MFC 6--Night Of Champions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burr Grills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grills's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Where da hood at. Rollins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye Of the Tiger. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Grills
vs
Rollins

165 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Burr Grills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grills showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
Grills jabs Rollins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Grills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grills thuds his right hand into Rollins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rollins throws a right and a left that Grills avoids nicely.

Grills lands a left and a right that send Rollins crashing to the mat, dazed. Grills thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Rollins is rocked!

It looks like Mike Rollins has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grills pounces like a tiger and cracks Rollins with a vicious hook! Rollins is down but not out! Grills follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Burr Grills!

C
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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rosy ODonnald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Nash looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

ODonnald
vs
Nash

225 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rosy ODonnald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Nash!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ODonnald!
ODonnald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Nash drives through with a takedown into ODonnald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
ODonnald is looking to stand up but Nash isn't so interested in that idea.
Nash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ODonnald wants to get back to his feet but Nash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ODonnald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

ODonnald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nash tries to circle away but ODonnald has him pinned against the cage.

Nash has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed ODonnald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ODonnald has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Nash is trying to control but ODonnald is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnald is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with ODonnald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Nash moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, ODonnald has worked his arm free - good work by ODonnald!
Nash looks gassed!
ODonnald is pushing Nash's head away, looking to escape. Nash manages to hold on to the position though.
ODonnald trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
ODonnald seems a little lost for a moment, as Nash dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

ODonnald sneaks out the side door and pushes Nash away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nash wants to clinch.
ODonnald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
ODonnald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by ODonnald.
Nash takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
ODonnald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
ODonnald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from ODonnald.
ODonnald feints a jab promting Nash to slip. ODonnald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nash slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice combination there by ODonnald.
ODonnald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nash backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nash is trying hard to land a takedown here. ODonnald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ODonnald tries to bum rush Nash with a series of wild strikes but Nash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ODonnald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nash's head.
ODonnald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
ODonnald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rosy ODonnald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ODonnald throws a nice head kick!
Rosy ODonnald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ODonnald lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nash shoots in looking for a takedown but ODonnald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rosy ODonnald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Nash.
Nice sprawl there from ODonnald as Nash shoots in.
ODonnald is working the combinations to good effect here.
ODonnald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

ODonnald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ODonnald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ODonnald throws a one two combo.
Nash is trying hard to land a takedown here. ODonnald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from ODonnald misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from ODonnald.
ODonnald scores with a spinning back kick!
ODonnald lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from ODonnald.
Nash walks forward, straight into a front kick from ODonnald.
Nash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ODonnald.
Rosy ODonnald is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ODonnald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash dodges the punch combination from ODonnald.
ODonnald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rosy ODonnald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ODonnald looks to land a combination. Nash sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
ODonnald lands a head kick. Nash smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
ODonnald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
ODonnald misses with the combination.
ODonnald misses with a series of wild punches.
Nash takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
ODonnald throws a head kick that half lands.
ODonnald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nash has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from ODonnald.
ODonnald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ODonnald is fending him off so far but Nash persists. Nope, ODonnald circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nash.

Nash has closed the distance and engaged ODonnald in a clinch.
Nash stops a takedown attempt from ODonnald.
ODonnald is trying to push Nash away but Nash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
ODonnald being controlled against the cage.
ODonnald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
ODonnald wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosy ODonnald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Nash.

ODonnald successfully pulls guard.
Nash stops ODonnald from standing up.
Nash scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash prevents ODonnald from getting back to his feet.
Nash is standing up over ODonnald. ODonnald looks to escape but Nash dives into side control.
Nash staying calm.
ODonnald is pushing Nash's head away, looking to escape. Nash manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, ODonnald has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nash wants to stand but ODonnald is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosy ODonnald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

ODonnald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nash takes a step back to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nash.
ODonnald throws a series of punches but Nash moves out of range.
ODonnald looks to land a combination but Nash avoids it well.
Nash takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
ODonnald throws a head kick that half lands.
Nash tries to clinch but ODonnald moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from ODonnald.
ODonnald circles away from the clinch attempt.
ODonnald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from ODonnald tenderised Nash's leg. Nash is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ODonnald throws a sloppy head kick and Nash moves out of range easily.
ODonnald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash shoots in for a double leg but ODonnald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ODonnald scores with a nice body kick.
ODonnald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A combination from ODonnald does no damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for ODonnald.
Nash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ODonnald is fending him off so far but Nash persists. Nope, ODonnald circles away and we're back to standing.
Rosy ODonnald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Nash.
A head kick misses from ODonnald.
ODonnald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
ODonnald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
ODonnald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ODonnald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ODonnald scores with a one two! Nash had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ODonnald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash tries a low kick but ODonnald avoids it.
ODonnald pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Nash gets a clinch.
ODonnald is trying to break the clinch but Nash is controlling him.

ODonnald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ODonnald misses with a double jab.
ODonnald throws the kick towards the body but Nash avoids it.
ODonnald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nash.
ODonnald fails to land with a series of punches.
Nash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nash has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from ODonnald.
Nash moves out of range of the body kick from ODonnald.
Nash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ODonnald.
ODonnald throws a head kick but Nash moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnald throws a right hand that Nash ducks under and follows up with a left that Nash also avoids with ease.
ODonnald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nash avoids the head kick by ODonnald.
ODonnald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nash.
A left and a right from ODonnald both land. Nice combination.
ODonnald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ODonnald.
ODonnald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ODonnald misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from ODonnald.
ODonnald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ODonnald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nash counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnald is trying to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Nash there.
Nash prevents ODonnald from standing back up.
Nash is stalling here. ODonnald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nash seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and ODonnald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

ODonnald decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nash to his feet.
Nash tries to score a power double leg takedown but ODonnald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nash somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ODonnald scores with a three punch combo!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rosy ODonnald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ODonnald, 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 for Rosy ODonnald!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Rosy ODonnald!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Rosy ODonnald!

Rosy ODonnald wins by unanimous decision!
Rosy ODonnald retains his welterweight title!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dicks Erect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pippy Skippy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erect comes into the arena with Im Too Sexy blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Dicks Erect has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Erect
vs
Skippy

200 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dicks Erect!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pippy Skippy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skippy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erect swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erect lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Pippy Skippy has been cut.
Erect uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skippy has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skippy fails to land the takedown.
Erect throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erect bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Erect lunges at Skippy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skippy's hand.
Erect misses with a series of wild punches.

Erect feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Skippy sprawling to the canvas! Skippy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Erect finish him?!
Skippy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Erect sends Skippy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Erect is motioning to the referee to let Skippy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Skippy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Skippy looks gassed!
Skippy landing strikes.
Skippy prevents Erect from escaping the position.
Skippy wants to control but Erect is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skippy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Erect.
Erect slips a jab and a cross from Skippy.
Skippy has a takedown stuffed.
Dicks Erect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pippy Skippy.
Skippy misses with a takedown attempt - Erect sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Erect misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erect stuffs the takedown.
Skippy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erect.
Erect lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erect lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Erect misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erect feints a jab promting Skippy to slip. Erect then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skippy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Erect throws a nice looking combination but Skippy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erect lands with a right hand.
Erect scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Erect lands a jab to the nose.
Erect misses with a double jab.

Skippy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Erect's guard.
Skippy controlling from the top position.
Skippy working some strikes from top position.
Skippy connects with a couple of short punches.
Erect keeping moving, preventing Skippy from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skippy throwing strikes but missing.
Skippy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skippy postures up in Erect's guard and throws a big left but Erect blocks it.
Skippy distracts Erect with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skippy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skippy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skippy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skippy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skippy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skippy trying to control the position from guard on top but Erect is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Skippy gets to his feet - Erect follows without any prompting.

Skippy feints and as Erect raises his hands in defense, Skippy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Erect is working an open guard so Skippy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Skippy shoots in for a double leg but Erect sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Skippy shoots in and gets a takedown into Erect's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Erect trying to keep a closed guard but Skippy is proving a slippery customer.
Skippy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dicks Erect dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pippy Skippy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Erect throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Skippy moves into the clinch successfully.
Erect wants to get back to striking at distance but Skippy won't allow it.
Erect has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Erect is trying to force a seperation but Skippy has the dominant position.

Skippy jumps into guard, dragging Erect to the mat.

Erect got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skippy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erect has managed to get both his arms back between Skippy's legs - danger averted.
Erect trying to control but Skippy is working from the bottom.
Pippy Skippy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erect tries to stand but Skippy is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skippy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Skippy pushes Erect off and scrambles back to his feet.

Erect tries to keep at a distance but Skippy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Erect has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Erect is working for takedown but Skippy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skippy manages to break the clinch.
Skippy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dicks Erect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skippy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erect.
Skippy slips a jab and a cross from Erect.

Skippy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Erect's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skippy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skippy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skippy throws a big right hand that misses.

Skippy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skippy is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Skippy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Skippy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Erect is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Erect has escaped and now he's on top!
Erect is fighting to break Skippy's control of his arms but Skippy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pippy Skippy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sloppy strikes from Erect. Those never looked like landing.

Skippy dives in and scores a takedown into Erect's guard.
Skippy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skippy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Erect wants to stand and escape but Skippy is having none of it.

Skippy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skippy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pippy Skippy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pippy Skippy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Erect fails to land with a series of punches.
Skippy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erect circles away.
Erect throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skippy.
Erect throws a body punch but Skippy moves out of range.
Erect will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skippy thows a body shot but no joy.
Skippy throws a series of strikes that have Erect backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Erect. Those never looked like landing.
Erect with a hook.
Skippy scores with a body shot.
Dicks Erect is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Erect tries to sprawl but Skippy drives through with a takedown into half 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!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pippy Skippy!
Pippy Skippy is the new super heavyweight champion!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Astley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astley has chosen Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Rick Astley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Inoue
vs
Astley

170 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keiji Inoue!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Astley!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoue shoots in but no luck this time.
Inoue keeps the fight on the outside.
Inoue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Astley swivels and escapes.
Astley swings for the body but Inoue moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Astley.
Inoue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Inoue wants to get back to full guard.
Astley trying to pass the guard but Inoue defending well.

Inoue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Astley pulls his head out easily.
Inoue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inoue.
Astley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Inoue is proving hard to escape from.

Inoue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Inoue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Astley gets to his feet - Inoue follows without any prompting.
Astley moves in looking to clinch but Inoue pushes him off.
Inoue closes the distance and clinches up with Astley, looking for a takedown. Inoue pushes Astley against the cage but Astley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inoue keeps the fight on the outside.

Astley 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.

Astley is posturing up here but Inoue has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Astley tries to roll out but it's too tight and Astley has to tap! Slick submission there by Inoue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keiji Inoue!
Keiji Inoue is the new bantamweight champion!