SFC 7 - Cromoljenko vs Clegane PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Babcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babcock comes to the cage accompanied by Headstrong. Ward is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Linkin Park - One Step Closer. Chad Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Babcock
vs
Ward

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Ward!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ward gets the takedown into side control.

Ward decides to stand up, so the ref orders Babcock to his feet.

Babcock 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.

Babcock looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Babcock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Ward stands up over Babcock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babcock wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Babcock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Babcock is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward stands up over Babcock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babcock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward thows a big elbow that misses.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Babcock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Babcock blocking some punches.
Babcock prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee calls for Babcock to work.

Ward breaks the clinch.

Babcock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Babcock showed some decent athleticism there.
Ward pushes Babcock off looking to stand but Babcock dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ward kicks Babcock off and gets back to his feet.
Ward shoots and misses

so Babcock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jason Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Ward.
Babcock pushing down on Ward's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ward strikes from the bottom but Babcock passes into mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babcock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Babcock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ward throwing hammer fists to the chest of Babcock. What's that going to do exactly?
Ward slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ward.
Ward wants to hit a switch here but Babcock passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ward there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Babcock seems content to control.
Ward manages to get to full guard.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward trying to strike off his back.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.

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.

Ward manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward fails with the takedown

and Babcock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Babcock won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Ward trying to strike off his back.
Babcock advances to half guard.
Ward makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward wants to stand but Babcock is controlling the position.
Ward throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Babcock 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.

Babcock is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Babcock tries a head kick but it misses.
Babcock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Babcock persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward blocks a head kick by Babcock.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Babcock shoots in.

Ward moves into the clinch successfully.
Babcock gets underhooks to prevent Ward's takedown attempt.
Ward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ward looking for a takedown.
Ward wants a takedown but no success here.
Jason Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Ward.
Ward has Babcock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Babcock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ward has hold of one of Babcock's legs. Babcock is fighting the takedown attempt but Ward gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Babcock blocks nicely.
Babcock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Babcock tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babcock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Babcock blocks nicely.
Babcock striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Babcock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.
Babcock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Ward darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Babcock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.

Ward decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Babcock, up you get!
A shot to de liver by Babcock. Beautiful body shot.
Ward throws a combination that misses

and Babcock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ward working Babcock over with strikes here.
Ward scoring with strikes but Babcock is staying in there.
Ward putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Babcock tries to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Ward is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is landing with some decent strikes but Babcock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ward scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Babcock?
Babcock tries to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Jason Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ward looking to finish with strikes here!
Ward breaks from Babcock's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Babcock wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ward blocks Babcock's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Babcock prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Babcock is looking to get to half guard.
Ward misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Babcock suckers Ward into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Babcock is now in Ward's guard!
Babcock won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Babcock working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Ward is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babcock wants a takedown.

Ward gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babcock defending well though.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ward prevents Babcock from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babcock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ward scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ward winds up and cracks Babcock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Babcock counters with a one-two to the body.
Ward shoots and misses

and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown. Ward fights it but they end up in guard.
Ward throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Ward has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Babcock off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Ward shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ward was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock taking shots to the head.
Babcock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ward pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babcock tries to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Ward throws some wild stikes that Babcock manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Ward there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Babcock is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward with shots to the head and body - Babcock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Babcock squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Babcock wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Babcock can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ward landing strikes from the mount and Babcock is in trouble!
Babcock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babcock defending well though.

Ward stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Ward fails with the takedown

and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
Jason Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Ward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Babcock stands up and beckons Ward to his feet.
Babcock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ward swivels and escapes.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Babcock counters by clinching up.

Ward has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Babcock is trying to keep an underhook but Ward manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward working over Babcock with some ground and pound. Babcock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Ward decides to stand up.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt

and Babcock counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ward won't be happy with that.
Ward is looking to regain half guard here but Babcock keeps moving and retains side control.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Babcock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ward 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ward kicks Babcock off and gets to his feet.

Ward gets caught flat footed, as Babcock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Ward lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Babcock!

Babcock bucks Ward off and manages to get back to his feet!
Ward misses with a double jab

and Babcock counters with a single leg into guard. Ward didn't expect that.

Ward manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.

Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Babcock sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ward passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ward lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Babcock hang on?
Babcock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Babcock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babcock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Babcock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Babcock trying to control from the bottom.
Babcock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward working Babcock over with strikes.
Ward not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Babcock.
I think Babcock 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Babcock!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dave johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dave johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Richardson
vs
johnson

170 cm
22
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, dave johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

johnson clinches.
Richardson trying to stall but johnson improves his position.
Richardson drops down looking for an ankle pick but johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Richardson looks for a takedown but johnson sprawls well.
Richardson shoots in but johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Richardson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richardson is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Richardson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson working a defensive guard but johnson passes into half guard.
johnson passes to side control.
Richardson looks to move to half guard but instead johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
johnson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Richardson to take his back!
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Richardson can't escape the position.
johnson tries to keep control of the position but Richardson is staying busy.
Richardson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
johnson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Richardson to take his back!
johnson keeps control of the position as Richardson tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson tries to keep control of the position but Richardson is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Richardson is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
johnson is hanging on to Richardson's back as he tries to escape.

johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Richardson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
johnson trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
johnson is not going to allow Richardson to sit and survive in this position.
Richardson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Richardson is in bad spot here.
Richardson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Richardson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson tries to roll but johnson sticks to his back.
johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Richardson manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Richardson misses with a takedown

and johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Richardson fights it but they end up in guard.
johnson passes Richardson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Richardson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Richardson tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.

Richardson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Richardson tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.
johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Richardson works his way to full guard. Good work.
johnson won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
Richardson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Richardson is working for a guillotine from mount but johnson frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson wants to hold on but Richardson pushes him away.
Richardson unloads with some shots from mount but johnson bucks and avoids them well.

Richardson looking to secure an arm triangle but johnson defends it well.

Richardson wants to finish this one by submission but johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Richardson.

Richardson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to control but johnson wriggling away.

Richardson goes for an armbar but johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Richardson looking for a guillotine here but johnson defends easily.

Richardson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Richardson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take johnson's back instead.

johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Richardson's arms.
johnson trying to control the hands but Richardson won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

johnson fending off the submission attempt from Richardson.

johnson showing good submission defense here.
johnson trying to control the action but Richardson just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but dave johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Richardson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Richardson fights it but they end up in guard.

Richardson looking for a guillotine here but johnson defends easily.
johnson 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.

Richardson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Richardson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead johnson passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson is staying tight to Richardson's torso, preventing him from escaping.

johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Richardson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed johnson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson trying to mount his opponent but johnson defends it.

Richardson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richardson.
johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent Richardson from advancing to side control.

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

Richardson wants to work for an arm triangle but johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Richardson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richardson.
Richardson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

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

johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Richardson.

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

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Liam Richardson.
Well johnson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... dave johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Beat It as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Walker
vs
Johnson

170 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyle Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Walker tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Walker wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Johnson is trying for a kimura here. Walker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corey Johnson!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Black Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George StPierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bush
vs
StPierre

168 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Black Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George StPierre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from StPierre as Bush shoots in.

StPierre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

StPierre looking for a guillotine here but Bush defends easily.
Bush could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
StPierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush won't allow StPierre to get back to his feet.
Bush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bush working away.

StPierre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bush's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bush! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and StPierre has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Black Bush!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Tempest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold comes to the cage accompanied by M83-Lower Your Eyelids To Die With The Sun. Ryan Tempest is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gold
vs
Tempest

180 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Tempest!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold throws a series of punches but Tempest avoids them all with ease.
Tempest throws a head kick that misses.
Gold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tempest looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tempest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gold looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Gold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tempest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tempest is squirming around, avoiding Gold's attempts to control the action.

Gold is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tempest is surviving well by controlling Gold's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tempest tries to reverse the position but Gold maintains control.
Gold moves to take his opponent's back.
Tempest controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gold has got one arm under Tempest's chin. This could be trouble... Tempest trying to control the other hand but Gold gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Tempest has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Gold!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Acardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hirons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Hirons will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Acardi
vs
Hirons

177 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Acardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Hirons!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acardi dodges the punch combination from Hirons.
Acardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hirons fails to land with a series of punches.
Acardi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirons.

Hirons tries to keep at a distance but Acardi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hirons wants to get back to striking at distance but Acardi won't allow it.
Hirons can't break the clinch.
Acardi keeps control of Hirons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hirons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Hirons breaks the clinch.
Hirons fails to land with a series of punches.
Hirons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acardi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirons tries to bum rush Acardi with a series of wild strikes but Acardi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Hirons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hirons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hirons looks gassed!
Hirons throws a right and a left that Acardi avoids nicely.
Acardi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hirons but Hirons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sam Hirons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Acardi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acardi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Acardi working the head with strikes.
Acardi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hirons down.
Hirons manages to work his way to half guard, despite Acardi's best efforts.
Acardi trying to control the action but Hirons is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acardi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Acardi wants to free his trapped foot but Hirons is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Acardi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Acardi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Acardi wants to work for an arm triangle but Hirons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hirons is looking for a sweep. Acardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Acardi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Acardi's back!
Acardi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hirons's guard. Nice work there by Acardi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirons is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirons trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Acardi lands a couple of elbows.
Hirons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acardi is working Hirons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acardi preventing the sweep.
Acardi wants to control from the top but Hirons keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hirons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Acardi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hirons circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Acardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirons throws a nice looking combination but Acardi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Acardi rushes Hirons and presses him up against the cage.
Hirons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hirons is looking to break free of the clinch but Acardi has double underhooks.
Hirons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acardi has him pressed against the cage.
Hirons is pressed up against the cage. Acardi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hirons down to the mat. Hirons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hirons as Acardi shoots in.
Hirons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acardi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Acardi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hirons wants to clinch but Acardi slips to the side

and Acardi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Acardi.
Acardi preventing the sweep.
Hirons wants to stand up but Acardi is controlling him.
Acardi is pushing down on Hirons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hirons is fighting to maintain full guard but Acardi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hirons tries to kick Acardi off but Acardi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hirons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hirons 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.
Hirons throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hirons 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.
Acardi 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.
Acardi landing some decent shots from guard.
Acardi slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acardi prevents Hirons from improving his position.

Acardi seems to be working for a kimura but Hirons defends the submission attempt.
Hirons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirons tries to kick Acardi off but Acardi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Acardi moves nicely into side control.
Hirons takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hirons is looking for a sweep.
Acardi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hirons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hirons wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hirons throws a left and a right that both miss

and Acardi moves into the clinch.
Hirons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Acardi fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hirons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hirons throws a series of punches but Acardi avoids them all with ease.
Acardi tries to clinch but Hirons moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hirons.
Hirons fails to land with a series of punches.
Hirons throws a left and a right that both miss

and Acardi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Acardi.
Hirons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hirons pushes Acardi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hirons has had enough of the clinch but Acardi keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Acardi wants a takedown.
Hirons tries to break the clinch but Acardi is controlling the position.
Hirons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Acardi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Acardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acardi prevents Hirons from breaking the clinch.
Hirons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acardi has him pressed against the cage.
Acardi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hirons manages to break the clinch.
Hirons misses with a two punch combination.
Hirons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Acardi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hirons's guard now.
Hirons wants to stand and escape but Acardi is having none of it.
Hirons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acardi is one step ahead there.
Hirons scores with a nice shot.
Hirons wants to sweep here but Acardi controlling him for the moment.
Hirons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hirons keeping moving, preventing Acardi from controlling successfully.
Acardi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hirons's guard.
Hirons missing with punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirons flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hirons lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Hirons wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Acardi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hirons circles away.
Hirons misses with a wild combination.
Acardi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hirons swivels and escapes.
A combination from Hirons does no damage.
Hirons misses with a double jab

and Acardi counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirons tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hirons is looking for a sweep.

Acardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hirons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hirons tries to buck Acardi off but Acardi is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirons manages to get back to half guard.
Hirons is looking to escape.
Hirons wants to improve his position but Acardi is controlling well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hirons throws a combination that misses

and Acardi counters by moving into the clinch.

Acardi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hirons scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Acardi with a nice head shot there.

Hirons wriggles free and stands up.
Hirons throws a combination that misses

and Acardi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Acardi prevents Hirons from breaking the clinch.
Hirons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acardi has him pressed against the cage.
Acardi prevents Hirons from breaking the clinch.
Acardi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hirons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Acardi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hirons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hirons is trying to break the clinch but Acardi has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hirons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hirons is looking to break free of the clinch but Acardi has double underhooks.
Acardi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hirons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hirons wants to break free but Acardi has control.
Hirons tries to break the clinch but Acardi is controlling the position.
Hirons is trying to break free.
Acardi wants a takedown.
Hirons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hirons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hirons is trying to break free.
Hirons can't break the clinch.
Hirons lands a left hand.
Hirons wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirons has had enough of the clinch but Acardi keeps him there for the moment.
Hirons has had enough of the clinch but Acardi keeps him there for the moment.
Hirons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hirons has had enough of the clinch but Acardi keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Acardi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Acardi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hirons pinned against the cage. Hirons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hirons misses with a combination

and Acardi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Acardi can't get the takedown.
Hirons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hirons tries to break the clinch but Acardi is controlling the position.
Hirons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acardi has him pressed against the cage.
Hirons gets underhooks to prevent Acardi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Acardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Acardi jumps guard and drags Hirons to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Acardi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hirons manages to get himself to full guard.
Acardi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hirons looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirons, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acardi prevents Hirons from getting back to his feet.
Hirons thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hirons striking from his own guard.
Hirons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirons is looking to stand up but Acardi isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hirons misses with a double jab

and Acardi counters with a takedown into side control.

Acardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hirons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Acardi prevents Hirons from escaping the position.

Acardi tries for a kimura but Hirons is defending well.
Hirons tries to bench press Acardi off him but Acardi keeps the position.
Jesse Acardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Acardi lands a nice forearm strike.
Hirons is working to avoid the ground and pound but Acardi connects with a decent elbow.

Acardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hirons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hirons is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acardi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Acardi tries for a kimura but Hirons is defending well.
Hirons is trying to get back to half guard.
Hirons takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hirons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Acardi off and has taken his back!
Acardi is trapped and Hirons is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hirons landing with strikes.

Acardi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirons lands a series of strikes from the back and Acardi goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Hirons!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between James Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stiff Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. James Stevens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stevens
vs
Bonnar

170 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stiff Bonnar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Bonnar moves out of range easily.
Bonnar fails to land the takedown.
Bonnar tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Stevens counters by moving into the clinch.
Stevens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stiff Bonnar.

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

Bonnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stevens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bonnar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevens is trying to stand back up but Bonnar is controlling him
Stevens keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonnar.
Bonnar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stevens tries to hold on but Bonnar postures up.
Stevens is squirming around, avoiding Bonnar's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stevens tries to hold on but Bonnar pushes him away.
Stevens manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bonnar stops Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Bonnar seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
Bonnar stalling.
Stevens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonnar is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar wants to free his trapped foot but Stevens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stevens punching from the bottom.
Stevens manages to get to full guard.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Bonnar stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.

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.
Bonnar forces his way into half guard.
Stevens wants to control but Bonnar is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard but Bonnar has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.

Stevens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bonnar sneaks back into half guard.
Bonnar is trying to control but can't.
Bonnar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bonnar tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is stalling here. Bonnar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stevens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bonnar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bonnar landing a few strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Bonnar.
Stevens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Bonnar moved away.

Bonnar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bonnar stands up.
Stevens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stevens doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bonnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevens's guard.
Stevens wants to stand but Bonnar is controlling the position.
Bonnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonnar stands and steps away. Stevens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stevens throws a head kick but Bonnar moves out of range.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens tries to clinch

and Bonnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bonnar.
Stevens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevens 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens looking to control.

Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonnar is looking to advance position but Stevens has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bonnar is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Bonnar moved out of range nicely.

Bonnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bonnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stiff Bonnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Bonnar with a nice head shot there.
Bonnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Bonnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stevens looking for a guillotine here but Bonnar defends easily.

Bonnar 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonnar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bonnar trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens striking off his back but it's not causing Bonnar any problems.
Bonnar wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bonnar is pushing down on Stevens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stevens is fighting to maintain full guard but Bonnar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bonnar wants to pass to mount but Stevens is defending the position.
Stevens wants to control but Bonnar is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonnar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stevens tries to lock up and control but Bonnar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stevens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bonnar trying to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens wants to hold on but Bonnar pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stiff Bonnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonnar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stiff Bonnar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirdor Cromoljenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cromoljenko
vs
Clegane

188 cm
22
249 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirdor Cromoljenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cromoljenko shoots in for a takedown but Clegane shows good takedown defense.
Cromoljenko tries for a takedown but Clegane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clegane cracks Cromoljenko with a big right hand and Cromoljenko goes down!

Cromoljenko is rocked!

Cromoljenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oh Cromoljenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cromoljenko is breathing heavily.
Clegane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Cromoljenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cromoljenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Clegane looking to pass the guard.
Clegane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cromoljenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clegane throwing strikes from guard but Cromoljenko blocks nicely.
Clegane wants to stand but Cromoljenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Clegane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cromoljenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clegane wanted to stand there but Cromoljenko had control of the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cromoljenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirdor Cromoljenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Clegane.
Clegane takes a swing at Cromoljenko's ribcage but misses.
Clegane looks to land a combination but Cromoljenko avoids it well.
Clegane loads up on a big right hand but Cromoljenko slips the punch.

Cromoljenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clegane's guard.
Clegane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clegane wants to stand but Cromoljenko is controlling the position.
Cromoljenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clegane swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cromoljenko postures up.
Clegane wants to stand up but Cromoljenko is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clegane can't keep his opponent in guard - Cromoljenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Cromoljenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cromoljenko stops Clegane from getting back to his feet.
Clegane is looking to get back to is feet but Cromoljenko passes into side control.
Cromoljenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clegane keeps working.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mirdor Cromoljenko!