RAFL 11: Conquer PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sloppy Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sloppy Joe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Joe
vs
Hastings

187 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sloppy Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Hastings!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hastings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Joe.
Hastings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hastings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hastings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joe at a distance.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hastings.
No joy there for Hastings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hastings avoids the head kick by Joe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
Hastings misses with a jab, cross combination.

Joe clinches up with Hastings and pushes him back against the cage.
Hastings presses Joe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joe misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hastings.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hastings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hastings avoids the elbow strike from Joe, against the cage.
Hastings lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
Hastings presses Joe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joe.
Joe wants to break free but Hastings has control.
Joe'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.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Hastings pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hastings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sloppy Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
Hastings lands a shot to the body.
Joe throws an elbow that misses.
Joe taking a breather.

Hastings manages to break the clinch.
Joe throws a hook but Hastings avoids it easily.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings blocks a jab.
Hastings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hastings dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hastings with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joe takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Sloppy Joe has been cut.
Hastings throws a right hand that Joe ducks under and follows up with a left that Joe also avoids with ease.
Hastings misses with a series of wild punches.
Hastings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Hastings finds it's way through Joe's defenses.
Hastings lands with a right and another and another! Joe is in big trouble! Hastings lands again and this time it's lights out for Joe! A quality knockout there for Hastings.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Hastings!

C
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C
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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 Shane Carwin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Benoit is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Carwin Jr
vs
Benoit

185 cm
23
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Carwin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin Jr closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Benoit out cold! Benoit corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Carwin Jr!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Al Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rossi
vs
Mouse

172 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Mouse!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse tests Rossi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mouse tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mickey Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mouse takes a step back to recover.
Mouse looks gassed!
Mouse takes one to the side of the head.
Rossi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rossi cracks the inside of Mouse's front leg.
Mouse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Mouse's head.

Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Mouse.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouse's defenses.
Mouse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Mouse moves out of range.

Rossi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rossi lands an elbow inside that Mouse shrugs off.
Mouse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rossi lands an elbow just above Mouse 's eye.
Rossi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rossi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi lands an elbow just above Mouse 's eye.
Rossi lands a nice knee to the body.
Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rossi lands an elbow inside.
Mouse takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rossi lands a nice knee to the body.
Mouse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rossi lands a nice knee to the body.
Mouse letting Rossi take a breather here.
Mouse takes an elbow to the temple.
Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rossi.
Rossi lands a good knee to the midsection. Mouse won't want to take too many of those.
Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouse's defenses.
Rossi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rossi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossi stalling.
Rossi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
Mouse takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rossi gets through Mouse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a knee to the head.
Mouse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rossi effectively controlling the action here.
Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Mouse in his tracks for a moment.
Rossi lands an elbow inside that Mouse shrugs off.
Rossi lands an elbow inside.
Rossi with a knee to the head.
Rossi lands an elbow inside that Mouse shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rossi throws an elbow but misses.
Rossi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rossi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mouse up against the cage.
Mouse wants to break free but Rossi has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Mouse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mouse tries to pull guard but Rossi holds him up against the cage and eventually Mouse drops back down to his feet.
Rossi stops a takedown attempt from Mouse.
Al Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Mouse.
Rossi lands an elbow just above Mouse 's eye.
Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Mouse in his tracks for a moment.
Mouse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rossi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mouse wants to break free but Rossi has control.
Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Rossi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mouse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rossi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rossi obliges.
Rossi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rossi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rossi with a knee to the head.
Mouse takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rossi landing knees to the body.
Rossi lands an elbow inside that Mouse shrugs off.
Rossi lands a body shot.
Rossi lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Mouse in his tracks for a moment.
Rossi stalling in the clinch.
Rossi lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mouse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mouse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rossi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rossi misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Mouse in a clinch.
Mouse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Mouse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rossi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Rossi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rossi clinches up against the cage.
Rossi lands a knee to the head.
Rossi slows down the pace here.
Mouse blocks the elbow strike.
Rossi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rossi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mouse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mouse takes an elbow to the temple.
Al Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rossi lands a nice elbow.
Mouse takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Rossi to work.
Rossi with a knee to the head.
Mouse takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rossi lands an elbow inside.
Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mouse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse takes an elbow to the temple.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rossi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rossi lands an elbow inside.
Rossi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mouse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rossi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Rossi.
Rossi lands an elbow inside.
Rossi lands an elbow inside that Mouse shrugs off.
Rossi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
Rossi lands an elbow inside that Mouse shrugs off.
Rossi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouse's defenses.
Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
Rossi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mouse blocks an elbow strike.
Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rossi throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi taking a breather.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mouse wants to break free but Rossi has control.
Rossi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mouse looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
Mouse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rossi lands a knee to the head.
Rossi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mouse working hard to break the clinch.
Mouse takes an elbow to the temple.
Rossi with a knee to the head.
Mouse has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Mouse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rossi.
Rossi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mouse looking for a takedown.
Al Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Mouse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mouse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mouse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rossi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mouse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rossi avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rossi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mouse's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Mouse avoids the elbow strike from Rossi, against the cage.
Rossi avoiding damage as Mouse throws knees to the body.
Mouse has Rossi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rossi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
Mouse takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rossi scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Rossi.
Mouse takes an elbow to the temple.
Mouse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rossi is defending well for now.
Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
Rossi scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mouse's face.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mouse backwards.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mouse avoids it.
Rossi misses with an elbow over the top.
Mouse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rossi is working Mouse over against the cage.
Rossi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rossi misses with an elbow over the top.
Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Mouse in his tracks for a moment.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
Mouse takes an elbow to the temple.
Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
Mouse misses with a punch to the body.
Mouse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mouse.
Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Mouse in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mouse backwards.
Rossi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouse's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Rossi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rossi lands with a slapping head kick.
Rossi dips to his left and cracks Mouse with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Rossi.
Rossi scores with a spinning back kick!

Rossi moves into the clinch.
Mouse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rossi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rossi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rossi lands a nice elbow.
Mouse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rossi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Rossi.
Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Mouse in his tracks for a moment.
Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouse's defenses.
Rossi lands a knee to the head.
Rossi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mouse looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi landing knees to the head.
Rossi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mouse takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rossi obliges.
Rossi lands a nice elbow.
Rossi lands an elbow inside that Mouse shrugs off.
Rossi lands an elbow just above Mouse 's eye.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
Rossi lands a nice knee to the body.
Mouse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossi is keeping busy.
Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Mouse.
Rossi lands an elbow inside.
Mouse wants a takedown but no success here.
Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
Rossi lands a nice elbow.
Mouse wants a takedown.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mouse takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rossi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mouse is defending well for now.
Rossi gets underhooks to prevent Mouse's takedown attempt.
Al Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Mouse.
Mouse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rossi avoids it.
Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
Mouse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Rossi has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Rossi to work.
Mouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouse blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mouse is looking to control Rossi's arms but Rossi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mouse has his back to the cage.
Rossi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mouse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rossi crunches a lovely knee into Mouse's ribcage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mouse's defenses.
Rossi just leaning against Mouse, taking a breather.
Mouse takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mouse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rossi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mouse jumps guard but Rossi stands there with Mouse around his waist. Mouse gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rossi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mouse avoids a wild elbow strike from Rossi.
Mouse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rossi throws an elbow that misses.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mouse can do to turn this around?
Rossi pushes off an throws an elbow but Mouse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mouse is trying to maintain a safe position but Rossi gets an underhook and turns Mouse into the cage.
Rossi with a knee to the head.
Al Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mouse tries to break free but Rossi pushes him back against the cage.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Mouse blocks with his arms.
Rossi throws an elbow that misses.
Mouse trying to control the position but instead, Rossi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mouse into the cage.
Mouse misses with a punch to the body.
Mouse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Mouse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mouse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rossi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mouse's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mouse drops his hands momentarily and Rossi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rossi avoids the head kick by Mouse.
Mouse takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mickey Mouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossi keeps Mouse at a distance using the push kick.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rossi 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Rossi!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Omega
vs
Jackson

168 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparky Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away.
Jackson throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lunges at Omega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Omega's hand.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Omega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson works over Omega's head and body with a nice combination.
Omega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Omega rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson misses with a hook. Omega ducked under it nicely.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Omega. Omega gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Jackson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Omega avoids it well.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Omega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omega 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 Omega off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Omega needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Omega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Omega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Omega looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Omega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omega.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Omega drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Omega controls the pace.
Omega wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Omega wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Omega is having none of it.
Omega passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Jackson kicks Omega off and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Omega.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws the left hand but Omega avoids the punch easily.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson slips under a jab from Omega.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson stalks Omega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Omega's face. Omega staggers backwards, shaken.

Omega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Omega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson looks gassed!
Omega controlling his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Omega connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Omega is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Omega in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Omega is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Omega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Omega cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Omega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Omega lands a body shot.
Omega shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omega cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.

Omega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Omega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Omega content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Omega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Omega slows the pace down in half guard.
Omega looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega moves nicely into side control.
Omega prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Omega scores with a couple of short elbows.
Omega lands a nice forearm strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Omega is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Omega scores with punches from side control.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Omega is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Omega is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omega prevents Jackson from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Omega drags him back down.
Omega moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Omega.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Omega drags him back down.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Omega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Omega bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Omega scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Omega lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Omega connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Omega lands an elbow.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Adrian Omega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omega throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Omega is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega working the head with strikes.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Omega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Omega.
Omega working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Omega has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Omega cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Omega scoring with punches and elbows.
Omega just content to control the position.

Omega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Omega is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Omega dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A nice combination there by Jackson.
Omega misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook but Omega avoids it easily.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Omega slips the punch.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson moves out of range as Omega strikes.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Omega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Omega walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega scores with a body shot.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Omega.
Omega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omega misses with a wild combination.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omega takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Omega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Omega lands a head shot.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Omega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Omega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Omega cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Omega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Omega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Omega thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Omega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Omega throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Adrian Omega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Omega connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a jab when Omega was well out of range.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omega.
Jackson throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Omega moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Omega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Omega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Omega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Omega avoids nicely.
Omega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Omega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Omega stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Omega on that attempt.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sparky Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omega.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Omega counters with a stiff right hand.
Omega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Omega fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Omega shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Omega slips nicely into half guard.
Omega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Omega trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Omega in particular looking to stall.
Sparky Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omega wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Omega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Omega 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 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Omega!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Saint P (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that George Saint P has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily George Saint P seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Saint P
vs
St Piere

180 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Saint P!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Piere!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saint P shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Saint P was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
St Piere is looking to get to half guard.

Saint P goes for an armbar but St Piere turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from St Piere.
St Piere is in close to Saint P's body, working some short punches and elbows.
St Piere being controlled here momentarily.
Saint P has momentary wrist control but St Piere slips an elbow through the middle.

Saint P is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saint P wants to stand up but St Piere is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Piere postures up.
Saint P tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saint P trying to keep a closed guard but St Piere is proving a slippery customer.
Saint P has St Piere pulled in close to control his posture.
St Piere keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saint P's head.
St Piere trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint P is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint P utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Piere is pushing down on Saint P's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saint P is fighting to maintain full guard but St Piere has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saint P is looking to escape.
St Piere has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

St Piere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saint P has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Piere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saint P tries to kick St Piere off but St Piere keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
St Piere is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint P is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saint P is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St Piere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Piere tries for a takedown but Saint P circles away easily
and Saint P counters with a good low kick that St Piere was not able to check.
St Piere looks gassed!

Saint P throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. St Piere was covering up waiting for the punch and Saint P finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Piere can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saint P looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saint P looking to pass the guard.
Saint P has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint P wants to control from the top but St Piere keeps moving.

St Piere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saint P is aware though and is defending well.
Saint P trying to control but St Piere is working from the bottom.
St Piere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saint P scoring with some ground and pound.
Saint P stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Piere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saint P is working hard here to advance position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Saint P gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Saint P 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.

Saint P doesn't manage to clinch there - St Piere circles away.

Saint P fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St Piere sprawls well initially but Saint P persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saint P connects with a nice short shot to St Piere's temple.
Saint P is looking to stall here but St Piere recovers full guard.
Saint P postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint P tries to free his leg and advance position but St Piere is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Piere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saint P postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saint P tries for a takedown but St Piere circles away easily

so St Piere counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St Piere won't allow Saint P to get back to his feet.
Saint P pulls St Piere in close to his closed guard and prevents St Piere from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Piere wants to pass the guard but Saint P is keeping the position.

Saint P kicks St Piere off and gets to his feet.
St Piere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint P throws out the jab.
St Piere throws a head kick but Saint P moves out of range.
Saint P punishes St Piere's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint P scores with a jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Saint P.
Saint P wants to control but St Piere is keeping him busy.
St Piere isn't going anywhere.
Saint P throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
St Piere seems a little lost for a moment, as Saint P dominates the positioning.
St Piere can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint P gets to mount! St Piere was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Saint P working for a guillotine from mount but St Piere is in no mood to give up.
St Piere is working to get back to half guard.
St Piere takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Saint P dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A big right from Saint P misses.
St Piere tries to clinch up but Saint P circles away and keeps his distance.
Saint P has a takedown stuffed.
St Piere misses with a takedown

and Saint P counters with a takedown into side control.
St Piere holds on to Saint P's head and controls the position momentarily.
St Piere sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Piere is trying to maintain the position but Saint P is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint P is controlling the pace.
Saint P trying to control from half guard but St Piere is working away.
Saint P sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Piere defending well though.
Saint P winds up and cracks St Piere with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
St Piere wants to get back to full guard.
Saint P is trying to control. St Piere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Piere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saint P.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saint P goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saint P throws a low kick but St Piere avoids it.

Saint P shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. St Piere manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saint P trying to control but St Piere is working from the bottom.
St Piere keeping full guard, as Saint P tries to pass.
St Piere lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saint P!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Piere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saint P is looking to escape.
St Piere controlling his opponent.
Saint P wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by St Piere.
Saint P is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
St Piere looking to control but Saint P is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saint P manages to control the position for a moment.
Saint P working to try and regain half guard.
George Saint P is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saint P is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Saint P showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saint P 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Saint P!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Areeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moy Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ironman - Black Sabbath. Moy Mendez has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Areeno
vs
Mendez

175 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Biobonds Supplements $100 158+
Biobonds Supplements $100 158+

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Areeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moy Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Areeno.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Areeno.
Areeno just misses with a punch to the body.
Areeno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
Areeno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Areeno.
Areeno slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Areeno connects with a body shot.
Mendez moves in looking to clinch but Areeno pushes him off.
Areeno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Areeno misses with a wild combination.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Areeno sprawls well.
Mendez looks gassed!
Areeno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Areeno.
No joy there for Areeno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Areeno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Areeno, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Areeno.
Areeno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Areeno looks to land a combination but Mendez avoids it well.
Areeno cracks Mendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Areeno throws a combination. Mendez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Areeno stuffs the takedown.
Steve Areeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moy Mendez.
Areeno throws a leg kick but Mendez sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Areeno finds it's way through Mendez's defenses.
Areeno throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Mendez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Areeno lands a nice shot that snaps Mendez's head back.
Areeno misses with a double jab.
Areeno lands a jab-cross combination.
Mendez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Areeno is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mendez.
Areeno scores with a nice right hand.
Areeno misses with a double jab.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Areeno.
Areeno scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areeno connects with a jab.
Areeno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Areeno throws a series of strikes that have Mendez backpedaling.

Mendez is rocked!
Areeno lunges at Mendez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendez's hand.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Areeno finish him?
Steve Areeno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Areeno does it's job there.
Areeno connects with a jab.
BOOM! Areeno lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mendez. Mendez tries to recover but Areeno is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mendez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Areeno!

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 Hugo Crush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Crush
vs
Wood

200 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Crush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rock Wood!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crush throws a right and a left that Wood avoids nicely.
Crush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wood dodges the punch combination from Crush.
Hugo Crush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crush misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Crush finds it's way through Wood's defenses.
Crush misses with a wild combination.
Crush misses with a straight right.
Crush misses with the combination.
A combination from Wood does no damage.
Crush misses with a double jab
and Wood counters with a series of strikes. Crush will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crush misses with a double jab
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Crush is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wood lands a hook that stumbles Crush back into the cage. Wood follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Crush to the canvas! Wood pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Crush has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rock Wood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cyborg Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendoza has chosen "I Ain't Goin' Out Like That" by Cypress Hill as his entrance music. Miguel Mendoza told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Steel
vs
Mendoza

180 cm
22
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyborg Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.

Steel instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Steel misses with an elbow over the top.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike.
Steel pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mendoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendoza dodges an elbow strike from Steel.
Steel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel misses with a knee to the head.
Mendoza avoids a wild elbow strike from Steel.
Mendoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike from Steel.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steel throws an elbow but it misses.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendoza blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel throws an elbow but it misses.
Steel lands a damaging elbow.
Steel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steel looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Steel lands an elbow just above Mendoza 's eye.
Mendoza blocks the elbow strike.
Steel lands an elbow just above Mendoza 's eye.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Steel has double underhooks.
Steel lands an elbow just above Mendoza 's eye.
Steel lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Miguel Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza avoids the elbow strike from Steel, against the cage.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike from Steel.
Steel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steel throws an elbow but misses.
Steel throws an elbow but it misses.
Mendoza avoids the elbow strike from Steel, against the cage.
Mendoza avoids a wild elbow strike from Steel.
Mendoza avoids a wild elbow strike from Steel.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike.
Steel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steel pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steel throws an elbow that misses.
Steel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the temple.
Steel keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steel throws an elbow but misses.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Mendoza avoids the elbow strike from Steel, against the cage.
Steel pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Steel has the dominant position.
Steel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steel throws an elbow that misses.
Steel pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike from Steel.
Mendoza blocks the elbow strike.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
Steel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mendoza dodges an elbow strike from Steel.
Steel pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendoza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike from Steel.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Mendoza blocks the elbow strike.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza blocks an elbow strike.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steel misses with an elbow over the top.
Steel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mendoza tries to break free but Steel pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Steel has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendoza avoids a wild elbow strike from Steel.
Steel lands a nice elbow.
Mendoza dodges an elbow strike from Steel.
Steel throws an elbow but it misses.
Mendoza dodges an elbow strike from Steel.
Steel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steel lands an elbow that stopped Mendoza in his tracks for a moment.
Steel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.
Steel throws an elbow that misses.
Steel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel throws an elbow but it misses.
Steel misses with an elbow strike.
Steel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mendoza blocks the elbow strike.
Mendoza is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyborg Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Mendoza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Mendoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Cyborg Steel has been cut.
Mendoza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Mendoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendoza misses with a straight right.
Steel tries to clinch there but Mendoza circles away.
Mendoza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mendoza misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Cyborg Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendoza closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Steel! Mendoza dives in looking to finish! Steel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Mendoza!

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FIGHT
RATING
21%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. Ronnie Ronbo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Orton
vs
Ronbo

194 cm
24
179 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

175 cm
23
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ronbo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Decent striking displayed by Orton there.
Ronbo fails with a takedown attempt.
Orton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ronbo fails with a takedown attempt.
Randy Orton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Ronbo.
Orton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ronbo tries to clinch there but Orton circles away.
Orton scores with a sloppy right hand. Ronbo should have avoided that one.
Orton lands with a cross.
Orton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ronbo has time to react.
Ronbo tries to move into range but Orton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton lands a nice hook to Ronbo's body. Ronbo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ronbo tries to clinch but Orton moves out of range.
Orton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Orton duly obliges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orton, as that shot connected.

Ronbo feints and as Orton raises his hands in defense, Ronbo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Orton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ronbo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ronbo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ronbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Orton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ronbo doesn't defend quickly enough and Orton has managed to lock this one up! Can Ronbo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Orton on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Orton!
Randy Orton is the new welterweight champion!