FCFC 3 - Gauntlets Down PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Ba
vs
Heinze

200 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Ba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Heinze!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Andreas Heinze has been cut.

Ba moves into the clinch successfully.

Heinze gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Heinze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Heinze postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Melvin Ba!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Armor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusko Djordjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Armor
vs
Djordjevic

185 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Armor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dusko Djordjevic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djordjevic lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Tyrone Armor has been cut.
Djordjevic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Djordjevic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armor avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djordjevic throws a right and a left that Armor avoids nicely.
Djordjevic tries to bum rush Armor with a series of wild strikes but Armor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Djordjevic. Djordjevic obviously looking to wear him down.
Djordjevic is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Djordjevic. Those never looked like landing.
Djordjevic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Djordjevic.

Armor gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Armor not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armor wants to control but Djordjevic is keeping him busy.

Armor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armor passes to side control.
Djordjevic prevents Armor from improving position.

Armor has an Americana. Djordjevic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Armor is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Armor hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tyrone Armor!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eysteinn H Sigur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andr Formsma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

H Sigur
vs
Formsma

185 cm
21
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eysteinn H Sigur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andr Formsma!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Formsma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sigur's head.

It looks like Eysteinn H Sigur has been cut.

Sigur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Sigur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Formsma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sigur tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sigur has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Sigur tries for a kimura but Formsma is defending well.
Sigur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Formsma keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Formsma stops Sigur from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Formsma is not content to let Sigur control the position.
Sigur advances to mount.
Formsma stops Sigur from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigur misses with a head shot.

Sigur looking for a guillotine from mount but Formsma is having none of it.

Sigur looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sigur looking to isolate an arm here. Formsma doesn't see it coming and as Sigur extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sigur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eysteinn H Sigur!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Negru Voda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Suie Paparude - A fost odata. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Voda
vs
Lynn

191 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Negru Voda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left lands for Voda.
Lynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voda.
Voda blocks a head kick by Lynn.
Lynn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lynn takes a jab right on the kisser.

Lynn has managed to clinch.
Voda managing to block the knees to the body from Lynn.
Lynn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Voda blocks it with crossed arms.
Voda wants to get back to striking at distance but Lynn won't allow it.
Lynn keeps control of Voda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lynn with a knee to the head.

It looks like Negru Voda has been cut.
Lynn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Voda's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn connects with a knee to the head.
Voda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Voda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voda managing to block the knees to the body from Lynn.
Lynn tries to land a knee to the head but Voda blocks with his arms.
Lynn working Voda over with knees to the body.
Lynn lands a knee to the head.
Lynn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Voda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Voda blocks an elbow strike.
Lynn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lynn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voda avoids it.
Lynn misses with an elbow strike.
Lynn lands an elbow inside.
Voda managing to block the knees to the body from Lynn.
Lynn looks gassed!
Voda managing to block the knees to the body from Lynn.
Lynn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Voda blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lynn lands an elbow just above Voda 's eye.
Lynn crunches a lovely knee into Voda's ribcage.
Voda is trying to break the clinch but Lynn has him pressed against the cage.
Lynn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Voda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voda is trying to force a seperation but Lynn has the dominant position.
Voda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voda tries to break free but Lynn pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lynn taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lynn misses with a knee to the head.
Voda tries to circle away but Lynn has him pinned against the cage.
Voda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Voda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynn has him pressed against the cage.
Voda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lynn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Voda wants to break free but Lynn has control.
Lynn misses with a knee strike.
Lynn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Voda's efforts to push away.
Lynn tries a knee to the head but Voda blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Voda as Lynn tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lynn.
Lynn prevents Voda from breaking the clinch.
Lynn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lynn tries a knee to the head but Voda blocks it.
Voda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voda is trying to break the clinch but Lynn is controlling him.
Voda is trying to break the clinch but Lynn has him pressed against the cage.
Voda tries to break the clinch but Lynn is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Voda blocks it with crossed arms.
Voda misses with a body punch.
Voda tries to circle away but Lynn has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Voda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voda tests Lynn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Voda.

Lynn moves into the clinch successfully.
Lynn misses with a knee strike.
Lynn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Voda looking to slow down the pace here.
Lynn is trying to drag Voda to the mat but Voda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Voda looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Lynn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voda wants to break free but Lynn has control.
Lynn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Voda up against the cage.
Lynn misses with a knee to the head.
Lynn is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lynn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voda tries to circle away but Lynn has him pinned against the cage.
Lynn prevents a body shot from Voda.
Voda can't find room to land a body shot as Lynn controls the action.
Voda digs a right hand underneath Lynn's ribcage. Lynn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lynn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Voda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lynn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voda blocks an elbow strike.
Lynn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn tries to land a knee to the head but Voda blocks with his arms.
Lynn lands an elbow that stopped Voda in his tracks for a moment.
Lynn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lynn tries to land knees in the clinch but Voda avoids the damage to the body.
Voda avoids a wild elbow strike from Lynn.
Voda managing to block the knees to the body from Lynn.
Voda tries to break free but Lynn pushes him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lynn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Voda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lynn tries a knee to the head but Voda blocks it.
Voda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynn's elbow.
Lynn with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voda wants to get back to striking at distance but Lynn won't allow it.
Voda is trying to break the clinch but Lynn has him pressed against the cage.
Lynn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voda looking to stall.
Voda misses with a body punch.
Voda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voda wants to break free but Lynn has control.
Voda misses with a body punch.
Voda taking a breather.
Lynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Voda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Voda wants to get back to striking at distance but Lynn won't allow it.
Lynn tries to land a knee to the head but Voda blocks with his arms.
Lynn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn misses with an elbow strike.
Lynn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Voda tries to circle away but Lynn has him pinned against the cage.
Voda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynn's elbow.
Voda managing to block the knees to the body from Lynn.
Voda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Voda is looking to control Lynn's arms but Lynn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Voda has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Voda.
Lynn trying to land knees to the body.
Voda avoids a wild elbow strike from Lynn.
Voda working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voda is looking to break free of the clinch but Lynn has double underhooks.
Voda wants to break free but Lynn has control.
Lynn blocks a body shot from Voda.
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 Negru Voda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Negru Voda's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Voda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Voda scores with a nice right hand.

Lynn is rocked!
Lynn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Voda finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voda lands a brutal uppercut that launches Lynn off his feet! Lynn tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Negru Voda!

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 Donny Mcdoogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Pucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Pucci has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Donny Mcdoogle's chin.

Mcdoogle
vs
Pucci

190 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Mcdoogle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugh Pucci!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pucci throws a big shot that misses.
Pucci looks to land a combination but Mcdoogle avoids it well.
Mcdoogle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pucci.
Mcdoogle scores with the left hand. Pucci knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Hugh Pucci has been cut.
Pucci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pucci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pucci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mcdoogle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pucci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pucci throws a right and a left that both miss.

Pucci drops Mcdoogle with a left right combo! Pucci follows him down to the ground into side control.

Mcdoogle is rocked!

It looks like Donny Mcdoogle has been cut.
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!
Mcdoogle is trying to work for a sweep but Pucci has mounted him!
Oh Mcdoogle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pucci looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pucci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcdoogle seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdoogle is trying desperately to improve position.

Hugh Pucci has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pucci rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcdoogle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pucci is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pucci swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Mcdoogle. Those never looked like landing.
Pucci misses with a wild combination.
Pucci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcdoogle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pucci lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mcdoogle falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pucci dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Pucci!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sengoku Picolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alicia Keys & Jack White- Another Way to Die. Sengoku Picolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Picolo
vs
Grimes

170 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
163 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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, Sengoku Picolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morgan Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Picolo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Picolo showed some decent athleticism there.
Picolo working the head and body with strikes.
Grimes is looking to improve his position.
Grimes has hold of Picolo's hands but Picolo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grimes is looking to improve his position.
Picolo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picolo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Picolo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Picolo working Grimes over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Picolo.
Picolo scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Grimes is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picolo working Grimes over with strikes.
Grimes is still in real trouble! Can Picolo finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picolo lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Grimes! More strikes land and this one is all over! Picolo jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sengoku Picolo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sproule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Johnson
vs
Sproule

190 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sproule!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproule fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sproule defends it nicely.
Sproule jabs at Johnson's body.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Sproule.
Nice sprawl there from Sproule as Johnson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sproule looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Sproule throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Sproule fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson checks a low kick from Sproule.
Sproule stuffs the takedown.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Sproule throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like King Johnson has been cut.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sproule pinned against the cage. Sproule gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproule connects with a superb combination that knocks Johnson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Sproule before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Sproule!
James Sproule made sure to mention his sponsor, Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Benkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

McDonald
vs
Benkowski

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dawid Benkowski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benkowski circles away.
Benkowski punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
Benkowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benkowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benkowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Benkowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benkowski struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Benkowski tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
Benkowski jumps guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benkowski wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Benkowski pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McDonaldis looking to pass into half guard but Benkowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Benkowski is 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!

McDonald has an active guard here but Benkowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Benkowski working the head and body with strikes.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald is not content to let Benkowski control the position.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.

Benkowski is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benkowski to get the leverage.
Benkowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald is pressing down on Benkowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benkowski looks gassed!

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benkowski defends it easily.
McDonald has Benkowski pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benkowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Benkowski postures up.
Benkowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Benkowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald trying to control but Benkowski is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Benkowski is retaining full guard.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Benkowski, not yet.
McDonald is in close to Benkowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benkowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benkowski looking to control.
McDonald advances position into side control!
McDonald moves into full mount!
McDonald with shots to the head and body - Benkowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
McDonald lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Benkowski hang on?
Benkowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald takes Benkowski's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benkowski trying to control but not successfully.

McDonald is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Benkowski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benkowski is in bad spot here.

McDonald is looking for the choke from the back position but Benkowski is controlling his hands well.

McDonald has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Benkowski is in real trouble here. McDonald gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Benkowski is tapping out! McDonald wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McDonald!
An out of breath and clearly excited David McDonald thanked Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).