DPEF-23 Killer Instinct PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marius Matei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hughes's choice of entrance music: "Master Of Puppets" by Metallica. Marius Matei has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Matei
vs
Hughes

182 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marius Matei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matei tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matei tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Matei tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes thows a body shot but no joy.
Hughes shoots for a takedown but Matei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Matei doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked

and Matei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matei.
Hughes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matei landing knees to the body.
Hughes looks gassed!
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!
Matei lands a knee to the body.
Matei lands an elbow inside.
Matei landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matei utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Matei.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matei working Hughes over with knees to the body.
Matei lands an elbow inside.
Matei taking a breather.
Matei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matei lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Jerry Hughes has been cut.
Matei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matei slowing the pace effectively.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matei lands a nice knee to the body.
Matei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hughes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matei lands a nice knee to the body.
Matei crunches a lovely knee into Hughes's ribcage.
Matei lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matei scores a nice knee to the body.
Matei scores a nice knee to the body.
Matei lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Matei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Matei.
Matei landing knees to the body.
Matei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hughes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matei lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
Matei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
Matei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hughes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matei landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matei obliges.
Matei lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matei lands a knee to the body.
Matei lands a knee to the body.
Matei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matei working Hughes over with knees to the body.
Matei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matei connects with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hughes avoids it.
Hughes avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hughes is looking to break free of the clinch but Matei has double underhooks.
Matei lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matei.
Matei lands an elbow inside.
Matei taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matei.
Matei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Matei lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
Hughes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marius Matei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Hughes.
Matei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hughes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matei landing knees to the body.
Matei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marius Matei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Hughes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Matei moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Matei.
Matei wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
Matei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matei.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matei circles away.

Matei closes the distance and pushes Hughes back into the cage.
Matei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Knees to the body from Matei.
Matei lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Jerry Hughes's cut even more.
Marius Matei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matei prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Matei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hughes up against the cage.
Matei crunches a lovely knee into Hughes's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matei lands a knee to the body.
Matei lands a nice knee to the body.
Matei landing knees to the head.
Matei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matei lands a nice elbow.
Hughes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
Matei scores a nice knee to the body.
Matei working Hughes over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Matei utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matei landing knees to the body.
Matei connects with a knee to the head.
Matei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matei working Hughes over with knees to the body.
Matei lands a knee to the head.
Matei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matei landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hughes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matei lands a knee to the body.
Matei trying to land knees to the body.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Matei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matei blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Matei.
Hughes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Matei.
Matei is pressed up against the cage. Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matei down to the mat. Matei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marius Matei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Hughes.
Matei wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
Matei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Matei clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
Matei lands a good knee to the midsection. Hughes won't want to take too many of those.
Matei lands a knee to the body.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Matei holds him up against the cage and eventually Hughes drops back down to his feet.
Matei crunches a lovely knee into Hughes's ribcage.
Matei lands an elbow inside.
Hughes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hughes avoids it.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matei to keep the fight standing.
Hughes is trying to break the clinch but Matei has him pressed against the cage.
Matei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hughes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matei working Hughes over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matei utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hughes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hughes jumps guard but Matei stands there with Hughes around his waist. Hughes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes managing to block the knees to the body from Matei.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
Matei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marius Matei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Hughes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Matei tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Jerry Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matei wants to clinch.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Matei sprawls well.

Matei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughes, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matei.
Matei working Hughes over with knees to the body.
Matei landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matei lands a damaging elbow.
Matei lands an elbow inside.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matei lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matei lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
Matei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matei lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Jerry Hughes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Matei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matei working Hughes over with knees to the body.
Matei crunches a lovely knee into Hughes's ribcage.
Matei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hughes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matei is struggling to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matei scores with a knee to the head.
Hughes blocks an elbow strike.
Matei lands a nice elbow.
Hughes being controlled against the cage.
Matei tries to land knees in the clinch but Hughes avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control the position but instead, Matei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hughes into the cage.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but Matei has him pressed against the cage.
Matei lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Matei working Hughes over with knees to the body.
Hughes misses with some punches.
Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marius Matei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Hughes.
Matei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hughes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
Matei is stalling here.
Matei lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to stall.
Hughes is trying to push Matei away but Matei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hughes can't get the takedown.
Matei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Jerry Hughes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Matei using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matei landing knees to the head.
Hughes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matei walks away with a smile on his face. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matei is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it.
Matei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hughes. Hughes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A bone on bone clash there as Matei blocks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Matei counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Marius Matei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Matei is just out of range.
Jerry Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Matei has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matei lands a knee to the body.
Hughes is looking for a takedown.
Matei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marius Matei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matei crunches a lovely knee into Hughes's ribcage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marius Matei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matei 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marius Matei!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivben Jakynov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jakynov
vs
Slater

172 cm
26
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivben Jakynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Slater!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater takes a swing at Jakynov's ribcage but misses.
Slater throws a body punch but Jakynov moves out of range.
Slater lands a jab to Jakynov's midsection.
Jakynov wants to clinch.
Slater with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jakynov defending well as Slater loads up on a big left hand.
Jakynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slater throws a looping overhand right but Jakynov ducks down to avoid it.
Jakynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jakynov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Jakynov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slater throws the left hand but Jakynov avoids the punch easily.
Jakynov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Slater gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slater is pulling down on Jakynov's head. It's preventing any offense from Jakynov, at least for the moment.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakynov throwing strikes but missing.
Jakynov looking to pass the guard.
Jakynov is looking to stand up but Slater won't let him.
Jakynov throwing strikes from guard but Slater blocks nicely.
Jakynov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slater is proving hard to escape from.
Jakynov tries to free his leg and advance position but Slater is retaining full guard.
Jakynov wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.

Slater has his foot on Jakynov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jakynov works his way back into a safe position though.
Jakynov stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater looking to control.
Jakynov wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
Slater is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakynov tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.

Jakynov actively working from the bottom here.
Slater passes the guard and advances to mount!
Slater cracks Jakynov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakynov is trying to escape the mount.
Jakynov is working hard here to advance position.
Slater can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakynov is looking to escape.
Jakynov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slater controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Slater might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jakynov is looking to improve his position but Slater isn't that keen on the idea.
Slater controlling the position easily from mount.
Jakynov tries to reverse the position but Slater maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater landing strikes from the mount.
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slater looking to control but Jakynov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slater breaks from Jakynov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Slater is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Slater controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slater lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jakynov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Slater 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.

Jakynov tries to clinch but Slater moves out of range.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slater scores with a nice strike.
Jakynov tries to close the distance and clinch but Slater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slater throws a hook but Jakynov avoids it easily.
Jakynov avoids the body shot from Slater.
Slater misses with an uppercut.
Slater takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jakynov throws a leg kick but Slater moved away.
Slater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jakynov in his tracks.

Jakynov pushes Slater up against the cage in a clinch.
Slater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jakynov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slater has him pressed against the cage.
Slater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jakynov stalling in the clinch but Slater improves position.
Jakynov blocks an uppercut.
Jakynov misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jakynov being controlled against the cage.
Slater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jakynov's efforts to push away.
Jakynov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slater avoids it.
Slater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jakynov.
Slater tries a body shot but Jakynov blocks it.
Jakynov working hard to break the clinch.
Jakynov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jakynov looking to stall.
Slater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jakynov's elbow.
Slater blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slater manages to pull guard.
Jakynov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slater is trying to hold Jakynov in close to prevent damage but Jakynov has managed to pass into half guard.

Jakynov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slater defends it well.
Slater is concentrating on defense, preventing Jakynov from advancing position.
Slater is staying active underneath Jakynov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jakynov is looking to stall here but Slater recovers full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jakynov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater is trying to control the position but Jakynov postures up.
Slater is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slater has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakynov is trying desperately to improve position.
Slater lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jakynov hang on?
Jakynov is in a horrible position here. Slater smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slater cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jakynov's face.
Slater with the ground and pound from mount.
Jakynov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slater sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater dominating with strikes here.

Slater wants to finish this one by submission but Jakynov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slater.
Jakynov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakynov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slater punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Slater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jakynov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slater.
Slater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Slater.
Jakynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jakynov shoots in and drives through. Slater sprawls well.
Jakynov doesn't manage to clinch there - Slater circles away.

Slater drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slater wants to control from the top but Jakynov keeps moving.
Slater won't allow Jakynov to sweep him here.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakynov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater passes Jakynov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jakynov is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slater stalling.
Slater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater looking to control but Jakynov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slater fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jakynov is trying desperately to improve position.
Slater controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jakynov working to try and regain half guard.
Jakynov is trying to stand up.
Slater scoring with strikes but Jakynov is staying in there.
Slater controlling from the full mount.
Harry Slater has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivben Jakynov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakynov is looking to escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jakynov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harry Slater.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jakynov manages to avoid it.
Jakynov lands a nice shot that snaps Slater's head back.

Jakynov clinches.
Slater misses with a body punch.
Slater tries to work over Jakynov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jakynov looking to slow down the pace here.
Jakynov misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater blocking some punches.
Slater displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jakynov up against the cage.
Jakynov blocks a body shot from Slater.
Nice body punch from Jakynov.
Slater presses Jakynov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jakynov throws a punch but it's blocked by Slater.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slater.

Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakynov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slater fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slater cracks Jakynov with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slater lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater scores with a hook.
Harry Slater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Slater!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicanor Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicanor Reyes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hansen
vs
Reyes

181 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicanor Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reyes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hansen did well to prevent Reyes getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Hansen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hansen is defending against the submission attempts here by Reyes.

Hansen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reyes prevents Hansen from improving his position.

Hansen looking for submissions off his back.

Reyes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hansen missing with punches from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reyes is working away from the top position though.
Hansen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicanor Reyes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

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

Smith
vs
Lachance

190 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lionel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Lachance!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lachance but Lachance pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Lachance manages to get back to half guard.
Lachance blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Lachance wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lachance keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith throwing shots but Lachance is blocking nicely.
Lachance gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lachance is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lachance has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Lachance manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Smith controlling the position for now.
Lachance is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lachance trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lachance thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Lachance seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is not content to let Lachance control the position.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith wants to control the action here but instead Lachance manages to pass to full mount!
Smith swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Lachance maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachance controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Lachance's attempts to control the action.
Lachance controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lachance controlling his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Lachance.
Lachance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lachance closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lachance dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Lachance.
Lachance shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.

Lachance shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lachance can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lachance has passed into half guard!
Lachance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Lachance scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lachance is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lachance is working away from the top position though.
Lachance throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lachance from controlling successfully.
Lachance pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lachance perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Lachance seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance blocks the strikes from Smith.
Lachance performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith shoots in but Lachance avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachance misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lachance.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lachance dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Lachance's head and hops out.
Lachance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lachance somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lachance dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lachance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith tries for a takedown but Lachance circles away easily

and Lachance counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!

Lachance is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Lachance lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith wants to hold on but Lachance pushes him away.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance content just to control the position here.
Lachance trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
John Lachance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lachance controlling from the full mount.
Lachance lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachance looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Lachance lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lachance raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lachance controlling his opponent.
Lachance connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lachance controlling from mount.
Lachance's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Lachance's attempts to control the action.
Smith swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lachance avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Lachance fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lachance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to control but Lachance is having none of it.
Lachance pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lionel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lachance is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Lachance's attempts to control the action.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lachance!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fabree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Swayze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fabree might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Flo Rida - Good Feeling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fabree
vs
Swayze

168 cm
25
154 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Torment Fightwear

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Fabree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Swayze!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabree misses with a takedown attempt - Swayze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Swayze does no damage.
Swayze scores with a head kick. Fabree tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fabree avoids the head kick by Swayze.
Fabree takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brett Swayze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swayze!
Swayze scores with a jab.
Swayze misses with a shot to the body

and Fabree decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swayze's 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!
Fabree is looking to work some ground and pound but Swayze has wrist control.
Fabree might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swayze being controlled here, momentarily.
Fabree throws a big elbow that misses.
Swayze keeping moving, preventing Fabree from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabree postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fabree 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.
Swayze keeping full guard, as Fabree tries to pass.
Fabree throwing strikes from guard but Swayze blocks nicely.
Fabree lands a couple of digs.
Fabree tries to free his leg and advance position but Swayze is retaining full guard.
Fabree scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fabree throws a strike but Swayze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fabree pulls Swayze in close to his closed guard and prevents Swayze from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabree looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swayze is one step ahead there.
Swayze is fighting to break Fabree's control of his arms but Fabree is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Swayze preventing the sweep.
Swayze trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fabree's guard.
Fabree is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dexter Fabree wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fabree looks for a takedown but Swayze sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swayze throws a hook but Fabree avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Swayze.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabree shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fabree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swayze 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.
Swayze jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swayze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swayze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swayze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fabree avoids the head kick by Swayze.
Swayze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Swayze throws a head kick that misses.
Swayze throws an overhand right that lands on Fabree's shoulder, as Fabree tries to avoid the shot.
Swayze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fabree under the eye.
Swayze misses with a straight left.
Swayze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Swayze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Fabree darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fabree stops Swayze from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabree thows a huge punch but Swayze dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabree winds up and cracks Swayze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swayze can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fabree thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swayze's head.
Swayze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabree.
Fabree sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swayze defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabree slips a nice elbow through Swayze's hands, connecting with Swayze's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabree lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabree is taking a breather. Swayze says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Swayze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fabree. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fabree wants to pass the guard but Swayze is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Fabree 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.

Nice sprawl there from Swayze as Fabree shoots in.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swayze. Fabree shrugs it off though.
A jab lands there for Swayze.
Swayze throws a right and a left that Fabree avoids nicely.
Swayze throws a head kick but Fabree moves out of range.
Swayze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swayze leaves Fabree with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swayze tests Fabree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fabree on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swayze 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.
Fabree fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fabree. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Swayze misses the target.
Swayze throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabree.
Fabree shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swayze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fabree's head backwards.
Swayze throws a sloppy head kick and Fabree moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Fabree.

Fabree shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swayze is trying to defend but Fabree finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fabree throwing shots but Swayze is blocking nicely.
Fabree throwing shots but Swayze is blocking nicely.
Fabree wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swayze keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabree slips a nice elbow through Swayze's hands, connecting with Swayze's forehead.
Swayze pushes Fabree off looking to stand but Fabree dives back in and keeps control.
Fabree missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swayze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Fabree sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swayze defending well though.
Fabree stops Swayze from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabree lands a nice short elbow.
Fabree is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fabree thows a huge punch but Swayze dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabree trying to control from half guard but Swayze is working away.

Fabree seems to be working for a kimura but Swayze defends the submission attempt.
Fabree is trying to control. Swayze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fabree lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fabree uses his free foot to push down on Swayze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Swayze.
Fabree thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Fabree is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Fabree!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dexter Fabree!
Dexter Fabree managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, White Gorilla Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier LeChimpanze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Severus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

LeChimpanze
vs
Severus

175 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier LeChimpanze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Severus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LeChimpanze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Severus wants to get back to full guard.

LeChimpanze is looking for a kimura but Severus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for LeChimpanze to get the leverage.
Severus wants to improve his position but LeChimpanze is controlling well.

Severus looking for submissions off his back.
Severus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeChimpanze working Severus over with strikes.

LeChimpanze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LeChimpanze 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.
LeChimpanze works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severus tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severus is trying to stand up.
LeChimpanze controlling his opponent.
Severus is desperately trying to improve his position but LeChimpanze has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Severus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Severus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Severus wants to improve his position but LeChimpanze is controlling well.
Severus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
LeChimpanze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Severus has hold of LeChimpanze's hands but LeChimpanze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

LeChimpanze is trying to work for a kimura but Severus is defending well.
Severus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

LeChimpanze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Severus is just riding it out for now. LeChimpanze eventually gives up the hold.
LeChimpanze working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LeChimpanze lands a nice short elbow.
LeChimpanze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
LeChimpanze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
LeChimpanze is trying to control the action in half guard but Severus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Severus actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severus is refusing to be controlled, as LeChimpanze sits in half guard.
LeChimpanze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeChimpanze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Severus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Severus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeChimpanze is aware though and is defending well.
LeChimpanze works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Severus looking for submissions off his back.
LeChimpanze lands strikes from half guard.
LeChimpanze drops an elbow to the side of Severus's head.

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

LeChimpanze seems to be working for a kimura but Severus defends the submission attempt.
LeChimpanze is looking to take a break and control but Severus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeChimpanze is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeChimpanze is landing with some decent strikes but Severus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
LeChimpanze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Severus looks a forlorn figure.
LeChimpanze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Severus is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeChimpanze lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
LeChimpanze lands a heavy elbow.
Severus can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeChimpanze blocks Severus's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Severus tries to reverse the position but LeChimpanze maintains control.
LeChimpanze controlling from the full mount.
Severus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LeChimpanze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

LeChimpanze working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Severus turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips LeChimpanze off and cradles Severus's limp body as LeChimpanze celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Xavier LeChimpanze!
Our winner, Xavier LeChimpanze, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berikk Berikk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Police On My Back. Berikk has chosen Hollywood Undead - No. 5 as his entrance music. Berikk Berikk 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!

Wan King
vs
Berikk Berikk

179 cm
21
140 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

150 cm
23
137 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Obi Wan King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berikk Berikk!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berikk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berikk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berikk throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King clobbers Berikk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berikk fails to land the takedown.
Obi Wan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk.

Berikk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Berikk tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Berikk throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Berikk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berikk tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Berikk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but King manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
King trying to control but Berikk is working from the bottom.
Berikk looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berikk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Berikk looking to pass the guard.
Berikk throws a big elbow that misses.
Berikk stops King from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berikk throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berikk stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control.
King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Berikk scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berikk prevents King from escaping the position.
Berikk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Berikk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berikk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Berikk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berikk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Berikk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
King avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Berikk.
Berikk moves into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berikk throwing strikes but King bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

Berikk working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
King preventing the sweep.

King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berikk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Berikk's legs - danger averted.

King gets to his feet - Berikk follows without any prompting.
Berikk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berikk.
Berikk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
King tests Berikk's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King wants to clinch up but Berikk keeps it at a distance.
Berikk with a poor takedown
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berikk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
Berikk shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berikk looks gassed!
A nice combination there by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berikk throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.

King forces Berikk back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King is trying to push Berikk away but Berikk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berikk Berikk 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.

Berikk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King slips under a jab from Berikk.
Berikk tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berikk keeps the fight on the outside.
Berikk tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Berikk walks into a jab.
Obi Wan King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Berikk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Berikk throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King pushes Berikk off looking to stand but Berikk dives back in and keeps control.
Berikk tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
Berikk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berikk trying to pass the guard but King defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berikk throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King is in trouble now - Berikk has advanced to mount!
King gets back to half guard.
Berikk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Berikk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?

King is rocked!
Berikk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berikk loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have King scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Berikk land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Berikk stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berikk Berikk!
Berikk Berikk is the new bantamweight champion!
Berikk Berikk decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gomer Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting. Jose Oliveira 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. Gomer Jacobs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jacobs
vs
Oliveira

170 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

PWNAGE™ (WOT)

Ultimate Fighting Gear

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomer Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliveira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Oliveira pulls guard successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.

Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacobs stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard.

Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacobs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oliveira has hold of Jacobs's hands but Jacobs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is working for a submission of some sort.
Jacobs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jacobs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Jacobs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacobs.

Jacobs seems to be looking for submissions.
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!
Jacobs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oliveira has hold of Jacobs's hands but Jacobs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs seems to be looking for submissions.

Jacobs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jacobs scores with a couple of nice shots.

Jacobs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacobs 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.

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

Jacobs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacobs prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Oliveira is in trouble now - Jacobs has advanced to mount!
Jacobs lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs lands a heavy elbow.

Jacobs is working for a guillotine from mount but Oliveira frees his head quite easily.
Jacobs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oliveira looks a forlorn figure.

Oliveira is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jacobs! Oliveira is hurt baaadly! Jacobs is firing away with more strikes - Oliveira is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gomer Jacobs!
A relieved looking Gomer Jacobs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.