EEC 127 Asher v Dylan PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miller
vs
Watson

190 cm
23
220 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

185 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Watson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Watson takes the fight into the clinch.
Watson leaning against his opponent.
Miller is trying to drag Watson to the mat but Watson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Watson scores with a shoulder strike.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Watson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Joe Miller has been cut.
Watson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Watson scores with a hook to the body.

Watson drops Miller onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miller is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Miller is rocked!
Miller is breathing heavily.
Watson has Miller pressed against the cage. He pushes Miller back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Watson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Miller crashing to the floor! Watson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Miller is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Watson!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lil Scrapy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scrapy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scrapy Do. Lil Scrapy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Scrapy
vs
Johnson

180 cm
20
167 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lil Scrapy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrapy misses with a looping left.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Lil Scrapy has been cut.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scrapy up against the cage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Johnson.
Scrapy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scrapy misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson stalls.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scrapys head.
Johnson pushes Scrapy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Scrapy is breathing heavily.
Scrapy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson pushes Scrapy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Scrapy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scrapy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Scrapy's head.

Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scrapy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Scrapy's guard.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scrapy trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scrapy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Casey Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Scrapy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scrapy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Scrapy keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

Scrapy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scrapy tries to get out of the position.
Scrapy wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Scrapy defending well.
Scrapy is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson prevents Scrapy from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lil Scrapy's cut.
That's time! Scrapy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Scrapy tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Scrapy walks into a left hand.

Scrapy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrapyis looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Scrapy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Scrapy keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scrapy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.

Casey Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrapy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scrapy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson throws a hook but Scrapy avoids it easily.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Scrapy misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a body punch but Scrapy moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scrapy's hands.
Scrapy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Lil Scrapy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scrapy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Scrapy fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Scrapy slips the punch.
Johnson misses with a hook

and Scrapy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Scrapy pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Scrapy works his way into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Scrapy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Scrapy's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Scrapy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lil Scrapy'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. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Scrapy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrapy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrapy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses the jab.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scrapy did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Scrapy is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapy is trying to get back to full guard.
Scrapy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scrapy keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Scrapy is trying to hold Johnson in close to prevent damage but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.

Johnson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Scrapy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Casey Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrapy tries to improve position but can't.
Scrapy wants to control but Johnson postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johnson trying to control the position but Scrapy is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scrapy has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Scrapy.
Nice defenses there by Scrapy.
Scrapy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Scrapy is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scrapy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Johnson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meraxes Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vascoo Gamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Targaryen
vs
Gamaa

202 cm
18
276 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meraxes Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vascoo Gamaa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Targaryen shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamaa tries to sprawl out of it but Targaryen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Targaryen gets tackled into the cage by Gamaa. Gamaa maintains the clinch.
Targaryen takes an elbow to the temple.
Gamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Targaryen's defenses.

It looks like Meraxes Targaryen has been cut.
Gamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gamaa lands an elbow inside that Targaryen shrugs off.

Meraxes Targaryen's cut is getting worse.
Targaryen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Gamaa has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Targaryen goes down! Gamaa pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!

Targaryen is rocked!
Targaryen is breathing heavily.
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!
Gamaa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oh Targaryen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gamaa decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Gamaa rushes Targaryen and presses him up against the cage.
Gamaa working the clinch nicely. Targaryen is working for position but Gamaa cracks him with a big knee to the head! Targaryen crumples up against the cage and Gamaa lands two more shots before the ref can save Targaryen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Vascoo Gamaa!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lux Leaves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Cohen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Leaves
vs
Cohen

175 cm
25
149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lux Leaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leaves swivels and escapes.
Cohen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leaves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cohen somewhat.
Leaves stuffs the takedown.
Lux Leaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Cohen.

Leaves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cohen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cohen throwing strikes but missing.
Cohen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leaves is keeping the position for now.
Leaves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leaves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cohen manages to get himself to full guard.
Leaves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leaves wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving.
Leaves scoring with some ground and pound.
Cohen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Leaves drops back looking for a leg! Cohen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cohen manages to kick Leaves off! Leaves jumps back into Cohen's guard.
Leaves distracts Cohen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cohen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cohen wants to stand up but Leaves is controlling him.
Leaves is looking to work some ground and pound but Cohen has wrist control.
Leaves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leaves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Leaves trying to control but Cohen is working from the bottom.
Leaves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cohen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cohen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leaves postures up in Cohen's guard and throws a big left but Cohen blocks it.
Leaves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leaves is looking to work some ground and pound but Cohen has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leaves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leaves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leaves with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leaves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cohen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leaves is controlling him.
Leaves lands a couple of elbows.
Cohen looks gassed!
Leaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leaves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leaves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leaves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cohen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leaves wants to pass the guard but Cohen is keeping the position.

Leaves stands up and waves to Cohen to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lux Leaves 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.

Cohen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leaves circles away.

Leaves moves into the clinch successfully.
Cohen can't find room to land a body shot as Leaves controls the action.
Cohen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cohen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leaves walks away with a smile on his face. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cohen shoots for a takedown but Leaves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lux Leaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Cohen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cohen.
Cohen fails with the takedown.
Cohen is breathing heavily.

Cohen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leaves's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leaves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leaves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leaves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leaves thows a huge punch but Cohen dodges it nicely.
Leaves throwing shots but Cohen is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Leaves there.
Leaves throwing shots but Cohen is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Leaves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cohen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leaves throwing shots but Cohen is blocking nicely.
Leaves winds up and cracks Cohen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cohen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaves.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cohen can do anything to dispel that myth.

Leaves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leaves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leaves trying to control from half guard but Cohen is working away.
Nice strikes from Leaves there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leaves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cohen's head.
Leaves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leaves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cohen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leaves is looking to take a break and control but Cohen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cohen is trying to stand up here but Leaves is controlling him well.
Leaves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cohen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leaves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cohen defending well though.
Leaves winds up and cracks Cohen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cohen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leaves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leaves is keen to just control but Cohen is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leaves thows a huge punch but Cohen dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lux Leaves dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Leaves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leaves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cohen misses with a takedown attempt

and Leaves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leaves cracks Cohen with a solid left hand.
Cohen keeping moving, preventing Leaves from controlling successfully.
Cohen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leaves chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaves landing some decent shots from guard.
Leaves stands up over Cohen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Leaves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cohen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leaves is controlling him.
Leaves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leaves throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaves stands up over Cohen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leaves connects with a couple of short punches.
Leaves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cohen can do to turn this around?
Leaves throwing strikes but missing.
Leaves works over Cohen with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Leaves throws a big right hand that misses.
Leaves postures up and lands a big shot to Cohen's brow.
Leaves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cohen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cohen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leaves.
Leaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leaves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Leaves 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leaves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cohen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leaves.
Leaves scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leaves is looking to work some ground and pound but Cohen has wrist control.
Cohen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leaves.
Leaves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leaves throws a big right hand that misses.
Leaves is looking to work some ground and pound but Cohen has wrist control.
Lux Leaves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cohen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leaves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lux Leaves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leaves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lux Leaves!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rol Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denilson Pires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gracie
vs
Pires

180 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

163 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rol Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Denilson Pires!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pires feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Pires changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pires with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pires stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Pires is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Pires's guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pires keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Pires has managed to sweep!
Pires is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pires can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pires is aware though and is defending well.
Pires trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pires got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pires has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pires throwing strikes but missing.
Pires makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pires wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Pires looks gassed!
Pires working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Pires trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pires manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pires tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Gracie 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.

Pires looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Pires is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pires gets back to full guard.
Gracie pushes down on Pires's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pires could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Pires is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rol Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. Tito Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ortiz
vs
Larsen

188 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Larsen.
Larsen throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Ortiz misses its intended target.
Larsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortiz's waist but Ortiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larsen off to one side.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Larsen. Larsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Larsen.
Ortiz misses with a straight right.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ortiz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortiz cracks Larsen with a solid left hand.
Ortiz connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortiz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ortiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Larsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larsen pulls Ortiz in close to his closed guard and prevents Ortiz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ortiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Larsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Larsen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Larsen's head.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
Ortiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Larsen's head.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Larsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz won't allow Larsen to get back to his feet.
Ortiz postures up in Larsen's guard and throws a big left but Larsen blocks it.
Ortiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortiz cracks Larsen with a solid left hand.
Ortiz works over Larsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortiz trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Ortiz with a nice head shot there.
Larsen trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsen is trying to control the position but Ortiz postures up.
Larsen wants to stand up but Ortiz is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz stops Larsen from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz throws a strike but Larsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ortiz wriggles free and stands up.
Ortiz misses with a low kick as Larsen jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ortiz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larsen checks it well.
Larsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Larsen. Larsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses

so Ortiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Larsen is trying to control the position but Ortiz postures up.
Ortiz postures up in Larsen's guard and throws a big left but Larsen blocks it.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Larsen's head.
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!
Ortiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Larsen has wrist control.
Ortiz cracks Larsen with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larsen is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen looking to pass the guard.
Larsen throwing strikes but missing.
Larsen looking to sit in guard and control but Ortiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tito Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Larsen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants a takedown.
Larsen wants a takedown but no success here.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Larsen.
Larsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Larsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Larsen prevents it.
Ortiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larsen.

Larsen tightens his grip and picks Ortiz up, before dumping him to the ground. Ortiz manages to land in guard.
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!
Ortiz pulls Larsen in close to prevent any damage.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larsen is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully.
Ortiz has control of Larsen's left arm, preventing Larsen from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Larsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ortiz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ortiz has escaped and now he's on top!
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
Ortiz works over Larsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Larsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Larsen controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
Ortiz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Ortiz 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!

Ortiz throws a series of punches but Larsen avoids them all with ease.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Larsen seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Ortiz shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Larsen is backing up but Ortiz catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Larsen covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Ortiz Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Ortiz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Thorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorpe has chosen Metal on Metal by Anvil as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dayton
vs
Thorpe

200 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Dayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thorpe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thorpe moves into range and clinches up with Dayton.

Dayton gets control of Thorpe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dayton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dayton looking to control.
Thorpe trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.

Dayton is looking to sinch up a triangle. Thorpe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dayton's body to avoid the submission. Dayton has instead reached around Thorpe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dayton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Dayton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Depaoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks comes to the cage accompanied by Viva Las Vegas by Dead Kennedys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sparks
vs
Depaoli

180 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

White Gorilla Nutrition
White Gorilla Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Depaoli!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Depaoli misses with a takedown attempt

and Sparks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Depaoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparks is one step ahead there.
Depaoli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Depaoli wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparks pushing down on Depaoli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Depaoli is looking to improve his position.
Sparks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Depaoli tries to get to full guard but Sparks has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Depaoli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sparks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Depaoli is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparks lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparks in particular looking to stall.
Sparks scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Depaoli wants to control but Sparks passes into side.
Depaoli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparks off and has taken his back!
Depaoli lands shots from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Depaoli manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Sparks breaks Depaoli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Depaoli is looking for a triangle but Sparks pushes his legs off easily.
Sparks thows a big elbow that misses.
Sparks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Depaoli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sparks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Depaoli is looking for a sweep. Sparks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Depaoli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Depaoli taking some punishment here, with Sparks in his half guard.
Sparks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Depaoli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sparks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Depaoli is refusing to be controlled, as Sparks sits in half guard.
Depaoli is looking for a sweep. Sparks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Depaoli is pressing down on Sparks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Sparks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Depaoli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparks has managed to get both his arms back between Depaoli's legs - danger averted.
Depaoli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Depaoli keeps moving.
Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Depaoli looking to control.
Sparks postures up and lands a big shot to Depaoli's brow.
Depaoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparks is one step ahead there.
Depaoli controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself.
Sparks thows a big elbow that misses.
Sparks throwing strikes but missing.
Depaoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Depaoli's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Depaoli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparks defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Depaoli can do anything to dispel that myth.

Depaoli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparks is aware though and is defending well.
Sparks is working Depaoli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparks content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Sparks dominated that round.
That's time! Sparks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Depaoli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sparks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Depaoli throws a sloppy head kick and Sparks moves out of range easily.
Depaoli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Sparks tries to sprawl but Depaoli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Depaoli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparks.
Sparks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Depaoli is pressing down on Sparks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Depaoli keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass.

Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparks is looking to take a break and control but Depaoli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparks is looking to advance position but Depaoli won't allow it.
Bobby Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparks winds up and cracks Depaoli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sparks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Depaoli is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Depaoli manages to get to full guard.

Depaoli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Depaoli wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparks slips nicely into half guard.
Depaoli moves into full guard.
Depaoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparks is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Depaoli keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.

Depaoli looking for a guillotine here but Sparks defends easily.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Depaoli is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Depaoli wants to sweep but no luck.

Depaoli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Depaoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparks is one step ahead there.
Depaoli is breathing heavily.
Sparks tries to free his leg and advance position but Depaoli is retaining full guard.
Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Depaoli 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.
Sparks postures up in Depaoli's guard and throws a big left but Depaoli blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Depaoli looking to control.
Depaoli looking for a sweep. Not yet Depaoli, not yet.
Depaoli has momentary wrist control but Sparks slips an elbow through the middle.
Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Depaoli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sparks uses it to pass to side control.
Sparks working away.
Depaoli on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Depaoli can't do much from the bottom here.

Sparks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Depaoli tries to improve position but can't.
Depaoli prevents Sparks from improving position.
Depaoli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Sparks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Sparks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Depaoli throws a leg kick that misses.
Sparks stuffs the takedown attempt from Depaoli. Depaoli gets slowly back to his feet.
Depaoli misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Sparks.
Depaoli throws a front kick aimed at Sparks's knee but Sparks avoids it well.
Sparks wants to clinch up but Depaoli keeps it at a distance.

Sparks gets the takedown into side control.
Depaoli gets back to half guard.
Depaoli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Depaoli.
Sparks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sparks cracks Depaoli with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks won't allow Depaoli to sweep him here.
Sparks postures up.
Depaoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sparks trying to control but Depaoli is working from the bottom.
Sparks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Depaoli is keeping the position for now.

Depaoli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Depaoli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sparks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Depaoli misses with a head shot.
Depaoli with shots to the head and body - Sparks looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sparks wants to hold on but Depaoli pushes him away.
Depaoli working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Depaoli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Depaoli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Depaoli scoring with strikes but Sparks is staying in there.
Sparks working to try and regain half guard.
Sparks is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Depaoli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sparks's face.
Sparks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sparks is trying to control but can't.
Depaoli with the ground and pound but Sparks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Adrian Depaoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Depaoli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Depaoli passes into half guard.
Depaoli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Depaoli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Depaoli.
Bobby Sparks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Depaoli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Depaoli wants to work for an arm triangle but Sparks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sparks trying to hold on to Depaoli's head to control him but Depaoli postures up.
Sparks is trying to stand up here but Depaoli is controlling him well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Depaoli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparks defends it well.
Sparks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Depaoli is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sparks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sparks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Sparks blocks the strikes from Depaoli.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Depaoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Sparks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Brzeczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Le Grand Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brzeczyszczykiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by Pudzian Band - Dawaj na ring. On his way into the cage it seems that Mateusz Brzeczyszczykiewicz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mateusz Brzeczyszczykiewicz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Brzeczyszczykiewicz
vs
Grand Antonio

192 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

169 cm
20
206 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateusz Brzeczyszczykiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Grand Antonio!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz throws a nice looking combination but Antonio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Brzeczyszczykiewicz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Antonio to the ground. Brzeczyszczykiewicz is now in Antonio's guard.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz wants to get up but he can't break Antonio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Antonio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz wants to control from the top but Antonio keeps moving.
Antonio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antonio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz is trying desperately to improve position.
Antonio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Antonio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonio looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz wants to hold on but Antonio pushes him away.
Antonio trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Antonio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brzeczyszczykiewicz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio trying to control but Brzeczyszczykiewicz is having none of it.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz is desperately trying to improve his position but Antonio has a good base and remains in mount.
Antonio with the ground and pound from mount.
Antonio working Brzeczyszczykiewicz over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antonio postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Brzeczyszczykiewicz in real trouble here! The ref calls for Brzeczyszczykiewicz to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Le Grand Antonio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

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

Asher
vs
Dylan

196 cm
20
256 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

201 cm
22
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asher Asher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Dylan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dylan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dylan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Asher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Asher connects with a high kick.

It looks like Lucas Dylan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Asher misses.
Dylan misses with a body kick.
Dylan misses with a low kick.
Dylan checks the leg kick.
Dylan scores with a nice body kick.
Dylan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan missing with a left hand there. Asher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asher throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dylan counters with a stiff right hand.
Asher blocks the body kick.
Dylan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dylan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asher checks a leg kick.
Dylan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asher throws a lazy head kick
and Dylan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dylan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylan misses with a body kick.
Dylan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lucas Dylan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dylan looks to land a right hand but Asher moved out of range.
Asher swats away the attempt to clinch by Dylan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Dylan misses.
Dylan misses with the body kick
and Asher counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dylan misses with the combination.
Dylan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asher throws a leg kick which misses Dylan's front leg but catches the back leg as Dylan tries to avoid it.
Asher throws a push kick but Dylan slaps the foot to one side.
Dylan misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Asher.
Asher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dylan on the side of the head.
Dylan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Asher thows a leg kick but Dylan checks it
and Dylan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Asher is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asher defending well as Dylan loads up on a big left hand.
Dylan misses with a looping left.
Dylan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dylan is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Asher.
Dylan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas Dylan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Dylan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dylan wants to slow Asher down by chopping away at his legs.
Dylan misses with a body kick.
Asher throws a head kick that misses.
Lucas Dylan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asher checks a leg kick.
Asher misses with a leg kick
and Dylan counters with a body kick that stops Asher in his tracks momentarily.
Dylan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Dylan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Dylan.
Dylan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dylan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dylan.
A head kick misses from Dylan.
Dylan throws a front kick aimed at Asher's knee but Asher avoids it well.
Dylan fails to land with a series of punches.
Asher throws a head kick that misses.
Dylan lands with a slapping head kick.
Dylan works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dylan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Dylan both land. Nice combination.
Dylan throws a head kick but Asher moves out of range.
Asher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dylan throws a low kick but Asher avoids it.
Asher avoids the head kick by Dylan.
Dylan clobbers Asher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dylan.
Dylan looks to land a body kick but Asher moved away.
Asher throws a sloppy head kick and Dylan moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan wants to clinch.
Dylan throws a head kick that misses
and Asher counters with a low kick, right behind Dylan 's knee.
Asher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dylan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asher counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dylan throws a body kick that misses.
Dylan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asher checks it well.
Asher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dylan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dylan misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asher avoids the head kick by Dylan.
Asher throws a push kick but Dylan slaps the foot to one side.
Dylan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dylan throws a hook but Asher avoids it easily.
Asher feints and then cracks Dylan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dylan down.
Asher throws a jab when Dylan was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dylan just misses with a punch to the body.
Asher blocks a head kick by Dylan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Dylan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Dylan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Asher moves out of range of the body kick from Dylan.
Dylan checks a leg kick.
Asher throws a head kick but Dylan moves out of range.
Dylan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dylan thuds his shin into the meat of Asher's side.
Dylan lands a jab.
Dylan tries to land a front kick but Asher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dylan connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asher throws a head kick but Dylan moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan lands with a slapping head kick.
Asher lands a head kick!
Dylan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dylan connects with a solid leg kick.
Dylan lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Dylan misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dylan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dylan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dylan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dylan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asher loads up on a big right hand but Dylan slips the punch.
Dylan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan scores with a head kick.
Dylan circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Asher drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dylan follows Asher to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Dylan!
Lucas Dylan is the new heavyweight champion!