NAF 145 Quarter Finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Delos Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Villa Kozlof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Delos Reyes
vs
Villa Kozlof

188 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

209 cm
25
187 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Delos Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Villa Kozlof!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa Kozlof wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Delos Reyes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Villa Kozlof bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Delos Reyes's head.

It looks like Jose Delos Reyes has been cut.
Delos Reyes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delos Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Delos Reyes takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Villa Kozlof.

Nice combo by Villa Kozlof! Oh, that's hurt him - Delos Reyes falls to the canvas and Villa Kozlof follows him into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Delos Reyes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delos Reyes is looking to improve his position.
Villa Kozlof is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Villa Kozlof decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Delos Reyes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Villa Kozlof scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jose Delos Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villa Kozlof throws a front kick that sends Delos Reyes stumbling back into the cage.
Delos Reyes is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Villa Kozlof.

Jose Delos Reyes's cut is getting worse.

Villa Kozlof lands a head kick that stumbles Delos Reyes and the fighters go to the mat.

Delos Reyes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Villa Kozlof gets to his feet. Delos Reyes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Villa Kozlof lands with a kick to the temple. Delos Reyes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oh Delos Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jose Delos Reyes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters circle, before Villa Kozlof throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Delos Reyes's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Villa Kozlof lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Christopher Villa Kozlof!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Shou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Straight Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shou might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clubbed to Death. Straight Edge will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Shou
vs
Edge

183 cm
23
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Shou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Straight Edge!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Shou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edge's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Shou is trying for a kimura here. Edge looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shou wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colin Shou!
A victorious Colin Shou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro De La Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alejandro De La Barrera has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

De La Barrera
vs
Flanagan

170 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5

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, Alejandro De La Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paddy Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanagan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Flanagan misses.
A combination from Flanagan does no damage.
Barrera scores with a jab.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Barrera.
Barrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barrera lands a head shot.
Flanagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrera.
Flanagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flanagan.
No joy there for Flanagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrera slips a jab and a cross from Flanagan.
Flanagan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flanagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flanagan at a distance.
Barrera lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flanagan manages to avoid it.
Flanagan avoids the body shot from Barrera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrera.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flanagan.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a series of punches but Barrera moves out of range.

Barrera gets caught napping as Flanagan dives in and scores a takedown. Barrera manages to retain guard.
Flanagan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barrera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Barrera is retaining full guard.
Flanagan throws a big right hand that misses.
Flanagan wants to get up but he can't break Barrera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flanagan's guard.
Flanagan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barrera controls the pace.
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!
Flanagan wants to stand and escape but Barrera is having none of it.
Barrera advances position into side control!
Flanagan pushes Barrera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barrera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barrera throws an elbow but Flanagan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Flanagan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barrera.
Barrera prevents Flanagan from escaping the position.
Barrera trying to control the position but Flanagan is working away.
Flanagan is trying to buck Barrera off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera tries to score with some ground and pound. Flanagan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barrera misses with the ground and pound.
Barrera trying to control the position but Flanagan is working away.
Barrera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Flanagan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Flanagan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barrera throws an elbow but Flanagan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barrera trying to control the position but Flanagan is working away.
An elbow from Barrera crashes against the mat.
Barrera throws a strike aimed at the side of Flanagan's head but Flanagan avoids it well.
Barrera sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Flanagan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barrera taking a breather here.
Flanagan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera trying to control the position but Flanagan is working away.
Flanagan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barrera.
Barrera throws a strike aimed at the side of Flanagan's head but Flanagan avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flanagan is not content to let Barrera control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro De La Barrera dominated that round.
That's time! Barrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barrera catches Flanagan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flanagan doesn't seem bothered though.
Barrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flanagan.
A slow jab from Barrera misses its intended target.
Flanagan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flanagan throws a series of punches but Barrera moves out of range.
Flanagan scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Flanagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flanagan misses with an uppercut.
Barrera connects with a crisp jab.
Barrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flanagan's head.
A slow jab from Flanagan misses its intended target.
Flanagan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flanagan takes one on the button.
Barrera dips to his left and cracks Flanagan with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flanagan connects with a single shot there.
Flanagan misses with a few strikes there.
Paddy Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Barrera misses.
Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrera.
Barrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alejandro De La Barrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Flanagan misses the target.
A slow jab from Barrera misses its intended target.
Flanagan throws out a loose jab but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Barrera.
Flanagan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice uppercut there from Barrera.
Barrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a series of punches but Barrera avoids them all with ease.
Barrera throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan misses with a hook. Barrera ducked under it nicely.
Flanagan throws a nice looking combination but Barrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Flanagan or perhaps it was just good defense by Barrera which made him look bad.
Flanagan is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barrera throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flanagan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barrera cracks a nice hook into Flanagan's ribs.
Flanagan fails to land with a series of punches.
Flanagan misses with a right hand
and Barrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Barrera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flanagan under the eye.
Paddy Flanagan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flanagan throws a hook to the side of Barrera's head but Barrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flanagan misses with a looping right.
Barrera throws an overhand right that lands on Flanagan's shoulder, as Flanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Flanagan throws a series of punches but Barrera moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrera.

Flanagan is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Flanagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrera finish him?
Barrera drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Flanagan right on the button. Flanagan goes down! Barrera follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Barrera gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro De La Barrera!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alejandro De La Barrera made sure he mentioned Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Skylar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatsu Hioki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatsu Hioki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lorenzo Skylar's chin.

Skylar
vs
Hioki

180 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lorenzo Skylar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hatsu Hioki!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skylar manages to avoid it.
Hioki misses with a takedown attempt - Skylar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Hioki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skylar's half guard.
Hioki thows a huge punch but Skylar dodges it nicely.
Hioki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hioki is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Hioki seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hioki has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Skylar defend it? Hioki steps over the head and cranks it - Skylar is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hioki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hatsu Hioki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maple Leaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leaf
vs
Jackson

178 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maple Leaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaf shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson jabs at Leaf's body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leaf tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maple Leaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings for the body but Leaf moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson scores with a one two! Leaf had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Leaf gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson tries to roll over but Leaf keeps him under control.
Jackson is controlling Leaf's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leaf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Leaf advancing to mount.

Leaf is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf prevents Jackson from improving his position.

Leaf is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson is controlling Leaf's trapped leg to prevent Leaf from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Leaf is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Leaf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Leaf eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Jackson dominated that 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.

Jackson leaves Leaf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leaf.
Leaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Leaf avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Leaf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Leaf moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leaf darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Maple Leaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leaf fails to land the takedown.
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Leaf tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Leaf's ribs.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Leaf tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jay Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leaf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maple Leaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leaf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leaf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maple Leaf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson scores with a jab. Leaf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leaf manages to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leaf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Leaf avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leaf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leaf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Leaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Leaf tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leaf.
Leaf shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Leaf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leaf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leaf off to one side.
Jackson stuns Leaf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leaf walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Leaf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Leaf's ribs.
Leaf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leaf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leaf rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson jabs at Leaf's body.
Leaf fails with the takedown
and Leaf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leaf has time to react.
Jackson cracks Leaf with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leaf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leaf has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Leaf walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leaf.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Leaf's body. Leaf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Leaf takes one to the side of the head.
Leaf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leaf has time to react.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leaf shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leaf thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maple Leaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leaf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leaf walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Leaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leaf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leaf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Leaf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leaf off to one side.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Leaf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jay Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Leaf dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Leaf's head and hops out.
Leaf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Leaf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leaf at a distance.
Leaf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leaf tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Leaf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leaf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson works Leaf's body with a nice hook.
Jackson lands a jab to Leaf's midsection.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Leaf avoids it well.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Leaf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leaf takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Leaf throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leaf thinking.
Leaf ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Leaf avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.

Leaf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Maple Leaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leaf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Jay Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Suez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan has chosen Saigon - Life's A Bitch as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mike Jordan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Suez
vs
Jordan

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

KINGDOM

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Suez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suez's head.
Suez takes one to the side of the head.
Jordan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jordan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suez's head.
Jordan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jordan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suez cracks Jordan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Suez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Suez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jordan parries the strikes from Suez easily there. Suez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jordan to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jordan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Suez's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Suez! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Jordan has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Suez!
Our winner, Rafael Suez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolad Kjeldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Petunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kjeldsson
vs
Petunia

190 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rolad Kjeldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ping Petunia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjeldsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kjeldsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kjeldsson throws a series of punches but Petunia avoids them all with ease.
Kjeldsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kjeldsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Kjeldsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petunia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kjeldsson.
Kjeldsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petunia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kjeldsson misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Kjeldsson.
Kjeldsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kjeldsson duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjeldsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Petunia circles away.

Oooooh!!! Kjeldsson has knocked Petunia down with a huge combo! Kjeldsson steps away and waves a wobbly Petunia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Petunia is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kjeldsson is stalking Petunia. Petunia circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kjeldsson, and it's lights out! Petunia really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolad Kjeldsson!
Post fight, Rolad Kjeldsson took to the microphone: 'Blodet av mina fiender kommer att fortsätta att driva min framgång. Du bär vittne till min uppstigning. Guttentag mina vänner.'.