AOC39: Blood Sweat & Cheers PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bo Dangles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Riot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riot has chosen Got Money - Lil Wayne as his entrance music. Ben Riot is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dangles
vs
Riot

178 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
166 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Dangles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Riot!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dangles is looking to clinch but Riot is avoiding it.
Dangles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dangles tries to close the distance and clinch but Riot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dangles doesn't manage to clinch there - Riot circles away.
Dangles tries to clinch but Riot moves out of range.
Dangles wants to clinch.
Dangles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dangles takes one to the chin there.
Riot scores with a shot to the body.
Dangles throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangles fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Riot both land. Nice combination.
Dangles tries to close the distance and clinch but Riot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dangles looks for a takedown but Riot sprawls well.
Bo Dangles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Dangles is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dangles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Riot throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Dangles tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Dangles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Riot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Riot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Dangles with that takedown attempt.
Dangles seems to have got his legs back now.
A left lands for Riot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dangles tries to close the distance and clinch but Riot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dangles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Riot keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dangles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riot cracks Dangles with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dangles tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Riot pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dangles is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Riot!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hakim Hamsho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamsho's entrance music is Jump Around. A fine choice. Hakim Hamsho has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hamsho
vs
Max

171 cm
22
148 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

158 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hakim Hamsho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Max!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hamsho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Max on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to de liver by Hamsho. Beautiful body shot.
Hamsho moves out of range of the body kick from Max.
Max tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Max stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hamsho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Max throws a head kick that misses.
Max falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hamsho counters with an inside leg kick.
Max looks gassed!
Hamsho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamsho jabs at Max's body.
Max throws a hook to the side of Hamsho's head but Hamsho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hamsho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamsho lands in his opponent's guard.
Hamsho throws a big right hand that misses.

Hamsho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamsho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Max swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamsho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hamsho wants to pass the guard but Max is keeping the position.
Hamsho landing some decent shots from guard.
Hamsho wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving.
Hamsho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamsho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Max trying to keep a closed guard but Hamsho is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hamsho wants to control from the top but Max keeps moving.
Hamsho prevents Max from getting back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hamsho cracks Max with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamsho is looking to wear down Max with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamsho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hamsho lands a nice shot to the body.
Max takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Max gets caught flat footed, as Hamsho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Max looking for a sweep. Not yet Max, not yet.
Hamsho 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.

Hamsho 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.
Hamsho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max keeping moving, preventing Hamsho from controlling successfully.

Hamsho 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.
Max wants to sweep here but Hamsho controlling him for the moment.

Hamsho drops back looking for a leg! Max is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Max manages to kick Hamsho off! Hamsho jumps back into Max's guard.
Max is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Max throws a head kick that misses
and Hamsho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Max throws a combination that misses
and Hamsho counters with a thumping low kick.
Hamsho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Max takes one to the chin there.
Hamsho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hamsho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hamsho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Max is rocked!
Hamsho lands a right hook to the body.
Hamsho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Max takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Max swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hamsho counters with a single leg into guard. Max didn't expect that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamsho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Max wants to control but Hamsho passes easily into half guard.
Hamsho content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakim Hamsho 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.

Hamsho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Hamsho coming out on top.
Max darts in trying to clinch
and Hamsho counters with a good, hard body kick but Max shrugs it off.
Max misses with an uppercut. Hamsho saw that one coming.
Max works over Hamsho's head and body with a nice combination.
Max clinches but Hamsho breaks the clinch
and Hamsho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hamsho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hamsho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Max can do to turn this around?
Max tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Hamsho looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Max is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamsho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Max?
Max is in a horrible position here. Hamsho smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Max is working to get back to half guard.
Hamsho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hamsho with good strikes from the mount here!

Hamsho working for a guillotine from mount but Max is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamsho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Max is looking to escape.

Hamsho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Max turns into him and now he's in Hamsho's guard.
Max with a nice head shot there.
Hamsho wants to stand up but Max is controlling him.
Max scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max preventing the sweep.
Hamsho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Max postures up in Hamsho's guard and throws a big left but Hamsho blocks it.
Max in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Max really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamsho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamsho is on top in guard.
Max not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamsho trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.
Max is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Max can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hamsho controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

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

Hamsho has gone for a leg lock! Max slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hamsho's guard.
Max trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Max working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hamsho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hamsho has Max pulled in close to control his posture.

Max stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hamsho has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Max manages to get his head free but now Hamsho has transitioned to an armbar! Max grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hamsho! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hakim Hamsho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Sandar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panda Bare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bare has chosen Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sandar
vs
Bare

195 cm
26
250 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

199 cm
25
275 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julian Sandar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panda Bare!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bare throws a right and a left that Sandar avoids nicely.
Sandar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Panda Bare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandar dodges the punch combination from Bare.
Bare throws a series of punches but Sandar avoids them all with ease.
Sandar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bare scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sandar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bare connects with a looping right hand.
Sandar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bare.
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!
Sandar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandar looks to land a combination but Bare avoids it well.
Bare keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sandar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bare defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Sandar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bare scores with a punch to the head.
Bare displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandar is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bare sizes up Sandar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sandar loses concentration momentarily and Bare pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Sandar crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bare finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Panda Bare!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frenchy Fuqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azizmullah Khabukthakar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuqua comes to the cage accompanied by Diesal Power. This should be a great matchup!

Fuqua
vs
Khabukthakar

194 cm
20
285 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
18
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy Fuqua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Azizmullah Khabukthakar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khabukthakar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fuqua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khabukthakar looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fuqua drops Khabukthakar with a left and a right! Oh, Khabukthakar is hurt - Fuqua dives into side control looking to finish!

Khabukthakar is rocked!

It looks like Azizmullah Khabukthakar has been cut.

Fuqua is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Khabukthakar is trying to escape and Fuqua transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Khabukthakar is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fuqua! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frenchy Fuqua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolf Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Christian
vs
Carter

191 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wolf Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Carter!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christian's hands.
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt - Christian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Christian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christian connects with a right hand. Carter shakes it off.

It looks like Chris Carter has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christian looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Christian misses with a wild body shot.
Christian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christian doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christian.
Carter slips under a jab.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
Christian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Christian saw that one coming.
Christian fails to land with a series of punches.
Christian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christian.
Carter stalks Christian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Christian's face. Christian staggers backwards, shaken.
Decent striking displayed by Carter there.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
Christian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolf Christian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christian throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Christian fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Christian's head but Christian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christian lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
Christian defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Christian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
Christian looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carter looks gassed!
Christian throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Christian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Christian slips a jab from Carter.
Christian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Christian throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Christian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter connects with a body shot.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Christian tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Christian to the ground. Christian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carter misses with a combination
and Christian counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Christian to acknowledge the strikes.
Christian misses with a two punch combination.
Carter avoids the body shot from Christian.
Nice shot by Christian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands the left hand.
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carter. Carter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Christian does it's job there.
Carter moves forwards but Christian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by Christian.
Christian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Christian with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christian fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christian throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian misses with a few strikes there.
Chris Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Christian saw that one coming.
Carter tries to move into range but Christian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Christian - just one landing.
Christian blocks a jab.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christian.
Christian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Christian does it's job there.
Christian connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter misses with a looping right.
Christian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter darts in trying to clinch
and Christian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolf Christian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Carter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Christian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter misses with a hook. Christian ducked under it nicely.
Christian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Carter avoids the body shot from Christian.
Carter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christian.
Christian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carter's hands.
Christian staying out of range there.
Christian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carter fails with the takedown
and Christian counters with a straight right hand.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Christian misses.
Carter needs to keep his hands up - Christian had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christian misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christian scores with a shot to the body.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christian thuds a left hand into Carter's body.
Christian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Christian.

That has opened up Chris Carter's cut even more.
Christian cracks Carter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christian lands a jab to the nose.
Christian works Carter's body with a nice hook.
Christian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carter momentarily.
Christian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian cracks Carter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Christian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolf Christian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christian staying out of range there.
Jab by Christian.
Christian lands with a shot to the body.
Christian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Christian scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Christian.
Christian connects with a single shot there.
Christian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christian.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Christian moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Christian lands.
Carter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Christian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christian.
Christian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christian scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christian just misses with a punch to the body.
Christian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Carter tries to move into range but Christian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.
Christian scores with a three punch combo!

The cut above Chris Carter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian digs a good hook to Carter's body.
Christian tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Christian slips the punch.
Carter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christian scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christian!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Christian.
Christian throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolf Christian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Carter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Christian connects with a nice looking jab.
Carter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Carter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Christian has got the better of the exchanges.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christian with a nice cross.

Carter is rocked!
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christian.
Carter avoids the body shot from Christian.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christian looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Christian throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Christian missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Christian.
Christian misses with a wild body shot.
Carter looks to clinch
and Christian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carter thinking.
Wolf Christian is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carter backs up against the cage.
Christian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christian looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Carter punishes Christian's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Carter misses.
Carter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christian throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christian misses with a looping left.
Carter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christian finds it's way round the side to connect with Carter's head.
Carter has his takedown stuffed
and Christian counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Christian.
A shot to de liver by Christian. Beautiful body shot.
Christian misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christian throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carter digs a good hook to Christian's body.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Jab from Christian.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christian throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christian finds it's way round the side to connect with Carter's head.
Carter throws a hook but Christian avoids it easily.
Carter tries to clinch there but Christian circles away.
Christian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Christian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Christian fails to land with a series of punches.
Chris Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Christian moved out of range.
Carter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Christian connects with a looping right hand.
Christian works Carter's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Christian finish him?

Chris Carter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Christian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
Christian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christian.
Christian is working the combinations to good effect here.
Carter connects with a right hand. Christian shakes it off.
Christian lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Christian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christian moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christian.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolf Christian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christian 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolf Christian!

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 Bill Dafoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JF Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dafoe comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster. Houle is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Devine. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dafoe
vs
Houle

179 cm
21
167 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

180 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Dafoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JF Houle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dafoe throws a right and a left that Houle avoids nicely.
Houle lands with a nice combination. Dafoe backs away looking to recover.
Dafoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Houle.
Houle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Houle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Houle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Dafoe.
Houle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Houle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dafoe's head backwards.
Dafoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houle.
Jab by Dafoe.
Houle slips under a jab from Dafoe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dafoe moves away from the strike by Houle.
Houle takes a swing at Dafoe's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Dafoe.
Dafoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Houle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dafoe moves out of range as Houle strikes.
Dafoe moves out of range as Houle strikes.
Houle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Houle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dafoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Houle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dafoe trying to hold on to Houle's head to control him but Houle postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dafoe moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dafoe is trying to control the position but Houle postures up.
Dafoe trying to control the position here.
Houle throws and elbow that misses. Dafoe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Houle's guard. Nice move by Dafoe!
Houle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dafoe trying to control but Houle is working from the bottom.
Dafoe preventing the sweep.
Houle trying to keep a closed guard but Dafoe is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dafoe kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dafoe with a nice head shot there.
Dafoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dafoe won't allow Houle to sweep him here.
Dafoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dafoe postures up.
Dafoe is standing up over Houle. Houle looks to escape but Dafoe dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dafoe scores with punches from side control.
Houle wants to control but Dafoe postures up.
Houle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dafoe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Houle looks gassed!
Dafoe trying to control the position but Houle is working away.
Houle wants to control but Dafoe postures up.
Houle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Houle can't do much from the bottom here.
Dafoe grinds an elbow into Houle's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Dafoe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Houle misses with a looping left.
Houle throws a hook but Dafoe avoids it easily.
Houle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dafoe counters with a series of strikes. Houle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Houle throws a series of punches but Dafoe avoids them all with ease.
Houle ducks under a wild hook from Dafoe.
Bill Dafoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Houle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dafoe slips under a jab from Houle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dafoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houle moves away.
Dafoe slips a straight right by Houle.
Houle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dafoe's head backwards.
Dafoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dafoe scores with a decent looking hook.

Houle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Houle wants to control from the top but Dafoe keeps moving.
Houle is breathing heavily.
Dafoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Houle is fighting to break Dafoe's control of his arms but Dafoe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dafoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dafoe is controlling Houle's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dafoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Houle is controlling him.
Dafoe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Houle connects with a couple of short punches.
Houle throwing strikes but missing.
Houle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dafoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Houle trying to control but Dafoe is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dafoe trying to keep a closed guard but Houle is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Houle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dafoe looking to control but Houle passes into half guard.

Houle seems to be working for a kimura but Dafoe defends the submission attempt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dafoe scores with a nice strike.
Houle slips a straight right by Dafoe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dafoe throws a nice looking combination but Houle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dafoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the body from Dafoe misses
and Houle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dafoe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Houle counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Houle - just one landing.
Houle has his takedown stuffed
and Dafoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dafoe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dafoe thuds a left hand into Houle's body.
Dafoe thuds his right hand into Houle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Houle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dafoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Dafoe 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!

Dafoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Houle on the side of the head.
Houle missing with a left hand there. Dafoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Dafoe does no damage.
Houle tries to move into range but Dafoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Houle slips a straight right by Dafoe.
Houle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dafoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dafoe misses with the combination.
Bill Dafoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Dafoe thows a body shot but no joy.
Houle throws a combination. Dafoe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Houle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Houle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dafoe sprawls well initially but Houle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dafoe tries to roll over but Houle keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dafoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Houle.
Houle is keen to just control but Dafoe is a slippery customer.
Dafoe is trying to control but can't.
Houle stalling away here and it's allowed Dafoe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dafoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Houle is one step ahead there.
Houle throwing strikes from guard but Dafoe blocks nicely.
Dafoe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Houle.
Houle throws a combination that misses

and Dafoe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bill Dafoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Houle pushes Dafoe off looking to stand but Dafoe dives back in and keeps control.
Dafoe slips a nice elbow through Houle's hands, connecting with Houle's forehead.
Dafoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Houle's head.
JF Houle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Dafoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dafoe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dafoe is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dafoe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Houle for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dafoe is looking to take a break and control but Houle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dafoe is looking for a kimura but Houle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dafoe to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dafoe trying to control the pace.

Houle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Dafoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dafoe 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Dafoe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Torso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torso has chosen Ameno as his entrance music. Ted Grant could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juhani Torso's chin.

Grant
vs
Torso

172 cm
21
181 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Biobonds Supplements $100 158+

Cobra Kai Nutrition (NEW 158 OUT)

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juhani Torso!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant misses with a body shot.

Grant feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Torso sprawling to the canvas! Torso rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grant finish him?!

Torso is rocked!
Juhani Torso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Grant! Torso is backing up but he can't get away as Grant lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Torso and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ted Grant!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mibu Kyoshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewayne Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyoshiro comes to the cage accompanied by You're The Best Around. Jennings has chosen Step Out (by Benny Page) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mibu Kyoshiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kyoshiro
vs
Jennings

180 cm
20
181 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
186 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION
THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mibu Kyoshiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dewayne Jennings!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings blocks a head kick by Kyoshiro.

Kyoshiro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kyoshiro passes Jennings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jennings tries to roll over but Kyoshiro keeps him under control.
Jennings trying to hold on to Kyoshiro's head to control him but Kyoshiro postures up.
Kyoshiro trying to control the action but Jennings is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jennings manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyoshiro being controlled here momentarily.
Kyoshiro wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Kyoshiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Jennings has wrist control.
Jennings is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyoshiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyoshiro throwing strikes from guard but Jennings blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoshiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kyoshiro is in close to Jennings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kyoshiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Jennings has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kyoshiro.

Kyoshiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kyoshiro stops Jennings from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kyoshiro connects with a nice short shot to Jennings's temple.
Kyoshiro trying to control from half guard but Jennings is working away.
Kyoshiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jennings desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jennings trying to control but Kyoshiro postures up.
Jennings is refusing to be controlled, as Kyoshiro sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kyoshiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jennings.
Jennings wants to clinch up but Kyoshiro keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Jennings.
Jennings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyoshiro looks for a takedown but Jennings sprawls well.
Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyoshiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Jennings 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jennings wants to land a leg kick but Kyoshiro is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro lands with a shot to the body.
Jennings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyoshiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Jennings.
Kyoshiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jennings sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Kyoshiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kyoshiro throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kyoshiro trying to control the position but Jennings is working away.
Kyoshiro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jennings takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jennings is trying to get back to his feet.
Jennings gets back to half guard.
Kyoshiro lands strikes from half guard.
Kyoshiro prevents Jennings from standing back up.
Kyoshiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Kyoshiro there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet.
Jennings looks gassed!
Kyoshiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is not content to let Kyoshiro control the position.
Jennings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyoshiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
Kyoshiro prevents Jennings from getting back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kyoshiro checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kyoshiro.
A bone on bone clash there as Jennings blocks the leg kick.
Jennings on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kyoshiro. Kyoshiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Kyoshiro throws a body punch but Jennings moves out of range.

Kyoshiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jennings did well to prevent Kyoshiro getting side control.
Kyoshiro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kyoshiro tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
Kyoshiro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mibu Kyoshiro 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.

Jennings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyoshiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Jennings.
Jennings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jennings lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jennings walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kyoshiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kyoshiro takes a swing at Jennings's ribcage but misses.

Jennings darts in and clinches Kyoshiro up against the cage.
Kyoshiro takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kyoshiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Kyoshiro.
Nice body punch from Jennings - that landed with a thud.
Kyoshiro tries to work over Jennings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoshiro works on Jennings's body with a couple of short punches.

Kyoshiro breaks the clinch.
Jennings misses with a telegraphed body shot

so Kyoshiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kyoshiro postures up and lands 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!
Jennings looking for a sweep. Not yet Jennings, not yet.
Kyoshiro postures up.
Jennings tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoshiro throwing strikes but missing.
Kyoshiro wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jennings is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jennings is breathing heavily.
Jennings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoshiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jennings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Kyoshiro.
Jennings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoshiro can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kyoshiro as the two fighters clinch.
Jennings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Jennings.

Kyoshiro breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries a low kick but Kyoshiro avoids it.
Jennings throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyoshiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyoshiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Jennings, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Kyoshiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Jennings which made him look bad.
Kyoshiro walks into a left hand.
Kyoshiro checks a leg kick.
Jennings takes a swing at Kyoshiro's ribcage but misses.
Jennings wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyoshiro. That's going to slow Jennings down.
Kyoshiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jennings manages to avoid it.
Kyoshiro feints and then cracks Jennings's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jennings down.
Kyoshiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kyoshiro!
Kyoshiro fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jennings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyoshiro.

Kyoshiro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jennings is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mibu Kyoshiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kyoshiro is looking to improve his position.
Kyoshiro works his way to full guard. Good work.

Jennings 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.
Kyoshiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jennings manages to get himself to full guard.
Kyoshiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyoshiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jennings's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to keep a closed guard but Kyoshiro is proving a slippery customer.
Kyoshiro wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kyoshiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kyoshiro preventing the sweep.
Jennings is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyoshiro lands with an overhand left.
Jennings misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jennings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kyoshiro misses with a body punch
and Jennings counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kyoshiro scores with a hook.
Kyoshiro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kyoshiro throws a body punch but Jennings moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mibu Kyoshiro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kyoshiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Jennings counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kyoshiro misses with a straight right.
Jennings throws an overhand right that lands on Kyoshiro's shoulder, as Kyoshiro tries to avoid the shot.
Jennings moves out of range of the leg kick from Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro 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.
An inside leg kick from Kyoshiro misses.
Kyoshiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Jennings.
Jennings scores with a hook.
Kyoshiro tried to score with a low kick but Jennings checks it.
Kyoshiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyoshiro is looking to wear down Jennings with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good shot there by Kyoshiro.
Kyoshiro walks into a jab.
Kyoshiro dips to his left and cracks Jennings with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kyoshiro. Jennings shrugs it off though.
Kyoshiro throws a one two combo.
Kyoshiro misses with a straight right.
Jennings avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jennings takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kyoshiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kyoshiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoshiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Kyoshiro.
Jennings throws a leg kick

and Kyoshiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kyoshiro thows a huge punch but Jennings dodges it nicely.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet.
Jennings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jennings tries to get to full guard but Kyoshiro has control of the leg.
Kyoshiro winds up and cracks Jennings with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kyoshiro slips a nice elbow through Jennings's hands, connecting with Jennings's forehead.
Jennings is trying to stand back up but Kyoshiro is controlling him
Kyoshiro drops an elbow to the side of Jennings's head.
Jennings pushes Kyoshiro off looking to stand but Kyoshiro dives back in and keeps control.
Kyoshiro is looking to advance position but Jennings won't allow it.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kyoshiro there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kyoshiro there.
Kyoshiro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kyoshiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyoshiro lands with a punch from half guard.
Jennings trying to control here.
Jennings might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kyoshiro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jennings is staying active underneath Kyoshiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jennings tries to kick Kyoshiro off but Kyoshiro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kyoshiro is nestled in close to Jennings, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kyoshiro is nestled in close to Jennings, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Jennings is rocked!
Kyoshiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jennings!
A nice elbow there by Kyoshiro.
Jennings is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoshiro lands a heavy elbow.
Jennings is still in real trouble! Can Kyoshiro finish him?
Kyoshiro looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jennings covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mibu Kyoshiro!