Nfld 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Comblin (ranked 4404 p4p, 25154 weight class) and Chad Yonic (ranked 86 p4p, 111 weight class). Chad Yonic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Comblin
vs
Yonic

185 cm
25
190
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
250
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Comblin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comblin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Comblin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yonic.
Comblin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yonic shoots for a double leg takedown but Comblin sprawls well. He's pushed Yonic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Comblin as he jumps to the side.
Lee Comblin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Yonic.
Yonic goes for a double leg but Comblin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Comblin continues to drive forward.
Yonic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Comblin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Comblin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yonic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yonic tries for a takedown but Comblin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic looks for a takedown but Comblin sprawls well.
Yonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yonic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Comblin as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yonic or perhaps it was just good defense by Comblin, which made it look bad.
Yonic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Comblin is fending him off so far but Yonic persists. Nope, Comblin circles away and we're back to standing.
Comblin lands a high kick!
Yonic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Comblin defends it nicely.
Comblin with a hook.
Lee Comblin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yonic scores with a nice body kick.
Comblin avoids the head kick by Yonic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yonic. That's going to slow Comblin down.
Comblin lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comblin leaves Yonic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Comblin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Yonic looks to move away, Comblin throws a big counter combo but Yonic just gets out of the way.
Yonic dives in for a single leg takedown but Comblin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yonic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Comblin defends it nicely.
Comblin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yonic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Comblin swivels and escapes.
Comblin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Comblin.
Yonic tried to score with a low kick but Comblin checks it.
Comblin lands a head kick!
Yonic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Comblin counters with a series of strikes. Yonic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Comblin is breathing heavily.
Comblin motions for Yonic to come forward. Comblin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yonic misses with a takedown attempt - Comblin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic swats away the attempt to clinch by Comblin.
Yonic tries to clinch but Comblin is having none of it.
Yonic darts in looking for a takedown but Comblin gets double underhooks and turns Yonic into the cage.
Comblin avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Yonic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Comblin throws a quick counter head kick but Yonic was just out of range.

Yonic forces Comblin back against the cage and clinches.
Comblin can't break the clinch.

Yonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Comblin.
Yonic throws a nice looking combination but Comblin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Yonic misses.
Comblin misses with a wild combination.
Yonic dodges the punch combination from Comblin.
Comblin stalks Yonic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yonic's face. Yonic staggers backwards, shaken.
Yonic takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yonic shoots in looking for a takedown but Comblin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yonic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Yonic with that takedown attempt.
Yonic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yonic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yonic moves in looking to clinch but Comblin pushes him off.
Yonic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Comblin swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Comblin avoids the head kick by Yonic.
Lee Comblin is winning the standup battle so far.

Yonic closes the distance and pushes Comblin back into the cage.

Yonic jumps into guard, dragging Comblin to the mat.
Yonic wants to sweep here but Comblin controlling him for the moment.

Comblin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yonic, up you get!
Comblin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Comblin tries to bum rush Yonic with a series of wild strikes but Yonic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yonic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Comblin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic misses with a takedown
and Comblin counters with a right hand to the body.
Yonic drops his hands momentarily and Comblin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yonic looks to clinch
and Comblin counters with a nice uppercut.
Comblin scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Comblin lands a jab-cross combination.
Yonic dodges the punch combination from Comblin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yonic is looking to clinch.
Comblin lands with a nice combination. Yonic backs away looking to recover.
Comblin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee Comblin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Yonic.
Yonic fails with a takedown attempt.
Comblin throws a right hand that Yonic ducks under and follows up with a left that Yonic also avoids with ease.
Comblin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yonic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Comblin defends well and Yonic ends up having to push Comblin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Comblin is looking for a counter combo.
Yonic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Comblin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yonic dives in and scores a takedown into Comblin's guard.

Comblin has his feet on Yonic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Yonic with that takedown attempt.
Comblin scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Comblin.
Comblin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Comblin throws a nice head kick!
Good work by Comblin as he checks the leg kick.
Comblin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Comblin wants it to stay on the feet.
Yonic avoids the head kick by Comblin.
Yonic with the counter takedown but Comblin avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comblin throws a head kick that misses.
Yonic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yonic fails with a takedown attempt.

Yonic clinches.
Comblin working hard to break the clinch.
Yonic stalling against the cage.
Yonic fails to pull guard.
Comblin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yonic tries to pull guard but Comblin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yonic is working for takedown but Comblin is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic stalling in the clinch but Comblin improves position.
Yonic has Comblin pressed against the cage, preventing Comblin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yonic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Comblin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yonic tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Comblin tries to circle away but Yonic has him pinned against the cage.
Yonic has Comblin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Comblin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Comblin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yonic can do to turn this around?
Comblin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yonic wants to take the fight to the mat but Comblin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Comblin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Yonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Comblin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Comblin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Yonic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Comblin throws a head kick that Yonic semi-blocks.
Yonic shoots in but no luck this time.
Comblin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Comblin scores with a nice strike.
Yonic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Comblin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yonic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comblin misses with a head kick.

Yonic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Comblin, pushing him back against the cage.
Yonic missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee Comblin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Yonic.
Yonic misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yonic is trying to pull guard but Comblin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Comblin is looking to break free of the clinch but Yonic has double underhooks.
Yonic tries to score a body lock takedown but Comblin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yonic prevents Comblin from breaking the clinch.

Yonic manages to break the clinch.
Comblin throws a head kick that misses.
Comblin darts in looking for a takedown but Yonic gets double underhooks and turns Comblin into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Comblin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yonic fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic wants to take the fight to the mat but Comblin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Comblin gets underhooks to prevent Yonic's takedown attempt.
Yonic tries to pull guard but Comblin holds him up against the cage and eventually Yonic drops back down to his feet.
Yonic tries to score a body lock takedown but Comblin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Comblin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yonic stalling against the cage.
Yonic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yonic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Comblin just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Comblin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yonic looking to stall.
Comblin is trying to push Yonic away but Yonic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Comblin misses with a punch to the body.
Comblin stops a takedown attempt from Yonic.
Yonic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Comblin smiles and moves away.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee Comblin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Yonic with that takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Comblin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic blocks a head kick by Comblin.
Yonic tries to clinch up
and Comblin counters with a two punch combo.
Yonic fails with a takedown attempt.
Comblin throws a push kick but Yonic slaps the foot to one side.

Yonic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yonic tries a body shot but Comblin blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Comblin is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Yonic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Comblin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Comblin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Comblin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley Blaze (ranked 6609 p4p, 6497 weight class) and Billy Bong (ranked 100 p4p, 195 weight class). Billy Bong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blaze
vs
Bong

185 cm
33
192
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
269
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bong off to one side.
Bong misses with a takedown attempt

and Blaze counters by clinching up.
Blaze gets underhooks to prevent Bong's takedown attempt.
Harley Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bong.
Blaze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaze prevents a takedown attempt there.

Blaze gets control of Bong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blaze will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blaze is trying to control the position but Bong postures up.
Blaze wants to stand up but Bong is controlling him.
Blaze is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong landing with the ground and pound.
Blaze trying to control the position.
Bong throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaze keeping full guard, as Bong tries to pass.
Bong controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.
Blaze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blaze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bong.
Blaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bong stuffs the takedown.

Bong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blaze wants to control but Bong is keeping busy.
Bong tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries to pass to full mount but Blaze defends it.
Well, if Bong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blaze is trying to maintain the position but Bong is very close to passing his half guard.
Blaze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blaze.
Bong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blaze 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bong is stalling in the full guard.
Bong postures up in Blaze's guard and throws a big left but Blaze blocks it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bong paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bong forces Blaze back against the cage and clinches.
Bong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blaze.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong is struggling to control the position.
Blaze is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harley Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blaze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blaze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bong's efforts to push away.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Bong is controlling the position.
Blaze wants a takedown.
Blaze stalling in the clinch but Bong improves position.
Blaze gets underhooks to prevent Bong's takedown attempt.
Blaze prevents Bong from breaking the clinch.

Bong has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blaze clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong controlling from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bong looking for the choke from the back.
Blaze rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Bong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaze is just riding it out for now. Bong eventually gives up the hold.
Blaze is trying to maintain the position but Bong is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Bong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blaze sees it coming and defends easily.
Bong lands strikes from half guard.
Blaze wants to get back to full guard.
Blaze tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze gets full guard.
Blaze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaze is looking to counter the offense by Bong and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blaze is defended easily by Bong.
Bong shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harley Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bong.
Nice sprawl there from Blaze as Bong shoots in.
Blaze throws a big counter combination but Bong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bong darts in and clinches Blaze up against the cage.
Bong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blaze smiles and moves away.
Bong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bong lands with a nice body punch.

Bong moves into range and clinches up with Blaze.
Bong is trying to pull guard but Blaze turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bong goes for a takedown attempt but Blaze pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bong clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blaze is defending well for now.
Blaze tries to break free but Bong pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Blaze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blaze is trying to push Bong away but Bong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Blaze jumps into guard, dragging Bong to the mat.
Bong tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaze is retaining full guard.
Bong controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bong is controlling him.
Bong content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bong can do anything to dispel that myth.

Blaze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blaze has managed to get both his arms back between Bong's legs - danger averted.
Bong pulls Blaze in close to his closed guard and prevents Blaze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bong keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Bong looking for a guillotine here but Blaze defends easily.
Bong is adopting a defensive guard.

Bong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blaze defends well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blaze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blaze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bong's waist but Bong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blaze off to one side.
No luck for Bong with that takedown attempt.

Bong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bong prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harley Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze is trying to force a seperation but Bong has the dominant position.
Bong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blaze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bong jumps guard but Blaze stands there with Bong around his waist. Bong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bong jumps guard but Blaze turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Blaze jumps guard and drags Bong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blaze can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bong controls the pace.

Bong wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Blaze's closed guard. He's half up but Blaze has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Blaze pivots and extends the arm, Bong falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Blaze! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harley Blaze!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Haw (ranked 4402 p4p, 4590 weight class) and Phil Wei (ranked 85 p4p, 89 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Haw
vs
Wei

177 cm
25
189
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
245
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Haw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Wei!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wei. Haw shrugs it off though.
Andrew Haw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haw throws a hook but Wei avoids it easily.
Wei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haw!
Haw throws a lazy right hand but Wei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wei slips a jab and a cross from Haw.
Haw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wei circles away quickly and effectively.
Haw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
A nice combination there by Haw.
Haw stuffs the takedown.
Wei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haw.
Haw misses with a hook
and Wei makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Haw really felt that one!
Haw is breathing heavily.
Wei throws a shot to the body.
Haw stuffs the takedown.
Haw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haw swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haw leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andrew Haw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Wei.

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

Haw is rocked!

It looks like Andrew Haw has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Haw. No joy for Wei on that attempt.
Oh Haw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wei tries to close the distance and clinch but Haw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haw seems to have got his legs back now.
Wei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Wei feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Haw sprawling to the canvas! Haw rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wei finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Haw does no damage.

Wei lands a big head kick that sends Haw tumbling to the mat! Wei takes a step backwards and waves Haw back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haw tries to avoid it but Wei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haw to the ground. Haw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wei.

Wei drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wei is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Haw is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wei is looking to take a break and control but Haw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haw struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haw is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haw gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wei wants to control the pace but Haw is squirming around nicely.
Wei manages to capitalize on a mistake by Haw to take his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wei biding his time, controlling Haw.
Haw staying busy and making it hard for Wei to control.
Wei controlling from the back.

Wei is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Haw with him. Haw is trying to defend but Wei has an arm under the chin now! Haw grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phil Wei!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Dude (ranked 3760 p4p, 4315 weight class) and Jhonny Lait (ranked 75 p4p, 84 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dude
vs
Lait

175 cm
25
185
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
172
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jhonny Lait!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lait gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dude counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Dude drags the fight down to the ground.

Dude kicks Lait off and gets to his feet.

Dude closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Dude decides to pull guard.
Dude manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lait manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dude controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lait looking for a sweep. Not yet Lait, not yet.
Dude's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lait 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.
Dude content to stall in guard here.
Lait is looking to sweep but instead, Dude has passed into half guard.
Lait controlling the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lait can do anything to dispel that myth.

Dude escapes and gets back to his feet.

Dude forces Lait back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude throws an elbow that misses.
Lait tries to pull guard but Dude forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lait working hard to break the clinch.
Dude is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dude goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lait prevents it.
Dude managing to block the knees to the body from Lait.
Dude has Lait pressed against the cage, preventing Lait from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Dude jumps guard and drags Lait to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dude will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lait stopping the sweep attempt from Dude.
Dude is trying to control the position but Lait postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lait landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lait is fighting to break Dude's control of his arms but Dude is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Dude looking for a guillotine here but Lait defends easily.
Dude is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Dude has his feet on Lait's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dude with that takedown attempt.
Lait tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dude swivels and escapes.
The Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Lait.
Lait does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Dude on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Lait scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Dude.
Lait is looking for the big counter here.
Dude tries to clinch up but Lait circles away and keeps his distance.
Dude moves in looking to clinch but Lait pushes him off.
Lait is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dude gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lait decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dude's guard.
Lait must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude looking for a sweep. Not yet Dude, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lait paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lait tries for a takedown but Dude sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dude throws a leg kick that misses.
Jhonny Lait seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dude moves in looking to clinch but Lait pushes him off.

Lait shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lait showed some decent athleticism there.
Dude is looking to get back to is feet but Lait passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dude is looking to control Lait's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dude avoid being mounted?
Lait wants to pass the guard but Dude is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lait slows the pace down in half guard.

Lait is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dude is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lait's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lait's back!

Dude is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lait defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lait showing good submission defense here.

Dude has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lait has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dude trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude missing with strikes from the back.
Dude missing with strikes.
Lait is trying to get back to his feet but Dude has full control of the position and if anything, Lait has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lait trying to control the action but Dude just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Dude.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lait tries to roll but Dude sticks to his back.
Dude tries to get the hooks in deep but Lait pushed the leg off.
Dude throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Lait is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dude.

Dude is persistently looking for the submission but Lait is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lait is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dude keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lait fails with the takedown.
Lait looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dude is fending him off so far but Lait persists. Nope, Dude circles away and we're back to standing.
The Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Lait.

Lait gets a takedown into half guard.

Dude manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lait keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dude pulls Lait into guard.
Lait is looking to advance position but Dude has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dude throwing strikes here but Lait is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude prevents Lait from getting the reversal.
Dude looking to control but Lait is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dude working the ground and pound effectively.
Dude controlling from mount.
Lait tries to lock up and control but Dude gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dude sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Dude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lait is looking to escape.
Dude throwing strikes here but Lait is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Dude get's back to his feet.
Dude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lait can do to turn this around?
Dude darts in looking for a takedown but Lait gets double underhooks and turns Dude into the cage.

Lait pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lait scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Dude clinches up against the cage.

Dude ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dude no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dude pulls Lait in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dude manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lait manages to get himself to full guard.

Dude 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.
Dude wants to control from the top but Lait keeps moving.

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.

Dude decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice uppercut lands for Dude. That snapped Lait's head back.
Lait throws a nice looking combination but Dude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lait pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dude avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dude fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Dude showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dude, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Dude!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sorry Eh (ranked 1831 p4p, 3614 weight class) and Lucca Burt (ranked 40 p4p, 70 weight class). Lucca Burt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Eh
vs
Burt

170 cm
26
158
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
187
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sorry Eh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucca Burt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burt throws a body punch but Eh moves out of range.
Eh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Eh tried to score with a low kick but Burt checks it.
Eh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burt.
Eh is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burt misses with a double jab.

Eh gets a double leg takedown into Burt's guard.
Burt wants to get back to his feet but Eh passes into half guard.

Eh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eh passes into side control, despite Burt's attempt to control the position.
Eh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Eh cracks Burt with a big right hand but Burt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt struggling a bit here.

Eh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Burt sneaks out the side door and pushes Eh away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Eh looking to score a takedown here. Burt is defending well but Eh drives through and ends up in Burt's guard.
Eh advances to half guard.
Eh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eh works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burt tries to improve position but can't.
Burt is trying to buck Eh off.
Eh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Burt some visible discomfort.
Eh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burt is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Eh controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burt is looking for a sweep.
Eh happy to just control the position for now.
Eh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eh working away.
Eh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Eh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Eh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eh chips away with some ground and pound.
Eh 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.
Eh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burt misses with a few strikes there.
Eh doesn't manage to clinch there - Burt circles away.
Burt lands a nice hook to Eh's body. Eh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Eh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burt sprawls well initially but Eh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burt tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Eh manages to move to mount!
Burt tries to lock up and control but Eh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Eh is working for a guillotine from mount but Burt frees his head quite easily.
Burt tries to improve his position but instead Eh has taken his back!

Eh is persistently looking for the submission but Burt is defending it well.
Burt rolls, trying to escape but Eh keeps control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eh is riding his opponent, not letting Burt buck him off.

Burt preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Eh.
Burt trying to get back to his feet but Eh is in full control for now.
Eh punches Burt on the ear.

Eh is persistently looking for the submission but Burt is defending it well.
Burt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Eh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eh scores with punches and elbows.
Burt rolls, trying to escape but Eh keeps control of the position.
Eh is landing with strikes from the back.

Burt is rocked!

It looks like Lucca Burt has been cut.
Eh trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burt doesn't escape.
Burt is still in real trouble! Can Eh finish him?
Eh landing with strikes.
Eh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burt can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eh is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Burt seems to have recovered his senses.

Eh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Eh lands a shot to the body.
Eh controls the position.

Eh looking for the RNC.
Eh is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Eh looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eh biding his time, controlling Burt.
Burt tries to escape but Eh has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Eh tightening his grip on Burt, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Eh looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sorry Eh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucca Burt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Eh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Eh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sorry Eh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eh landing some decent shots from guard.
Eh controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eh slips nicely into half guard.
Burt trying to control from the bottom.
Eh trying to control the pace.
Eh works his way into side control.
Eh landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eh tries to stand but Burt is controlling his head.

Eh is trying to get an arm triangle but Burt is defending well.
Eh slows the pace down.
Eh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Eh controls the position from side control.
Eh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burt down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt is looking to reverse the position.
Eh controlling the position from side mount.
Eh is working Burt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Eh wants to stand but Burt has his arm trapped.
Eh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eh happy to just control the position for now.
Eh lands some shots froms side control.
Eh gets to mount! Burt was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eh is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lucca Burt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorry Eh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sorry Eh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorry Eh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Pen (ranked 3792 p4p, 3663 weight class) and Shang OR (ranked 76 p4p, 128 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pen
vs
OR

188 cm
25
190
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
278
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shang OR!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OR on the ground.
Pen postures up.
Pen stands up out of OR's guard for a moment - OR manages to land a nice upkick.

Pen is sitting in close to OR's body. OR has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by OR.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shang OR!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1692 p4p, 2086 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 37 p4p, 43 weight class). Shima kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Tetsuo Shima could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corwin Anstey's chin.

Shima
vs
Anstey

167 cm
22
150
12 - 4 - 0

183 cm
22
189
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shima has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Shima instigates a clinch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Shima blocking some punches.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey misses with some punches.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Anstey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anstey.
Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but Shima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Anstey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shima finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Shima misses.

Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima lands a body shot.
Anstey goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shima stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shima scores with a jab.

Shima closes the distance and pushes Anstey back into the cage.
Anstey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Shima clinches.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Anstey misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anstey.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima pushes Anstey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shima presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
Anstey misses with a jab to the body
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Shima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anstey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Anstey is rocked!
Anstey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anstey seems to have recovered his senses.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Good body shot from Shima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima lands a left hand.
A short left from Shima.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shima lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Shima is looking to wear down Anstey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt

and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anstey.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey wants a takedown.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anstey is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey misses with some punches.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Shima.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Anstey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Shima throws a big uppercut that drops Anstey! More strikes from Shima and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Anstey lies dazed against the cage as Shima celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tetsuo Shima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.