RAFL 67: Incoming PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Bellavoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Heathen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellavoni's entrance music is Choong Family - Adrenaline. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bellavoni
vs
Heathen

196 cm
25
255 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

200 cm
20
286 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoni Bellavoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Heathen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heathen dodges the punch combination from Bellavoni.

Bellavoni tries to keep at a distance but Heathen has taken the fight into the clinch.

Heathen breaks the clinch.

Heathen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heathen pushes Bellavoni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellavoni is trying to push Heathen away but Heathen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Heathen.
Bellavoni is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Heathen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bellavoni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Heathen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Heathen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heathen lands a nice forearm strike.

Heathen has hold of Bellavoni's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bellavoni tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Heathen cranks the arm and Bellavoni screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bellavoni, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Heathen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiroishi Strichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Negrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strichi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pegasus Fantasy. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Strichi
vs
Negrete

175 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

186 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroishi Strichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe Negrete!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negrete wants to clinch but Strichi slips to the side

and Strichi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Negrete won't be happy with that.
Who's going to make the next move?
Negrete looks to move to half guard but instead Strichi has passed into mount! Damn!
Negrete is looking to get to half guard.
Negrete regains half guard.
Negrete is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Negrete can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negrete has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strichi is working away from the top position though.
Negrete is trying to get back to full guard.
Negrete regains full guard. Nicely done.
Strichi stopping the sweep attempt from Negrete.
Negrete throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Negrete trying to keep a closed guard but Strichi is proving a slippery customer.
Negrete looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Negrete controls Strichi momentarily but Strichi frees himself.
Negrete manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Strichi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Negrete tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strichi is in a horrible position here. Negrete smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Negrete throws some wild stikes that Strichi manages to avoid easily.
Strichi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Negrete lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Negrete working Strichi over with strikes here.
Strichi is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negrete with shots to the head and body - Strichi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Strichi is breathing heavily.
Strichi taking shots to the head.
Negrete throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Strichi is squirming around, avoiding Negrete's attempts to control the action.
Negrete dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negrete lands a big shot there that rocks Strichi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Negrete lands a big elbow.
Strichi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Negrete dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Negrete moves into the clinch successfully.

Negrete tightens his grip and picks Strichi up, before dumping him to the ground. Strichi manages to land in guard.
Negrete connects with a couple of short punches.
Strichi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Negrete thows a big elbow that misses.
Strichi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Negrete pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strichi is keeping the position for now.
Negrete trying to control the position from guard on top but Strichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Negrete in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negrete keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strichi's head.
Negrete working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Negrete connects with a couple of short punches.
Negrete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strichi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Negrete drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Negrete jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Negrete scoring with punches to the head and body.
Negrete stands up over Strichi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Negrete with a nice head shot there.
Negrete is looking to work some ground and pound but Strichi has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strichi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Negrete controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strichi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Negrete slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Negrete trying to control the position from guard on top but Strichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pepe Negrete has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negrete passes Strichi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Negrete lands strikes from half guard.
Strichi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Negrete throwing shots but Strichi is blocking nicely.

Strichi is defending against the submission attempts here by Negrete.
Negrete winds up and cracks Strichi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negrete working the head and body with strikes.
Negrete scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Negrete scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strichi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Negrete.
Strichi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Negrete.
Negrete missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Negrete is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strichi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Negrete.
Ground and pound from Negrete.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Negrete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Negrete closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Negrete lands a few punches from side control.
Negrete working the body and head with strikes.
Strichi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Negrete connects with a decent elbow.
Strichi stops Negrete from passing to mount.
Negrete lands a few punches from side control.
Negrete scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Strichi to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Negrete working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strichi parries the strikes from Negrete easily there. Negrete is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Strichi to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negrete remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Negrete scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Negrete's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Negrete throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Negrete creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Negrete looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Negrete throws an elbow but Strichi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pepe Negrete is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strichi trying to remain calm as Negrete controls from the top position.
Negrete advances to mount.
Negrete controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hiroishi Strichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pepe Negrete has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Strichi falls off balance throwing a combination

and Negrete counters with a single leg into guard. Strichi didn't expect that.
Negrete engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Negrete!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between kfyghk tdjgfdj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Voices. kfyghk tdjgfdj had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

tdjgfdj
vs
Orton

170 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

194 cm
27
178 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, kfyghk tdjgfdj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tdjgfdj drops his hands momentarily and Orton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
tdjgfdj gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orton counters with a stiff right hand.
tdjgfdj misses with a takedown
and Orton counters with a straight right hand.
tdjgfdj has his takedown stuffed
and Orton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kfyghk tdjgfdj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton connects with a good right hand that stumbles tdjgfdj. tdjgfdj circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Orton thuds a left hand into tdjgfdj's body.
tdjgfdj has his takedown stuffed
and Orton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
tdjgfdj shoots and misses
and Orton counters with a left and a right that stings tdjgfdj.

It looks like kfyghk tdjgfdj has been cut.
tdjgfdj is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
tdjgfdj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orton jabs tdjgfdj right on the nose. tdjgfdj blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Orton does it's job there.
tdjgfdj's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! tdjgfdj scrambles back to his feet.

tdjgfdj is rocked!
tdjgfdj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh tdjgfdj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Orton! tdjgfdj is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Orton!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - Harder Better Faster Stronger. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

dos Santos
vs
Wonka

178 cm
28
155 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

180 cm
23
168 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Global MMA Gear

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 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wonka counters with a nice double leg into side control. dos Santos won't be happy with that.
dos Santos is trying to control Wonka's posture but Wonka avoids it.
dos Santos gets back to half guard.
dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Wonka lands with a punch from half guard.
dos Santos moves into full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael dos Santos!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mendoza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heavy Metal Kings. On his way into the cage it seems that Miguel Mendoza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Miguel Mendoza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mendoza
vs
Manson

175 cm
21
164 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mendoza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manson to the mat! Manson manages to get full guard.
Mendoza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.

Mendoza 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.

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
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.

Mendoza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Manson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendoza, into his guard.

Mendoza pushes Manson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab, jab by Manson - just one landing.

Mendoza clinches up against the cage.
Mendoza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mendoza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendoza has double underhooks.

Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Manson tries to sprawl but Mendoza drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Manson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manson manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Manson's guard.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.

Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Manson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manson manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Manson's guard.

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendoza thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Manson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manson manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Manson's guard.

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza distracts Manson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Mendoza 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.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manson working a defensive guard here.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Mendoza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manson's head.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza 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.

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Mendoza 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.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Mendoza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mendoza!
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mendoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manson 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.
Manson controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.

Mendoza 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.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendoza working some strikes from top position.

Manson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manson is breathing heavily.

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

Mendoza gets to his feet. Manson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Mendoza drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mendoza 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.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Mendoza decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza dives in and grabs Manson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manson pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
Manson misses with a shot to the body
and Mendoza counters with a one-two to the body.

Mendoza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Mendoza 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.

Mendoza stands up from Manson's guard - Mendoza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Manson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mendoza counters with a shoot takedown. Manson fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Mendoza has managed to clinch.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Mendoza has hold of one of Manson's legs. Manson is fighting the takedown attempt but Mendoza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendoza is one step ahead there.

Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Manson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manson manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Manson's guard.
Mendoza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Mendoza dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mendoza counters with a single leg into guard. Manson didn't expect that.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendoza is in close to Manson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendoza is working Manson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.

Mendoza 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.
Mendoza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.

Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Mendoza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendoza landing with the ground and pound.
Manson controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Manson has momentary wrist control but Mendoza slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza cracks Manson with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manson is working an open guard so Mendoza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Manson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control.

Mendoza stands up and beckons Manson to his feet.

Mendoza rushes Manson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mendoza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendoza is on top in guard.
Mendoza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manson controls Mendoza momentarily but Mendoza frees himself.
Mendoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manson can do to turn this around?

Mendoza 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.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is working Manson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza is stalling in the full guard.

Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Manson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manson manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Manson's guard.

Mendoza gets to his feet - Manson follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mendoza rushes Manson and presses him up against the cage.
Charles Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to drag Manson to the mat but Manson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendoza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Mendoza!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Wogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bihn Nahm Tram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulie Wogg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wogg
vs
Nahm Tram

178 cm
25
152 lbs
13 - 9 - 2

166 cm
20
166 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Paulie Wogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bihn Nahm Tram!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Tram.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tram managing to block the knees to the body from Wogg.

Wogg breaks from the clinch.
Wogg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wogg tries to clinch but Tram moves out of range.
Tram throws a leg kick
and Wogg counters with a big head kick but Tram shrugs it off.
Tram throws a sloppy head kick
and Wogg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wogg tries to close the distance and clinch but Tram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Wogg gets a clinch.
Wogg stalls.
Wogg crunches a lovely knee into Tram's ribcage.
Tram holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wogg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tram is defending well for now.
Wogg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wogg is trying to force a seperation but Tram has the dominant position.
Wogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tram avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wogg momentarily.
Tram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Tram misses

and Wogg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tram wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wogg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Wogg is working for a kimura but Tram is defending it quite comfortably.
Tram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tram has hold of Wogg's hands but Wogg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tram wants to get back to full guard.
Tram really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wogg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Tram is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Wogg has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Tram is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Paulie Wogg!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

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

Hall
vs
Parker

175 cm
24
155 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Parker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parker counters with a solid body kick.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hall!
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Don Hall has been cut.
A jab lands there for Hall.
Hall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Hall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Hall counters with a nice body shot.
Hall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Hall scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker scores with a nice right hand.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Hall slips under a jab from Parker.
Parker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hall misses with a combination
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Parker throws a low kick but Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Parker throws an off balance right hand
and Hall counters with a nice body shot.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parker scores with a punch to the head.
Parker scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall checks a low kick from Parker.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall blocks the body kick.

Hall feints and as Parker raises his hands in defense, Hall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.
Parker pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.

Hall drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick Hall off! Hall jumps back into Parker's guard.
Parker has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Parker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Parker won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.

Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Parker passes into side control.
Hall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hall checks a low kick from Parker.
Hall works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Parker counters with a solid body kick.
Darius Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Parker throws a right hand that misses

so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall lands a couple of digs.
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.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker is controlling Hall's posture.
Hall trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.

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

Hall is looking for a triangle here but Parker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parker is staying tight to Hall's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hall wants to control but Parker postures up.
Parker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall is trying to escape the position but Parker is controlling the position.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to escape the position but Parker is controlling the position.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Parker is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Parker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Darius Parker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hall moves out of range as Parker strikes.

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.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker avoids the body shot from Hall.
Don Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parker pushes Hall away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Hall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hall looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Hall lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parker's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.

Hall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker controlling Hall's posture.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hall drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick Hall off! Hall jumps back into Parker's guard.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall forces the positional change into back control.

Hall has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Don Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker tries to escape the position.
Darius Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hall is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parker is having to fend off submission attempts from Hall, who is looking to sink in the choke. Hall doesn't have the hooks in though and Parker manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hall is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parker 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Parker!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

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

McNulty
vs
Desjardins

191 cm
26
213 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

193 cm
25
202 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carver McNulty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois Desjardins!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desjardins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Desjardins misses with a straight left.
Desjardins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNulty was well out of range. Poor timing from Desjardins.
Desjardins connects with a body shot.
McNulty misses with a wild body shot.
Desjardins throws a hook but McNulty blocks it.
Desjardins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNulty.
Desjardins lands with a cross.
Donk. Desjardins catches McNulty right on the button with a cross.
McNulty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Desjardins counters with a straight right hand.
McNulty tries for a takedown but Desjardins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francois Desjardins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desjardins throws a lazy right hand but McNulty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNulty scores with a jab.
McNulty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Desjardins.
Desjardins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNulty.
McNulty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Desjardins.
McNulty shoots in for a takedown but Desjardins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Desjardins cracks McNulty with a good jab.
Desjardins misses with a series of wild punches.
Desjardins lands a slapping body shot.
Desjardins throws the left hand but McNulty avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty moves away from the strike by Desjardins.
Desjardins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McNulty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Desjardins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNulty takes one to the side of the head.
Desjardins misses with an uppercut

and McNulty counters with a shoot takedown. Desjardins fights it but they end up in guard.
Desjardins trying to keep a closed guard but McNulty is proving a slippery customer.
McNulty looking to pass the guard.
McNulty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Desjardins managing to control the position.
McNulty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNulty is looking to work some ground and pound but Desjardins has wrist control.
McNulty 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.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing McNulty from controlling successfully.
McNulty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Desjardins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McNulty lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Desjardins is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins throws a big right hand that misses.

Desjardins 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.
Desjardins throws a big right hand that misses.

Desjardins got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNulty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Desjardins has managed to get both his arms back between McNulty's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Desjardins is posturing up here but McNulty has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Desjardins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Desjardins has to tap! Slick submission there by McNulty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carver McNulty!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verbiah Sozefay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

O Hare
vs
Sozefay

180 cm
22
166 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

172 cm
23
166 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

.: AFFAKETION :.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie O Hare!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verbiah Sozefay!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sozefay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Hare.
Decent striking displayed by Sozefay there.
O Hare misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Hare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sozefay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Sozefay misses
and O Hare counters with a left to the body.
O Hare lands a nice hook to Sozefay's body. Sozefay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sozefay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Hare takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sozefay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sozefay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Hare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sozefay counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Hare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Hare lands a nice hook to Sozefay's body. Sozefay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Hare throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Sozefay

and O Hare counters with a single leg into guard. Sozefay didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
O Hare working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sozefay wants to stand but O Hare is controlling the position.
Sozefay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Sozefay keeps moving.
Sozefay is adopting a defensive guard.
O Hare working some strikes from top position.
Sozefay keeping moving, preventing O Hare from controlling successfully.
O Hare working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sozefay managing to control the position.
O Hare stays in close to Sozefay's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sozefay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Hare tries a head kick but it misses.

O Hare closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
O Hare is struggling to control the position.
Sozefay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Hare backwards.
Sozefay blocks a body shot from O Hare.
O Hare swings wildly with an uppercut but Sozefay uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Sozefay.
O Hare working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Hare.
O Hare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sozefay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sozefay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

O Hare pulls guard successfully.
O Hare bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sozefay's guard.
O Hare connects with a couple of short punches.
O Hare looking to pass the guard.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Sozefay keeps moving.
O Hare forces his way into half guard.
O Hare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sozefay keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Hare not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sozefay manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Hare connects with a couple of short punches.
O Hare tries to free his leg and advance position but Sozefay is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Hare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

O Hare drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sozefay dives on top into guard.
O Hare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sozefay is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie O Hare dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

O Hare connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sozefay misses with a hook.
Sozefay misses with a left hand
and O Hare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Hare thuds a left hand into Sozefay's body.
Sozefay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Hare was well out of range. Poor timing from Sozefay.
O Hare lands a nice hook to Sozefay's body. Sozefay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Hare lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sozefay at a distance.
Sozefay throws a front kick aimed at O Hare's knee but O Hare avoids it well.
Sozefay tries to score with a low kick but O Hare moves his leg out of the way.
Sozefay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sozefay throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Hare.
O Hare misses with a takedown attempt
and Sozefay counters with a solid body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sozefay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and O Hare counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sozefay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Hare.
Sozefay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Hare gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sozefay.
A head kick misses from O Hare.
Sozefay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sozefay throws a leg kick that misses.
Sozefay throws a head kick but O Hare moves out of range.
O Hare gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sozefay counters with a big head kick but O Hare shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie O Hare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sozefay throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sozefay.
O Hare misses with a low kick as Sozefay jumps back.
Sozefay avoids the head kick by O Hare.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Hare throws out a loose jab but Sozefay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sozefay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Hare.
A good leg kick by Sozefay.
Sozefay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sozefay tries a head kick but it misses.
O Hare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sozefay's waist but Sozefay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Hare off to one side.
Sozefay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Hare shoots in for a takedown but Sozefay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Hare misses with a straight left.
Verbiah Sozefay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sozefay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Hare takes a swing at Sozefay's ribcage but misses.
O Hare misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare throws a sloppy body shot
and Sozefay counters with a head kick.
O Hare goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
O Hare stalks Sozefay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sozefay's face. Sozefay staggers backwards, shaken.
O Hare looks for a takedown but Sozefay sprawls well.
O Hare checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as O Hare blocks the low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sozefay, right into the meat.

O Hare feints and as Sozefay raises his hands in defense, O Hare changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sozefay looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Hare is one step ahead there.
Sozefay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sozefay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sozefay pulls O Hare in close to prevent any damage.

Verbiah Sozefay has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sozefay. That's going to slow O Hare down.
O Hare is looking to clinch but Sozefay is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Sozefay.
O Hare fails with the takedown.
Sozefay misses with a left hand
and O Hare counters with a left to the body.
Sozefay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A swing and a miss from O Hare.

O Hare darts in and clinches Sozefay up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Verbiah Sozefay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

O Hare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sozefay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
O Hare tries to move into range but Sozefay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sozefay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sozefay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sozefay throws a lazy head kick
and O Hare counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Hare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Hare misses with a hook
and Sozefay counters with an outside leg kick.
Sozefay swings widly with a right hand
and O Hare counters with a right hand to the body.
Sozefay throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Hare stuns Sozefay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sozefay takes one to the side of the head.
Verbiah Sozefay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Hare cracks Sozefay with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Hare misses with a double jab.
O Hare scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sozefay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Hare.
A head kick by Sozefay misses

and O Hare counters with a single leg into guard. Sozefay didn't expect that.
O Hare throwing strikes but missing.
Sozefay keeping full guard, as O Hare tries to pass.
O Hare trying to control but Sozefay is working from the bottom.
O Hare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sozefay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Hare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sozefay keeping full guard, as O Hare tries to pass.
O Hare preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare postures up in Sozefay's guard and throws a big left but Sozefay blocks it.
Sozefay looking to control.
O Hare trying to control but Sozefay is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sozefay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Hare is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sozefay - that will leave a mark!

O Hare bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
O Hare controlling the position from side mount.
Sozefay defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

O Hare tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sozefay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Hare wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Hare tries to move to mount but Sozefay blocks the move with his legs.

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.
O Hare trying to control the action but Sozefay is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from O Hare are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sozefay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

O Hare is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eddie O Hare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

O Hare is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sozefay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Hare.
Sozefay is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

O Hare connects with a high kick.
Sozefay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sozefay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sozefay counters with a straight right hand.
O Hare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sozefay circles away quickly and effectively.
O Hare wants to clinch up but Sozefay keeps it at a distance.
Sozefay throws a leg kick
and O Hare counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Hare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sozefay manages to avoid it.
O Hare ducks under a wild hook from Sozefay.
O Hare looks to score with a jab to the body but Sozefay is just out of range.
O Hare stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sozefay.
O Hare misses with a double jab
and Sozefay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sozefay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Hare counters with a good low kick that Sozefay was not able to check.
A slow jab from O Hare misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Hare. Sozefay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sozefay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Hare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sozefay manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sozefay.
O Hare throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sozefay on the side of the head.
O Hare tries a head kick but it misses.

O Hare fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sozefay sprawls well initially but O Hare persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sozefay has his hands clasped together around O Hare's back. He's all about the action.
O Hare misses with a head shot. Sozefay uses the momentum to regain guard.
O Hare 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 two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Sozefay keeps moving.
O Hare loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sozefay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sozefay wants to control but O Hare is keeping him busy.
O Hare makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Hare.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

O Hare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sozefay defends well.
Sozefay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sozefay wants to control from the top but O Hare keeps moving.
Sozefay tries to free his leg and advance position but O Hare is retaining full guard.

O Hare had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sozefay defends it easily.
Sozefay wants to control from the top but O Hare keeps moving.
O Hare is trying to keep Sozefay in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
O Hare 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
O Hare lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sozefay!
Sozefay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Hare unloading with bombs!

O Hare is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sozefay can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
O Hare connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie O Hare had his way with Verbiah Sozefay in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

O Hare cracks Sozefay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Sozefay is predictable there

and O Hare holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Hare blocks a body shot from Sozefay.
O Hare's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O Hare working aggressively here.
O Hare stalls.
A short uppercut from O Hare.
O Hare is pushing Sozefay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from O Hare.
O Hare swings wildly with an uppercut but Sozefay uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Hare scores with a shot to the side of Sozefay's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare content to slow the pace in the clinch.
O Hare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sozefay taking a breather.
Sozefay struggles to land a body shot inside as O Hare controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sozefay.
Sozefay misses with the head strike.
O Hare lands an uppercut.
O Hare lands with a short shot to the head.
O Hare's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sozefay lands with a right to the head.
O Hare works on Sozefay's body with a couple of short punches.
Sozefay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sozefay misses with a punch on the inside.
O Hare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sozefay has a couple of punches blocked by O Hare.
Verbiah Sozefay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare blocking some punches.

O Hare gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
O Hare stopping the sweep attempt from Sozefay.
Sozefay keeping moving, preventing O Hare from controlling successfully.
Sozefay is trying to keep O Hare in close.

O Hare thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
O Hare passes Sozefay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sozefay tries to get to full guard but O Hare has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
O Hare's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
O Hare thows a huge punch but Sozefay dodges it nicely.
O Hare with the ground and pound but Sozefay uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sozefay keeping full guard, as O Hare tries to pass.
Sozefay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Hare slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sozefay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for O Hare!
O Hare reaches up to try and control the position but Sozefay seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! O Hare rolls and tries to escape and now Sozefay has his back!
O Hare tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
O Hare sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sozefay is trying to control the action in half guard but O Hare is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eddie O Hare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sozefay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie O Hare!
Eddie O Hare retains his lightweight title!