RAFL 64: Everlasting PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Bellavoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellavoni's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Choong Family - Adrenaline. Winner has chosen It's time for war as his entrance music. Huey Winner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antoni Bellavoni's chin.

Bellavoni
vs
Winner

196 cm
25
255 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

195 cm
23
250 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoni Bellavoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huey Winner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Bellavoni.

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

It looks like Huey Winner has been cut.
Bellavoni looks to land a combination but Winner avoids it well.
Huey Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Winner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bellavoni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winner misses with a few strikes there.
Winner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bellavoni sprawls well. Bellavoni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Bellavoni swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
Bellavoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Winner misses.
Winner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bellavoni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bellavoni dodges the punch combination from Winner.
Bellavoni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bellavoni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Winner counters with a single leg into guard. Bellavoni didn't expect that.
Winner postures up.
Bellavoni can't keep his opponent in guard - Winner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bellavoni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner works his way into full mount!
Bellavoni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winner on the ground.
Winner tries to control but Bellavoni wriggling away.

Winner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bellavoni can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Winner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner wants to control the pace but Bellavoni is squirming around nicely.
Bellavoni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bellavoni tries to get out of the position.

Winner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bellavoni to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bellavoni shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Winner looking to secure an arm triangle but Bellavoni defends it well.

Winner working for a guillotine from mount but Bellavoni is in no mood to give up.

Winner has hold of Bellavoni's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bellavoni manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner unloading with bombs!
Bellavoni is squirming around, avoiding Winner's attempts to control the action.

Winner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bellavoni turns into him and now he's in Winner's guard.
Bellavoni postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bellavoni's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellavoni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winner passes Bellavoni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Winner passes to full mount!
Winner tries to control but Bellavoni wriggling away.

Winner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bellavoni to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bellavoni shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Winner swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huey Winner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jt davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smart's choice of entrance music: Billy Talent - Red Flag. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

davis
vs
Smart

180 cm
22
137 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

175 cm
26
143 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jt davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Smart!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smart closes the distance and clinches.
davis wants to break free but Smart has control.
davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smarts head.
Smart presses davis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
davis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Smart feints and as davis raises his hands in defense, Smart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smart trying to control but davis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart works over davis with some ground and pound from guard.
Smart wants to control from the top but davis keeps moving.
Smart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
davis wants to stand up but Smart is controlling him.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if davis tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
davis wants to get back to his feet but Smart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smart wants to control from the top but davis keeps moving.
davis wants to stand up but Smart is controlling him.
Smart wants to control from the top but davis keeps moving.
Smart prevents davis from getting back to his feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Paul Smart hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smart checks the leg kick nicely there.
davis throws a series of punches but Smart moves out of range.

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.

Smart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. davis was covering up waiting for the punch and Smart finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smart won't allow davis to get back to his feet.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smart stands and throws davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smart works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smart working the ground and pound.
Smart cracks davis with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart prevents davis from escaping the position.
davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smart on the ground.
davis is breathing heavily.
Smart lands some shots froms side control.
Smart trying to control the position but davis is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smart cracks davis with a big right hand but davis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
davis wants to get back to his feet but Smart drags him back down.
Smart throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smart landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smart trying to control the action but davis is working from the bottom.
Smart scores with punches from side control.
davis is trying to get back to his feet.
Smart scoring with punches from side control.
Smart scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart working the head with strikes.
davis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smart connects with a decent elbow.
Smart trying to control the position but davis is working away.
davis dodges the ground and pound from Smart.
Smart working the head with strikes.
Smart landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smart throws a strike aimed at the side of davis's head but davis avoids it well.
Smart lands a few punches from side control.
Smart lands a nice forearm strike.
davis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smart connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart is working davis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smart misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smart works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smart throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. davis tries to avoid it but Smart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag davis to the ground. davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
davis tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Smart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smart wants a takedown.

davis manages to break the clinch.
Smart moves out of range of the strikes.
Smart slips a jab and a cross from davis.
davis looks to land a combination. Smart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jt davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smart misses with a jab, cross combination.
davis throws out a loose jab but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
davis connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smart.
Jt davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smart.
Smart is breathing heavily.
davis wants to clinch but Smart slips to the side

and Smart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
davis lands a shoulder strike.
davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Smart shoots for a takedown but davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
davis throws a series of punches but Smart avoids them all with ease.
davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
davis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smart back to the cage. davis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
davis misses with a double jab.
Smart fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from davis. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis lands a nice shot to the body.
davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smart closes this distance looking for a takedown but davis circles away.
davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
davis tries to clinch there but Smart circles away.
Smart takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from davis does no damage.

Smart clinches with his opponent.
Smart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. davis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smart tries to pull guard but davis won't allow it.
davis scores with a shoulder strike.
Smart goes for a takedown attempt but davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smart shoots in and drives through. davis sprawls well.

davis closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

davis has taken the fight to the clinch.

davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smart moves in looking to clinch but davis pushes him off.
davis lands a jab-cross combination.
davis tries to clinch but Smart is having none of it.
Smart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from davis.
davis misses with a hook.
Smart defending well as davis loads up on a big left hand.
davis tries to clinch up.
Jt davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Smart circles away.
Jt davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
davis throws a right hand that Smart ducks under and follows up with a left that Smart also avoids with ease.
davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Smart.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smart's head.

davis instigates a clinch.
Smart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from davis.
davis is trying to break free.
davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by davis.
davis gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
davis misses with the head strike.
davis has had enough of the clinch but Smart keeps him there for the moment.
Smart goes for a takedown in the clinch but davis prevents it.

davis breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from davis.
davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Smart goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jt davis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

davis tries to clinch up.
Smart looks for a takedown but davis sprawls well.
davis avoids the body shot from Smart.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from davis.
davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
davis tries to clinch but Smart is having none of it.
davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from davis.
davis throws a left and a right that both miss

and Smart counters with a shoot takedown. davis fights it but they end up in guard.
Smart trying to control but davis is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smart scoring with some ground and pound.
Smart trying to control but davis is working from the bottom.
davis has momentary wrist control but Smart slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
davis wants to stand and escape but Smart is having none of it.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
davis wants to stand and escape but Smart is having none of it.
Smart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smart connects with a couple of short punches.
Smart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smart chips away with some ground and pound.
davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smart chips away with some ground and pound.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
davis wants to stand up but Smart is controlling him.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
davis wants to stand but Smart is controlling the position.
Smart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smart is pushing down on davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Smart has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed davis's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smart in particular looking to stall.
davis taking some punishment here, with Smart in his half guard.
Smart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. davis defending well though.
davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smart.
davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smart lands with a punch from half guard.
davis wants to get back to his feet.
Smart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart working over davis with some ground and pound. davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
davis is trying to stand.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smart lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smart lands a nice short elbow.
davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paul Smart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smart lands strikes from half guard.
Smart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smart passes to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smart 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mewmew Egan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mewmew Egan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Egan
vs
William

175 cm
26
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

162 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mewmew Egan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien William!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egan misses with a series of wild punches.
Egan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
William is looking to clinch but Egan is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Egan.
William dodges the punch combination from Egan.
Egan cracks a nice hook into William's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egan looks to land a combination but William avoids it well.
Egan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
William throws a front kick aimed at Egan's knee but Egan avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Egan misses.
Egan throws a shot to the body.
Mewmew Egan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egan throws a series of punches but William moves out of range.
Egan throws a head kick that misses.
Egan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Egan misses.
Egan throws a right hand that William ducks under and follows up with a left that William also avoids with ease.
Egan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Egan. No joy for William on that attempt.
Egan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but William circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Egan throws a series of punches but William avoids them all with ease.
Egan throws a right and a left that both miss.
William misses with a low kick.
A combination from Egan does no damage.
Mewmew Egan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but William circles away quickly and effectively.
Egan throws a body punch but William moves out of range.
Egan scores with a hook to the body. William takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Egan swings for the body but William moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Egan. Those never looked like landing.
Egan misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
William throws a right hand that Egan ducks under and follows up with a left that Egan also avoids with ease.
Egan looks to land a combination but William avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Egan scores with a four punch combination!
William showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Egan.
Egan checks a leg kick.
Egan scores with a three punch combo!
William throws a right and a left that both miss.
Egan pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Egan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Egan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egan falls off balance throwing a combination

and William decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Egan's guard.
Egan wants to hit a switch here but William passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Egan there!
William tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Egan is desperately trying to improve his position but William has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Mewmew Egan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Egan misses with a few strikes there.
Egan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and William counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
William stopping the sweep attempt from Egan.
Egan keeping moving, preventing William from controlling successfully.
William might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Egan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Egan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Egan keeping moving, preventing William from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
William pushes down on Egan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
William content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Egan is pressing down on William's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Egan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
William throws a strike but Egan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Egan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Egan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
William escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Egan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Egan won't allow William to sweep him here.
Egan trying to control but William is working from the bottom.
Egan wants to get up but he can't break William's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Egan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for William on the ground.

William is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Egan wants to control from the top but William keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
William is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Egan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
William not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
William wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Egan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

We're going to have a standup here because Mewmew Egan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
William showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Egan.
No joy there for Egan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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.
No joy there for Egan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
William slips a jab and a cross from Egan.
William throws a nice looking combination but Egan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Egan throws a head kick but William moves out of range.
William dodges the punch combination from Egan.
Egan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Egan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien William showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Egan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Egan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Egan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and William counters with a single leg into guard. Egan didn't expect that.
Egan keeping moving, preventing William from controlling successfully.
William looking to sit in guard and control but Egan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Egan wants to control from the top but William keeps moving.
Egan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. William swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Egan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but William manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Egan keeping moving, preventing William from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

William postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Egan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of William, into his guard.
Egan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

William looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Egan is defending well. William quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Egan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! William celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien William!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Masahuku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masahuku comes to the cage accompanied by Saltarello by Dead Can Dance. Russ Reaper will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Masahuku
vs
Reaper

175 cm
25
283 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

196 cm
26
280 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taka Masahuku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russ Reaper!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masahuku takes the fight into the clinch.
Masahuku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Reaper.
Reaper working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reaper as Masahuku tries to tie him up.

Reaper decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masahuku looking to pass the guard.
Masahuku trying to control but Reaper is working from the bottom.
Masahuku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reaper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masahuku manages to get himself to full guard.

Reaper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Masahuku dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reaper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masahuku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masahuku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masahuku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masahuku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Masahuku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reaper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masahuku 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.
Masahuku wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Taka Masahuku just wasn't active enough.
Reaper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reaper tries to clinch but Masahuku moves away

and Masahuku counters by clinching up.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Masahuku.

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.
Reaper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Masahuku pulls guard successfully.
Reaper won't allow Masahuku to sweep him here.
Masahuku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masahuku controls Reaper momentarily but Reaper frees himself.
Reaper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masahuku lands some strikes from the bottom.
Masahuku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masahuku lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reaper!
Masahuku connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

It looks like Russ Reaper has been cut.
Reaper is trying to escape the mount.

Masahuku looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masahuku has control of Reaper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reaper regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Masahuku is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Reaper is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taka Masahuku!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tunying Jedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jedi has chosen Binilanggo as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Makunouchi
vs
Jedi

205 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Ippo Makunouchi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tunying Jedi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jedi.
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jedi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jedi eats them both and turns towards Makunouchi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jedi cracks a nice hook into Makunouchi 's ribs.
Jedi thows a body shot but no joy.
Makunouchi misses with the combination.
Jedi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jedi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tunying Jedi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makunouchi misses with a straight right.
Jedi slips a jab from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jedi as he jumps to the side.
Makunouchi misses with a body punch

and Jedi counters with a nice right hand that sends Makunouchi toppling to the canvas! Makunouchi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jedi finish him?!

It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut.
Jedi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makunouchi .
Makunouchi misses with a body shot.
A big right from Makunouchi misses.
Jedi throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a series of punches but Jedi moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Jedi misses
and Makunouchi counters with a straight right hand.
Makunouchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jedi was well out of range. Poor timing from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makunouchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jedi is out of range and Makunouchi settles back down.
Makunouchi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Makunouchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jedi.
Makunouchi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jedi sprawls well. Jedi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makunouchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Makunouchi 's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Makunouchi duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedi thows a body shot but no joy.
Jedi slips under a jab.
A cross from Makunouchi lands.
Makunouchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jedi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Makunouchi ! Jedi lets Makunouchi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jedi thows a body shot but no joy.
Makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jedi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jedi misses with a looping right.
Jedi thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makunouchi .
Jedi throws a lazy right hand but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makunouchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jedi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makunouchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Jedi blocks a jab.
Makunouchi throws out a loose jab but Jedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makunouchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jedi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makunouchi scores with a nice head shot.
Makunouchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jedi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makunouchi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tunying Jedi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ippo Makunouchi 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Makunouchi shoots for a takedown but Jedi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Makunouchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makunouchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makunouchi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makunouchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jedi at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makunouchi .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jedi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makunouchi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jedi swings for the body but Makunouchi moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Makunouchi fails with the takedown
and Jedi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Makunouchi . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jedi misses the body punch
and Makunouchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Jedi saw that one coming.
Jedi misses the shot to the body.
Makunouchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jedi tries to avoid it but Makunouchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jedi to the ground. Jedi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jedi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makunouchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Makunouchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makunouchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi throws a jab when Jedi was well out of range.
Jedi staying out of range there.
Jedi takes a swing at Makunouchi 's ribcage but misses.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makunouchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi misses the jab.
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makunouchi ducks under a wild hook from Jedi.
Nice sprawl there from Jedi as Makunouchi shoots in.
Makunouchi dives in and grabs Jedi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jedi pushes down on Makunouchi 's head and hops out.
Tunying Jedi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jedi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makunouchi looks to land a combination. Jedi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jedi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jedi swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Jedi avoids it easily.
Makunouchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut.
Makunouchi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makunouchi misses with a straight right.
Makunouchi throws a combination that misses
and Jedi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jedi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makunouchi blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tunying Jedi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ippo Makunouchi 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Makunouchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jedi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makunouchi looks for a takedown but Jedi sprawls well.
Makunouchi misses with a combination
and Jedi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makunouchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makunouchi moves away.
Makunouchi looks to land a left hand but Jedi moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedi thows a body shot but no joy.
Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Jedi is out of range.
Makunouchi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makunouchi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Makunouchi misses its intended target.
Jedi walks into a left hand.
Jedi misses with a looping left.
Crack! Jedi connects with the perfect overhand right and Makunouchi falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Jedi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tunying Jedi!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurizio Iacono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iacono comes into the arena with Kataklysm - Crippled & Broken blaring out of the sound system. Smith has chosen In Flames - Bullet Ride as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Iacono
vs
Smith

190 cm
21
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
21
274 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurizio Iacono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iacono looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Iacono lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Jordan Smith has been cut.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith slips a jab from Iacono.
Iacono blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iacono circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iacono lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Iacono keeps the fight on the outside.
Iacono looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up but Iacono circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iacono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iacono connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Iacono throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Iacono moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch but Iacono is avoiding it.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Iacono is having none of it.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iacono lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Iacono throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iacono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iacono jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iacono scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Iacono.
Iacono scores with a body shot.
Smith looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iacono connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.

That has opened up Jordan Smith's cut even more.
Smith tries to clinch but Iacono moves out of range.
Iacono's corner calls for a 1-2. Iacono obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iacono circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iacono missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

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

The cut above Jordan Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Iacono lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.

Jordan Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Iacono connects with a nice cross there... Smith is looking wobbly and Iacono recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Smith to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Iacono jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maurizio Iacono!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Adam Bomb has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bomb
vs
Edwards

190 cm
22
255 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

195 cm
27
245 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathaniel Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Bomb wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bomb walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Bomb has taken the fight into the clinch.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards takes a swing at Bomb's ribcage but misses.
Bomb misses with a wild combination.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Bomb.

It looks like Nathaniel Edwards has been cut.
Bomb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bomb wants to clinch.
Bomb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Bomb's head but Bomb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bomb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Bomb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bomb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Bomb avoids them all with ease.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Bomb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bomb tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.

Bomb moves into the clinch successfully.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bomb lands a knee to the head.
Edwards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bomb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bomb obliges.
Edwards looks gassed!
Bomb lands a nice elbow.
Edwards takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Nathaniel Edwards's cut even more.
Edwards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adam Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Edwards.
Bomb lands an elbow that stopped Edwards in his tracks for a moment.
Bomb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Edwards is rocked!
Bomb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Bomb finish him?
Bomb throws an elbow that misses.
Bomb misses with a knee to the head.
Bomb throws an elbow but it misses.
Bomb lands a big right hand that drops Edwards! The killer instinct kicks in and Bomb finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bomb!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Bomb!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Im a playa as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Morris
vs
Johnson

210 cm
27
262 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

195 cm
28
267 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morris avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Morris looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Morris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Morris.
Morris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Morris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Morris finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Morris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morris checks the leg kick.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Morris moves his leg out of the way.
Morris stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Morris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Morris misses its intended target.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson thows a body kick. Morris tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
Morris throws a sloppy head kick

and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morris's guard now.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
Morris pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Randall Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson checks a low kick from Morris.
Morris thows a body shot but no joy.
Morris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morris.
Morris avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morris to the mat! Morris manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morris throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Morris.
Morris misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson thumps Morris with a low kick.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morris.
Johnson is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Morris lands with a cross.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Morris finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a head kick.

Morris rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Morris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Morris's ribcage. Morris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morris effectively controlling the action here.
Morris is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morris trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson taking a breather.

Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson cracks Morris with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Morris can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morris is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.

Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Morris can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Morris is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Randall Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson breaks from Morris's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnson looking to finish Morris with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morris!

It looks like Nick Morris has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Morris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands a big elbow.

Nick Morris's cut is getting worse.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Morris's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morris as he jumps to the side.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Morris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randall Johnson!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turk Ransel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howe comes to the cage accompanied by Teach Me How to Dougie. Ransel has chosen The Pug Uglies- Street Rule as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jackson Howe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Howe
vs
Ransel

204 cm
23
250 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Howe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Turk Ransel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ransel.

Ransel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Howe throwing strikes but missing.
Ransel wants to stand and escape but Howe is having none of it.
Howe won't allow Ransel to sweep him here.
Howe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ransel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Howe wants to control from the top but Ransel keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Howe throws a big right hand that misses.
Howe is looking to work some ground and pound but Ransel has wrist control.
Howe lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe chips away with some ground and pound.
Ransel keeping moving, preventing Howe from controlling successfully.
Ransel wants to get back to his feet but Howe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Howe chips away with some ground and pound.
Howe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ransel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howe throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howe throwing strikes from guard but Ransel blocks nicely.
Howe thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howe throwing strikes from guard but Ransel blocks nicely.
Howe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howe throws and elbow that misses. Ransel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howe's guard. Nice move by Ransel!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howe wants to sweep here but Ransel controlling him for the moment.
Howe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howe keeping moving, preventing Ransel from controlling successfully.
Howe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Howe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Howe looking to finish Ransel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ransel!
Ransel blocking the ground and pound.
Ransel is desperately trying to improve his position but Howe has a good base and remains in mount.
Howe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ransel is looking to escape.
Howe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

It looks like Turk Ransel has been cut.
Ransel blocking the ground and pound.
Howe lands a big elbow - Ransel is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ransel is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jackson Howe!
Jackson Howe retains his heavyweight title!