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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Fernus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonka Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorge Fernus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fernus
vs
Richer

180 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gorge Fernus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tonka Richer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richer misses with a two punch combination.
Richer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fernus connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Fernus.
Fernus slips a straight right by Richer.
Richer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernus.
Richer swings for the body but Fernus moves out of range.
Fernus moves in looking to clinch but Richer pushes him off.
Fernus tries to clinch up.
Richer works Fernus's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer scores with a hook to the body. Fernus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonka Richer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richer misses with an uppercut. Fernus saw that one coming.
Richer swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Richer misses with a double jab
and Fernus counters with a stiff right hand.
Richer moves out of range as Fernus strikes.
Fernus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richer.
A punch combination from Richer misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernus tries to clinch up.
Richer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Richer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Fernus. That snapped Richer's head back.
Richer misses with the combination.
Richer misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernus wants to clinch up but Richer keeps it at a distance.
Richer throws a right and a left that Fernus avoids nicely.
Fernus avoids the body shot from Richer.
Jab, jab by Fernus - just one landing.
No joy there for Richer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Fernus.
Fernus closes the distance but Richer moves to the side
and Richer counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer misses with a wild combination.
Richer throws a combination that misses
and Fernus counters with a left and a right that stings Richer.
Richer throws a combination that misses
and Fernus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richer defending well as Fernus loads up on a big left hand.
Fernus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tonka Richer will probably get the nod.
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.

Richer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richer throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fernus counter with a right hand.
Fernus misses with the combination.
Gorge Fernus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richer throws a body punch but Fernus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richer just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonka Richer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Fernus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernus wants to clinch up but Richer keeps it at a distance.
Fernus avoids the body shot from Richer.
A swing and a miss from Richer.
Richer moves out of range as Fernus strikes.
Richer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richer throws a hook but Fernus blocks it.
Fernus throws a series of punches but Richer avoids them all with ease.
Fernus misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Richer throws a series of punches but Fernus moves out of range.
Richer misses with the combination.
Richer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernus works over Richer's head and body with a nice combination.
Fernus misses with a two punch combination.
Fernus tries to clinch but Richer moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richer swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernus.
A combination from Richer does no damage.
Richer misses with an uppercut.
Fernus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fernus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer ducks under a wild hook from Fernus.
Danga de danga de dang - Fernus scores with a four punch combination!
Richer lands a really nice looking cross but Fernus seems unphased.
Richer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernus.
Richer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richer looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernus is just out of range.
Richer cracks Fernus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tonka Richer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Richer misses with a two punch combination.
Richer misses with the combination.
Fernus avoids the body shot from Richer.
Richer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernus circles away quickly and effectively.
Richer misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fernus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernus moves to clinch but Richer breaks away
and Richer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fernus thinking.
Richer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernus slips a straight right by Richer.
Fernus tries to clinch up.
Richer swinging wildly here.
Richer swings for the body but Fernus moves out of range.
Richer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernus rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fernus in his tracks.
Fernus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richer.
Richer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernus counters with a straight right hand.
Richer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richer throws a nice looking combination but Fernus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernus.
Fernus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richer paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer misses with a wild combination.
Richer looks to land a combination. Fernus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fernus fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Fernus.
Fernus missing with a left hand there. Richer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fernus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fernus moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richer misses with a double jab
and Fernus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Richer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Richer looks to land a combination but Fernus avoids it well.
Richer swinging wildly here.
Richer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonka Richer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richer 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonka Richer!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maya Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralf Jem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richer comes to the cage accompanied by the duck song 3. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Richer
vs
Jem

180 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maya Richer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralf Jem!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jem darts in trying to clinch
and Jem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jem has a takedown stuffed.
Jem jabs at Richer's body.
Jem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jem tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richer works Jem's body with a nice hook.
Ralf Jem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jem wants to clinch

so Richer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jem is trying to keep Richer in close.
Jem throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Richer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jem keeping moving, preventing Richer from controlling successfully.
Richer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Richer throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Richer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jem in his tracks.
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!
Jem has his takedown stuffed

and Richer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richer.
Maya Richer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Jem.
Jem can't keep his opponent in guard - Richer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jem is looking to improve his position.
Richer is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer moves into full mount! Jem won't be happy about that!
Richer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Richer controlling the pace for now.
Jem tries to lock up and control but Richer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Richer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jem can't escape the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maya Richer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Siska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broderick Kurns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broderick Kurns will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Siska
vs
Kurns

170 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Siska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Broderick Kurns!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siska circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Siska back to the cage. Kurns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Jonny Siska has been cut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kurns enables Siska to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kurns manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kurns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siska is in close to Kurns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siska is in close to Kurns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Siska working some strikes from top position.
Siska won't allow Kurns to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siska lands a couple of elbows.
Siska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kurns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Siska is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siska is in close to Kurns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kurns is looking to stand up but Siska isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siska lands a couple of elbows.
Siska throwing strikes from guard but Kurns blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siska scoring with some ground and pound.
Siska landing with the ground and pound.
Kurns wants to stand but Siska is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siska lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kurns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siska's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siska makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurns is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Siska dives into side control.
Kurns looks gassed!
Siska creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Siska in side control lands a decent elbow.
Siska prevents Kurns from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siska works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kurns is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Siska asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kurns takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Siska works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kurns taking a bit of punishment here - Siska scoring with strikes.
Siska is putting a hurting on Kurns here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kurns bucks up and tries to throw Siska off but instead Siska has got his back!
Kurns looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Siska lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Siska looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurns holding both Siska 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siska lands a shot to the body.
Siska scores with strikes from the back.
Kurns covers up after that shot from Siska.

Kurns is rocked!
Kurns controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kurns is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siska lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Siska loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kurns hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Siska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Siska's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Siska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kurns pinned against the cage. Kurns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Siska drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kurns is looking to stand back up but Siska counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kurns.
Kurns tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Siska manages to move to mount!
Kurns wants to try and get back to his feet.
Siska breaks from Kurns's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Siska is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Siska unloading with bombs!
Kurns is still in real trouble! Can Siska finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurns tries to buck Siska off but he can't manage it.
Kurns is breathing heavily.
Siska lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Siska lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siska in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Siska with the ground and pound from mount.
Siska postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kurns in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kurns 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 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Siska!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosbey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Scrapy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scrapy's choice of entrance music: Scrapy Do. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Cosbey
vs
Scrapy

182 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
167 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Cosbey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lil Scrapy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosbey misses with a double jab
and Scrapy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scrapy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cosbey!

It looks like Lil Scrapy has been cut.
Scrapy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Scrapy.
Cosbey throws a series of punches but Scrapy moves out of range.

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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrapy is looking to work some ground and pound but Cosbey has wrist control.
Cosbey wants to stand up but Scrapy is controlling him.
Scrapy is looking to work some ground and pound but Cosbey has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrapy wants to control from the top but Cosbey keeps moving.
Scrapy passes Cosbey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scrapy wants to free his trapped foot but Cosbey is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lil Scrapy!
Lil Scrapy is the new lightweight champion!