MCC 34: Saleh vs borgne PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogun Zepkirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepkirk has chosen Andreas Tilliander - Back to the USA as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tremblay
vs
Zepkirk

184 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

188 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Tremblay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogun Zepkirk!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepkirk misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Zepkirk.
Zepkirk throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from Zepkirk finds it's target.

It looks like Pierre Tremblay has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Zepkirk.
Zepkirk cracks the inside of Tremblay's front leg.
Tremblay misses with a looping right.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown but Zepkirk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zepkirk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tremblay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tremblay is breathing heavily.
Zepkirk misses with a series of wild punches.
Tremblay moves away from the strike by Zepkirk.
Ogun Zepkirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zepkirk misses with a looping left.
A jab from Zepkirk misses.
Zepkirk throws a shot from downtown. Tremblay moves away and avoids it.
Tremblay tries to bum rush Zepkirk with a series of wild strikes but Zepkirk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Tremblay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zepkirk holds on to Tremblay's head and controls the position momentarily.
Zepkirk tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay cracks Zepkirk with a big elbow.
Zepkirk looks to move to half guard but instead Tremblay has passed into mount! Damn!
Tremblay dominating with strikes here.
Zepkirk wants to control but Tremblay is having none of it.
Zepkirk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zepkirk wants to hold on but Tremblay pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zepkirk is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tremblay is staying active.
Tremblay wants to control the pace but Zepkirk is squirming around nicely.
Zepkirk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zepkirk is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Zepkirk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tremblay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tremblay with a couple of short strikes.
Tremblay wants to control the pace but Zepkirk is squirming around nicely.
Zepkirk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tremblay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zepkirk can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zepkirk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tremblay landing shots from mount.
Tremblay working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tremblay lands a heavy elbow.
Zepkirk wants to hold on but Tremblay pushes him away.
Tremblay working Zepkirk over with strikes here.
Tremblay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zepkirk is looking to escape.
Zepkirk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tremblay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zepkirk hang on?
Tremblay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zepkirk looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Tremblay.
Tremblay 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zepkirk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zepkirk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zepkirk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tremblay lands a nice shot to the head.
Zepkirk is trying desperately to improve position.
Tremblay looking to finish Zepkirk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zepkirk!
Tremblay cracks Zepkirk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tremblay wants to control the pace but Zepkirk is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Tremblay.
Tremblay with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zepkirk leaves Tremblay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zepkirk scores with a hook.
Zepkirk moves out of range as Tremblay throws a body kick.
Good work by Tremblay as he checks the leg kick.
Tremblay misses with a hook.
Zepkirk throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Tremblay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zepkirk throws a low kick but Tremblay moves out of range easily.
Tremblay moves away from the strike by Zepkirk.
Tremblay fails to land with a series of punches.
Zepkirk misses with a looping left.
Zepkirk throws a lazy right hand but Tremblay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tremblay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zepkirk throws a shot from downtown. Tremblay moves away and avoids it.

Zepkirk closes the distance and pushes Tremblay back into the cage.
Tremblay looking for a takedown.

Zepkirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tremblay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zepkirk misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zepkirk misses with the combination.
Tremblay swinging wildly here.
Zepkirk connects with a superb combination that knocks Tremblay out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Zepkirk before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Tremblay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ogun Zepkirk!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Qura
vs
Dean

198 cm
21
216 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

190 cm
24
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Qura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Dean!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Qura tries to pull guard but Dean won't allow it.

Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qura throws out the jab.

Dean scores a takedown into full mount!
Qura tries to reverse the position but Dean maintains control.
Qura regains half guard.
Dean trying to control the action but Qura is working from the bottom.
Qura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dean's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dean's back!
Dean wants to control his opponent's hands but Qura gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Dean right now.
Qura avoiding Dean 's attempts to control his hands.

Qura working for the choke.
Qura is hanging on to Dean's back as he tries to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the action but Qura just sinks the hooks in.

Qura 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, Dean has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dean breaks Qura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Dean has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Qura to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dean is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Qura pulls down on the head and he's put Dean to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Qura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Mateljak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Webb has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mateljak
vs
Webb

180 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
20
215 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Mateljak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Webb!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mateljak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mateljak tries to pass to full mount but Webb defends it.
Mateljak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Webb pushes Mateljak off looking to stand but Mateljak dives back in and keeps control.
Mateljak 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Webb can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mateljak trying to control from half guard but Webb is working away.
Mateljak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Webb pushes Mateljak off looking to stand but Mateljak dives back in and keeps control.
Mateljak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mateljak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Webb's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is not content to let Mateljak control the position.
Mateljak working Webb over with strikes.
Webb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mateljak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mateljak passes the guard and advances to mount!
Webb is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mateljak lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mateljak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Webb turns into him and now he's in Mateljak's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Webb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Webb stands up over Mateljak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mateljak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mateljak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mateljak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Webb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mateljak keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.
Mateljak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Webb is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mateljak is breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webb misses with a takedown attempt

and Mateljak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mateljak thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Webb to regain full guard.
Mateljak throws a strike but Webb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Webb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mateljak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Webb won't allow Mateljak to sweep him here.
Webb cracks Mateljak with a solid left hand.
Webb stands up over Mateljak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Webb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webb postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mateljak wants to sweep here but Webb controlling him for the moment.
Webb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Webb won't allow Mateljak to sweep him here.
Webb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Webb postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Webb shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mateljak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mateljak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Webb's guard.
Mateljak won't allow Webb to get back to his feet.
Mateljak throws and elbow that misses. Webb uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mateljak's guard. Nice move by Webb!
Webb with a nice head shot there.
Ivan Mateljak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mateljak is trying to control the position but Webb postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mateljak wants to sweep but no luck.
Webb throwing strikes but missing.
Webb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Webb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mateljak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mateljak has his hands on Webb's head, controlling the position.
Webb throwing strikes but missing.
Mateljak controls Webb momentarily but Webb frees himself.
Mateljak 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.
Webb throws a strike but Mateljak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mateljak thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mateljak throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mateljak has his takedown stuffed

and Webb counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Webb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mateljak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Webb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mateljak wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak wants to control but Webb is keeping busy.
Webb lands strikes from half guard.
Webb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Webb 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.
Webb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mateljak is trying to control but Webb manages to pass to mount!
Webb pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Webb scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mateljak?
Mateljak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Webb is landing with some decent strikes but Mateljak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak is looking to improve his position but Webb isn't that keen on the idea.
Webb lands a heavy elbow.
Mateljak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Webb breaks from Mateljak's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Webb landing strikes from the mount and Mateljak is in trouble!
Webb lands with some strikes.
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!
BOOM! Webb connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mateljak taking shots to the head.
Mateljak is desperately trying to improve his position but Webb has a good base and remains in mount.
Webb looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb with a couple of short strikes.
Webb avoids the attempt from Mateljak to control.
Mateljak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Webb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Webb gets the takedown into side control.
Mateljak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mateljak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mateljak thows a huge punch but Webb dodges it nicely.

Webb is defending against the submission attempts here by Mateljak.
Webb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mateljak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Webb kicks off Mateljak and gets to his feet.
Mateljak with a lazy takedown attempt

and Webb decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mateljak's guard.
Webb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mateljak looking to control.
Webb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Webb lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb connects with a couple of short punches.
Mateljak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Webb is one step ahead there.
Mateljak has momentary wrist control but Webb slips an elbow through the middle.
Mateljak controls Webb momentarily but Webb frees himself.
Webb postures up and lands a big shot to Mateljak's brow.
Mateljak has momentary wrist control but Webb slips an elbow through the middle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mateljak holds on and takes a little breather.
Webb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Webb is one step ahead there.
Webb postures up and lands a big shot to Mateljak's brow.
Webb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mateljak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Webb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Webb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mateljak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Webb!

Mateljak is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Webb has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Webb!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webb scoring with punches to the head and body.
Webb lands a couple of elbows.
Mateljak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Webb is in close to Mateljak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mateljak looking for a sweep. Not yet Mateljak, not yet.
Mateljak is looking to sweep but instead, Webb has passed into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Webb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Webb has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Webb!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Baltimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattias Markstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Baltimore
vs
Markstrom

188 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Baltimore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mattias Markstrom!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltimore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markstrom tries for a takedown but Baltimore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Baltimore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baltimore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baltimore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markstrom.
Some wild striking there from Baltimore.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Markstrom.
Markstrom prevents Baltimore from escaping the position.
Baltimore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Markstrom is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Baltimore reverses the position - he's now on top in Markstrom's guard.
Markstrom 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.
Markstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markstrom keeping moving, preventing Baltimore from controlling successfully.
Baltimore scoring with some ground and pound.
Markstrom wants to sweep here but Baltimore controlling him for the moment.
Markstrom keeping moving, preventing Baltimore from controlling successfully.
Baltimore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Baltimore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Markstrom is trying to defend but Baltimore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baltimore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markstrom on the ground.
Baltimore thows a huge punch but Markstrom dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markstrom is looking to improve his position.
Markstrom is looking to control Baltimore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markstrom avoid being mounted?
Markstrom is staying active underneath Baltimore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Markstrom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baltimore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markstrom is trying to control the position but Baltimore postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Markstrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Markstrom slips a jab and a cross from Baltimore.
Markstrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baltimore looks to land a combination but Markstrom avoids it well.
Baltimore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markstrom's waist but Markstrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baltimore off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markstrom keeps the fight on the outside.

Baltimore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Markstrom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baltimore is breathing heavily.
Baltimore content to stall in guard here.
Baltimore throwing strikes but missing.
Markstrom wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Baltimore is now in half guard.
Baltimore drops an elbow to the side of Markstrom's head.
Markstrom gets full guard.
Markstrom managing to control the position.
Baltimore wants to stand but Markstrom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltimore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baltimore.
Markstrom controls Baltimore momentarily but Baltimore frees himself.
Markstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markstrom trying to control the position.

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

Baltimore clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Markstrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Markstrom wants to control from the top but Baltimore keeps moving.
Markstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baltimore is keeping the position for now.
Markstrom won't allow Baltimore to sweep him here.
Baltimore keeping moving, preventing Markstrom from controlling successfully.
Markstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baltimore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltimore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markstrom being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markstrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baltimore tries to avoid it but Markstrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baltimore to the ground. Baltimore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

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.
Baltimore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jason Baltimore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markstrom scores with a hook to the body. Baltimore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markstrom takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Markstrom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Markstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baltimore keeps working.
Baltimore tries to get to full guard but Markstrom has control of the leg.
Markstrom is controlling the pace.

Markstrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baltimore sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltimore is looking to improve his position.

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.
Markstrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baltimore has his takedown stuffed
and Markstrom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Markstrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Markstrom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baltimore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Markstrom fails to pull guard.
Jason Baltimore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Markstrom.
Markstrom tries to break free but Baltimore pushes him back against the cage.

Baltimore decides to pull guard.
Baltimore keeping moving, preventing Markstrom from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattias Markstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Markstrom shoots in looking for a takedown. Baltimore tries to sprawl out of it but Markstrom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baltimore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Baltimore.
Baltimore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markstrom counters with a good, hard body kick but Baltimore shrugs it off.
Markstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Markstrom darts in and clinches Baltimore up against the cage.
Markstrom wants a takedown.
Baltimore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jason Baltimore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Markstrom.

Markstrom pulls Baltimore into guard.
Baltimore wants to stand but Markstrom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Markstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baltimore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markstrom is trying to control the position but Baltimore postures up.
Markstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Baltimore drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Markstrom manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baltimore has Markstrom in his guard.
Baltimore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Baltimore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baltimore pulls Markstrom in close to prevent any damage.
Mattias Markstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markstrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baltimore keeping moving, preventing Markstrom from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baltimore throws a head kick that misses

and Markstrom counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baltimore blocks a body shot from Markstrom.
Markstrom tries to pull guard but Baltimore won't allow it.
Markstrom can't break the clinch.
Markstrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baltimore prevents it.
Markstrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baltimore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baltimore is looking to clinch.
Baltimore throws a right and a left that Markstrom avoids nicely.
Baltimore misses with a double jab

and Markstrom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baltimore's guard.
Baltimore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Markstrom stops Baltimore from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mattias Markstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Markstrom 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Markstrom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Bartnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartnik comes to the cage accompanied by Soulja boy - Crank That. Pablo Escobar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bartnik
vs
Escobar

184 cm
25
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomasz Bartnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar is looking to clinch but Bartnik is avoiding it.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Bartnik moves out of range easily.

Escobar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bartnik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bartnik is not content to let Escobar control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bartnik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bartnik keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.

Bartnik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Escobar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartnik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bartnik trying to control the position.
Bartnik keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Bartnik controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.

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

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

Bartnik has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.

Bartnik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Escobar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bartnik is proving hard to escape from.

Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bartnik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bartnik is breathing heavily.
Escobar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bartnik has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Escobar passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartnik landing rabbit punches to the side of Escobar's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Escobar working Bartnik over with strikes.
Escobar stalling.

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.
It looks like Escobar is going to stand back up.
Bartnik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Bartnik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar is pressing down on Bartnik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bartnik is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Escobar escapes and gets back to his feet.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Escobar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Bartnik looking for submissions off his back.
Bartnik is looking to control Escobar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bartnik avoid being mounted?
Bartnik wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Bartnik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Escobar is keen to just control but Bartnik is a slippery customer.
Escobar wants to stand but Bartnik has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartnik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Bartnik is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bartnik with a lazy takedown attempt

and Escobar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Escobar is trying to force a seperation but Bartnik has the dominant position.
Escobar tries to break free but Bartnik pushes him back against the cage.

Escobar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Escobar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bartnik's thigh. Bartnik counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Escobar controls from within his opponent's guard.

Bartnik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bartnik is tightening it up a little... Escobar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Escobar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Escobar taps out! nice BJJ there by Bartnik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tomasz Bartnik!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Rockstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstein comes to the cage accompanied by I'm just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown - Dr Rockzo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rockstein
vs
Odinson

175 cm
20
280 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

198 cm
25
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Leonard Rockstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thor Odinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockstein defends it nicely.
Odinson tries for a takedown but Rockstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rockstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odinson staying out of range there.
Rockstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonard Rockstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Odinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rockstein is not content to let Odinson control the position.
Rockstein tries to get to full guard but Odinson has control of the leg.
Rockstein is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rockstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Odinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rockstein drops his hands momentarily and Odinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Odinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonard Rockstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Odinson.

Odinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rockstein did well to prevent Odinson getting side control.
Rockstein is trying to maintain the position but Odinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Odinson lands strikes from half guard.
Rockstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rockstein tries to get out of the position.
Odinson drops an elbow to the side of Rockstein's head.
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.
Odinson stalling.
Odinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Odinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Odinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rockstein's head.
Odinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockstein keeps working.

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.
Odinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockstein defending well though.
Odinson wants to control but Rockstein is keeping him busy.
Odinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Odinson.
Odinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rockstein is trying to maintain the position but Odinson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rockstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Odinson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Leonard Rockstein has been cut.
Odinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockstein momentarily.
A nice combination there by Odinson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

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

Rockstein is rocked!

Leonard Rockstein's cut is getting worse.
Odinson cracks Rockstein with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rockstein falls to his knees and Odinson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Odinson!

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 Basheer Saleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and guigui borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Saleh
vs
borgne

168 cm
25
146 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

169 cm
26
160 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basheer Saleh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, guigui borgne!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saleh tries to bum rush borgne with a series of wild strikes but borgne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - borgne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
borgne dodges the punch combination from Saleh.

Saleh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saleh lands in his opponent's guard.
borgne is looking to stand up but Saleh isn't so interested in that idea.
borgne keeping moving, preventing Saleh from controlling successfully.
borgne wants to stand up but Saleh is controlling him.

Saleh drops back looking for a leg! borgne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and borgne manages to kick Saleh off! Saleh jumps back into borgne's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saleh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
borgne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saleh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saleh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

borgne moves into range and clinches up with Saleh.
borgne misses with a knee to the head.

borgne successfully pulls guard.
borgne wants to get back to his feet but Saleh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saleh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saleh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as borgne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saleh thows a big elbow that misses.
Saleh advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saleh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saleh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saleh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed borgne's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
borgne is trying to stand up here but Saleh is controlling him well.
borgne looks gassed!

Saleh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so borgne is just riding it out for now. Saleh eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Saleh.
Saleh scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Saleh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Saleh is trying to work for a kimura but borgne is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
borgne tries to kick Saleh off but Saleh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saleh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
borgne is in trouble now - Saleh has advanced to mount!

Saleh working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. borgne turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Saleh off and cradles borgne's limp body as Saleh celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Basheer Saleh!
Basheer Saleh is the new lightweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perry Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Griggs
vs
Thompson

185 cm
19
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
188 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perry Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Griggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griggs throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Griggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Griggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Griggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a low kick, right behind Griggs 's knee.
Griggs is breathing heavily.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Perry Griggs has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Thompson lands a nice looking body kick.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Thompson scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson swinging wildly here.

Thompson lands a big head kick that sends Griggs tumbling to the mat! Thompson takes a step backwards and waves Griggs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Perry Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson lands a big head kick that sends Griggs to the canvas! Thompson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thompson!