Apocalypse FC 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Woodford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barron comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Kool - Let Me Clear My Throat. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Barron
vs
Woodford

180 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Barron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Woodford!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barron misses with an uppercut.
Barron misses with a series of wild punches.
Woodford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barron but Barron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Barron as Woodford shoots in.
Barron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woodford moves away.
Woodford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Jacob Woodford has been cut.
Barron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woodford.
Woodford throws a leg kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Woodford wants a takedown but no success here.
Phillip Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Woodford.
Barron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barron can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Barron.
Woodford keeps control of Barron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barron is leaning against Woodford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Woodford tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barron wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barron scores with a jab to the head.
Woodford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barron.
Barron just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Barron.
Woodford shoots in for a takedown but Barron shows good takedown defense.
Woodford looks gassed!
Barron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barron connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Woodford! He's out on his feet! Barron rushes in and drops Woodford with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phillip Barron!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Marak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian has chosen Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Marak
vs
Kermodian

193 cm
23
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Marak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marak wants to clinch up but Kermodian keeps it at a distance.
Marak shoots in for a takedown but Kermodian shows good takedown defense.
Kermodian thuds his right hand into Marak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kermodian as he jumps to the side.

Marak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kermodian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kermodian prevents Marak from improving position.

Marak swings around for an armbar but Kermodian sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marak's guard.
Marak wants to sweep but no luck.
Kermodian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marak wants to sweep but no luck.
Kermodian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kermodian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marak keeping full guard, as Kermodian tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian controlling from the top position.
Marak trying to strike off his back.
Kermodian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kermodian is one step ahead there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Kermodian.

Marak moves into the clinch successfully.
Marak is stalling here.
Marak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Marak. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kermodian breaks the clinch.
Kermodian throws a jab when Marak was well out of range.
Kermodian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown by Marak or perhaps it was just good defense by Kermodian which made him look bad.
Kermodian lands a nice hook to Marak's body. Marak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marak shoots in and drives through. Kermodian sprawls well.
Marak is breathing heavily.

Marak gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kermodian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.

Marak tries for a kimura but Kermodian is defending well.

Marak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kermodian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kermodian keeps Marak under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Kermodian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Marak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kermodian keeps Marak under control for a moment.

Marak is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kermodian is trying to escape and Marak transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kermodian is forced to tap! Nice work there by Marak! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Marak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Tantay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tantay
vs
Anderson

170 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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, Ryan Tantay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tantay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tantay manages to pull guard.
Anderson trying to control but Tantay is working from the bottom.
Tantay trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tantay throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tantay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Tantay looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tantay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Anderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tantay controlling his opponent.

Tantay has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Anderson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Tantay!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Crossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Forde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forde is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Ripper by Chinchilla. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Crossman
vs
Forde

192 cm
24
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Crossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Forde!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forde shoots in but no luck this time.
Crossman tries to clinch but Forde is having none of it.
Forde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crossman is fending him off so far but Forde persists. Nope, Crossman circles away and we're back to standing.
Forde fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cody Crossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Forde.
Forde checks a leg kick.

Crossman has managed to clinch.
Forde tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crossman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crossman landing knees to the body.
Forde tries for a takedown but Crossman manages to get underhooks.
Crossman avoiding damage.
Forde trying to stall but Crossman improves his position.
Crossman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Crossman as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Forde jumps guard but Crossman stands there with Forde around his waist. Forde gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Forde misses with a knee to the head.
Crossman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Forde has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crossman missing with knees to the body.
Crossman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Forde drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forde looks gassed!
Forde tries to pull guard but Crossman holds him up against the cage and eventually Forde drops back down to his feet.
Forde tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crossman tries a knee to the head but Forde blocks it.
Forde trying to land knees to the body.
Forde tries to pull guard but Crossman holds him up against the cage and eventually Forde drops back down to his feet.
Forde tries a knee to the head but Crossman blocks it.

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.
Crossman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Forde tries for a takedown but Crossman manages to get underhooks.
Forde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from Crossman.
Crossman scores with a knee to the head.
Crossman lands an elbow inside that Forde shrugs off.
Crossman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crossman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Forde's face.
Crossman scores with a hook to the body.
Crossman tries a knee to the head but Forde blocks it.
Forde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crossman lands a damaging elbow.

Forde is rocked!
Crossman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Forde is still on wobbly legs! Can Crossman finish him?
Forde takes an elbow to the temple.
Crossman connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Forde badly! Forde tumbles to the floor and Crossman stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Crossman!