RTH MMA 5 Tap or snap PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Speddy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Tolsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gonzales
vs
Tolsen

170 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Speddy Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garry Tolsen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolsen throws a right and a left that Gonzales avoids nicely.
Tolsen connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Gonzales! He's out on his feet! Tolsen rushes in and drops Gonzales with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garry Tolsen!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
15%

Undercard bout

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

Fernus
vs
Johnson

180 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gorge Fernus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Johnson.

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fernus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Fernus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Fernus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson throwing strikes here but Fernus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fernus wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fernus hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Fernus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fernus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fernus because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fernus looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fernus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Fernus is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fernus is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fernus looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fernus tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernus working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson scoring with strikes but Fernus is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.

Fernus is rocked!
Johnson cracks Fernus with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Johnson!
John Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralf Jem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogers
vs
Jem

180 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralf Jem!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Jem.
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.

Jem throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rogers was covering up waiting for the punch and Jem finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Jem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jem is standing up over Rogers. Rogers looks to escape but Jem dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Jem are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jem throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rogers works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Jem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogers is defending against the submission attempts here by Jem.

Jem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jem stops Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Jem content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Jem is controlling him
Jem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rogers pushes Jem off looking to stand but Jem dives back in and keeps control.
Jem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jem trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ralf Jem wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Jem slips under a jab.
Rogers connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jem fails to land the takedown.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jem looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jem misses with a double jab.

Jem darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Rogers is trying to break free.
Rogers prevents the takedown attempt.
James Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Jem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Jem is controlling the position.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Jem won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Jem keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jem has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Rogers 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.

Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Jem.

Jem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rogers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jem prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Jem trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers wants to stand up but Jem is controlling him.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Jem from controlling successfully.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Jem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jem controlling the action here.
Rogers is looking to escape.
Jem is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Jem is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Jem stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jem pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Jem avoids it well.
Jem tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Jem does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.

Jem closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Jem is breathing heavily.
Rogers wants to stand up but Jem is controlling him.

Rogers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rogers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Jem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Jem gets to his feet. Rogers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jem shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rogers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Jem avoids it well.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Jem avoids it well.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Jem avoids nicely.

Jem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jem pulls guard successfully.
Rogers wants to get up but he can't break Jem's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jem looking for a sweep. Not yet Jem, not yet.
Jem has a closed guard, preventing Rogers from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralf Jem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Jem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jem.
Rogers tests Jem's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Jem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jem is in Rogers's guard.
Jem advances position into side control!
Jem has knee on belly momentarily but Rogers bucks him off and regains half guard.
Jem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers tries to kick Jem off but Jem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers 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.
Jem controlling the pace.
Rogers is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jem in particular looking to stall.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ralf Jem hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Jem rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
Jem is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Jem.
Jem tries to pull guard but Rogers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Rogers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jem jumps guard but Rogers stands there with Jem around his waist. Jem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Jem has the dominant position.

Jem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rogers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jem backs up against the cage.
James Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers throws the left hand but Jem avoids the punch easily.
Jem is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jem fails with the takedown.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Jem shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Jem slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Rogers finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rogers!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samwell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen Ronald Jenkees - Disorganized Fun as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jones
vs
Storm

180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samwell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Storm!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones takes one on the button.

It looks like Samwell Jones has been cut.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Storm.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Storm catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Samwell Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OH! Jones has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Storm smells blood and charges in for the finish! Storm unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Jones sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lance Storm!
During a confident post fight interview, Lance Storm thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 Bill Cosbey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Poyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Cosbey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corey Poyer's chin.

Cosbey
vs
Poyer

182 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Cosbey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Poyer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poyer throws a series of punches but Cosbey avoids them all with ease.
Cosbey misses with a two punch combination.
Cosbey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poyer.
Cosbey throws a nice looking combination but Poyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cosbey throws a big shot that misses.
Poyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cosbey scores with a one two! Poyer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Corey Poyer has been cut.
Poyer throws a jab when Cosbey was well out of range.
Corey Poyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosbey slips a straight right by Poyer.
Poyer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cosbey.

Poyer is rocked!
Cosbey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cosbey.
Poyer connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poyer throws a right hand that Cosbey ducks under and follows up with a left that Cosbey also avoids with ease.
Poyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cosbey swinging wildly here.
Poyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cosbey.
Poyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosbey dodges the punch combination from Poyer.
Cosbey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cosbey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poyer.
Cosbey scores with a three punch combo!
Cosbey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosbey throws a series of punches but Poyer avoids them all with ease.
Poyer cracks Cosbey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosbey.
Poyer misses with a head kick.
Poyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poyer throws a right hand that Cosbey ducks under and follows up with a left that Cosbey also avoids with ease.
Cosbey blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Poyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cosbey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poyer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cosbey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poyer.
Poyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Poyer avoids the body shot from Cosbey.
Cosbey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poyer.
Cosbey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poyer.
Poyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Poyer.
Cosbey slips a jab and a cross from Poyer.
Cosbey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poyer.
Cosbey misses with a wild body shot.
Poyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cosbey connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosbey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poyer looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosbey misses with the combination.
Poyer throws the left hand but Cosbey avoids the punch easily.
Poyer throws a head kick but Cosbey moves out of range.
Cosbey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Poyer.
A right-left combo lands from Cosbey.
Cosbey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Poyer back to the cage. Cosbey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Poyer throws a head kick that misses.
Poyer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poyer.
Cosbey works over Poyer's head and body with a nice combination.
Poyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosbey finish him?
Poyer looks to land a right hand but Cosbey moved out of range.
Cosbey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cosbey throws an overhand right that has Poyer reeling! Cosbey follows up with more punches and Poyer is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Cosbey!
A victorious Bill Cosbey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blue
vs
McDonald

170 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
30
183 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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, Paul Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blue gets a double leg takedown into McDonald's guard.

McDonald has his foot on Blue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue works his way back into a safe position though.
Blue works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Blue chips away with some ground and pound.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Blue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blue content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McDonald has an active guard here but Blue has managed to pass into half guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blue.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blue lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blue.

McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.
Blue lands with a punch from half guard.

McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Nice strikes from Blue there.
Blue working the head and body with strikes.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.
McDonald looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Blue scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blue seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.

McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDonald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Blue lands with a punch from half guard.
Blue working the head and body with strikes.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.

McDonald actively working from the bottom here.

McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Blue is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blue looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blue connects with a nice short shot to McDonald's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.

McDonald with the active half guard here but Blue passes nicely into side control.
Blue lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blue looks up at the clock and then as McDonald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blue smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Blue keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Blue dominated that 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.

Blue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.

Blue closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Blue distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

McDonald has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Blue should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McDonald has tightened it up now! Blue should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave McDonald!

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 Lil Scrapy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scrapy comes to the cage accompanied by Scrapy Do. Miller has chosen what what in the butt as his entrance music. 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.

Scrapy
vs
Miller

180 cm
21
167 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lil Scrapy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination

and Scrapy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Miller is pushing Scrapy's head away, looking to escape. Scrapy manages to hold on to the position though.

Miller is wriggling around trying to escape but Scrapy has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Miller taps out and Scrapy picks up the big win! Great work there by Scrapy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lil Scrapy!
Lil Scrapy retains his lightweight title!