OFC 69: H.A.M. PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erich Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Growes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erich Gabriel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gabriel
vs
Growes

167 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

203 cm
29
214 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erich Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Growes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Growes drives through and clinches with Gabriel against the cage.
Growes tries to circle away but Gabriel has him pinned against the cage.

Growes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel moves to clinch but Growes breaks away

and Growes counters by moving into the clinch.
Growes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gabriel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Growes smiles and moves away.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Growes but Growes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Growes doesn't manage to clinch there - Gabriel circles away.
Gabriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Growes.
Gabriel moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Growes has closed the distance and engaged Gabriel in a clinch.
Gabriel managing to block the knees to the body from Growes.

Gabriel pulls guard effortlessly.

Gabriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Growes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel keeping full guard, as Growes tries to pass.
Growes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gabriel trying to control the position.
Growes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gabriel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Growes's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Gabriel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Growes dives on top into guard.
Growes wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Growes postures up.

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

Gabriel is working an open guard so Growes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Growes leaves Gabriel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Gabriel misses.
Growes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gabriel dives in and grabs Growes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Growes pushes down on Gabriel's head and hops out.
Growes misses with a low kick as Gabriel jumps back.

Growes clinches up against the cage.

Growes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Growes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gabriel on the side of the head.

Gabriel clinches with his opponent.

Gabriel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Growes lands an uppercut.
Gabriel is trying to stall.
Growes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gabriel wants to get back to striking at distance but Growes won't allow it.
Growes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gabriel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Growes prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Growes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Growes lands an elbow just above Gabriel 's eye.
Growes is trying to stall.
Gabriel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Growes walks away with a smile on his face. Gabriel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Growes tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gabriel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Growes!
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!
Gabriel looking to control but Growes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Growes is working to get back to half guard.
Growes really wants to buck Gabriel off and get back to his feet.
Gabriel takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gabriel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Glen Growes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gabriel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Growes is able to avoid easily.

Growes clinches up with Gabriel and pushes him back against the cage.
Gabriel tries to circle away but Growes has him pinned against the cage.
Growes trying to stall but Gabriel improves his position.
Growes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms.

Gabriel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Growes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gabriel's guard.

Growes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Gabriel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gabriel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Growes tries to reverse the position but Gabriel maintains control.
Gabriel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Growes hang on?
Growes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Growes is looking to escape.
Growes is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gabriel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Gabriel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Growes has worked his arm free - good work by Growes!

Growes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growes tries to clinch up but Gabriel circles away and keeps his distance.
Gabriel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Growes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Growes scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Gabriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Growes throws a head kick that half lands.
Gabriel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Growes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gabriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Growes.
Growes delivers a nice body kick.
Growes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Growes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growes cracks Gabriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Growes sprawls well. Growes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gabriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Glen Growes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gabriel is defended easily by Growes.
Growes throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Growes.
Growes is looking to clinch but Gabriel is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Growes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gabriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Growes.
Growes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Growes scores with a decent looking hook.
Growes throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Growes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Growes takes the fight into the clinch.
Gabriel jumps guard but Growes stands there with Gabriel around his waist. Gabriel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Growes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Growes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Growes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel swats away the attempt to clinch by Growes.
Growes tries to clinch up

and Gabriel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gabriel.
Gabriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Growes is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gabriel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gabriel decides to stand back up. Gabriel steps back and let's Growes get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Erich Gabriel 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. This is the final round!

Gabriel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Growes counters with a low kick, right behind Gabriel 's knee.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but Growes shows good takedown defense.
Growes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erich Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Growes misses with a body kick.
Growes tries to clinch

and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Growes won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gabriel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Growes is trying to get back to half guard.
Growes tries to escape but Gabriel is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Growes parries the strikes from Gabriel easily there. Gabriel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Growes to escape.

Gabriel decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Growes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gabriel can pounce on him.

Growes closes the distance and clinches.
Growes stalling against the cage.
Growes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.

Growes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel throws a low kick, looking for Growes's leg but Growes calmly moves out of range.
Gabriel circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gabriel counters with a takedown into side control.
Growes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gabriel wants to pass to mount but Growes is defending the position.

Gabriel stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Gabriel or perhaps it was just good defense by Growes which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Growes there.
Growes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gabriel closes the distance and clinches.

Growes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Growes pushes Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Growes.
Growes misses with an elbow strike.
Growes tries to break the clinch but Gabriel is controlling the position.
Growes avoiding damage as Gabriel throws knees to the body.
Gabriel lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Growes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Growes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Growes lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel dodges an elbow strike from Growes.
Gabriel can't get the takedown.
Growes misses with a knee to the head.
Growes tries a knee to the head but Gabriel blocks it.
Growes taking a breather.
Growes misses with a knee strike.
Growes stalling.
Growes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gabriel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Growes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gabriel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gabriel fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Growes breaks from the clinch.
Growes fails in his attempt to clinch.

Growes instigates a clinch.
Gabriel avoiding damage.
Growes misses with a knee to the head.
Growes misses with a knee strike.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gabriel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Growes is trying to defend but Gabriel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Gabriel stands up from half guard.
Growes tries to close the distance and clinch but Gabriel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Growes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Growes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Growes closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gabriel moves into the clinch.
Growes throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Growes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gabriel is keeping busy.
Growes lands an uppercut.
Growes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gabriel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Growes fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

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

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Doakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Glutamine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Doakes
vs
Glutamine

185 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Doakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Glutamine!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Doakes does no damage.
Doakes checks a low kick from Glutamine.

Glutamine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doakes sprawls well initially but Glutamine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Glutamine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Glutamine is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Doakes to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Doakes is looking to stand up but Glutamine isn't so interested in that idea.
Glutamine postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glutamine looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glutamine is fighting to break Doakes's control of his arms but Doakes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glutamine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Glutamine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doakes is keeping the position for now.

Doakes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Glutamine 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.

Doakes uses the cage to get back to his feet.

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.
Glutamine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doakes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glutamine looks gassed!
Doakes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doakes works the jab nicely.
Doakes throws out a powerful jab.
Doakes swinging wildly here.
James Doakes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Oooooh!!! Doakes has knocked Glutamine down with a huge combo! Doakes steps away and waves a wobbly Glutamine back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Gary Glutamine has been cut.
Doakes drops Glutamine with a naaaaasty hook - Glutamine is in real trouble here! Doakes dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Doakes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Justus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Self (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Villain. King Justus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don Self's chin.

Justus
vs
Self

190 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

179 cm
26
193 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, King Justus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Self!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justus fails with the takedown

and Self counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Justus!
Self sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Justus regains half guard.
Justus tries to get to full guard but Self has control of the leg.

Justus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Self pulls his head out easily.
Justus is looking to improve his position.
Justus works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justus looking to control.
Self thows a big elbow that misses.
Self postures up.
Self stopping the sweep attempt from Justus.
Justus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Self is looking to advance position but Justus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Justus trying to control but Self is having none of it.

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.
Justus with a couple of short strikes.
Self really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Justus controlling the pace for now.
Self tries to buck Justus off but he can't manage it.
Self is bucking up trying to escape but Justus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Justus content just to control the position here.
Justus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Self looks a forlorn figure.
Justus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justus controlling the position easily from mount.
Self is bucking up trying to escape but Justus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Justus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Justus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Justus working the ground and pound effectively.
Justus avoids the attempt from Self to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justus controlling the position easily from mount.
Self tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Justus trying to control but Self is having none of it.
Justus landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Self looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justus content just to control the position here.
Self can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Justus moves into range and clinches up with Self.
Justus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Self avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Justus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Justus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Self's face.

It looks like Don Self has been cut.
Justus has Self pressed against the cage, preventing Self from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Justus landing knees to the body.
Justus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Self wants a takedown.

Justus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Justus manages to end up in side control.
Justus lands an elbow.
Justus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Self is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Justus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Self, who protects the arm well.
Self takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here as Justus stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Justus trying to control the position but Self is working away.
Justus landing strikes.
Justus controls the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Self to see if he's OK.
Justus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Self takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Self is working to avoid the ground and pound but Justus connects with a decent elbow.
Justus landing a few strikes.
Self is trying to work for a sweep but Justus has mounted him!
Justus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Justus landing strikes from the mount.

Self is rocked!
Justus cracks Self with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Justus!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Rigatoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furlong comes to the cage accompanied by Echo. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Furlong
vs
Rigatoni

182 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
23
184 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Furlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Rigatoni!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furlong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rigatoni counters with a takedown into side control.
Furlong is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Furlong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Furlong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Furlong is trying to get back to full guard.
Rigatoni thows a huge punch but Furlong dodges it nicely.
Rigatoni drops an elbow to the side of Furlong's head.

Rigatoni seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Furlong has recovered full guard.
Furlong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Furlong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rigatoni is aware though and is defending well.
Furlong 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.
Rigatoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Furlong is retaining full guard.
Furlong keeping moving, preventing Rigatoni from controlling successfully.
Furlong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rigatoni manages to get himself to full guard.
Rigatoni wants to sweep but no luck.
Furlong sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rigatoni is retaining full guard.
Furlong chips away with some ground and pound.
Furlong cracks Rigatoni with a solid left hand.
Furlong wants to control from the top but Rigatoni keeps moving.
Furlong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rigatoni's head.
Furlong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rigatoni's guard.
Rigatoni is refusing to be controlled, as Furlong sits in half guard.

Furlong is working for a kimura but Rigatoni is defending it quite comfortably.
Furlong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rigatoni keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furlong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Furlong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Furlong seems to be working for a kimura but Rigatoni defends the submission attempt.

Furlong is working for a kimura but Rigatoni is defending it quite comfortably.
Rigatoni is looking to control Furlong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rigatoni avoid being mounted?
Furlong is taking a breather. Rigatoni says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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.

Furlong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rigatoni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furlong.
Furlong is thwarting Rigatoni's attempts to control the position.
Furlong thows a huge punch but Rigatoni dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furlong is looking to stall here but Rigatoni recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furlong looking to pass the guard.
Rigatoni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Furlong dominated that 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.

Rigatoni misses with a hook

and Furlong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Furlong is trying to control the action in half guard but Rigatoni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Furlong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Furlong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rigatoni tries to get to full guard but Furlong has control of the leg.
Furlong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rigatoni!
Rigatoni is squirming around, avoiding Furlong's attempts to control the action.
Furlong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rigatoni hang on?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Furlong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Furlong landing shots from mount.
Rigatoni tries to hold on but Furlong postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Furlong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rigatoni taking shots to the head.
Rigatoni is breathing heavily.

Rigatoni tries to improve his position but Furlong has taken his back! Furlong has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rigatoni tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Furlong pushes Rigatoni away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edward Furlong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morgan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hear Me Now. Ruoska has chosen Rolling Stones 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.

Morgan
vs
Ruoska

175 cm
27
174 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

178 cm
24
169 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruoska.
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have Ruoska backpedaling.
Ruoska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Dexter Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruoska is just out of range.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Morgan misses with a takedown
and Ruoska counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruoska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Ruoska counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruoska.
Ruoska throwing strikes but missing.
Ruoska landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruoska landing some decent shots from guard.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruoska.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruoska is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruoska.
Ruoska stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Ruoska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruoska stands and throws Morgan's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Ruoska wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruoska's best efforts.
Ruoska tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruoska passes into side control, despite Morgan's attempt to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruoska landing strikes.
Ruoska landing strikes.
Ruoska gets to mount! Morgan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ruoska tries to push Morgan's head away but Morgan is holding on tight.
Ruoska fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Ruoska maintains control.
Ruoska lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morgan hang on?
Ruoska lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Morgan is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska lands a big elbow - Morgan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Morgan is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mauri Ruoska!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Connelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soda Popinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Connelly
vs
Popinski

184 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
22
179 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Global MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Connelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Soda Popinski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Connelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Popinski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Connelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Popinski. Popinski obviously looking to wear him down.
Connelly misses with a takedown
and Popinski counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Connelly is defended easily by Popinski.
Popinski lands with a kick to the temple. Connelly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Connelly lands a lovely overhand right.
Connelly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Connelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Popinski sprawls well. Popinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Connelly gets slowly back to his feet.
Connelly avoids the head kick by Popinski.
Popinski throws a nice head kick!
Popinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Connelly misses.
Connelly shoots in for a takedown but Popinski shows good takedown defense.
Popinski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Connelly counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Connelly. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander Connelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Popinski.
Connelly tries to clinch up but Popinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Connelly throws a right hand that misses
and Popinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Connelly there.
Connelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popinski circles away quickly and effectively.
Popinski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Connelly takes a step back to recover.
Connelly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Connelly is breathing heavily.
Popinski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Popinski - that will leave a mark!
Connelly takes a kick to the side of the head.

Connelly is rocked!
Connelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Popinski counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Connelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popinski wobbles Connelly with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Popinski dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Connelly to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Soda Popinski!

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 Devon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes into the arena with Requiem for a dream blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Trick Daddy-Lets Go as his entrance music. Devon Walker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to DJ Jackson's chin.

Walker
vs
Jackson

186 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DJ Jackson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walker feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Walker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walker postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Walker trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Walker advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Walker is dominant here and he's now got Jackson's back!
Walker misses with a punch to the head.
Walker scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jackson is looking for a way out.
Walker throws a series of strikes and Jackson wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Walker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Jackson looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Jackson is rocked!

It looks like DJ Jackson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Walker finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walker lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.

Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Walker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Walker tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Walker with a couple of short strikes.
Walker content just to control the position here.
Walker scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Walker punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Walker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Walker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Walker 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.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Walker has a good base and remains in mount.
Walker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Walker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That has opened up DJ Jackson's cut even more.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devon Walker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jolley
vs
Santos

170 cm
24
154 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

171 cm
19
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jolley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a series of punches but Jolley avoids them all with ease.
Santos throws the left hand but Jolley avoids the punch easily.
Santos misses with a combination

and Jolley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now.
Santos 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.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jolley is controlling him.
Jolley postures up.

Jolley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jolley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jolley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jolley drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Jolley off! Jolley jumps back into Santos's guard.
Jolley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.

Santos looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jolley is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.

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

Jolley is looking for a kimura here.

Jolley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jolley thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jolley stands up and beckons Santos to join him on the feet.

Jolley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santos's half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jolley is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos wants to improve his position but Jolley is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jolley is looking for a kimura here.

Jolley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.

Jolley is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.

Jolley seems to be looking for submissions.

Jolley seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos trying to hold on to Jolley's head to control him but Jolley postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.

Jolley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jolley is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Jolley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Crayzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Steel Panther - Party all Day. Crayzle has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Johnny I hardly knew ya as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Campbell
vs
Crayzle

180 cm
20
193 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
193 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Crayzle !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crayzle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crayzle falls off balance throwing a combination

and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crayzle won't be happy with that.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Crayzle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Campbell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Campbell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crayzle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Crayzle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Campbell.
Campbell advances nicely into full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looking to finish with strikes here!
Campbell looking to finish with strikes here!
Campbell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crayzle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell throws a wild left hand from mount and Crayzle manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Crayzle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Crayzle is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell prevents Crayzle from standing back up.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crayzle defending well though.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crayzle keeps working.
Campbell prevents Crayzle from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crayzle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campbell throwing shots but Crayzle is blocking nicely.
Crayzle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crayzle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crayzle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
Campbell 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.
Crayzle pushes Campbell off looking to stand but Campbell dives back in and keeps control.
Crayzle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.

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.
Crayzle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campbell is trying to control the action in half guard but Crayzle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crayzle is staying active underneath Campbell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crayzle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Campbell scores with a jab to the body.
Crayzle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crayzle takes one to the chin there.
Campbell misses with a looping left.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Crayzle is just out of range.
Crayzle swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Campbell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crayzle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Campbell counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Crayzle off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Campbell follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Crayzle was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruce Campbell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalam Mekhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsunori Kikuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mekhar
vs
Kikuno

175 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

173 cm
23
160 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalam Mekhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Katsunori Kikuno!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikuno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kikuno tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mekhar counters with a shoot takedown. Kikuno fights it but they end up in guard.
Mekhar slips nicely into half guard.
Mekhar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mekhar controlling from mount.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikuno is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kikuno stops Mekhar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Mekhar working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kikuno looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Mekhar! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kalam Mekhar!