WFC 72 - Brink Of Madness PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kit Latura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bv Rasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bv Rasp struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs 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. This should be a great matchup!

Latura
vs
Rasp

194 cm
22
198 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

200 cm
24
202 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kit Latura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bv Rasp!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latura throws a right hand that Rasp ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasp also avoids with ease.

Rasp moves into range and clinches up with Latura.
Rasp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rasp misses with some punches.
Latura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rasp prevents Latura from breaking the clinch.
Latura tries to throw a body punch but Rasp avoids it by throwing Latura back against the cage.
Rasp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rasp struggles to land a body shot inside as Latura controls his hands.
Rasp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasp lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Kit Latura has been cut.

Rasp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Latura.
Latura throws a one two combo.
Rasp with a hook.
Latura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rasp moves away.
Rasp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Latura throws a series of strikes that have Rasp backpedaling.

Rasp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Latura pushes Rasp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Latura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rasp throws a looping overhand right but Latura ducks down to avoid it.
Rasp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rasp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Latura as he jumps to the side.
Latura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latura misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Latura.
Rasp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Latura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Latura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rasp backs up against the cage.
Rasp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rasp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rasp looks gassed!
Rasp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Latura misses with a wild combination.
Latura throws a hook but Rasp blocks it.
Latura lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Latura. No joy for Rasp on that attempt.
Rasp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rasp there as he acknowledges the shot.
Latura scores with a jab to the head.
Latura scores with a sloppy right hand. Rasp should have avoided that one.
Latura misses with a combination
and Rasp counters with a nice body shot.
Rasp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kit Latura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bv Rasp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Latura duly obliges.
Latura scores with a punch to the head.
Rasp ducks under a wild hook from Latura.
Good standup being displayed there by Latura as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latura digs a good hook to Rasp's body.
Kit Latura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rasp swings widly with a right hand
and Latura counters with a two punch combo.
Latura dodges the punch combination from Rasp.
Latura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Rasp is rocked!
Rasp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rasp is still on wobbly legs! Can Latura finish him?
Latura connects with a nice looking jab.
Latura is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rasp gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Latura gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rasp is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kit Latura!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Menger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Areeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menger comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Back The Music - by Sweatshop Union. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Menger
vs
Areeno

170 cm
25
155 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Menger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Areeno!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areeno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Menger lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Areeno.
Menger looks to land a combination but Areeno avoids it well.
Areeno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Areeno.
Menger swats away the attempt to clinch by Areeno.
Areeno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Menger wants to clinch.
Carl Menger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menger tries to clinch
and Areeno counters with a left and a right that stings Menger.
Menger takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Menger finds it's target.
Menger blocks a low kick nicely.
Menger moves to clinch but Areeno breaks away
letting Areeno counter with a right hand.
Areeno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Menger shoots in for a takedown but Areeno shows good takedown defense.
Areeno leaves Menger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Menger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger looks to land a combination but Areeno avoids it well.
Menger is looking to clinch.
Menger takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Carl Menger has been cut.
Menger shoots in for a double leg but Areeno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Menger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Areeno leaves Menger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Menger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Menger throws out a powerful jab.

Menger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Areeno is pressing down on Menger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Menger preventing the sweep.
Areeno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menger wants to control from the top but Areeno keeps moving.
Areeno is adopting a defensive guard.
Areeno keeping full guard, as Menger tries to pass.
Menger throws and elbow that misses. Areeno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menger's guard. Nice move by Areeno!
Areeno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menger is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Menger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Areeno defends it easily.

Menger looking for a guillotine here but Areeno defends easily.
Areeno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Areeno wants to control from the top but Menger keeps moving.
Menger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Menger keeping moving, preventing Areeno from controlling successfully.
Areeno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Areeno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Areeno slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areeno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Menger is looking to control Areeno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menger avoid being mounted?
Areeno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Menger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Areeno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Areeno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Menger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Menger throws an overhand right that lands on Areeno's shoulder, as Areeno tries to avoid the shot.
Menger misses with a hook. Areeno ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Areeno misses.
Menger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Menger throws a lazy uppercut
and Areeno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Areeno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Menger keeps the fight on the outside.
Areeno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Menger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Menger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Areeno did well to prevent Menger getting side control.
Areeno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Menger is trying to work for a kimura but Areeno is defending well.
Menger tries to pass to full mount but Areeno defends it.
Areeno is trying to maintain the position but Menger is very close to passing his half guard.

Menger seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Areeno has recovered full guard.
Menger looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Menger pushes down on Areeno's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Menger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Areeno is just riding it out for now. Menger eventually gives up the hold.
Menger with the ground and pound but Areeno uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Menger tries to free his leg and advance position but Areeno is retaining full guard.
Areeno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areeno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Areeno lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Menger!
Menger is looking to get to half guard.
Areeno raining down hammerfists from mount.
Areeno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Areeno with the ground and pound from mount.
Menger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areeno wants to control the pace but Menger is squirming around nicely.
Areeno lands a big shot there that rocks Menger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Menger tries to hold on but Areeno pushes him away.
Menger can't escape the position.
Menger throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
Areeno scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Menger?
Menger tries to hold on but Areeno pushes him away.
Areeno dominating with strikes here.
Menger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Menger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Areeno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Menger'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Menger darts in trying to clinch

and Areeno counters by moving into the clinch.

Menger manages to break the clinch.
Areeno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Menger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Menger throws a lazy uppercut
and Areeno counters with a stiff right hand.
Menger throws a poor cross that misses

and Areeno counters by clinching up.

Menger breaks from the clinch.
Menger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Areeno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping body kick lands there for Areeno.
Areeno looks for the body kick but Menger saw that one coming.
Menger wants to clinch but Areeno slips to the side
and Areeno counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Areeno misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Areeno.
Areeno tries to work over Menger's front leg with a kick but Menger checks it.
Menger misses with a right hand
and Areeno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menger works over Areeno's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Areeno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Areeno - that will leave a mark!
Menger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Areeno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Menger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Areeno counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot by Areeno.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Areeno, as that shot connected.
Menger throws a right hand that misses
and Areeno counters with a left and a right that stings Menger.
Menger throws an off balance right hand
and Areeno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Areeno dodges the punch combination from Menger.
Menger shoots in looking for a takedown but Areeno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Menger blocks a head kick by Areeno.
Steve Areeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areeno lands a head shot.

Areeno has Menger up against the cage in a clinch.
Menger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Areeno or not.
Menger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Menger being controlled against the cage.

Areeno breaks the clinch.
Menger tries to clinch up.
Menger throws a right hand that misses
and Areeno counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Menger - just one landing.
Areeno lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Areeno lunges at Menger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menger's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Menger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Areeno counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Areeno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Areeno throws a series of punches but Menger avoids them all with ease.
Menger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Areeno as he avoids it easily.
Areeno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Menger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Areeno misses with a two punch combination.
Menger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Areeno counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Menger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Areeno thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger misses with an uppercut
and Areeno counters with an outside leg kick.
Menger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Areeno lands a head shot.
Menger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Areeno can pounce on him.
Menger doesn't manage to clinch there - Areeno circles away.
Areeno throws a head kick but Menger moves out of range.
Menger throws a big shot that misses.
Areeno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menger moves out of range of the body kick.
Areeno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menger as he avoids it easily.
Areeno avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Menger throws a poor cross that misses
letting Areeno counter with a right hand.
Areeno connects with a jab.
Menger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Areeno connects with a body shot that sends Menger's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Menger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Areeno is looking to reverse the position.
Areeno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Menger prevents Areeno from improving his position.

Menger is trying to work for a kimura but Areeno is defending well.
Areeno trying to hold on to Menger's head to control him but Menger postures up.
Carl Menger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Menger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Areeno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Areeno 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Areeno!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Refn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Weapon of Choice. Lucifer Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Refn
vs
Jones

178 cm
22
174 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

192 cm
26
178 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucifer Jones!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a right hand.
Refn misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Refn misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Refn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Refn misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Refn's knee momentarily.
Refn misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Refn throws an off balance right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Refn misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Refn misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Refn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Refn misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Refn is breathing heavily.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Jones throws a left that rocks Refn and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jones dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Refn regain composure!

Refn is rocked!
Jones happy to just control the position for now.
Oh Refn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Refn seems to have got his legs back now.

Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Refn to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Refn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones throws a series of punches but Refn moves out of range.
Refn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Refn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones digs a good hook to Refn's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Refn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Refn's head back.
Refn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Refn misses with a hook to the body

and Jones counters with a beautiful punch that sends Refn to the canvas!

Refn is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones thumps Refn with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Refn. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Refn to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Refn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Refn tries to get out of the position.

Jones stands up from Refn's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones cracks Refn with a hook to the temple - Refn is on wobbly legs here! Jones swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Refn falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jones wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucifer Jones!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Esposito
vs
Polk

178 cm
25
182 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

178 cm
25
184 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Polk!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito throws a low kick but Polk moves out of range easily.
Esposito throws a lazy head kick
and Polk counters with a nice uppercut.
Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Polk's calf.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Polk.

It looks like Frank Esposito has been cut.
Polk misses with an uppercut
and Esposito counters with a good low kick that Polk was not able to check.

Polk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Esposito manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Polk wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Polk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polk looking to sit in guard and control but Esposito gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Polk keeps moving.
Polk 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.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Polk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito is really struggling to control Polk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Polk looking for a sweep. Not yet Polk, not yet.

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.
Esposito wanted to stand there but Polk had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Esposito just wasn't active enough.
Esposito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Polk misses with a right hand
and Esposito counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Esposito. That's going to slow Polk down.
Polk misses with a hook
and Esposito makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A clash of legs there as Polk blocks the low kick.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Polk moved away.
Polk misses with an uppercut

and Esposito counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito trying to land knees to the body.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Polk letting Esposito take a breather here.
Esposito lands a body punch in the clinch.
Esposito lands a left hand.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito misses with a knee strike.
Polk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esposito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Esposito, as that shot connected.
Esposito tries a low kick but Polk avoids it.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Esposito wants to clinch up but Polk keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Polk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Esposito counters with a left to the body.
Esposito misses with a lunging right hand

and Polk counters with a single leg into guard. Esposito didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polk.
Esposito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Polk throwing strikes from guard but Esposito blocks nicely.
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 Esposito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Esposito's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Esposito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Polk swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Polk misses with an uppercut
and Esposito counters with a head kick. That will keep Polk thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A nice inside leg kick there by Esposito. That's going to slow Polk down.
Polk throws an off balance right hand
and Esposito counters with a nice kick to the body.
Polk throws a poor cross that misses
and Esposito counters with a straight right hand.
Esposito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Polk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Esposito's knee momentarily.
Polk blocks a leg kick.
Frank Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Polk is rocked!
Polk throws an off balance right hand
and Esposito counters with a huge left! Polk is in big trouble! He's backing up but Esposito isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Polk from any more damage. A dominating finish by Esposito!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Esposito!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Antistar (by Massive Attack). Hawkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Tubthumping" by Chumbawumba kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Salazar
vs
Hawkins

185 cm
27
218 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

193 cm
29
217 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Salazar closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Salazar pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salazar misses with a straight left.
Hawkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salazar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
Salazar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkins pinned against the cage. Hawkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
Salazar misses with a left hand
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkins lands a jab.
Robbie Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Salazar or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawkins which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawkins cracks Salazar with a good jab.
Salazar looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salazar.
Hawkins lands with a shot to the body.
Salazar lands a nice shot that snaps Hawkins's head back.
Salazar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salazar throws an off balance right hand
and Hawkins counters with a nice body shot.
Salazar has a takedown stuffed.
Hawkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Salazar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by Hawkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawkins.
Salazar misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salazar.
Hawkins tests Salazar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar fails with the takedown.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salazar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand.
Salazar misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawkins counters with a nice uppercut.

Salazar is rocked!
Hawkins cracks Salazar with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Salazar falls to his knees and Hawkins doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Hawkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anaconda Anaconda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gim Allon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anaconda comes into the arena with Baby Got Back blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Anaconda
vs
Allon

204 cm
29
279 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

201 cm
25
278 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anaconda Anaconda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gim Allon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anaconda closes the distance but Allon moves to the side

and Allon counters with a shoot takedown. Anaconda fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anaconda 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.
Allon tries to free his leg and advance position but Anaconda is retaining full guard.
Allon works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Allon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anaconda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Allon.
Anaconda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allon on the ground.
Anaconda is looking for a sweep. Allon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anaconda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anaconda is trying to get back to full guard.
Anaconda taking some punishment here, with Allon in his half guard.
Anaconda is not content to let Allon control the position.

Allon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anaconda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Allon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Allon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anaconda defending well though.
Allon is looking to take a break and control but Anaconda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anaconda tries to get to full guard but Allon has control of the leg.

Allon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anaconda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Allon.
Allon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anaconda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Anaconda is defending against the submission attempts here by Allon.
Allon working over Anaconda with some ground and pound. Anaconda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Allon.
Anaconda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Allon there.
Allon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anaconda wants to improve his position but Allon is controlling well.
Allon is trying to control. Anaconda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Allon is nestled in close to Anaconda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anaconda is doing well to control the position and prevent Allon from advancing to side control.
Allon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anaconda trying to control but Allon postures up.
Allon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Allon is trying to control. Anaconda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Allon is nestled in close to Anaconda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Allon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anaconda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anaconda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anaconda tries to clinch

and Allon counters with a single leg into guard. Anaconda didn't expect that.

Allon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anaconda dives on top into guard.
Anaconda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allon seems keen to control Anaconda's posture.
Anaconda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anaconda looking to sit in guard and control but Allon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allon stands and throws Anaconda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Allon trying to control the action but Anaconda is working from the bottom.
Allon working the ground and pound but Anaconda is defending the strikes.
Anaconda tries to improve position but can't.
Allon working away.
Allon scoring with punches from side control.
Anaconda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Allon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Allon throws an elbow but Anaconda slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allon cracks Anaconda with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Allon lands a few punches from side control.
Anaconda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Allon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allon grinds an elbow into Anaconda's temple.
Allon in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Anaconda looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Allon turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gim Allon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Ambitionz Az A Ridah by Tupac. Smyth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RZA - Fatal. The key to victory for Sean Taylor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Taylor
vs
Smyth

175 cm
24
155 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

170 cm
24
156 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Smyth!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses with a combination

and Smyth counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taylor's guard now.

Taylor has his foot on Smyth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smyth works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor wants to stand up but Smyth is controlling him.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyth throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyth trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Taylor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smyth misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smyth digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Smyth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Smyth counters with a one-two to the body.
Smyth defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Smyth tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
That kick from Taylor tenderised Smyth's leg. Smyth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taylor checks a low kick from Smyth.

Smyth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.

Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smyth pulls his head out easily.

Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smyth pulls his head out easily.
Smyth 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.
Taylor is staying active underneath Smyth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smyth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smyth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smyth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taylor.
Smyth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smyth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smyth is on top in guard.

Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.
Taylor tries to stand and escape but Smyth is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smyth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.

Taylor gets to his feet - Smyth follows without any prompting.
Smyth tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Smyth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Smyth counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Smyth 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.

Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Smyth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smyth avoids the body shot from Taylor.
A shot to the body from Taylor misses
and Smyth counters with a straight right hand.
Smyth defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Smyth avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Smyth is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth moves out of range of the body kick.

Smyth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smyth showed some decent athleticism there.
Smyth is just content to waste time from the top position. Taylor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smyth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smyth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smyth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Taylor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smyth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sean Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smyth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body

and Smyth counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
Smyth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vincent Smyth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smyth working the ground and pound but Taylor is defending the strikes.
Taylor regains half guard, as Smyth was trying to land strikes.
Smyth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth looks to land a strike but Taylor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smyth with a nice head shot there.
Taylor controls Smyth momentarily but Smyth frees himself.
Smyth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smyth wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smyth is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Smyth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smyth tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor misses with a body punch

and Smyth counters with a takedown into side control.
Smyth wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smyth's best efforts.

Smyth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smyth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smyth.
Smyth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor is pressing down on Smyth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Smyth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

Taylor 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.

Smyth has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Taylor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smyth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Smyth tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sean Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a combination
and Smyth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smyth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Smyth's head.
Taylor throws a jab when Smyth was well out of range.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smyth moves away.
Smyth misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Smyth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smyth slips a jab from Taylor.
Smyth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vincent Smyth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Smyth. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Smyth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smyth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smyth shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Smyth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smyth slips a straight right by Taylor.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Smyth.
I've got Smyth 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Smyth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johny Lock was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Morgan
vs
Lock

210 cm
24
190 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

184 cm
25
189 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Lock!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lock lands a body shot.
Morgan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Lock dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Lock throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Lock misses with a body kick.
Lock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morgan throws a front kick aimed at Lock's knee but Lock avoids it well.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
Lock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lock misses the shot to the body.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lock misses with a few strikes there.
Lock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan counters with a leg kick.
Morgan throws a low kick, looking for Lock's leg but Lock calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Lock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morgan's knee momentarily.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Lock counters with a head kick. That will keep Morgan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Lock counters with a good low kick that Morgan was not able to check.
Lock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lock really felt that one!
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lock looks gassed!
Morgan misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lock has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.

Lock manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lock is keeping the position for now.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Morgan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dexter Morgan.
Lock avoids the head kick by Morgan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lock showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Lock advances to half guard.
Morgan wants to control but Lock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan pulls Lock in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lock is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan 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.

Lock misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Lock moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
Lock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morgan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lock shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lock misses with a straight left.
Lock throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lock's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Morgan.
Lock is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Lock.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Lock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dexter Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lock shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick from Morgan lands but Lock takes it in his stride.

Morgan sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lock to the ground! Morgan dives into full mount looking to finish!

Lock is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan content just to control the position here.
Lock tries to lock up and control but Morgan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morgan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Lock checks it
and Lock counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan.
Lock avoids a kick to the body.
Lock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Morgan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lock really felt that one!
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lock.
Lock swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Morgan wants to land a leg kick but Lock is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Morgan lands but Lock takes it in his stride.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lock circles away.
Lock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morgan tries to work over Lock's front leg with a kick but Lock checks it.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Lock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lock checks it well.
Morgan wants to slow Lock down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morgan rather than just go for the knockout.
Morgan is looking to slow Lock down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lock.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Lock moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lock throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a good low kick that Lock was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Lock.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lock throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Morgan lands a head kick that stumbles Lock and the fighters go to the mat.
Lock is still in real trouble! Can Morgan finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lock looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Lock seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morgan stacks Lock on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Morgan!
Morgan taking a breather here.

Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but Lock is defending well.
The referee asks Morgan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Morgan prefers to stall for the moment though.

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.
Morgan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Morgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lock wants to control but Morgan postures up.
Lock tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Johny Lock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lock's legs.
Lock is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
Morgan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lock's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morgan has control of an arm but Lock manages to advance to Morgan's back!
Morgan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morgan is not content to let Lock control the position.
Morgan trying to hold on to Lock's head to control him but Lock postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to roll over but Lock keeps him under control.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Lock's back. He's all about the action.
Lock is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Lock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morgan is looking to control Lock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lock can do to turn this around?
Lock stops Morgan from getting back to his feet.

Lock is working for a submission of some sort.
Dexter Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan controlling the position well.

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.
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
Morgan managing to control the position.
Lock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ferreira
vs
Pep

180 cm
30
145 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

169 cm
27
142 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Pep!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pep scores with a punch to the head.
Pep takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Pep moves out of range.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pep misses with a body shot.
Ferreira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ferreira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pep.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferreira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pep jabs Ferreira right on the nose. Ferreira blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira thows a leg kick but Pep checks it
letting Pep counter with a right hand.

Ferreira is rocked!
Pep takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Ferreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira swinging wildly here.
Ferreira wants to clinch.
Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now.
Pep chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferreira can pounce on him.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ferreira got wobbled bad by a big combination! Pep presses forward with punches and knees until Ferreira stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ferreira closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Pep!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil DeBlunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moon comes to the cage accompanied by Heartbeats. The crowd seem to be enjoying DeBlunt's choice of entrance music: Westside Connection - Bow Down. Howard Moon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moon
vs
DeBlunt

190 cm
23
245 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
280 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Howard Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil DeBlunt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Moon misses its intended target.
Moon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Howard Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon takes a swing at DeBlunt's ribcage but misses.
Moon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeBlunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Moon misses with an uppercut. DeBlunt saw that one coming.
DeBlunt with a jab.
Moon looks to clinch
letting DeBlunt counter with a right hand.
Moon throws a hook but DeBlunt blocks it.
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch but DeBlunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeBlunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
DeBlunt tries to bum rush Moon with a series of wild strikes but Moon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlunt jabs at Moon's body.
Moon misses with a lunging right hand
and DeBlunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moon misses with a combination
and DeBlunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by DeBlunt.
A swing and a miss from Moon.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBlunt moves away.
Moon misses with a combination
and DeBlunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moon misses with an uppercut
and DeBlunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
DeBlunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeBlunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeBlunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moon under the eye.
DeBlunt scores with a jab to the body.
DeBlunt lands the left hand.
DeBlunt misses with an uppercut.
Moon misses with an uppercut
and DeBlunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Moon throws a lazy uppercut
and DeBlunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeBlunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Moon throws a series of punches but DeBlunt moves out of range.
DeBlunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Moon.
DeBlunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moon is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from DeBlunt. Those never looked like landing.
Moon misses with a body punch
and DeBlunt counters with a straight right hand.
DeBlunt thuds his right hand into Moon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeBlunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBlunt throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
DeBlunt misses with a body shot.
DeBlunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Moon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeBlunt counters with a right hand to the body.
DeBlunt jabs at Moon's body.
DeBlunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBlunt jabs at Moon's body.
Moon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for DeBlunt.
DeBlunt scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Howard Moon has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
DeBlunt throws a good cross that connects.
DeBlunt throws a series of punches but Moon moves out of range.
Moon throws an off balance right hand
and DeBlunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by DeBlunt.
Moon on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Moon is rocked!
DeBlunt lands a body shot.
DeBlunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Moon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeBlunt cracks Moon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Moon falls to his knees and DeBlunt doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil DeBlunt!