

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Soda Popinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Popinski lands a right hook to the body.
Campbell tries a low kick but Popinski avoids it.
Popinski throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Popinski.
No joy there for Popinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campbell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popinski.
Popinski lands a head kick. Campbell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Popinski takes the fight into the clinch.
Campbell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Popinski tries a knee to the head but Campbell blocks it.
Popinski lands with a short shot to the head.
Popinski looking to throw knees to the head but Campbell is blocking nicely.
Popinski tries a knee to the head but Campbell blocks it.
Popinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popinski misses with a short punch on the inside.

Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campbell throws a lazy right hand but Popinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Campbell finds it's target.
Popinski misses with a hook. Campbell ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a hook. Popinski ducked under it nicely.
Campbell defending well as Popinski loads up on a big left hand.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popinski.

Popinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Campbell misses with the head strike.
Campbell is trying to break free.
Popinski misses with the head strike.
Popinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Popinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Campbell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popinski moves away from the strike by Campbell.
No joy there for Popinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Popinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Popinski throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popinski throws a head kick that misses.

That's two 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.
Popinski throws a push kick but Campbell slaps the foot to one side.
Campbell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Popinski.

Popinski clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Popinski.
Campbell swings wildly with an uppercut but Popinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popinski wants a takedown but no success here.
Popinski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Popinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popinski lands with a light punch inside.
Popinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Popinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell working hard to break the clinch.
Popinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Popinski tries to land a knee to the head but Campbell blocks with his arms.
Popinski lands with a left to the head.
Popinski goes for a takedown attempt but Campbell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soda Popinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popinski slips a straight right by Campbell.
Popinski tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
Popinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Campbell throws a hook but Popinski avoids it easily.
Popinski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Campbell backs up against the cage.
A combination from Popinski does no damage.
Popinski misses with a few strikes there.
Campbell misses with a looping right.
Campbell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popinski's hands.
Campbell throws out a leg kick but Popinski moves out of range and Campbell only half commits.
Campbell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popinski throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Popinski slips a jab from Campbell.
Campbell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Campbell throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Popinski.
Popinski lands a head kick. Campbell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Campbell misses with a looping right.
Popinski slips under a jab.
Popinski scores with a hook.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Popinski throws out a leg kick but Campbell moves out of range and Popinski only half commits.
Popinski scores with a jab.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Popinski is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popinski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popinski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campbell as he jumps to the side.
Campbell lands with a shot to the body.
Campbell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Campbell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Campbell lands a jab.
Campbell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Popinski is out of range.
Popinski misses with a wild body shot.
Bruce Campbell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Popinski misses
and Campbell counters with a right hand to the body.
Soda Popinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Popinski misses with a looping left.
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popinski doesn't seem bothered though.
Popinski blocks a low kick nicely.
Soda Popinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popinski misses with the combination.
Campbell tries to score with a low kick but Popinski moves his leg out of the way.
Popinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Campbell punishes Popinski's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Popinski counters with a head kick.
Campbell connects with a nice cross there... Popinski is looking wobbly and Campbell recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Popinski to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Campbell jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Campbell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsunori Kikuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haim comes to the cage accompanied by Black And Yellow. Katsunori Kikuno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Haim
vs
Kikuno

175 cm
22
153 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

173 cm
22
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Katsunori Kikuno!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Haim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kikuno's guard.
Haim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haim wants to control from the top but Kikuno keeps moving.

Haim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haim pushes down on Kikuno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim works his foot free and advances to mount.

Haim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Haim moves to back control.

Haim has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kikuno fending off the submission attempt from Haim.

Haim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kikuno defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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!
Kikuno holding both Haim 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kikuno is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Haim off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haim is cranking Kikuno's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kikuno! He's tightened the choke and Kikuno is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corey Haim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlmann Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Hardy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hardy
vs
Friedhelm

182 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

170 cm
27
195 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karlmann Friedhelm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Friedhelm gets a takedown into half guard.
Friedhelm wants to pass to mount but Hardy is defending the position.
Friedhelm is thwarting Hardy's attempts to control the position.
Friedhelm with the ground and pound but Hardy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Friedhelm throwing strikes but missing.
Friedhelm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hardy controlling Friedhelm's posture.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

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

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

Friedhelm working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy passes Friedhelm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardy thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Friedhelm to regain full guard.

Hardy has gone for a leg lock! Friedhelm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardy's guard.
Friedhelm advances to half guard.
Friedhelm stalling away here and it's allowed Hardy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Friedhelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Friedhelm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Friedhelm is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Friedhelm works over Hardy with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friedhelm looking to pass the guard.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Friedhelm from controlling successfully.
Friedhelm throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.

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

Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Friedhelm is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlmann Friedhelm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Friedhelm scores with a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy controls Friedhelm momentarily but Friedhelm frees himself.
Friedhelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedhelm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Friedhelm tries to pass.
Hardy looking to control.
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.

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

Friedhelm drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Friedhelm is having none of it.

Friedhelm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hardy uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

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

Friedhelm 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.
Friedhelm is breathing heavily.
Friedhelm looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm forces his way into half guard.
Friedhelm controlling the action here.
Friedhelm is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friedhelm wants to pass to mount but Hardy is defending the position.

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.
Hardy is not content to let Friedhelm control the position.
Friedhelm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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

A close second round but Karlmann Friedhelm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Friedhelm throws a sloppy body shot

and Hardy counters with a single leg into guard. Friedhelm didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Friedhelm working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.

Friedhelm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Friedhelm throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Hardy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Friedhelm can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Friedhelm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Friedhelm is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Friedhelm is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy works his way into full mount!
Friedhelm is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Friedhelm is looking to escape.
Friedhelm is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hardy lands with some strikes.

Hardy wants to finish this one by submission but Friedhelm is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardy.
Friedhelm has given up his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy doesn't have the hooks in and Friedhelm manages to turn into his guard.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Friedhelm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Friedhelm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friedhelm wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Friedhelm tries to pass.
Carter Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Friedhelm scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Friedhelm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hardy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Friedhelm off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with punches from the back.
Hardy scores with punches from the back.
Hardy avoiding Friedhelm 's attempts to control his hands.

Hardy working for the choke.
Friedhelm breaks Hardy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Karlmann Friedhelm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Friedhelm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friedhelm 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karlmann Friedhelm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
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