MMMA 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brooklyn from the hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Meryk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meryk has chosen Chop Suey as his entrance music. Michael Meryk struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

from the hood
vs
Meryk

179 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
219 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brooklyn from the hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Meryk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meryk avoids the head kick by from the hood.
from the hood throws a series of punches but Meryk avoids them all with ease.
from the hood throws a series of punches but Meryk avoids them all with ease.
from the hood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
from the hood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooklyn from the hood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
from the hood tries to bum rush Meryk with a series of wild strikes but Meryk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
from the hood just misses with a punch to the body.
from the hood misses with a two punch combination.
Meryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
from the hood throws a head kick that misses.
from the hood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
from the hood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
from the hood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meryk blocks a head kick by from the hood.
Horrible takedown by Meryk or perhaps it was just good defense by from the hood which made him look bad.
from the hood misses with a body punch

and Meryk counters with a nice double leg into side control. from the hood won't be happy with that.
from the hood pushes Meryk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Meryk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
from the hood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if from the hood tries to get out of the position.
Meryk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Meryk wants to control but from the hood is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meryk just content to control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Meryk.
Meryk tries to advance to mount but can't.
Meryk wants to control but from the hood is keeping him busy.
from the hood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meryk on the ground.
The referee asks Meryk politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Meryk prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from from the hood.
Meryk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
from the hood throws a sloppy head kick

and Meryk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in from the hood's guard now.
Meryk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. from the hood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meryk is stalling in the full guard.
Meryk prevents from the hood from getting back to his feet.
Meryk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
from the hood is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Meryk dives into side control.
from the hood is not content to let Meryk control the position.
from the hood bucks up and tries to throw Meryk off but instead Meryk has got his back!
Meryk tries to keep control of the position but from the hood is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
from the hood has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Meryk is looking for the choke from the back position but from the hood is controlling his hands well.
Meryk looks gassed!
Meryk tries to get the hooks in deep but from the hood pushed the leg off.
from the hood trying to get back to his feet but Meryk is in full control for now.
from the hood trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Meryk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has from the hood pinned against the cage. from the hood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
from the hood misses with a hook.
from the hood throws a leg kick that is checked

and Meryk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Meryk.
from the hood wants to get back to his feet but Meryk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
from the hood wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Meryk manages to pass to side control.
Meryk not doing much here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
from the hood pushes Meryk off but Meryk dives into side control.

Meryk stands up.

Meryk has closed the distance and engaged from the hood in a clinch.
Meryk goes for a takedown in the clinch but from the hood prevents it.
Meryk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brooklyn from the hood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Meryk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
from the hood tries to break the clinch but Meryk is controlling the position.
from the hood wants to get back to striking at distance but Meryk won't allow it.
Meryk wants to break free but from the hood has control.
Meryk tries for a takedown. No joy.
from the hood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meryk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meryk prevents from the hood from breaking the clinch.
from the hood tries to break the clinch but Meryk is controlling the position.
Meryk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. from the hood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meryk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but from the hood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
from the hood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
from the hood can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
from the hood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
from the hood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
from the hood wants to get back to striking at distance but Meryk won't allow it.
Meryk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
from the hood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meryk.
from the hood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meryk has from the hood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. from the hood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

from the hood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
from the hood scores with the left hand. Meryk knows he should have avoided that one.
from the hood throws a sloppy head kick

and Meryk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

from the hood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meryk ducks right into an uppercut from from the hood.
from the hood lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
from the hood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from from the hood misses.
Brooklyn from the hood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
from the hood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
from the hood throws a head kick but Meryk moves out of range.
No joy there for from the hood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
from the hood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Meryk fails to land with a series of punches.
from the hood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
from the hood misses with the combination.
Meryk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as from the hood backs up against the cage.
from the hood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meryk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as from the hood backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brooklyn from the hood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Meryk.
from the hood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from from the hood.
from the hood throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Meryk stumbling backwards into the cage! Meryk bounces back off the cage towards from the hood, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! from the hood lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! from the hood celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brooklyn from the hood!

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 joe JO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan prevost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan prevost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

JO
vs
prevost

150 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, joe JO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan prevost!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

prevost closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - prevost lands in his opponent's guard.
prevost postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
JO working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from prevost.

prevost drops back, looking for a kneebar! JO looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. JO looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from JO!
prevost is looking to reverse the position.
prevost regains half guard.
prevost punching from the bottom.

prevost is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but JO pulls his head out easily.
prevost gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

prevost is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
prevost has a closed guard, preventing JO from standing up.
prevost thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
prevost doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
prevost looks gassed!
JO wanted to stand there but prevost had control of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

prevost scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

prevost tries for a kimura but JO is defending well.
prevost sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but JO is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JO is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
JO really is a fat lump.
prevost scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JO managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by prevost.
prevost throwing strikes but JO manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
prevost is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
JO misses with a wild combination.

prevost shoots in and bounces JO off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
prevost throwing strikes from guard but JO blocks nicely.
prevost throws a big right hand that misses.
prevost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. JO swivels though and keeps the full guard.
JO wants to stand up but prevost is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

prevost thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
prevost throws a big right hand that misses.
prevost landing some decent shots from guard.
prevost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
JO rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but prevost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

prevost drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
JO is looking to work his way out of this bad position but prevost is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan prevost 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.

JO stuffs the takedown.
JO throws a sloppy head kick and prevost moves out of range easily.
prevost dodges the punch combination from JO.

prevost gets a takedown into half guard.
prevost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

JO is defending against the submission attempts here by prevost.
JO has hold of prevost's hands but prevost slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JO keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
prevost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
prevost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
prevost slips a nice elbow through JO's hands, connecting with JO's forehead.
prevost throwing shots but JO is blocking nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
prevost misses with a takedown attempt - JO sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

JO gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
prevost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
prevost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
prevost lands with a punch from half guard.
JO looks like he's trying to stand up.
prevost not landing any meaningful shots this time.
JO looks like he's trying to stand up.
prevost slips a nice elbow through JO's hands, connecting with JO's forehead.
prevost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
JO keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
JO lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by JO.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JO throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
prevost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from JO.

prevost bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
JO is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, prevost asserts his dominance and retains side control.

prevost is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but JO is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
JO might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
prevost throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
prevost tries to score with some ground and pound. JO controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JO avoids any damage from the ground and pound of prevost.
prevost in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
prevost throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
JO is looking to reverse the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
prevost looks for a takedown but JO sprawls well.
joe JO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan prevost.
JO misses with a series of wild punches.
JO misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from JO misses.

prevost gets a takedown into half guard.
prevost wants to free his trapped foot but JO is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan prevost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

JO lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

prevost looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for JO!
JO wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by prevost.

prevost is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but JO is surviving well by controlling prevost's body position as best he can.
prevost throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
prevost looking to ground and pound but JO is blocking nicely.
prevost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
prevost raining down shots from the mount!
prevost thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
prevost fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
prevost sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
prevost thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
JO is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

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.
prevost unloads with some shots from mount but JO bucks and avoids them well.
joe JO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
prevost is in the full mount, landing strikes.
JO blocking the ground and pound.
prevost throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for JO because prevost loaded up on that one.
JO blocking the ground and pound.

prevost swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and JO is now in prevost's guard. A big mistake from prevost there, giving up the dominant position!
JO would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now prevost is on top in guard.
prevost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. JO is keeping the position for now.

prevost thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
prevost with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

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.
prevost is looking to work some ground and pound but JO has wrist control.
prevost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. JO is keeping the position for now.
prevost throws a strike but JO rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
prevost looking to hit a scissor sweep but JO is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
prevost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts JO as he jumps to the side.
JO throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan prevost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got prevost 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan prevost!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Enduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Enduro
vs
Cro Cop

225 cm
18
279 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Enduro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cro Cop misses with a head kick.
Enduro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cro Cop is fending him off so far but Enduro persists. Nope, Cro Cop circles away and we're back to standing.

Cro Cop moves into range and clinches up with Enduro.
Cro Cop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Enduro blocks it with crossed arms.
Enduro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cro Cop prevents it.
Enduro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cro Cop has him pressed against the cage.
Cro Cop prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Enduro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cro Cop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enduro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cro Cop as he jumps to the side.
Cro Cop stuffs the takedown attempt from Enduro. Enduro gets slowly back to his feet.
Enduro throws a body punch but Cro Cop moves out of range.

Cro Cop pushes Enduro up against the cage in a clinch.
Cro Cop landing knees to the body.
Enduro is breathing heavily.
Enduro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Enduro looking for a takedown.

Cro Cop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enduro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Cro Cop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cro Cop has Enduro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Enduro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Cro Cop ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cro Cop no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Cro Cop kicks Enduro off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cro Cop forces Enduro back against the cage and clinches.
Cro Cop has Enduro pressed against the cage.

Cro Cop is trying to trip Enduro. He has hold of a leg but Enduro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cro Cop persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Cro Cop decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Enduro, up you get!

Cro Cop forces Enduro back against the cage and clinches.

Cro Cop pulls Enduro into guard.
Enduro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Enduro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cro Cop has control of Enduro's left arm, preventing Enduro from doing any damage.
Cro Cop wants to sweep here but Enduro controlling him for the moment.
Enduro works over Cro Cop with some ground and pound from guard.
Enduro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cro Cop trying to strike off his back.
Cro Cop trying to keep a closed guard but Enduro is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cro Cop should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Enduro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cro Cop but Cro Cop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Enduro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cro Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enduro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enduro shoots in looking for a takedown. Cro Cop tries to sprawl out of it but Enduro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cro Cop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cro Cop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enduro is fending him off so far but Cro Cop persists. Nope, Enduro circles away and we're back to standing.
Enduro with a poor takedown

and Cro Cop counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cro Cop blocks the strikes from Enduro.
Cro Cop prevents Enduro from improving his position.
Cro Cop is trying to control the action in half guard but Enduro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cro Cop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Enduro is defending against the submission attempts here by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop trying to control from half guard but Enduro is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enduro wants to get back to his feet.
Cro Cop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Enduro defending well though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Enduro scores a takedown into full mount!
Enduro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Enduro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Enduro lands a heavy elbow.
Cro Cop wants to hold on but Enduro pushes him away.
Enduro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Enduro avoids the attempt from Cro Cop to control.
Enduro working Cro Cop over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Enduro lands a big shot there that rocks Cro Cop but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Enduro.
Cro Cop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cro Cop slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Cro Cop pushes Enduro off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Cro Cop or perhaps it was just good defense by Enduro which made him look bad.
Enduro misses with a takedown

and Cro Cop counters by clinching up.
Enduro is trying to break the clinch but Cro Cop has him pressed against the cage.

Cro Cop pulls guard effortlessly.
Cro Cop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enduro stops Cro Cop from standing up.
Cro Cop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Enduro stops Cro Cop from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Cro Cop dominated that round.
That's time! Enduro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Enduro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cro Cop counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Enduro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Enduro is working for takedown but Cro Cop is calmly controlling the position for now.

Cro Cop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enduro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Enduro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cro Cop tries to close the distance and clinch but Enduro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enduro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cro Cop circles away.

Cro Cop rushes Enduro and presses him up against the cage.

Cro Cop manages to break the clinch.

Cro Cop clinches with his opponent.

Cro Cop pulls Enduro into guard.
Enduro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Enduro stopping the sweep attempt from Cro Cop.

Cro Cop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Enduro landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enduro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cro Cop's head.
Enduro connects with a couple of short punches.
Enduro postures up.

Enduro 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Cro Cop feints and as Enduro raises his hands in defense, Cro Cop changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Enduro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cro Cop wants to pass the guard but Enduro is keeping the position.
Enduro is looking to stand up but Cro Cop isn't so interested in that idea.
Enduro wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Enduro is looking for a triangle but Cro Cop pushes his legs off easily.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cro Cop drives through and clinches with Enduro against the cage.
Enduro is looking to break free of the clinch but Cro Cop has double underhooks.
Enduro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cro Cop has him pressed against the cage.
Cro Cop scores a nice knee to the body.

Cro Cop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Enduro uses from the top position.
Enduro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Enduro distracts Cro Cop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Enduro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cro Cop. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cro Cop is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Enduro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cro Cop, up you get!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cro Cop!
Cro Cop tries to clinch but Enduro moves out of range.
Cro Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enduro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mr Enduro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Enduro.
Enduro misses with a takedown attempt
and Cro Cop counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Enduro lands a nice looking body shot.

Cro Cop scores a takedown into full mount!
Enduro is squirming around, avoiding Cro Cop's attempts to control the action.
Enduro swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Cro Cop get's back to his feet.
Georges Cro Cop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enduro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Cro Cop clinches up with Enduro and pushes him back against the cage.

Cro Cop manages to break the clinch.
Enduro tries for a takedown but Cro Cop circles away easily

and Cro Cop moves into the clinch.
Enduro can't break the clinch.
Enduro can't get the takedown.
Cro Cop is trying to drag Enduro to the mat but Enduro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Cro Cop turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cro Cop manages to end up in side control.
Cro Cop prevents Enduro from escaping the position.
Enduro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cro Cop off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cro Cop controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Enduro softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Cro Cop fending off the submission attempt from Enduro.
Cro Cop breaks Enduro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Cro Cop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Enduro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cro Cop to the mat! Cro Cop manages to get full guard.

Cro Cop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Enduro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Enduro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Enduro is in close to Cro Cop's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cro Cop working a defensive guard here.
Georges Cro Cop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Enduro is working Cro Cop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Enduro wants to stand but Cro Cop is controlling his posture from full guard.

Enduro stands and steps away. Cro Cop gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Enduro shoots and misses

and Cro Cop counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cro Cop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cro Cop won't allow Enduro to sweep him here.

Enduro wriggles free and stands up.
Enduro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cro Cop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Enduro is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Enduro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cro Cop!
Cro Cop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Enduro looking to finish Cro Cop with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cro Cop!
Enduro avoids the attempt from Cro Cop to control.
Cro Cop is working to get back to half guard.
Enduro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Enduro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cro Cop has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cro Cop wants to hold on but Enduro pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Enduro.
Cro Cop is in all sorts of trouble here.
Enduro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Enduro landing strikes, looking to finish!
Enduro lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Enduro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cro Cop regains half guard.
Cro Cop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Enduro is working away from the top position though.
Enduro tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Enduro throws a strike but Cro Cop avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Enduro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Enduro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Enduro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cro Cop has his foot on Enduro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enduro works his way back into a safe position though.
Cro Cop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cro Cop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Enduro distracts Cro Cop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cro Cop trying to strike off his back.
Cro Cop working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Enduro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cro Cop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Enduro, into his guard.
Cro Cop wants to control from the top but Enduro keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Enduro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cro Cop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Enduro is keeping the position for now.
Enduro is looking to stand up but Cro Cop isn't so interested in that idea.

Cro Cop drops back looking for a leg! Enduro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Enduro manages to kick Cro Cop off! Cro Cop jumps back into Enduro's guard.
Enduro wants to stand but Cro Cop is controlling the position.
Mr Enduro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georges Cro Cop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cro Cop trying to control but Enduro is working from the bottom.

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 Mr Enduro.
Well Cro Cop 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Cro Cop!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Knockout Bad Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knockout Bad Boy's choice of entrance music: Bawtidaba. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Vera
vs
Knockout Bad Boy

187 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forrest Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Knockout Bad Boy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knockout Bad Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Knockout Bad Boy, not yet.
Knockout Bad Boy is looking to stand up but Vera isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knockout Bad Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vera manages to get himself to full guard.

Knockout Bad Boy stands up and waves to Vera to follow him.
Knockout Bad Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Knockout Bad Boy.
Knockout Bad Boy tries to clinch up but Vera circles away and keeps his distance.

Vera feints and as Knockout Bad Boy raises his hands in defense, Vera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knockout Bad Boy wants to get back to his feet but Vera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vera stands up from Knockout Bad Boy's guard - Vera perhaps looking for a knockout.

Knockout Bad Boy gets caught flat footed, as Vera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vera is breathing heavily.

Knockout Bad Boy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Knockout Bad Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Vera won't allow it.

Vera gets control of Knockout Bad Boy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knockout Bad Boy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vera is trying to control the position but Knockout Bad Boy postures up.
Vera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knockout Bad Boy is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockout Bad Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knockout Bad Boy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Knockout Bad Boy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vera!
A head kick misses from Knockout Bad Boy.
Knockout Bad Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Knockout Bad Boy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knockout Bad Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.

Vera moves into the clinch.
Vera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knockout Bad Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Vera has double underhooks.
Knockout Bad Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vera has him pressed against the cage.
Vera lands a nice elbow.
Vera gets through Knockout Bad Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knockout Bad Boy being controlled against the cage.

Knockout Bad Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vera rushes Knockout Bad Boy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Knockout Bad Boy breaks the clinch.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knockout Bad Boy darts in trying to clinch

and Vera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Knockout Bad Boy 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.
Vera postures up.
Vera stops Knockout Bad Boy from standing up.
Vera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Vera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knockout Bad Boy dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knockout Bad Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vera tries to get out of the position.
Knockout Bad Boy with a nice head shot there.
Knockout Bad Boy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vera is proving hard to escape from.
Vera 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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Knockout Bad Boy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knockout Bad Boy.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knockout Bad Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knockout Bad Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vera.
Rashad Knockout Bad Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knockout Bad Boy is looking to land body kicks.
Vera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knockout Bad Boy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Vera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vera tries to control but Knockout Bad Boy wriggling away.
Knockout Bad Boy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vera. What's that going to do exactly?
Knockout Bad Boy is trying to stand up.
Knockout Bad Boy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Vera is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knockout Bad Boy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knockout Bad Boy tries to reverse the position but Vera maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Knockout Bad Boy is now in Vera's guard. A big mistake from Vera there, giving up the dominant position!
Knockout Bad Boy controls from within his opponent's guard.

Vera has his foot on Knockout Bad Boy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knockout Bad Boy works his way back into a safe position though.
Knockout Bad Boy tries to stand but Vera is controlling from the bottom.

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

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

Knockout Bad Boy stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Vera.
Knockout Bad Boy is looking to land body kicks.
Knockout Bad Boy misses with a few strikes there.
Knockout Bad Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knockout Bad Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knockout Bad Boy wants to clinch.
Knockout Bad Boy throws a series of punches but Vera avoids them all with ease.
Vera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knockout Bad Boy tries to avoid it but Vera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knockout Bad Boy to the ground. Knockout Bad Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knockout Bad Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knockout Bad Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knockout Bad Boy throws a head kick that misses

and Vera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knockout Bad Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
Knockout Bad Boy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vera fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Vera on the inside.

Knockout Bad Boy breaks the clinch.
Knockout Bad Boy looks to clinch

and Vera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vera wants to pass to mount but Knockout Bad Boy is defending the position.

Vera is working for a submission of some sort.
Knockout Bad Boy wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout Bad Boy is looking to improve his position.

Vera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knockout Bad Boy is just riding it out for now. Vera eventually gives up the hold.
Vera thows a huge punch but Knockout Bad Boy dodges it nicely.
Knockout Bad Boy wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Vera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vera trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Vera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Knockout Bad Boy wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Knockout Bad Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Vera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knockout Bad Boy circles away.
Vera looks for a takedown but Knockout Bad Boy sprawls well.
Vera blocks a head kick by Knockout Bad Boy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knockout Bad Boy!

Vera takes the fight into the clinch.

Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knockout Bad Boy tries to clinch up

and Vera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Forrest Vera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knockout Bad Boy wants to control but Vera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knockout Bad Boy is in trouble now - Vera has advanced to mount!
Knockout Bad Boy working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera punishing his opponent with strikes.

Vera get's back to his feet.
Vera tries to clinch up but Knockout Bad Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Vera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knockout Bad Boy darts in trying to clinch

so Vera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera won't allow Knockout Bad Boy to get back to his feet.
Vera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knockout Bad Boy keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Vera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vera is looking to take a break and control but Knockout Bad Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knockout Bad Boy is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera passes to full mount!
Knockout Bad Boy regains half guard.
Vera not doing much here.
Knockout Bad Boy trying to hold on to Vera's head to control him but Vera postures up.
Vera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knockout Bad Boy wants to improve his position but Vera is controlling well.
Knockout Bad Boy won't allow Vera to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vera decides to stand and escape the position.
A combination from Knockout Bad Boy does no damage.
Knockout Bad Boy lands with a nice combination. Vera backs away looking to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Knockout Bad Boy as Vera shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knockout Bad Boy throws a sloppy head kick

so Vera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vera stands up over Knockout Bad Boy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vera pushes down on Knockout Bad Boy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knockout Bad Boy pushes Vera off looking to stand but Vera dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vera tries to control but Knockout Bad Boy wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Vera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Vera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Altschuler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgrath comes to the cage accompanied by 50 cent feat. Akon - I'll still kill. Altschuler has chosen Extreme Ways - Moby as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mcgrath
vs
Altschuler

180 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
270 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Mcgrath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Altschuler!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altschuler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgrath as he jumps to the side.
Altschuler closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgrath, looking for a takedown. Altschuler pushes Mcgrath against the cage but Mcgrath circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcgrath throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Matthew Altschuler has been cut.

Altschuler gets the takedown into side control.
Mcgrath is trying to get back to his feet.

Altschuler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgrath knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgrath is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Altschuler is controlling him well.

Altschuler tries for a kimura but Mcgrath is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcgrath is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Altschuler trying to control the position but Mcgrath is working away.

Altschuler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mcgrath is trying to get back to his feet.

Altschuler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcgrath, who protects the arm well.
Altschuler looks gassed!
Altschuler prevents Mcgrath from escaping the position.
Altschuler trying to control the position but Mcgrath is working away.

Mcgrath throws Altschuler to one side and escapes!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Altschuler blocks a head kick by Mcgrath.
Altschuler wants to clinch.
Mcgrath stuffs the takedown.
Frank Mcgrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Altschuler.
Altschuler blocks a head kick by Mcgrath.

Altschuler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Altschuler lands in his opponent's guard.
Altschuler wants to control from the top but Mcgrath keeps moving.

Mcgrath pushes Altschuler off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altschuler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgrath as he jumps to the side.
Mcgrath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgrath. No joy for Altschuler on that attempt.
Mcgrath attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Altschuler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrath controls Altschuler momentarily but Altschuler frees himself.
Mcgrath is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Altschuler is controlling him.
Mcgrath looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgrath, not yet.

Mcgrath pushes Altschuler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Altschuler fails with the takedown.
Mcgrath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgrath throws a sloppy head kick and Altschuler moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Mcgrath will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthew Altschuler'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.

Altschuler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgrath as he jumps to the side.
Altschuler shoots for a takedown but Mcgrath saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Mcgrath has managed to clinch.
Mcgrath with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcgrath gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Altschuler.
Frank Mcgrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Altschuler.

Mcgrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altschuler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgrath swivels and escapes.
Altschuler is breathing heavily.
Mcgrath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Altschuler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgrath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Mcgrath.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mcgrath here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altschuler blocks a head kick by Mcgrath.
Mcgrath misses with a head kick.
Altschuler tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mcgrath moves into the clinch.
Mcgrath with a knee to the head.

Mcgrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthew Altschuler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Altschuler with a poor takedown
and Mcgrath counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Altschuler! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Mcgrath!
Frank Mcgrath retains his heavyweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparing Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Snapfish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjj comes to the cage accompanied by 50 cent feat. eminem, cashis & lloyd banks - You don't know. Sparing Bjj is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bjj
vs
Snapfish

180 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparing Bjj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Snapfish!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snapfish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bjj's waist but Bjj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snapfish off to one side.
Snapfish shoots in looking for a takedown. Bjj tries to sprawl out of it but Snapfish keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bjj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snapfish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snapfish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sparing Bjj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Snapfish.

Bjj closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snapfish to the mat! Snapfish manages to get full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bjj tries to free his leg and advance position but Snapfish is retaining full guard.
Snapfish is trying to control the position but Bjj postures up.

Snapfish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bjj doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bjj manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snapfish trying to keep a closed guard but Bjj is proving a slippery customer.
Bjj forces his way into half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bjj has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Snapfish defend it? Bjj steps over the head and cranks it - Snapfish is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bjj!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparing Bjj!
Sparing Bjj retains his welterweight title!