Sunday Night Fights III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Okinubo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutas Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beefcake has chosen The BeefCake as his entrance music. Hiro Okinubo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Okinubo
vs
Beefcake

175 cm
22
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Okinubo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutas Beefcake!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okinubo lunges at Beefcake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beefcake's hand.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Okinubo enables Beefcake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okinubo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beefcake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beefcake throws a strike but Okinubo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Okinubo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Beefcake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Beefcake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Beefcake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okinubo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beefcake wants to sweep here but Okinubo controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake striking from the bottom here.
Beefcake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okinubo throwing strikes from guard but Beefcake blocks nicely.
Beefcake wants to sweep here but Okinubo controlling him for the moment.
Okinubo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okinubo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beefcake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okinubo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Beefcake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beefcake tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beefcake keeping moving, preventing Okinubo from controlling successfully.
Beefcake wants to sweep here but Okinubo controlling him for the moment.
Beefcake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Okinubo's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hiro Okinubo just wasn't active enough.
Okinubo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okinubo wants it to stay on the feet.
Okinubo misses with a hook.
Beefcake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okinubo avoids it really well and circles away.

Beefcake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Okinubo was covering up waiting for the punch and Beefcake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beefcake looks gassed!
Beefcake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okinubo is on top in guard.
Okinubo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beefcake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beefcake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Beefcake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okinubo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okinubo trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Okinubo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Okinubo trying to control but Beefcake is working from the bottom.

Beefcake is looking for a triangle but Okinubo pushes his legs off easily.
Beefcake keeping moving, preventing Okinubo from controlling successfully.
Okinubo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beefcake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Okinubo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hiro Okinubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beefcake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okinubo swivels and escapes.
Okinubo misses with a hook.
Okinubo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beefcake doesn't manage to clinch there - Okinubo circles away.
Hiro Okinubo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okinubo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beefcake.
No joy there for Okinubo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beefcake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hiro Okinubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutas Beefcake.
Beefcake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okinubo leaves Beefcake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beefcake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okinubo pinned against the cage. Okinubo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beefcake is breathing heavily.
Okinubo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beefcake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Okinubo.
Okinubo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beefcake. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beefcake.
Okinubo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beefcake's calf.
Beefcake slips a jab and a cross from Okinubo.
Nice uppercut lands for Okinubo. That snapped Beefcake's head back.
Nice cross by Okinubo.
Okinubo jabs Beefcake right on the nose. Beefcake blinks but takes it well.
Okinubo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okinubo. Beefcake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beefcake fails to land the takedown.
Hiro Okinubo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beefcake shoots for a takedown but Okinubo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beefcake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okinubo.
Okinubo circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Okinubo.
Beefcake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okinubo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okinubo wants it to stay on the feet.
Okinubo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beefcake has a takedown stuffed.
Okinubo throws a nice looking combination but Beefcake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okinubo misses with a head kick.
Okinubo misses with a straight right.
Beefcake cracks Okinubo with a good jab.
Okinubo missing with a left hand there. Beefcake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beefcake is looking to clinch but Okinubo is avoiding it.
Okinubo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Beefcake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Beefcake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Okinubo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okinubo is squirming around, avoiding Beefcake's attempts to control the action.

Beefcake goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Okinubo turns into him and now he's in Beefcake's guard.
Okinubo trying to control but Beefcake is working from the bottom.
Beefcake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okinubo manages to get himself to full guard.
Beefcake connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake with a flurry of punches that miss.

Beefcake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okinubo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beefcake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beefcake wants to control from the top but Okinubo keeps moving.
Beefcake landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beefcake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beefcake wants to take a breather but Okinubo is having none of it.
Beefcake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Okinubo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okinubo.
Okinubo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beefcake throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake trying to control but Okinubo is working from the bottom.

Beefcake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Okinubo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beefcake, into his guard.
Beefcake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okinubo is one step ahead there.
Beefcake is trying to keep Okinubo in close.
Brutas Beefcake has got the better of the ground game so far.

Beefcake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Beefcake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okinubo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beefcake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okinubo.
Okinubo trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefcake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beefcake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okinubo's guard.

Beefcake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Okinubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beefcake has Okinubo in his guard.
Okinubo is looking to work some ground and pound but Beefcake has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okinubo pushes down on Beefcake's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Beefcake looking for submissions off his back.
Beefcake wants to get back to his feet.
Beefcake is looking to control Okinubo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beefcake avoid being mounted?
Okinubo throwing shots but Beefcake is blocking nicely.
Okinubo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beefcake trying to control here.

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.
Okinubo not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Beefcake looking for submissions off his back.
Okinubo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beefcake gets back to full guard.
Okinubo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beefcake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Okinubo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brutas Beefcake.
I think Beefcake 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brutas Beefcake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Brutananalewsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Brutananalewsky
vs
Wilson

180 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
222 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Brutananalewsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson tries to clinch up but Brutananalewsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brutananalewsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brutananalewsky pinned against the cage. Brutananalewsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brutananalewsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Brutananalewsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brutananalewsky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brutananalewsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brutananalewsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Brutananalewsky keeps it at a distance.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brutananalewsky is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Brutananalewsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Brutananalewsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brutananalewsky defends it nicely.
Carl Brutananalewsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Wilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutananalewsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brutananalewsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carl Brutananalewsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brutananalewsky tries to land a leg kick but Wilson saw it coming and moves away.
Matt Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brutananalewsky circles away.
Wilson looks gassed!
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brutananalewsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brutananalewsky sprawls well. Brutananalewsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Brutananalewsky.
A good leg kick by Brutananalewsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutananalewsky throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brutananalewsky, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brutananalewsky.
A head kick misses from Brutananalewsky.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brutananalewsky.
Brutananalewsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
Brutananalewsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brutananalewsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brutananalewsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brutananalewsky.
Brutananalewsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wilson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutananalewsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brutananalewsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brutananalewsky can pounce on him.
Brutananalewsky cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brutananalewsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Brutananalewsky.
Brutananalewsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brutananalewsky connects with a leg kick. Wilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brutananalewsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brutananalewsky.
A head kick misses from Brutananalewsky.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brutananalewsky.
Brutananalewsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutananalewsky lands an overhand right.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brutananalewsky can pounce on him.
Brutananalewsky connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brutananalewsky.
Wilson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brutananalewsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brutananalewsky thuds his shin into the meat of Wilson's side.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Brutananalewsky circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brutananalewsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brutananalewsky lands a high kick!
Brutananalewsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brutananalewsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brutananalewsky tries a head kick but it misses.

Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brutananalewsky's half guard.
Wilson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brutananalewsky's thigh. Brutananalewsky counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brutananalewsky is controlling Wilson's posture.

Brutananalewsky has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Brutananalewsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brutananalewsky has his hands on Wilson's head, controlling the position.
Brutananalewsky keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutananalewsky has Wilson pulled in close to control his posture.
Brutananalewsky's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wilson pushing down on Brutananalewsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brutananalewsky gets full guard.
Brutananalewsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brutananalewsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brutananalewsky wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Brutananalewsky trying to control the position.

Wilson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brutananalewsky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brutananalewsky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brutananalewsky!
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilson is being controlled here.
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brutananalewsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Brutananalewsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brutananalewsky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson trying to hold on to Brutananalewsky's head to control him but Brutananalewsky postures up.
Wilson is in trouble now - Brutananalewsky has advanced to mount!
Wilson can't escape the position.
Wilson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brutananalewsky landing strikes from the mount and Wilson is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutananalewsky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wilson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brutananalewsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Brutananalewsky working Wilson over with strikes here.
Wilson is looking to improve his position but Brutananalewsky isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Brutananalewsky dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Brutananalewsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Brutananalewsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brutananalewsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brutananalewsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Brutananalewsky misses with a low kick.
Brutananalewsky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brutananalewsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brutananalewsky.
Brutananalewsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!
Wilson blocks a head kick by Brutananalewsky.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brutananalewsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brutananalewsky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutananalewsky throws a front kick that sends Wilson stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Brutananalewsky.
Brutananalewsky connects with a leg kick. Wilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brutananalewsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brutananalewsky throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Brutananalewsky throws a head kick that half lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brutananalewsky!
Brutananalewsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brutananalewsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Brutananalewsky.
Brutananalewsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutananalewsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Brutananalewsky.
Good leg kick by Brutananalewsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brutananalewsky. Wilson shrugs it off though.
Brutananalewsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Brutananalewsky lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilson takes a step back to recover.
Brutananalewsky throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Brutananalewsky keeps Wilson at a distance using the push kick.
Wilson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brutananalewsky.
Brutananalewsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brutananalewsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutananalewsky throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Brutananalewsky throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
A head kick from Brutananalewsky lands but Wilson takes it in his stride.
Brutananalewsky misses with a head kick.
Brutananalewsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson throws a body kick the misses
and Brutananalewsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brutananalewsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brutananalewsky connects with a leg kick. Wilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brutananalewsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brutananalewsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carl Brutananalewsky is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutananalewsky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brutananalewsky thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Brutananalewsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brutananalewsky is looking to land body kicks.
Brutananalewsky throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brutananalewsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brutananalewsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Brutananalewsky.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brutananalewsky scores with a leg kick.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brutananalewsky. Brutananalewsky obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Brutananalewsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brutananalewsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Brutananalewsky!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyller Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steven sarai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brooks
vs
sarai

179 cm
23
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyller Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, steven sarai !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
sarai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brooks circles away.

sarai gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch.
sarai tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
sarai stops a takedown attempt from Brooks.
sarai wants a takedown but no success here.
Kyller Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of steven sarai .
Brooks scores with a shot to the side of sarai 's head.
sarai can't get the takedown.

Brooks has picked sarai up - he's going for a ride! Brooks dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.

Brooks seems to be working for a kimura but sarai defends the submission attempt.
sarai gets back to full guard.
Brooks throws a strike but sarai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brooks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sarai is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.

sarai 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.
sarai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
sarai working away.
Brooks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but sarai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
sarai 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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brooks is trying to improve his position.
Brooks is breathing heavily.

sarai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
sarai wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Brooks throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

sarai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brooks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
sarai moves into full mount!
Brooks tries to hold on but sarai pushes him away.

sarai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brooks tries to lock up and control but sarai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
sarai fails to advance to Brooks's back.

sarai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brooks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brooks and sarai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brooks prevents sarai from moving into mount.
Brooks tries to buck sarai off but sarai is having none of it.
sarai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brooks is avoiding damage well.
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 Kyller Brooks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

sarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooks is fending him off so far but sarai persists. Nope, Brooks circles away and we're back to standing.

Brooks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
sarai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brooks off and has taken his back!

sarai tightening his grip on Brooks, looking for the choke.

sarai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brooks trying to control the hands but sarai won't let him.
Brooks manages to reverse the position and now he's in sarai 's guard. Nice work there by Brooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sarai doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
sarai tries to strike from the bottom.
sarai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
sarai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brooks's guard.
sarai postures up.

sarai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brooks is trying to control the position but sarai postures up.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for sarai on the ground.

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

sarai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brooks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of sarai , into his guard.
sarai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

sarai tries for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks wants to control but sarai postures up.

sarai is trying to get an arm triangle but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.
steven sarai has got the better of the ground game so far.
sarai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brooks is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
sarai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
sarai tries to score with some ground and pound. Brooks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

sarai is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Brooks is trying to escape and sarai transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Brooks is forced to tap! Nice work there by sarai ! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). steven sarai !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sweeney Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zues Egan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Never Forget, Never Forgive... Zues Egan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Todd
vs
Egan

169 cm
22
139 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
25
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sweeney Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zues Egan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egan.
That kick from Egan tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egan.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Egan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Egan dives in and grabs Todd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Todd pushes down on Egan's head and hops out.
Egan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egan throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Egan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Todd if he has to take too many more of those.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Todd is defended easily by Egan.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Egan throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Todd misses with a wild combination.
Egan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Egan rushes Todd and presses him up against the cage.
Todd tries to score a body lock takedown but Egan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Egan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Egan breaks the clinch.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Egan scores with a nice body kick.
Egan tries a head kick but it misses.
Egan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from Todd.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Egan momentarily.
Egan missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweeney Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Egan as Todd shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sweeney Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egan is looking to land body kicks.

Egan has Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Egan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Todd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Egan is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Egan.
Egan tries to stall but Todd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Egan controlling the action here for a moment.
Todd working hard to break the clinch.
Egan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Egan - that landed with a thud.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Todd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Todd digs a right hand underneath Egan's ribcage. Egan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Egan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Todd's efforts to push away.
Todd is trying to force a seperation but Egan has the dominant position.
Egan is looking to control Todd's arms but Todd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Egan has his back to the cage.
Todd presses Egan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Egan misses with the head strike.
Egan is working Todd over against the cage.
Todd tries to stall but Egan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Egan moved out of range.
Todd misses with a double jab.
Egan tries to clinch up.
Egan misses with a head kick.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egan.

Todd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Egan's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Egan keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
Egan 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.
Todd trying to control but Egan is working from the bottom.
Todd is looking to work some ground and pound but Egan has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Todd tries to free his leg and advance position but Egan is retaining full guard.
Todd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Todd 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.
Todd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Sweeney Todd will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Todd misses with a combination
and Egan counters with a low kick, right behind Todd 's knee.
Egan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Todd will feel that in the morning.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Egan momentarily.
Egan throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd shoots in looking for a takedown but Egan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Todd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Egan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Egan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Todd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Egan counters with an inside leg kick.
Egan delivers a nice body kick.
Egan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Egan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Egan looking to stall.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Egan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todds head.

Todd manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Egan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Todd, pushing him back against the cage.

Egan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egan fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Egan's ribs.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd shoots for a double leg takedown but Egan sprawls well. He's pushed Todd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sweeney Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Egan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Todd jabs Egan to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Egan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Egan.
Egan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd is looking to break free of the clinch but Egan has double underhooks.
A short right from Egan on the inside.
Egan trying to stall but Todd improves his position.
Todd taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Egan as the two fighters clinch.
Egan misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd blocking some punches.
Todd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Todd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egan has him pressed against the cage.
Todd is working Egan over against the cage.
Egan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Todd up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egan.
Todd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Todd wants to break the clinch but can't.

Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Egan.
A punch combination from Todd misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Egan.
Todd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Egan's waist but Egan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Todd off to one side.
Todd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Egan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Egan.
Egan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Egan.
Egan misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Egan misses with a few strikes there.
Egan tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd shoots for a double leg takedown but Egan sprawls well. He's pushed Todd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Todd will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Egan slaps away a takedown attempt from Todd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Egan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Egan.
Egan throws a head kick that misses.
Egan looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Egan throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Egan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Egan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Egan trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egan wants to stand but Todd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Egan trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zues Egan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Egan throws a body kick that misses.
Egan has a takedown stuffed.
Todd misses with a double jab
and Egan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Todd really felt that one!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egan.
Egan tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd lands a jab-cross combination.

Egan gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Todd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Todd wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Egan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Todd fails to pull guard.
Egan blocks an uppercut.
Egan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Todd is trying to break the clinch but Egan is controlling him.
Egan can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Egan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Todd is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Egan fails to land.
Todd working hard to break the clinch.
Egan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Todd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Egan blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Todd breaks the clinch.
Egan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Egan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Egan - that will leave a mark!
Egan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sweeney Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Egan swings away with a body shot that misses

and Todd counters with a single leg into guard. Egan didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd stands and throws Egan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Todd stalls from top position.
Egan is trying to buck Todd off.
Egan is trying to control Todd's posture but Todd avoids it.
Egan defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands a decent elbow from side control.
Todd happy to just control the position for now.
Todd wants to control but Egan is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

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.
Todd in side control, throwing shots but Egan defends.
The strikes coming from Todd are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Egan is not content to let Todd control the position.
Egan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sweeney Todd!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hakkon Hakkonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Hawks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakkonson comes to the cage accompanied by Blashyrk. Hawks has chosen La Grange as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hakkonson
vs
Hawks

190 cm
24
196 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

188 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hakkon Hakkonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Hawks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawks avoids the head kick by Hakkonson.
Hawks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hakkonson misses with a wild body shot.
Hakkonson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hakkonson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawks blocks a head kick by Hakkonson.
Hakkonson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakkonson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawks lands a head kick!
Hawks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakkonson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hawks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawks.
Hawks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hawks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawks blocks a head kick by Hakkonson.
Hawks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawks scores with a nice body kick.
Hakkonson is breathing heavily.
Hawks jabs Hakkonson right on the nose. Hakkonson blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Hawks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Hawks.
Hawks throws the kick towards the body but Hakkonson avoids it.
Hawks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawks lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakkonson off the cage and back into rage.
Hawks scores with a kick to the body.

Hawks moves into the clinch.
Hawks tries to break the clinch but Hakkonson is controlling the position.
Hawks is trying to force a seperation but Hakkonson has the dominant position.

Hawks manages to break the clinch.
Hawks connects with a high kick.
Hawks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Hawks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hawks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hakkonson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hawks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jon Hawks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakkonson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hawks.
Hawks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hakkonson's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawks throws a sloppy head kick and Hakkonson moves out of range easily.
Hawks scores with a head kick. Hakkonson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hakkonson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakkonson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hawks tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawks. That's going to slow Hakkonson down.
Hawks lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawks throws a sloppy head kick and Hakkonson moves out of range easily.
Hawks wants to clinch.

Hawks moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hakkonson has him pressed against the cage.

Hawks manages to break the clinch.
Hawks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hakkonson's calf.
Hawks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hawks lands a head kick. Hakkonson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hawks works Hakkonson's body with a nice hook.
Jon Hawks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakkonson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakkonson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakkonson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hawks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakkonson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakkonson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkonson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawks scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick from Hawks.
Jab from Hawks.
Hawks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Hawks finds it's target.
Hawks scores with a nice head shot.
Hawks cracks Hakkonson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hakkonson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawks cracks the inside of Hakkonson's front leg.
Hawks scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakkonson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawks cracks the inside of Hakkonson's front leg.
Hawks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hakkonson.
Hawks moves in looking to clinch but Hakkonson pushes him off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawks, right into the meat.
Hawks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawks. That's going to slow Hakkonson down.
Hawks lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakkonson off the cage and back into rage.
Hawks works the jab nicely.
Hawks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hawks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hakkonson's calf.
Hawks cracks Hakkonson with an open hand slap.
Hawks connects with a leg kick. Hakkonson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Hawks. Beautiful body shot.
Hakkonson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawks.
Hawks thows a body kick. Hakkonson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hawks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawks connects with a leg kick. Hakkonson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hakkonson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Hawks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawks lunges at Hakkonson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hakkonson's hand.
Hawks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hakkonson.
Hakkonson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawks connects with a high kick.
Hawks lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hawks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakkonson misses with a two punch combination.
Hawks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakkonson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Hakkonson.
Hakkonson throws a head kick but Hawks moves out of range.
Hawks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakkonson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawks avoids the head kick by Hakkonson.
A good leg kick by Hawks.
Hakkonson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawks. Hawks obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakkonson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakkonson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawks connects with the punch.
Hakkon Hakkonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakkonson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawks finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakkonson's head.
Hawks lands a leg kick that knocks Hakkonson off balance momentarily.
Jon Hawks seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hawks moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawks is trying to break the clinch but Hakkonson has him pressed against the cage.
Hawks working hard to break the clinch.
Hakkonson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawks is looking to break free of the clinch but Hakkonson has double underhooks.
Hakkonson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Hawks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawks lands a head kick. Hakkonson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hawks scores with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawks.
Hawks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Hawks.
Hawks pushes Hakkonson away with a front kick.
Hawks scores with a head kick. Hakkonson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hakkonson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawks scores with a spinning back kick!
Hawks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hakkonson.
Hawks scores with a kick to the body.
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, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawks, as that shot connected.
Hawks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hakkonson if he has to take too many more of those.
Hawks scores with a head kick. Hakkonson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hawks lands a head kick!
Hawks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hakkonson's sensitive parts.
Hakkonson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawks cracks the inside of Hakkonson's front leg.
Hawks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakkonson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawks.
Hawks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakkonson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hakkonson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hakkonson in his tracks.
Hawks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hakkonson on the side of the head.
That kick from Hawks tenderised Hakkonson's leg. Hakkonson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawks lands a really nice looking cross but Hakkonson seems unphased.
Crunch! Hawks slams his shin into Hakkonson's torso.
Hakkonson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hakkonson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawks.
Hakkonson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakkonson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hakkonson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hakkonson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawks can pounce on him.
Hawks thuds a left hand into Hakkonson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks connects with a high kick.
Hawks lands a jab.
Hawks lands a head kick. Hakkonson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hawks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hawks throws a sloppy head kick and Hakkonson moves out of range easily.
Hakkonson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawks.
Hakkonson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawks lands with a hook. Hakkonson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick from Hawks lands but Hakkonson takes it in his stride.
Hakkonson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawks.
Hawks lands a high kick!

Hawks moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawks working hard to break the clinch.
Hakkonson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hakkonson prevents Hawks from breaking the clinch.

Hawks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawks lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakkonson throws a head kick that misses.
Hawks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hawks feints and then cracks Hakkonson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hakkonson down.
Hawks lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Hakkonson.
Hawks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hawks lands a head kick!
A head kick from Hawks lands but Hakkonson takes it in his stride.
Hawks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hawks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakkonsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawks lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawks is looking to slow Hakkonson down with leg kicks.
Hawks throws a nice head kick!
Hawks cracks Hakkonson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hakkonson. That did some damage!
Hawks scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Hawks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hakkonson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hawks tests Hakkonson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hawks scores with a leg kick.
Hawks pushes Hakkonson away with a front kick.
Hakkonson throws a head kick but Hawks moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawks. That snapped Hakkonson's head back.

Hawks pushes Hakkonson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawks tries to circle away but Hakkonson has him pinned against the cage.

Hawks manages to break the clinch.
Hawks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawks scores with a shot to the body.
Hawks avoids the head kick by Hakkonson.
Hawks throws a sloppy head kick and Hakkonson moves out of range easily.
Hawks lands with an overhand left.
Hawks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawks misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hakkonson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hakkonson's head.
Hakkonson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hakkonson. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Hawks drives through and clinches with Hakkonson against the cage.

Hawks breaks from the clinch.
Hawks scores with a nice body kick.
Hakkonson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hawks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hakkonson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hawks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hawks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawks.
Hawks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hakkonson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawks. Hawks obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by Hawks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawks.
Hawks scores with the left hand. Hakkonson knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawks scores with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawks scores with the left hand. Hakkonson knows he should have avoided that one.
Hakkonson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hakkonson takes a step back to recover.
Hawks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakkonson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawks scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Hawks.
Hawks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hakkonson blocks a head kick by Hawks.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawks.
Hakkonson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawks connects with the punch.
Hawks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hawks thumps Hakkonson with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hawks - that will leave a mark!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawks.
Hawks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hawks connects with a single shot there.
Hawks fakes the leg kick and cracks Hakkonson in the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks is looking to slow Hakkonson down with leg kicks.
Hawks stuns Hakkonson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hakkonson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hawks. Hakkonson shrugs it off though.
Hawks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hakkonson.
A good leg kick by Hawks.
Hawks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakkonson at a distance.
Hakkon Hakkonson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy left from Hawks finds it's target.
Hawks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hawks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hawks.
Hakkonson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawks.
Hawks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakkonson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakkonson tries to move into range but Hawks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hakkonson's sensitive parts.
Hawks throws a head kick but Hakkonson moves out of range.
Hawks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawks throws a front kick that sends Hakkonson stumbling back into the cage.
Hawks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Hawks closes the distance and clinches.

Hawks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawks lands a head kick!
Jon Hawks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawks connects with a crisp jab.
Hakkonson wants to clinch.
Hawks throws out a powerful jab.
Hawks cracks the inside of Hakkonson's front leg.
Hakkonson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hakkonson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hakkonson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawks. Hawks obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawks connects with a body shot that sends Hakkonson's belly button to the back.
Hawks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Hawks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawks 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Hawks!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric QFC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Out Of The Box- DL Incognito as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

QFC
vs
Thompson

170 cm
26
143 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
140 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric QFC !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
QFC keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Claude Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
QFC moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Eric QFC has been cut.
Thompson walks into a left hand.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around QFC 's waist but QFC gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.

Thompson cracks QFC with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thompson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning QFC to stand back up!

QFC is rocked!
Thompson drops QFC with a straight left! Oh this is bad for QFC ! Thompson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Claude Thompson!

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 Bret Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard The Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatton comes into the arena with Bret Hart theme blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hatton
vs
The Ghost

186 cm
25
217 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

182 cm
24
209 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard The Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton shoots for a double leg takedown but The Ghost sprawls well. He's pushed Hatton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatton.

The Ghost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hatton trying to control but The Ghost is working from the bottom.
The Ghost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Ghost keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Ghost wants to stand but Hatton is controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Bret Hatton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The Ghost tries to clinch but Hatton is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton fails to land with a series of punches.
The Ghost wants to clinch up but Hatton keeps it at a distance.

The Ghost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatton, pushing him back against the cage.
Hatton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Ghost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Ghost swings for the body but Hatton moves out of range.
Hatton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Ghost tries to avoid it but Hatton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Ghost to the ground. The Ghost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Ghost wants to clinch.
The Ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatton circles away.
Hatton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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.
Hatton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatton fails with the takedown.
The Ghost throws a body punch but Hatton moves out of range.
The Ghost misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Hatton misses.
The Ghost tries to clinch up but Hatton circles away and keeps his distance.
The Ghost buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Ghost scores with a body shot.
Hatton shoots in but The Ghost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Ghost is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from The Ghost as Hatton shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Ghost leaves Hatton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Ghost tries a low kick but Hatton avoids it.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Ghost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Ghost is looking to clinch but Hatton is avoiding it.
The Ghost is looking to clinch but Hatton is avoiding it.
Hatton shoots in looking for a takedown but The Ghost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hatton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Ghost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hatton is controlling him.
Hatton with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Ghost wants to stand up but Hatton is controlling him.

The Ghost has his feet on Hatton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The Ghost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatton's sensitive parts.
Hatton avoids the body shot from The Ghost.
The Ghost tries to clinch up but Hatton circles away and keeps his distance.

The Ghost drives through and clinches with Hatton against the cage.
The Ghost prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerard The Ghost will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hatton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatton circles away.

Hatton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hatton has an Americana. The Ghost didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hatton is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hatton hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bret Hatton!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Fortuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkland comes to the cage accompanied by My Life Be Like- by GRITS. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kirkland
vs
Fortuna

192 cm
20
264 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
285 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland throws a series of punches but Fortuna avoids them all with ease.
Kirkland jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Terrance Fortuna has been cut.
Kirkland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirkland.
Kirkland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirkland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirkland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fortuna throws a sloppy head kick and Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Fortuna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fortuna moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kirkland.
Fortuna moves out of range as Kirkland strikes.
Fortuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirkland lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fortuna closes the distance and pushes Kirkland back into the cage.

Kirkland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kirkland crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fortuna - the referee stops the clock and Kirkland gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fortuna. Kirkland manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kirkland misses with a straight right.
Kirkland lands with a right hand.
Kirkland misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna wants to slow Kirkland down by chopping away at his legs.
Terrance Fortuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirkland misses with a double jab.
Kirkland is breathing heavily.
Kirkland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirkland misses the jab.
Fortuna lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Josh Kirkland has been cut.
Kirkland blocks a head kick by Fortuna.
Fortuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirkland tries to bum rush Fortuna with a series of wild strikes but Fortuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fortuna sprawls well. Fortuna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirkland gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirkland misses the jab.
Kirkland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirkland avoids a kick to the body.

Fortuna moves into the clinch.
Fortuna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirkland's efforts to push away.
Fortuna stops a takedown attempt from Kirkland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna is pushing Kirkland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fortuna blocks an uppercut.
Kirkland is trying to maintain a safe position but Fortuna gets an underhook and turns Kirkland into the cage.
Kirkland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fortuna stalling against the cage.
Kirkland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirkland being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fortuna as Kirkland tries to tie him up.
Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Kirkland.
Fortuna avoiding damage as Kirkland throws knees to the body.
Kirkland tries a knee to the head but Fortuna blocks it.
Kirkland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fortuna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirkland tries to break free but Fortuna pushes him back against the cage.
Fortuna has Kirkland pressed against the cage, preventing Kirkland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kirkland is looking to control Fortuna's arms but Fortuna gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kirkland has his back to the cage.
Fortuna stalls.
Kirkland lands a knee to the body.

Fortuna manages to break the clinch.
Fortuna tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirkland connects with a nice looking jab.

That has opened up Terrance Fortuna's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fortuna.
Fortuna misses with a low kick.
Kirkland blocks a head kick by Fortuna.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fortuna as he avoids it easily.
Kirkland misses with a looping left.
Fortuna throws a right and a left that Kirkland avoids nicely.
Kirkland misses the jab.

Fortuna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirkland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirkland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Kirkland fails to land.
Kirkland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortuna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirkland's efforts to push away.
Kirkland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirkland misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terrance Fortuna will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kirkland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fortuna.
Kirkland looks to land a left hand but Fortuna moved out of range nicely.
Fortuna throws a front kick aimed at Kirkland's knee but Kirkland avoids it well.
Kirkland blocks a head kick by Fortuna.
Josh Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kirkland drives through and clinches with Fortuna against the cage.
Kirkland jumps guard but Fortuna stands there with Kirkland around his waist. Kirkland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kirkland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fortuna smiles and moves away.
Josh Kirkland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Kirkland.
Good work by Kirkland as he checks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fortuna in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

Fortuna forces Kirkland back against the cage and clinches.
Kirkland is trying to break the clinch but Fortuna is controlling him.
Kirkland lands a shoulder strike.

Kirkland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirkland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fortuna pinned against the cage. Fortuna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirkland avoids the head kick by Fortuna.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirkland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kirkland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortuna is keeping the position for now.
Fortuna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortuna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fortuna wants to sweep but no luck.
Kirkland stands and throws Fortuna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fortuna sneaks back into half guard.
Kirkland prevents Fortuna from improving his position.

Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fortuna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland trying to pass the guard but Fortuna defending well.

Kirkland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fortuna is just riding it out for now. Kirkland eventually gives up the hold.
Kirkland is looking to take a break and control but Fortuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland trying to pass the guard but Fortuna defending well.

Kirkland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kirkland wants to pass the guard but Fortuna is defending well.

Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fortuna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland.

Kirkland is working for a kimura here but Fortuna manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kirkland's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Fortuna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fortuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirkland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortuna is one step ahead there.
Fortuna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fortuna passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kirkland looking for a sweep but Fortuna has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Kirkland dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fortuna moves into the clinch.
Kirkland controlling the action here for a moment.
Kirkland wants a takedown but no success here.
Fortuna trying to land knees to the body.
Fortuna's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kirkland slowing the pace effectively.

Kirkland manages to break the clinch.
Fortuna tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kirkland checks a leg kick.
Fortuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Fortuna moves into the clinch.
Fortuna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirkland tries to stall but Fortuna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kirkland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortuna just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirkland.
Stalling in the clinch from Fortuna.
Kirkland has had enough of the clinch but Fortuna keeps him there for the moment.

Kirkland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirkland connects with a looping right hand.
Kirkland throws the left hand but Fortuna avoids the punch easily.
Kirkland fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fortuna throws a sloppy head kick and Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Josh Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Kirkland misses.
Fortuna throws a leg kick but Kirkland sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Fortuna.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland swings for the body but Fortuna moves out of range.
Fortuna throws a head kick but Kirkland moves out of range.
Fortuna throws a sloppy head kick and Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Kirkland lands an overhand right.
Kirkland fails with a takedown attempt.

Fortuna clinches with his opponent.
Kirkland has had enough of the clinch but Fortuna keeps him there for the moment.
Kirkland can't find room to land a body shot as Fortuna controls the action.
Kirkland lands a left hand.
Kirkland throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortuna.

Fortuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortuna needs to keep his hands up - Kirkland had a free shot at his head there.
Kirkland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kirkland is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirkland checks a leg kick nicely.
Fortuna tries a low kick but Kirkland avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland shoots in for a double leg but Fortuna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirkland throws the left hand but Fortuna avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Fortuna.
Fortuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirkland misses with a straight left.
Kirkland throws a looping overhand right but Fortuna ducks down to avoid it.
Fortuna throws a head kick that misses.
Kirkland misses with a straight left.
Kirkland throws a leg kick but Fortuna moved away.
Kirkland is looking to chop away at Fortuna's legs.
A head kick misses from Fortuna.
Kirkland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortuna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirkland blocks a head kick by Fortuna.
Kirkland avoids the head kick by Fortuna.
Fortuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kirkland checks it well.
No luck for Kirkland with that takedown attempt.
Kirkland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

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.
Kirkland lands the left hand.
Kirkland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fortuna counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fortuna throws a head kick but Kirkland moves out of range.
Fortuna scores with a head kick.
Fortuna throws a low kick but Kirkland moves out of range easily.
Kirkland avoids the head kick by Fortuna.
Kirkland shoots and misses

and Fortuna counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kirkland working aggressively here.
Kirkland scores with a shot to the side of Fortuna's head.
Kirkland has had enough of the clinch but Fortuna keeps him there for the moment.
Kirkland letting Fortuna take a breather here.
Kirkland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortuna taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kirkland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fortuna blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirkland misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terrance Fortuna.
I think Fortuna 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Medici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medici comes to the cage accompanied by "Aerials" by System of a Down. Bukharin has chosen "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" by Brad Fiedel as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Medici
vs
Bukharin

190 cm
24
265 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
245 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Medici!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitriy Bukharin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medici lands a right hook to the body.
Medici scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bukharin doesn't seem bothered though.
Medici is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Medici lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukharin missing with a left hand there. Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukharin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Medici swivels and escapes.
Bukharin misses with a body punch
and Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Medici stuffs the takedown.

Medici gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bukharin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bukharin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medici looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bukharin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bukharin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bukharin is trying to work for a kimura but Medici is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bukharin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bukharin seems to be working for a kimura but Medici defends the submission attempt.
Medici trying to hold on to Bukharin's head to control him but Bukharin postures up.
Bukharin is trying to control the action in half guard but Medici is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medici tries to get to full guard but Bukharin has control of the leg.
Bukharin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Bukharin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Medici knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bukharin on the ground.
Bukharin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukharin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Medici with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bukharin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Medici does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bukharin is looking for a kimura but Medici is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bukharin to get the leverage.
Bukharin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bukharin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medici defends it well.
Medici tries to roll over but Bukharin keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin trying to mount his opponent but Medici defends it.

Bukharin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bukharin is looking for a kimura here.
Bukharin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Medici is looking to improve his position.
Medici blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bukharin.
Bukharin thows a huge punch but Medici dodges it nicely.

Bukharin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medici defends it well.
Bukharin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Medici does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bukharin seems to be working for a kimura but Medici defends the submission attempt.

Bukharin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dmitriy Bukharin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bukharin is looking to clinch but Medici is avoiding it.
Bukharin misses with a double jab
and Bukharin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukharin throws out the jab.
Bukharin fails with a takedown attempt.
Medici lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Medici.
Medici slips a straight right by Bukharin.
Bukharin delivers a nice body kick.
Medici stuffs the takedown attempt from Bukharin. Bukharin gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Medici, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dmitriy Bukharin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukharin shoots in and drives through. Medici sprawls well.
Antonio Medici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitriy Bukharin.
Bukharin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Medici counters with a right hand to the body.
Bukharin misses with a straight left.
Bukharin throws a leg kick that misses.
Bukharin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukharin is breathing heavily.
Bukharin throws a looping overhand right but Medici ducks down to avoid it.
Bukharin misses with a hook to the body
and Medici counters with a left to the body.
Bukharin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Medici feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bukharins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bukharin walks into a jab.
Medici jabs Bukharin right on the nose. Bukharin blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin misses with a head kick.
Bukharin throws a lazy right hand but Medici sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Medici bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bukharin's head.
Bukharin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Medici slaps away a takedown attempt from Bukharin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Medici cracks Bukharin with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Medici coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medici's corner calls for a 1-2. Medici obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Medici lands with a nice combination. Bukharin backs away looking to recover.
Antonio Medici is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Bukharin.
Bukharin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bukharin throws a wild body kick that Medici sees coming a mile off.
Medici is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bukharin misses with a combination
and Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medici jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Medici connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Medici bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bukharin's head.
Medici throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bukharin on the side of the head.
Medici cracks Bukharin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Medici keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Medici throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Medici getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bukharin needs to keep his hands up - Medici had a free shot at his head there.
Bukharin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Medici avoids it really well and circles away.
Bukharin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin looks to land a left hand but Medici moved out of range nicely.
Bukharin throws a shot from downtown. Medici moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Medici.
Bukharin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medici uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukharin.
Bukharin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bukharin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukharin.
Medici cracks Bukharin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medici lands a jab to the head.
Bukharin misses with a takedown
and Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Medici scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Medici moves away from the strike by Bukharin.
Bukharin fails with the takedown
and Medici counters with a right hand to the body.
Bukharin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Medici connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bukharin scrambles back to his feet.
Medici with a jab.
Bukharin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Medici swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bukharin.
A left lands for Medici.
Bukharin doesn't manage to clinch there - Medici circles away.
Bukharin looks to land a right hand but Medici moved out of range.
Medici punishes Bukharin's body with a nice straight punch.
Bukharin looks to land a right hand but Medici moved out of range.
Bukharin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukharin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Dmitriy Bukharin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medici lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin fails with the takedown.
Medici scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Medici's corner calls for a 1-2. Medici obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Medici bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bukharin's head.
Medici keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bukharin misses the jab.
Bukharin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Medici displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Bukharin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Medici connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Medici lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medici dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antonio Medici is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medici with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukharin needs to keep his hands up - Medici had a free shot at his head there.
Medici works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Medici uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukharin.
Medici stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Medici wants it to stay on the feet.
Antonio Medici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitriy Bukharin.
Medici scores with the left hand. Bukharin knows he should have avoided that one.
Bukharin ducks right into an uppercut from Medici.
Medici listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Medici is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bukharin can do to turn this around?
Bukharin walks into a straight right hand from Medici.
Medici lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Medici thuds a left hand into Bukharin's body.
Medici thuds his right hand into Bukharin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin needs to keep his hands up - Medici had a free shot at his head there.
Bukharin needs to keep his hands up - Medici had a free shot at his head there.
Medici stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bukharin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
Medici scores with the left hand. Bukharin knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Medici. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Medici.
Medici cracks Bukharin with a good jab.
Medici lands a body shot.
Bukharin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bukharin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Medici uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bukharin has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medici lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Medici.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medici goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Medici lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Medici lands a slapping body shot.
Medici works Bukharin's body with a nice hook.
Medici uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bukharin throws a leg kick
and Medici counters with a series of strikes. Bukharin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Medici scores with the left hand. Bukharin knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medici cracks a nice hook into Bukharin's ribs.
Medici connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bukharin's hands.
Medici cracks Bukharin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Medici clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bukharin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Medici lands a slapping body shot.
Bukharin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Medici darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Medici slips a straight right by Bukharin.
Bukharin throws a hook but Medici avoids it easily.
Medici lands the left hand.
Bukharin misses the body punch
and Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Medici is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bukharin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Medici connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Medici lands with a right hand.
Bukharin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bukharin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bukharin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Medici.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Medici checks the leg kick.
Medici moves out of range as Bukharin strikes.
Bukharin shoots in but no luck this time.
Medici punishes Bukharin's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Bukharin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bukharin misses with a combination
and Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukharin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Medici.
Bukharin tries to move into range but Medici moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Medici uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medici fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bukharin throws an overhand right that lands on Medici's shoulder, as Medici tries to avoid the shot.
Bukharin misses with a looping left.
Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukharin throws out the jab.
Bukharin misses with a takedown
and Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Medici scores with the left hand. Bukharin knows he should have avoided that one.
Bukharin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bukharin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Medici cracks a nice hook into Bukharin's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Medici, as that shot connected.
Bukharin misses with a low kick.
Medici lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Medici throws a shot to the body.
Medici connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bukharin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bukharin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Medici as he connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Medici checks a leg kick.
Medici jabs Bukharin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Medici scores with a body shot.
Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces Bukharin off the cage and back into rage.
Medici thuds his right hand into Bukharin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Medici with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bukharin to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medici connects with a right hand. Bukharin shakes it off.
Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces Bukharin off the cage and back into rage.
Bukharin tries to move into range but Medici moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bukharin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Medici sprawls well. Medici wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bukharin gets slowly back to his feet.
Antonio Medici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitriy Bukharin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Medici scores with a body shot.
Medici thuds his right hand into Bukharin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Medici lands a body shot.
Medici getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Medici finds it's way through Bukharin's defenses.
Bukharin misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Medici darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Medici had his way with Dmitriy Bukharin in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Medici bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bukharin's head.
Bukharin misses with a shot to the body
and Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Medici cracks Bukharin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Medici bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukharin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Medici's head.
Bukharin tries to clinch there but Medici circles away.
Bukharin tests Medici's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukharin misses with a combination
and Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukharin swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
Medici lands with a shot to the body.
Medici steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukharin.
Bukharin moves to clinch but Medici breaks away
and Medici counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bukharin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medici dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukharin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Medici lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Medici lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bukharin walks into a jab.
Medici lands a jab to Bukharin's midsection.
Bukharin throws a sloppy body shot
and Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bukharin misses with a jab to the body
and Bukharin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medici connects with a nice looking jab.
Medici throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medici scores with a decent looking hook.
Medici's corner calls for a 1-2. Medici obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bukharin shoots in but Medici avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Medici lands the left hand.
Medici scores with a shot to the body.
Bukharin fails to land the takedown.
Antonio Medici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitriy Bukharin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medici throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bukharin on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Medici.
A left lands for Medici.
Bukharin moves forwards but Medici connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Medici scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin misses the jab.
Medici uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukharin.
Medici fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bukharin on the side of the head.
Bukharin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bukharin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Bukharin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Medici lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the body from Bukharin misses
and Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
Medici lands a really nice looking cross but Bukharin seems unphased.
Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukharin.
Medici catches Bukharin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bukharin missing with a left hand there. Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medici connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bukharin. Bukharin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Medici lands an overhand right.
Bukharin wants to slow Medici down by chopping away at his legs.
Medici lands a jab to Bukharin's midsection.
Dmitriy Bukharin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukharin throws an overhand right that lands on Medici's shoulder, as Medici tries to avoid the shot.
Medici lands a jab to the nose.
Bukharin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Medici.
Bukharin throws an overhand right that lands on Medici's shoulder, as Medici tries to avoid the shot.
Medici connects with a single shot there.
Medici thuds a left hand into Bukharin's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medici looks to land a combination. Bukharin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukharin misses with a jab to the body
and Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Medici connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bukharin momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:44
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:44
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Medici!
Antonio Medici retains his heavyweight title!