ToP 3 - Don't Back Down PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Chaney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chaney
vs
Rua

173 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Chaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ninja Rua!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaney throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Chaney shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Chaney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.

Rua fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chaney sprawls well initially but Rua persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rua trying to control the pace.
Chaney tries to kick Rua off but Rua keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chaney controlling the position for now.
Chaney is trying to stand back up but Rua is controlling him
Chaney is breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ninja Rua was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chaney shoots in looking for a takedown but Rua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chaney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua rushes Chaney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rua is trying to pull guard but Chaney has him pressed against the cage.
Chaney avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Chaney has double underhooks.
Chaney looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Chaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rua successfully pulls guard.

Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaney is aware though and is defending well.
Rua pulls Chaney in close to his closed guard and prevents Chaney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chaney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rua wants to sweep here but Chaney controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaney manages to get himself to full guard.
Chaney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Chaney has momentary wrist control but Rua slips an elbow through the middle.
Rua content to stall in guard here.
Rua forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney is trying to get back to full guard.
Rua content to control rather than advance.
Rua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ninja Rua wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chaney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alex Chaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney looks to clinch

and Rua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rua is nestled in close to Chaney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rua content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaney is looking to escape.

Rua decides to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rua clinches up with Chaney and pushes him back against the cage.

Rua pulls Chaney into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chaney stuffs the takedown attempt from Rua. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaney shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua misses with a double jab.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaney wants to clinch.
Chaney has his takedown stuffed

and Rua counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chaney won't be happy with that.

Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chaney, who protects the arm well.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua cracks Chaney with a big right hand but Chaney just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ninja Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaney is looking for a sweep.

Rua decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rua looks to land a body kick but Chaney moved away.

Rua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Chaney is defending against the submission attempts here by Rua.
Rua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaney looking for subs from the bottom but Rua mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaney is bucking up trying to escape but Rua cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chaney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rua in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rua has control of Chaney's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chaney regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rua controlling from mount.

Rua stands up from mount. Strange move.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaney swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Rua clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua pulls guard.
Chaney looking to pass the guard.
Chaney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Rua scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rua throws a leg kick but Chaney moved away.
Chaney moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Rua wants to clinch up but Chaney keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaney moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaney.
Rua takes a swing at Chaney's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ninja Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rua closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Chaney's face as Rua controls the position.
Chaney takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chaney trying to remain calm as Rua controls from the top position.
Rua lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chaney keeps working.
Chaney is trying to get back to half guard.

Rua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rua scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Chaney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua is working Chaney over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua happy to just control the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chaney is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua working the ground and pound.
Chaney takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alex Chaney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua is working Chaney over with some ground and pound from side control.

Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua is putting a hurting on Chaney here, landing some big shots from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ninja Rua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Silfversberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hold Mine. Jakob Silfversberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Larson
vs
Silfversberg

184 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Malicious Intent 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakob Silfversberg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silfversberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Larson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larson is pressing down on Silfversberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silfversberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Larson's head.
Silfversberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Silfversberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Larson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silfversberg is aware though and is defending well.
Larson controls Silfversberg momentarily but Silfversberg frees himself.
Silfversberg slips nicely into half guard.
Silfversberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Silfversberg seems content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson wants to get back to full guard but Silfversberg has mounted him!
Silfversberg landing shots from mount.
Silfversberg looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silfversberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silfversberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Silfversberg.
Larson taking shots to the head.
Silfversberg looking to finish Larson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Larson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larson is trying desperately to improve position.
Silfversberg cracks Larson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silfversberg landing shots from mount.
Silfversberg looking to control but Larson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Larson is squirming around, avoiding Silfversberg's attempts to control the action.
Larson tries to hold on but Silfversberg pushes him away.
Silfversberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Larson is working to get back to half guard.
Silfversberg controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Larson tries to hold on but Silfversberg pushes him away.
Silfversberg trying to control but Larson is having none of it.
Silfversberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silfversberg prevents Larson from getting the reversal.
Silfversberg dominating with strikes here.
Silfversberg content just to control the position here.
Larson is bucking up trying to escape but Silfversberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Silfversberg avoids the attempt from Larson to control.
Silfversberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Larson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Larson tries to hold on but Silfversberg pushes him away.
Silfversberg controlling from the full mount.
Silfversberg unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silfversberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silfversberg controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Silfversberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silfversberg misses with a few strikes there.
Silfversberg throws a series of punches but Larson avoids them all with ease.
Silfversberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larson tries to avoid it but Silfversberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larson to the ground. Larson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silfversberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silfversberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jakob Silfversberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Silfversberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silfversberg looking to sit in guard and control but Larson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Larson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larson won't allow Silfversberg to sweep him here.
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silfversberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silfversberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larson stopping the sweep attempt from Silfversberg.
Larson wants to control from the top but Silfversberg keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Michael Larson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Larson slips a straight right by Silfversberg.
The fighters circling - Silfversberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larson tries to clinch but Silfversberg moves out of range.
Nice shot by Larson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silfversberg misses with a takedown attempt - Larson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silfversberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larson shoots in for a double leg but Silfversberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silfversberg sizes up Larson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silfversberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Silfversberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Larson which made him look bad.
Michael Larson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Silfversberg.
Silfversberg misses with the combination.
Larson tries to clinch there but Silfversberg circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silfversberg misses with a takedown attempt - Larson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silfversberg dips to his left and cracks Larson with an uppercut!
Larson tries to clinch but Silfversberg moves out of range.
Silfversberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silfversberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silfversberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch but Silfversberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silfversberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silfversberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Larson.
Michael Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silfversberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Larson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silfversberg is breathing heavily.
Silfversberg trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg with a nice head shot there.
Silfversberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silfversberg preventing the sweep.
Silfversberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silfversberg preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silfversberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Larson's head.

Larson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silfversberg defends it easily.
Larson working a defensive guard here.
Silfversberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silfversberg stands up over Larson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Silfversberg 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! This is the final round!

Larson wants to clinch.
Larson wants to clinch up but Silfversberg keeps it at a distance.
Larson closes the distance but Silfversberg moves to the side

and Silfversberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Larson won't be happy with that.
Larson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Larson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Larson is trying to work for a sweep but Silfversberg has mounted him!
Silfversberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larson is squirming around, avoiding Silfversberg's attempts to control the action.
Jakob Silfversberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larson is bucking up trying to escape but Silfversberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Larson is desperately trying to improve his position but Silfversberg has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silfversberg controlling the pace for now.
Larson tries to hold on but Silfversberg pushes him away.
Silfversberg working Larson over with strikes here.
Silfversberg controlling the pace for now.
Silfversberg tries to control but Larson wriggling away.

Silfversberg jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Larson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Larson and Silfversberg has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Silfversberg happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversberg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silfversberg working the ground and pound.
Larson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Larson tries to get out of the position.
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!
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silfversberg wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
Michael Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here as Silfversberg stalls from top position.
Silfversberg is chipping away with strikes.
Larson is being controlled here.
Silfversberg scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silfversberg wants to control but Larson is keeping him busy.
Larson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silfversberg trying to control the action but Larson is working from the bottom.
Larson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silfversberg has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Silfversberg scoring with punches and elbows.

Silfversberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Larson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silfversberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Silfversberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Jakob Silfversberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larson tries to buck Silfversberg off but Silfversberg is having none of it.
Larson is not content to let Silfversberg control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silfversberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silfversberg trying to pass the guard but Larson defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silfversberg passes to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Silfversberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silfversberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Silfversberg!

C
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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grunter Gildergreen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grunter Gildergreen has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Garcia
vs
Gildergreen

179 cm
22
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcelinho Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grunter Gildergreen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gildergreen looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Gildergreen throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gildergreen.
Gildergreen throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Gildergreen sprawls well.
Gildergreen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Marcelinho Garcia has been cut.
Gildergreen throws a leg kick that misses.

Garcia scores with a takedown into Gildergreen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gildergreen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gildergreen has escaped and now he's on top!
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia controls Gildergreen momentarily but Gildergreen frees himself.

Gildergreen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gildergreen content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gildergreen postures up.
Garcia is controlling Gildergreen's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcelinho Garcia just wasn't active enough.
Gildergreen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Garcia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Gildergreen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gildergreen manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Gildergreen's guard.

Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gildergreen dives on top into guard.
Gildergreen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gildergreen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gildergreen postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gildergreen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Gildergreen throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Garcia tumbling to the canvas!

Garcia is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gildergreen advances to half guard.
Oh Garcia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Gildergreen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Gildergreen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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

Gildergreen seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gildergreen is working away from the top position though.
Garcia wants to control the action here but instead Gildergreen manages to pass to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Gildergreen isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia wants to hold on but Gildergreen pushes him away.
Gildergreen controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gildergreen controlling from mount.
Garcia wants to control but Gildergreen is having none of it.
Gildergreen fails to move to back control.
Gildergreen avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.

Gildergreen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Garcia has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Gildergreen has control of Garcia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Garcia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gildergreen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gildergreen avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Gildergreen content just to control the position here.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcia regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia wants to control but Gildergreen is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grunter Gildergreen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelinho Garcia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gildergreen throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marcelinho Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gildergreen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gildergreen. Gildergreen obviously looking to wear him down.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gildergreen! Garcia is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grunter Gildergreen!

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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 Kieth Jardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Melphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jardine
vs
Melphy

186 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieth Jardine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Melphy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melphy closes the distance looking to clinch

so Jardine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Melphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jardine is controlling him.
Jardine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kieth Jardine just wasn't active enough.
Melphy is looking to clinch but Jardine is avoiding it.
Mark Melphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jardine is looking to clinch.
Melphy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine fails with the takedown.

Melphy has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jardine pulls Melphy into guard.
Jardine throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jardine has Melphy pulled in close to control his posture.

Melphy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jardine's closed guard. He's half up but Jardine has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jardine pivots and extends the arm, Melphy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jardine! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kieth Jardine!
Kieth Jardine took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Gomez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Speed
vs
Gomez

184 cm
25
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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, Ryan Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Speed enables Gomez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Speed manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Speed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Speed manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Speed's guard.

Speed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Speed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Speed is looking for a triangle but Gomez pushes his legs off easily.

Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Speed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Speed manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Speed's guard.

Speed pushes a forearm under Gomez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gomez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Speed!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Flanagan
vs
Smith

170 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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, Louis Flanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Smith has managed to clinch.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flanagan uses from the top position.
Flanagan looking to pass the guard.
Flanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith keeping full guard, as Flanagan tries to pass.

Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Flanagan uses it to pass to side control.
The strikes coming from Flanagan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flanagan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Flanagan is dominant here and he's now got Smith's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents Flanagan from getting a body triangle.

Flanagan is working for a rear naked choke. Smith is not defending it well and Flanagan has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Smith refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Smith's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Louis Flanagan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onyx Slam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Roberts
vs
Slam

170 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Onyx Slam!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Roberts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Slam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Roberts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slam is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slam prevents Roberts from moving into mount.

Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Roberts tries for a kimura but Slam is defending well.

Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Slam is defending well.
Roberts tries to move to mount but Slam blocks the move with his legs.

Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slam, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roberts goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Slam rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roberts's guard! Nice work there by Slam!

Roberts has his foot on Slam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slam works his way back into a safe position though.
Roberts is breathing heavily.

Roberts has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slam is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Roberts.

Slam decides to stand back up. Slam steps back and let's Roberts get back to his feet.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slam is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roberts is working for a kimura but Slam is defending it quite comfortably.

Slam is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.

Roberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slam sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slam defends it nicely.
Slam tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

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

Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Slam is defending well.
Slam can't do much from the bottom here.
Richard Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slam is breathing heavily.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slam keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slam is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Roberts's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Roberts is trying to get an arm triangle but Slam is defending well.
Slam gets back to half guard.
Slam is controlling Roberts's trapped leg to prevent Roberts from advancing to side control.

Roberts seems to be working for a kimura but Slam defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roberts is working for a kimura but Slam is defending it quite comfortably.

Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slam defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Roberts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slam is just riding it out for now. Roberts eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roberts seems to be working for a kimura but Slam defends the submission attempt.

Roberts is working for a submission of some sort.

Roberts seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Slam has recovered full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slam's guard.
Slam trying to control here.

Roberts is trying to work for a kimura but Slam is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slam gets back to full guard.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Roberts dominated that second round.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Roberts shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Roberts was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Slam is in all sorts of trouble here.

Roberts wants to finish this one by submission but Slam is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roberts.

Roberts looking for a guillotine from mount but Slam is having none of it.

Roberts goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Slam turns into him and now he's in Roberts's guard.
Slam wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts working for a triangle but Slam defends it easily.
Slam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roberts's guard.
Slam won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Slam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slam defends well.
Slam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slam trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Slam throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.

Roberts has his foot on Slam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slam works his way back into a safe position though.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Slam tries to pass.

Roberts is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Roberts has Slam pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roberts pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Slam tumbling to the mat - Roberts dives into Slam's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts postures up.

Roberts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roberts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Slam pulls Roberts in to control the position.
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
Roberts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Roberts drops back looking for a leg! Slam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slam manages to kick Roberts off! Roberts jumps back into Slam's guard.

Slam has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Onyx Slam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Roberts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roberts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Roberts!
A victorious Richard Roberts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.