OFC 168: Sinister PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maple Leaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grizzly Adams has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Adams
vs
Leaf

190 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grizzly Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maple Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

Leaf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Leaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leaf tries to buck Adams off but he can't manage it.
Leaf sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Leaf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Leaf tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Adams manages to move to mount!
Leaf is trying desperately to improve position.

Leaf defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Adams.
Leaf is desperately trying to improve his position but Adams has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Adams has control of Leaf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leaf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leaf is trying to reverse the position but instead Adams has taken his back - oops!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams is trying to stick to Leaf's back but Leaf is turning into Adams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Adams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Leaf.

Adams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Leaf is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Adams.
Adams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Leaf decides to stand and escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Leaf, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Leaf against the cage but Leaf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Adams gets caught flat footed, as Leaf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Leaf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leaf throws a big elbow that misses.
Leaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leaf is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.

Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leaf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaf is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.

Leaf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adams has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Adams 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.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leaf's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Leaf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grizzly Adams will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Leaf pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.

Adams successfully pulls guard.
Leaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leaf postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
Leaf throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leaf is aware though and is defending well.
Grizzly Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Leaf stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Adams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leaf to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Leaf wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Leaf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leaf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Adams is tightening it up a little... Leaf has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Leaf reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Leaf taps out! Nice BJJ there by Adams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Grizzly Adams!

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 Bruce Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is why cant we be friends. The crowd seem to be enjoying McNulty 's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman by Metallica. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Parker
vs
McNulty

186 cm
26
175 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

183 cm
30
175 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Clothes

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy McNulty !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McNulty is out of range.
McNulty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but McNulty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parker wants to clinch
enabling McNulty to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker tries to clinch
and McNulty counters with a right hand to the body.
McNulty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McNulty thuds a left hand into Parker's body.
McNulty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNulty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker with a poor takedown
and McNulty counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNulty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jimmy McNulty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty pushes Parker away with a front kick.
Parker closes the distance looking to clinch
and McNulty counters with a big head kick but Parker shrugs it off.
Parker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker darts in trying to clinch
and McNulty counters with a nice body shot.
Parker tries to clinch up
and McNulty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McNulty tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McNulty misses.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
letting McNulty counter with a right hand.
Parker wants to clinch.
McNulty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Parker tries to clinch up.
McNulty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker wants to clinch.
McNulty misses with a jab, cross combination.
McNulty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
McNulty connects with the punch.
McNulty scores with a jab to the body.
McNulty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNulty .
McNulty circles away from the clinch attempt
and McNulty counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McNulty scores with a jab.
McNulty throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
McNulty circles away from the clinch attempt
and McNulty counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McNulty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
McNulty swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNulty tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage.
Parker looking to throw knees to the head but McNulty is blocking nicely.
McNulty can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
McNulty misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parker throws an elbow but misses.
Parker lands a nice elbow.
McNulty working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McNulty blocks an elbow strike.

McNulty breaks from the clinch.
Parker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McNulty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Left hook, right uppercut from McNulty .
McNulty is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Parker rather than just go for the knockout.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Parker tries to clinch up but McNulty circles away and keeps his distance.
McNulty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parker.
McNulty scores with a leg kick.
McNulty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McNulty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by McNulty . That's going to slow Parker down.
Parker feints and then cracks McNulty 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNulty down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNulty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker closes the distance looking to clinch
and McNulty counters with a three punch combo that has Parker backing up. Parker nods at McNulty to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker slips a straight right by McNulty .
Good work by McNulty as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from McNulty .
McNulty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNulty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker tries to clinch but McNulty moves away
letting McNulty counter with a right hand.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but McNulty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but McNulty shows good takedown defense.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but McNulty pushes him off.

Parker moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNulty .
McNulty avoids the elbow strike from Parker, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McNulty manages to break the clinch.

Parker has closed the distance and engaged McNulty in a clinch.
McNulty has Parker pressed against the cage.
A short right from McNulty .
McNulty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker lands an elbow just above McNulty 's eye.

It looks like Jimmy McNulty has been cut.
Parker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McNulty 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McNulty pinned against the cage. McNulty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruce Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - McNulty circles away.
McNulty scores with a punch to the head.
Parker tries to clinch there but McNulty circles away.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but McNulty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McNulty keeps the fight on the outside.
McNulty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McNulty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McNulty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
McNulty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jimmy McNulty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with McNulty , looking for a takedown. Parker pushes McNulty against the cage but McNulty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNulty lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! McNulty has knocked Parker down with a huge combo! McNulty steps away and waves a wobbly Parker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Parker is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McNulty counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNulty drops Parker with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Parker! McNulty dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy McNulty !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jimmy McNulty waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above)'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Semmy Kasteel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesper Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasteel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Celtic Music. Rush is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tom Sawyer - Rush. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kasteel
vs
Rush

188 cm
25
199 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

187 cm
36
188 lbs
28 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Semmy Kasteel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesper Rush!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasteel.
A jab lands there for Kasteel.
Kasteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rush moves away.
Rush closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasteel circles away.

Kasteel lands a big uppercut and Rush crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rush looks OK. Kasteel waves Rush back to his feet!

Rush is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasteel misses with a wild body shot.
Rush is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasteel finish him?
Kasteel throws a head kick but Rush moves out of range.
Rush seems to have recovered his senses.
Kasteel circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kasteel darts in and clinches Rush up against the cage.
Kasteel taking a breather.
Kasteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rush's elbow.
Rush misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kasteel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rush.
A short right from Kasteel.
Kasteel misses with a body punch.
Kasteel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasteel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kasteel effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasteel.
Rush can't get the takedown.
Kasteel tries to stall but Rush uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kasteel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Semmy Kasteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesper Rush.
Rush slips a jab and a cross from Kasteel.
Kasteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Rush is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rush moves away.

Rush shoots in and bounces Kasteel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush throwing strikes but missing.
Kasteel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rush on the ground.
Rush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasteel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasteel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kasteel tries to get out of the position.
Rush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kasteel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rush's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel is trying to maintain the position but Rush is very close to passing his half guard.
Rush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rush trying to control the action but Kasteel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasteel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rush drops an elbow to the side of Kasteel's head.
Rush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kasteel's head.
Kasteel is not content to let Rush control the position.
Rush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kasteel's head.
Rush lands strikes from half guard.
Rush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kasteel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rush trying to pass the guard but Kasteel defending well.
Kasteel wants to get back to full guard.
Rush trying to control from half guard but Kasteel is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasteel sees it coming and defends easily.
Rush throwing shots but Kasteel is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kasteel defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Semmy Kasteel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kasteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Kasteel takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasteel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasteel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Come on Kasteel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasteel.
Rush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kasteel blocks it with crossed arms.
Kasteel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kasteel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rush or not.
Rush is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasteel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Kasteel.
Kasteel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kasteel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Kasteel.
Kasteel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kasteel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semmy Kasteel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kasteel pushes Rush against the cage. Kasteel is working some dirty boxing. Kasteel pushes off with a quick right hook! Rush goes down! Rush tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kasteel moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Kasteel!
Semmy Kasteel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 Jesse Pinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pinkman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Regeneration Remix . Ruoska comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sympathy for the Devil kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Pinkman
vs
Ruoska

180 cm
21
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
31
169 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Pinkman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruoska slips a jab from Pinkman.
Ruoska throws a good cross that connects.
Pinkman shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruoska manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinkman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Pinkman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ruoska is looking to regain half guard here but Pinkman keeps moving and retains side control.
Pinkman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pinkman taking a breather here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ruoska's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Ruoska's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruoska keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Ruoska tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pinkman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pinkman tries to advance to mount but Ruoska instead regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman prevents Ruoska from improving his position.

Pinkman is looking for a kimura here.
Pinkman is taking a breather. Ruoska 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.

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.
Pinkman stalling away here and it's allowed Ruoska to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pinkman throws an elbow that misses. Ruoska uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pinkman's guard. Nice move by Ruoska!
Ruoska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruoska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinkman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinkman controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pinkman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pinkman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pinkman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruoska backs up against the cage.
Pinkman misses with a two punch combination.
Pinkman shoots in but Ruoska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruoska misses with an uppercut.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Ruoska moved out of range.
Ruoska swings for the body but Pinkman moves out of range.
Pinkman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruoska on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoska defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinkman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Pinkman.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruoska moves away.
Ruoska misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Pinkman coming out on top.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinkman.
A punch combination from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruoska's head backwards.
Ruoska slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinkman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pinkman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruoska's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska throws a right hand that misses
and Pinkman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruoska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruoska misses the target.
Pinkman throws a series of punches but Ruoska avoids them all with ease.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruoska moves away.
A left and a right from Pinkman both land. Nice combination.
Ruoska throws a jab when Pinkman was well out of range.
Pinkman misses with a few strikes there.
Pinkman swings for the body but Ruoska moves out of range.
Jesse Pinkman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruoska thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruoska throws a jab when Pinkman was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Ruoska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Ruoska saw that one coming.
Ruoska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Pinkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruoska.
Jesse Pinkman is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinkman looks to land a combination but Ruoska avoids it well.
Pinkman misses with the combination.
Ruoska lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Jesse Pinkman has been cut.
Pinkman dips to his left and cracks Ruoska with an uppercut!
Ruoska throws an overhand right that lands on Pinkman's shoulder, as Pinkman tries to avoid the shot.
Pinkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruoska.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinkman is defended easily by Ruoska.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruoska.
Ruoska misses with an uppercut
and Pinkman counters with a series of strikes. Ruoska will be more careful next time no doubt.

Pinkman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruoska is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinkman working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Pinkman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruoska.
Pinkman misses with a wild combination.
Ruoska ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Ruoska needs to keep his hands up - Pinkman had a free shot at his head there.
Pinkman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruoska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruoska thows a body shot but no joy.

Pinkman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ruoska keeping full guard, as Pinkman tries to pass.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Ruoska keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman stopping the sweep attempt from Ruoska.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ruoska seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesse Pinkman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pinkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mauri Ruoska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Ruoska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinkman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinkman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruoska circles away.
Pinkman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruoska takes one on the button.
Pinkman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruoska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pinkman lands a slapping body shot.
Pinkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruoska.
Ruoska takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Ruoska finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman throws a combination. Ruoska tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Pinkman scores with a three punch combo!
A shot to the body from Pinkman misses

and Ruoska counters with a shoot takedown. Pinkman fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruoska sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinkman's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruoska working Pinkman over with strikes.
Pinkman manages to get to full guard.
Ruoska looking to pass the guard.
Ruoska preventing the sweep.
Ruoska must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska throwing strikes from guard but Pinkman blocks nicely.
Ruoska is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinkman has wrist control.
Ruoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruoska passes Pinkman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pinkman is looking for a sweep. Ruoska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruoska working the head and body with strikes.
Ruoska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruoska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinkman is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mauri Ruoska.
Well Pinkman 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Boisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Trent's choice of entrance music: Sub Focus - Rock It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boisson
vs
Trent

160 cm
23
134 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

168 cm
24
148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Boisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Trent!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trent throws out a powerful jab.
No luck for Boisson with that takedown attempt.
Trent digs a good body shot into Boisson's ribs.
Trent paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boisson closes the distance and clinches up with Trent, looking for a takedown. Boisson pushes Trent against the cage but Trent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trent throws a shot to the body.
Boisson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trent but Trent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Boisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trent throws out a powerful jab.
Boisson walks straight into a right hand from Trent - that's dropped him! Trent jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Boisson from any more punishment! Boisson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Trent!
In his post fight interview, Ryan Trent started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Savo Tieros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tieros comes to the cage accompanied by All Over You-Live. Grant has chosen Thunderstruck - AC/DC as his entrance music. Savo Tieros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tieros
vs
Grant

161 cm
24
140 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Vitality

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Savo Tieros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manus Grant!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant misses with a body shot

and Tieros counters by moving into the clinch.
Grant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tieros drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tieros keeps control of Grant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grant taking a breather.
Grant misses with a body punch.

Tieros pulls guard effortlessly.
Grant wants to control from the top but Tieros keeps moving.

Tieros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grant wants to control from the top but Tieros keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tieros is looking to sinch up a triangle. Grant throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tieros's body to avoid the submission. Tieros has instead reached around Grant's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tieros arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Savo Tieros!
During a confident post fight interview, Savo Tieros thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanton Friedmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LaBeouf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Misanthrope. Friedmon has chosen Come Get on the Ho Train as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LaBeouf
vs
Friedmon

178 cm
23
171 lbs
8 - 2 - 2

176 cm
31
166 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 8 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanton Friedmon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedmon wants to clinch but LaBeouf slips to the side
and LaBeouf counters with a two punch combo.
Friedmon tests LaBeouf's chin there with a solid looking shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Friedmon misses with the head strike.
Friedmon throws an elbow but it misses.
LaBeouf is trying to push Friedmon away but Friedmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

LaBeouf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanton Friedmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf moves forwards but Friedmon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Friedmon.
Friedmon is looking to clinch.
Friedmon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
Friedmon wants to clinch but LaBeouf slips to the side
and Friedmon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friedmon misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Friedmon rushes LaBeouf and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf blocks an uppercut.
Friedmon throws a punch but it's blocked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf prevents a body shot from Friedmon.
LaBeouf is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

LaBeouf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

LaBeouf gets tackled into the cage by Friedmon. Friedmon maintains the clinch.
LaBeouf blocks the elbow strike.
LaBeouf is trying to break the clinch but Friedmon is controlling him.
Friedmon working aggressively here.
LaBeouf looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon swings wildly with an uppercut but LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaBeouf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaBeouf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Friedmon wants a takedown but no success here.
Friedmon scores with a shot to the side of LaBeouf's head.
LaBeouf avoids the elbow strike from Friedmon, against the cage.
Friedmon misses with a punch on the inside.
LaBeouf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaBeouf prevents a body shot from Friedmon.
LaBeouf lands a nice uppercut.
Friedmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.

LaBeouf has hold of one of Friedmon's legs. Friedmon is fighting the takedown attempt but LaBeouf gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Friedmon holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

LaBeouf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LaBeouf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Friedmon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Friedmon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LaBeouf looking to pass the guard.
Friedmon wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf landing some decent shots from guard.
LaBeouf wants to pass the guard but Friedmon is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaBeouf is pushing down on Friedmon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Friedmon is fighting to maintain full guard but LaBeouf has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBeouf wants to take a breather but Friedmon is having none of it.
Friedmon has hold of LaBeouf's hands but LaBeouf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
LaBeouf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

LaBeouf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Friedmon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Friedmon tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaBeouf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Friedmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Friedmon is looking to clinch.
Friedmon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Friedmon throws a right and a left that LaBeouf avoids nicely.
Friedmon tries to clinch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Friedmon.
Sloppy strikes from LaBeouf. Those never looked like landing.

Friedmon has managed to clinch.
LaBeouf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Friedmon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Friedmon misses with some punches.
LaBeouf is trying to force a seperation but Friedmon has the dominant position.
Friedmon misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedmon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friedmon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Friedmon tries to throw a body punch but LaBeouf avoids it by throwing Friedmon back against the cage.
Friedmon misses with the head strike.
Friedmon misses with a punch to the body.
Friedmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaBeouf backwards.
LaBeouf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Friedmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Friedmon lands a body punch.
Friedmon working aggressively here.
Friedmon misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Friedmon throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Friedmon.
Friedmon misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon swings wildly with an uppercut but LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaBeouf is trying to break the clinch but Friedmon is controlling him.

LaBeouf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaBeouf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedmon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. LaBeouf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Friedmon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaBeouf counters with a one-two to the body.

Friedmon drives through and clinches with LaBeouf against the cage.
Stanton Friedmon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Friedmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Friedmon lands a takedown into guard.
LaBeouf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friedmon.
Friedmon scoring with some ground and pound.
Friedmon looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Friedmon from controlling successfully.
Friedmon connects with a couple of short punches.
Friedmon trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaBeouf trying to control the position.
LaBeouf looking for a sweep. Not yet LaBeouf, not yet.
Friedmon throws a big elbow that misses.
Friedmon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf controls Friedmon momentarily but Friedmon frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Friedmon trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaBeouf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Friedmon doesn't manage to clinch there - LaBeouf circles away.
LaBeouf avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaBeouf lands a nice looking body shot.
Friedmon is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaBeouf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaBeouf misses with a wild combination.
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Friedmon.
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedmon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaBeouf swats away the attempt to clinch by Friedmon.
LaBeouf swats away the attempt to clinch by Friedmon.
Friedmon darts in trying to clinch
and LaBeouf counters with a series of strikes. Friedmon will be more careful next time no doubt.

Friedmon moves into range and clinches up with LaBeouf.
LaBeouf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Friedmon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Friedmon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedmon keeps control of LaBeouf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Friedmon lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Friedmon.
Friedmon misses with the head strike.
Friedmon misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Friedmon throws an elbow but misses.
Friedmon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Friedmon prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friedmon scores with a shot to the side of LaBeouf's head.
LaBeouf avoids the elbow strike from Friedmon, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Friedmon.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Friedmon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friedmon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaBeouf is defending well for now.
LaBeouf blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaBeouf.
Friedmon lands a nice uppercut.
Friedmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Friedmon pushes off an throws an elbow but LaBeouf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Friedmon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Friedmon misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Friedmon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the head.

Friedmon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Friedmon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Friedmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaBeouf backwards.
A short right from Friedmon on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LaBeouf or not.
Friedmon misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Friedmon throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Friedmon lands a shot to the body.
LaBeouf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Friedmon misses with some punches.

LaBeouf has hold of one of Friedmon's legs. Friedmon is fighting the takedown attempt but LaBeouf gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Friedmon working for a triangle but LaBeouf defends it easily.
Friedmon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for LaBeouf!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Friedmon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But LaBeouf has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from LaBeouf!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedmon keeping full guard, as LaBeouf tries to pass.

Friedmon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friedmon is controlling LaBeouf's posture.
Friedmon keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanton Friedmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Friedmon 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanton Friedmon!
After the fight, Stanton Friedmon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Nielamliwy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is I´m Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. A fine choice. Nielamliwy has chosen - as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Nielamliwy

194 cm
28
201 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

171 cm
31
200 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

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 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Nielamliwy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielamliwy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Nielamliwy ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nielamliwy.
Nielamliwy tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Nielamliwy's shoulder, as Nielamliwy tries to avoid the shot.
Nielamliwy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nielamliwy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nielamliwy moves away from the strike by Smith.
Nielamliwy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Nielamliwy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nielamliwy slips under a jab.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nielamliwy.
A leg kick checked by Nielamliwy.
Nielamliwy takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Nielamliwy. That snapped Smith's head back.
Jab from Smith.
Smith jabs Nielamliwy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Nielamliwy saw that one coming.
Nielamliwy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nielamliwy scrambles back to his feet.
Austin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nielamliwy's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielamliwy tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Nielamliwy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith lands a nice hook to Nielamliwy's body. Nielamliwy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Nielamliwy throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Nielamliwy shoots in.
Nielamliwy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Michal Nielamliwy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Nielamliwy ducks under a wild hook from Smith.

Smith darts in and clinches Nielamliwy up against the cage.
Nielamliwy is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Austin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Nielamliwy.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nielamliwy tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Nielamliwy is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nielamliwy backwards.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nielamliwy.
Smith has Nielamliwy pushed against the cage.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nielamliwy backwards.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nielamliwy backwards.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nielamliwy backwards.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nielamliwy misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nielamliwy.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Smith lands.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smith manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielamliwy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Nielamliwy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nielamliwy.
Smith defending well as Nielamliwy loads up on a big left hand.
Nielamliwy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nielamliwy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nielamliwy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nielamliwy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith throws a hook but Nielamliwy blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nielamliwy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielamliwy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nielamliwy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws a hook but Nielamliwy avoids it easily.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Nielamliwy's leg but Nielamliwy calmly moves out of range.
Nielamliwy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nielamliwy avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith thumps Nielamliwy with a low kick.
Nielamliwy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith tests Nielamliwy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith drops Nielamliwy with a beautiful combination! Nielamliwy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!

Nielamliwy is rocked!
Smith cracks Nielamliwy with a hook to the temple - Nielamliwy is on wobbly legs here! Smith swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nielamliwy falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Smith wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Austin Smith!
After winning the bout, Austin Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.