NLFL 1 - Inception PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Klasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stout
vs
Klasky

172 cm
24
149 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kane Klasky!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klasky shoots in but Stout avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stout tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klasky swivels and escapes.
Stout looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klasky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Stout counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Klasky!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stout tries to control but Klasky wriggling away.

Stout gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Stout looks to land a combination but Klasky avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stout stuffs the takedown.
Steven Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Klasky.
Klasky fails with the takedown.
Stout takes a swing at Klasky's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klasky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stout pinned against the cage. Stout gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klasky looks gassed!
Klasky doesn't manage to clinch there - Stout circles away.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klasky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stout wants to clinch up but Klasky keeps it at a distance.

Stout has taken the fight to the clinch.

Stout pulls Klasky into guard.
Klasky throws an elbow that misses. Stout uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klasky's guard. Nice move by Stout!
Klasky has a closed guard, preventing Stout from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Klasky looking for a guillotine here but Stout defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stout is looking to stand up but Klasky won't let him.
Klasky striking off his back.
Stout wants to stand and escape but instead Klasky has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Stout is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Klasky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stout is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stout is trying to pull guard but Klasky has him pressed against the cage.

Stout pulls guard effortlessly.

Klasky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stout is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Klasky, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stout wants to stand but Klasky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Klasky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stout defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stout stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice sprawl there from Stout as Klasky shoots in.
Klasky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stout.
Steven Stout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stout throws a series of punches but Klasky moves out of range.
Stout scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stout throws a one two combo.
Stout with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klasky shoots in for a takedown but Stout shows good takedown defense.
Stout lands with a nice combination. Klasky backs away looking to recover.
Klasky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Stout dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Klasky shoots in and drives through. Stout sprawls well.
Stout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klasky circles away quickly and effectively.
Steven Stout is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klasky takes one to the side of the head.
Stout swinging wildly here.

Stout shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stout showed some decent athleticism there.
Stout wants to stand up but Klasky manages to regain full guard.

Klasky is looking for a triangle but Stout pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Klasky is working an open guard so Stout takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klasky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klasky drops his hands momentarily and Stout takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klasky misses with a takedown
and Stout counters with a straight right hand.
Stout misses with a few strikes there.
Stout throws a right and a left that Klasky avoids nicely.
Klasky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stout avoids it really well and circles away.
Steven Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Klasky.
Stout moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Klasky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klasky there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klasky takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Stout is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Klasky's half guard.

Klasky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Stout stands up and beckons Klasky to join him on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stout throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Klasky was covering up waiting for the punch and Stout finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stout wants to get up but he can't break Klasky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klasky throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Klasky looking for a sweep. Not yet Klasky, not yet.
Klasky has a closed guard, preventing Stout from standing up.

Klasky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Klasky looking for a guillotine here but Stout defends easily.

Stout gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout misses with the combination.
Stout has a takedown stuffed.
Stout swinging wildly here.
Klasky tries to close the distance and clinch but Stout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stout catches Klasky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Klasky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stout tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stout pushes Klasky off looking to stand but Klasky dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Stout dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Stout tries to bum rush Klasky with a series of wild strikes but Klasky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Stout gets caught napping as Klasky dives in and scores a takedown. Stout manages to retain guard.
Stout preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stout is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Klasky is controlling him.
Klasky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klasky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stout is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Klasky dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Klasky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steven Stout overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klasky lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stout regains half guard, as Klasky was trying to land strikes.
Stout is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stout has one foot on Klasky's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stout thows a body shot but no joy.
Klasky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stout avoids it really well and circles away.

Stout gets a takedown into half guard.
Stout tries to stand and escape but Klasky actually recovers to full guard.
Stout wants to stand but Klasky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kane Klasky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasan Husin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexander Suggs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Suggs
vs
Husin

168 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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, Alexander Suggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hasan Husin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suggs throws a head kick but Husin moves out of range.
Husin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suggs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suggs.
Suggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suggs leaves Husin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Husin. Husin gets slowly back to his feet.
Suggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Husin shoots for a double leg takedown but Suggs sprawls well. He's pushed Husin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexander Suggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasan Husin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Husin's head.
Suggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Suggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Suggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suggs throws a sloppy head kick and Husin moves out of range easily.
Suggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Husin avoids a kick to the body.
Suggs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs cracks the inside of Husin's front leg.
Suggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Husin.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Suggs throws a sloppy head kick and Husin moves out of range easily.
Suggs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Husin takes a step back to recover.
Suggs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Husin fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suggs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs connects with a high kick.
Husin blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Suggs throws a head kick but Husin moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Suggs as Husin shoots in.
Suggs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Husin avoids the head kick by Suggs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suggs - that will leave a mark!
Husin avoids the head kick by Suggs.
Alexander Suggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suggs misses with a kick to the body.
Suggs throws a sloppy head kick and Husin moves out of range easily.
Husin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suggs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs throws a head kick that half lands.
Suggs throws a head kick that half lands.
Husin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suggs.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Suggs throws a sloppy head kick and Husin moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suggs misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suggs thows a body kick. Husin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Husin closes the distance and clinches up with Suggs, looking for a takedown. Husin pushes Suggs against the cage but Suggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suggs lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Suggs 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.

Suggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suggs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Husin takes a step back to recover.
Suggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suggs throws a head kick but Husin moves out of range.
Suggs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.
Husin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Suggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Husin.
Alexander Suggs is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suggs connects with a leg kick. Husin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suggs lands a nice looking body kick.
Suggs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Husin.
Husin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suggs sprawls well. Suggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Husin gets slowly back to his feet.

Husin feints and as Suggs raises his hands in defense, Husin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Husin with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husin tries to free his leg and advance position but Suggs is retaining full guard.
Husin passes Suggs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Suggs is looking for a sweep. Husin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Husin working over Suggs with some ground and pound. Suggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Husin is trying to work for a kimura but Suggs is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hasan Husin!
In his post fight interview, Hasan Husin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman-Metallica. Chris James struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Oliver
vs
James

183 cm
24
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 Recovery

Valhalla Fight Wear

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, Ray Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
James is being controlled here.

Oliver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oliver wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Oliver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Oliver is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. James looks calm but he's in trouble here. Oliver gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. James is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Oliver lets go of the hold and James can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Oliver!
As Ray Oliver got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank my fans and the people of Brazil who support me and also my team in Montreal , thank you'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merce Poindexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Cass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Cass has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Merce Poindexter's chin.

Poindexter
vs
Cass

200 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Merce Poindexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffrey Cass!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Poindexter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Cass looking to score a takedown here. Poindexter is defending well but Cass drives through and ends up in Poindexter's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Poindexter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cass content to stall in guard here.

Cass stands and steps away. Poindexter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cass throws a right hand that Poindexter ducks under and follows up with a left that Poindexter also avoids with ease.
Poindexter is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Poindexter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cass shoots in for a takedown but Poindexter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poindexter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poindexter tries to pull guard but Cass holds him up against the cage and eventually Poindexter drops back down to his feet.

Cass has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Poindexter uses from the top position.
Poindexter looking to sit in guard and control but Cass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cass should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cass postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cass lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cass chips away with some ground and pound.
Cass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cass wants to control from the top but Poindexter keeps moving.
Cass slips nicely into half guard.
Poindexter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cass on the ground.
Poindexter is breathing heavily.
Cass seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cass winds up and cracks Poindexter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cass is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poindexter taking some punishment here, with Cass in his half guard.
Cass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poindexter keeps working.
Cass takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cass winds up and cracks Poindexter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poindexter looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Cass there.
Cass scoring with strikes to the body and head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffrey Cass!
Jeffrey Cass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Lugenkeigelflaufferston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lugenkeigelflaufferston has chosen Control by Big Wreck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andre Lugenkeigelflaufferston has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyson Savage's chin.

Savage
vs
Lugenkeigelflaufferston

185 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 Recovery
5th Round Clothing

Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Lugenkeigelflaufferston!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lugenkeigelflaufferston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savage sprawls well initially but Lugenkeigelflaufferston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage trying to control from the bottom.
Savage tries to get to full guard but Lugenkeigelflaufferston has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston throws some wild stikes that Savage manages to avoid easily.
Savage holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lugenkeigelflaufferston tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston landing strikes from the mount.
Savage tries to hold on but Lugenkeigelflaufferston postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Savage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston raining down hammerfists from mount.
Savage is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage blocking the ground and pound.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston controlling from mount.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to hold on but Lugenkeigelflaufferston postures up.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lugenkeigelflaufferston lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Savage is rocked!
Lugenkeigelflaufferston loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Savage scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Lugenkeigelflaufferston land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Lugenkeigelflaufferston stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Lugenkeigelflaufferston!
A victorious Andre Lugenkeigelflaufferston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Dolce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvin Macdonald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Macdonald
vs
Dolce

187 cm
25
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Inexperienced

5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dolce!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melvin Macdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macdonald wants to clinch but Dolce slips to the side

and Dolce decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Macdonald's guard.
Dolce must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Macdonald pushes Dolce off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Macdonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macdonald checks a leg kick.

Macdonald rushes Dolce and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Dolce avoids the damage to the body.
Macdonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dolce has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Dolce successfully pulls guard.
Macdonald wanted to stand there but Dolce had control of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macdonald trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolce manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Macdonald tries to buck Dolce off but he can't manage it.
Dolce controlling his opponent.
Macdonald is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolce landing strikes from the mount and Macdonald is in trouble!
Dolce connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Macdonald is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dolce in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolce can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macdonald is looking to escape.
Macdonald really wants to buck Dolce off and get back to his feet.
Dolce controlling from mount.
Macdonald tries to buck Dolce off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dolce is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Macdonald to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Macdonald shrugs it off.
Dolce connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Dolce moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Macdonald has worked his arm free - good work by Macdonald!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dolce working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Dolce dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dolce moves into the clinch.

Dolce breaks the clinch.
Macdonald tries for a takedown but Dolce sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macdonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macdonald misses with a takedown attempt

and Dolce counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dolce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Macdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolce sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Dolce decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macdonald, up you get!
Macdonald tries to clinch but Dolce moves out of range.
Melvin Macdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dolce rushes Macdonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Dolce is trying to trip Macdonald. He has hold of a leg but Macdonald is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dolce persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Macdonald wants to stand and escape but Dolce is having none of it.
Dolce trying to control the position from guard on top but Macdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Macdonald has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dolce off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dolce as he avoids it easily.
Macdonald closes the distance but Dolce moves to the side

and Dolce counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dolce.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dolce is trying to pull guard but Macdonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dolce looking for a takedown.
Dolce wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macdonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dolce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolce looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Dolce.
Macdonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dolce is defending well for now.
Dolce throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Dolce has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Macdonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dolce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macdonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Dolce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macdonald lands with a slapping head kick.

Dolce looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Macdonald!

Dolce is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Macdonald has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Macdonald!
Macdonald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dolce is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dolce is working an open guard so Macdonald takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Macdonald fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macdonald. Dolce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macdonald closes the distance but Dolce moves to the side

and Dolce counters with a shoot takedown. Macdonald fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dolce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macdonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Dolce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Macdonald shoots in but Dolce avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Macdonald. No joy for Dolce on that attempt.
Dolce displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macdonald.
Nice sprawl there from Dolce as Macdonald shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Macdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonald looks for a takedown but Dolce sprawls well.

Dolce closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Macdonald to the mat! Macdonald manages to get full guard.
Dolce won't allow Macdonald to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dolce gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macdonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dolce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dolce content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Macdonald wants to stand up but Dolce is controlling him.
Dolce scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dolce manages to pass to side control.
Dolce keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dolce not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Macdonald is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolce is nestled in close to Macdonald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Dolce is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macdonald is just riding it out for now. Dolce eventually gives up the hold.
Dolce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is looking to escape.

Dolce is working for a kimura but Macdonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Dolce is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Macdonald reverses the position - he's now on top in Dolce's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Dolce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dolce winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Dolce!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Bertoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valerio Bertoto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bertoto
vs
Murphy

180 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valerio Bertoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bertoto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Murphy!
Murphy looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Bertoto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bertoto lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bertoto is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bertoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Bertoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Bertoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bertoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bertoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bertoto's back!
Murphy throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bertoto trying to get back to his feet but Murphy is in full control for now.
Murphy wants to control but Bertoto is keeping busy.
Bertoto is trying to stand back up.
Murphy is hanging on to Bertoto's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.

Murphy looking for the RNC.
Bertoto rolls, trying to escape but Murphy keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is not going to allow Bertoto to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Bertoto right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Bertoto wants to escape the position.
Murphy avoiding Bertoto 's attempts to control his hands.
Bertoto wants to escape the position.
Bertoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bertoto tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto trying to control the hands but Murphy breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
Murphy gets his hands free as Bertoto looks to control.
Bertoto is keeping busy.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bertoto just trying to survive but Murphy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bertoto turns into Murphy and is now in his guard.
Bertoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bertoto counters with a shoot takedown. Murphy fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy looks gassed!

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!
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bertoto looking to pass the guard.
Bertoto working some strikes from top position.
Bertoto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Bertoto tries to pass.
Bertoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bertoto cracks Murphy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bertoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Bertoto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murphy some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valerio Bertoto 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.

Bertoto scores with a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is trying to keep Bertoto in close.
Bertoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murphy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bertoto works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Bertoto working some strikes from top position.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Bertoto tries to pass.
Murphy wants to stand up but Bertoto is controlling him.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Bertoto tries to pass.
Bertoto wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Bertoto tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertoto scoring with some ground and pound.
Bertoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bertoto looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bertoto looking to control.
Bertoto striking off his back but it's not causing Murphy any problems.

Bertoto pushes Murphy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bertoto pinned against the cage. Bertoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Bertoto shoots in and gets a takedown into Murphy's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Bertoto trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bertoto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murphy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Bertoto is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Bertoto seems keen to control Murphy's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bertoto is on top in guard.
Bertoto lands a couple of elbows.
Bertoto stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bertoto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Murphy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bertoto working the head with strikes.
Bertoto scores with punches from side control.
Bertoto working the ground and pound.

Bertoto decides to stand back up.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Bertoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bertoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Bertoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bertoto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bertoto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bertoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bertoto trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bertoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bertoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bertoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bertoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valerio Bertoto dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Bertoto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy manages to get back to half guard.
Valerio Bertoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bertoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bertoto is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Bertoto slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.

Bertoto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Murphy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bertoto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valerio Bertoto!
Valerio Bertoto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago De Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Callan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Jesus's entrance music is El Legado-Crack Family. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mark Callan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

De Jesus
vs
Callan

190 cm
26
196 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago De Jesus!
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 Callan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Jesus sprawls well. De Jesus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Callan gets slowly back to his feet.
De Jesus moves in looking to clinch but Callan pushes him off.
De Jesus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Callan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Jesus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

De Jesus pushes Callan up against the cage in a clinch.
Callan is trying to drag De Jesus to the mat but De Jesus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Jesus stalling in the clinch.

Callan manages to break the clinch.
Callan tries for a takedown but De Jesus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santiago De Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Callan.
Callan shoots in for a takedown but De Jesus shows good takedown defense.
Callan shoots in for a double leg but De Jesus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Jesus connects with an inside leg kick.
Callan looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jesus lands with a kick to the temple. Callan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Mark Callan has been cut.
De Jesus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Jesus throws a head kick that Callan semi-blocks.
De Jesus tries to clinch up.
Callan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Jesus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Jesus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

De Jesus closes the distance and pushes Callan back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callan avoids a wild elbow strike from De Jesus.
A knee to the head by De Jesus.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Jesus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Callan tries to score a body lock takedown but De Jesus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Callan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Callan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Jesus just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Jesus tries to land a knee to the head but Callan blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Jesus.
Callan goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Jesus prevents it.
De Jesus stalling in the clinch.
De Jesus stops a takedown attempt from Callan.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Jesus obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Santiago De Jesus.
De Jesus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick there by De Jesus.
Santiago De Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

De Jesus moves into the clinch successfully.
De Jesus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Callan avoids it.
De Jesus avoiding damage.

De Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from De Jesus. No joy for Callan on that attempt.

De Jesus clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus controlling the action here for a moment.
Callan has had enough of the clinch but De Jesus keeps him there for the moment.
Callan is trying desperately to land a takedown but De Jesus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Callan.
De Jesus stalls.
De Jesus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callan is defending well for now.
De Jesus leaning against his opponent.

De Jesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Jesus punishes Callan's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

De Jesus has Callan up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Jesus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago De Jesus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Callan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

De Jesus misses with a body shot.
De Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch but Callan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Callan shoots in for a takedown but De Jesus shows good takedown defense.
De Jesus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by De Jesus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Jesus. That's going to slow Callan down.
De Jesus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Jesus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callan takes a kick to the side of the head.

De Jesus closes the distance and clinches.
De Jesus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Callan is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jesus taking a breather.
Callan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Jesus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago De Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Callan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Jesus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Jesus tries a knee to the head but Callan blocks it.
Santiago De Jesus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Jesus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Jesus tries to land knees in the clinch but Callan avoids the damage to the body.
Callan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Jesus to keep the fight standing.
De Jesus missing with knees to the body.
De Jesus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Callan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Jesus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callan is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Jesus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Jesus is stalling here.
De Jesus seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with De Jesus for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
De Jesus missing with knees to the body.
De Jesus is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Santiago De Jesus.

Callan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Jesus's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Jesus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Callan.
De Jesus keeping moving, preventing Callan from controlling successfully.
De Jesus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callan can do to turn this around?

Callan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Jesus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Callan, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus wants to get up but he can't break Callan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Callan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Jesus has picked Callan up and slammed him! Callan can't keep hold of the triangle and De Jesus manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago De Jesus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Callan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

De Jesus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Callan throws a head kick that misses.
De Jesus fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Jesus moves to clinch but Callan breaks away

and Callan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Jesus's guard.
Callan trying to control but De Jesus is working from the bottom.
De Jesus wants to sweep here but Callan controlling him for the moment.
Callan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Callan with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jesus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

We're going to have a standup here because Santiago De Jesus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
De Jesus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

De Jesus moves into the clinch.
Callan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Callan is struggling to control the position.
Callan goes for a takedown attempt but De Jesus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Jesus tries to clinch but Callan moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Jesus clinches with his opponent.
De Jesus missing with knees to the body.
De Jesus has Callan pushed against the cage.
Callan tries to circle away but De Jesus has him pinned against the cage.
De Jesus slows down the pace here.
Callan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Jesus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Callan tries to pull guard but De Jesus holds him up against the cage and eventually Callan drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

De Jesus darts in and clinches Callan up against the cage.
De Jesus stalling in the clinch.
De Jesus tries a knee to the head but Callan blocks it.
De Jesus tries to land a knee to the head but Callan blocks with his arms.
Callan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Jesus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Jesus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Callan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus tries to land knees in the clinch but Callan avoids the damage to the body.
Callan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Jesus smiles and moves away.
Santiago De Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Callan.
De Jesus tries to clinch up but Callan circles away and keeps his distance.
Santiago De Jesus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Jesus swings for the body but Callan moves out of range.
Callan shoots in but no luck this time.
De Jesus scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Callan with that takedown attempt.
De Jesus tries to clinch but Callan moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago De Jesus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Jesus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago De Jesus!
Santiago De Jesus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that West Coast Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Routine Maintenance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Uno (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!

Maintenance
vs
Uno

185 cm
25
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Routine Maintenance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boss Uno!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maintenance is looking to clinch.
Maintenance tries a head kick but it misses.

Maintenance closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maintenance lands in his opponent's guard.

Uno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maintenance passes into half guard.
Uno is doing well to control the position and prevent Maintenance from advancing to side control.
Uno is staying active underneath Maintenance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maintenance wants to get back to his feet.
Uno wants to control but Maintenance is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maintenance takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Uno is trying to maintain the position but Maintenance is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Routine Maintenance just wasn't active enough.

Maintenance decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maintenance trying to control from half guard but Uno is working away.

Uno looking for submissions off his back.
Uno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maintenance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maintenance's back!

Uno looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maintenance is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maintenance rolls, trying to escape but Uno keeps control of the position.

Uno working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Maintenance is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Uno has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Maintenance taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boss Uno!