CKZ 2- Brandao vs Burns PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Geoffery Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santos Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat. Ryan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wassup - by ASAP Rocky. Geoffery Reynolds has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Reynolds
vs
Ryan

192 cm
24
193 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

178 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoffery Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santos Ryan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds has a takedown stuffed.
Ryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Ryan tries to sprawl but Reynolds drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reynolds passes to side control.
Ryan struggling a bit here.
Ryan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reynolds kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face as Reynolds controls the position.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Reynolds is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reynolds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds taking a breather here.
Ryan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reynolds.
Reynolds controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.

Ryan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reynolds's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Reynolds! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ryan has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Geoffery Reynolds!
After the fight, Geoffery Reynolds 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Little Secrets - Passion Pit. Charles Manson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jones
vs
Manson

181 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

184 cm
27
216 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maverick Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones landing knees to the head.

It looks like Charles Manson has been cut.
Manson tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Manson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Manson avoids the damage to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.

Jones jumps into guard, dragging Manson to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones has control of Manson's left arm, preventing Manson from doing any damage.
Manson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manson is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maverick Jones.

Manson tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.

Jones pulls guard successfully.
Manson won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Manson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson is looking to get to half guard.
Jones takes Manson's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Manson doesn't escape.

Jones looking to break Manson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Manson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones controls the position.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Jones is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Manson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maverick Jones!
Maverick Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brownie Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley Cardoso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cardoso
vs
Jenkins

183 cm
21
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cardoso feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Cardoso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cardoso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cardoso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardoso trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Cardoso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Cardoso throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Cardoso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Wesley Cardoso wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jenkins is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Cardoso backpedaling.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Cardoso avoids it well.
Jenkins throws a combination. Cardoso tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Cardoso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardoso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Cardoso avoids nicely.
Jenkins stuns Cardoso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cardoso shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but Cardoso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardoso moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cardoso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cardoso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Cardoso circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardoso shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jenkins stalks Cardoso and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cardoso's face. Cardoso staggers backwards, shaken.
Decent striking displayed by Jenkins there.
Cardoso shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Cardoso swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Cardoso moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardoso fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins connects with a nice cross there... Cardoso is looking wobbly and Jenkins recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Cardoso to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Jenkins jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brownie Jenkins!
Brownie Jenkins took some time post fight to say the following; 'its so nice to get another win.im on my way to the top! '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jendri Pitoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jenkins
vs
Pitoy

188 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
238 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jendri Pitoy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pitoy moves into the clinch.
Pitoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
Jenkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Pitoy gets an underhook and turns Jenkins into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pitoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Pitoy manages to break the clinch.
Pitoy misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pitoy enables Jenkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pitoy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins trying to control but Pitoy is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitoy keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Jenkins just wasn't active enough.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Pitoy sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Pitoy drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitoy lands a body shot.
Pitoy scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Bob Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.

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

Pitoy lands a left and a right that send Jenkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Pitoy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Jenkins is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pitoy has taken the fight to the clinch.

Pitoy breaks the clinch.
Jendri Pitoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Oooooh!!! Pitoy has knocked Jenkins down with a huge combo! Pitoy steps away and waves a wobbly Jenkins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horrible takedown by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitoy which made him look bad.
Pitoy grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jenkins takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Pitoy cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jendri Pitoy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mac Daddy Elbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bregan Union has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daddy Elbow
vs
Union

190 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Daddy Elbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bregan Union!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Union scores with a jab to the head.
Elbow moves in looking to clinch but Union pushes him off.
Elbow closes the distance but Union moves to the side
and Union counters with a stiff right hand.
Elbow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elbow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Elbow has managed to clinch.
Union takes an elbow to the temple.
Union managing to block the knees to the body from Elbow.
Union tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elbow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Elbow is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Union has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elbow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mac Daddy Elbow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bregan Union.
Elbow is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbow looking to throw knees to the head but Union is blocking nicely.
Union has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elbow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Union blocks an elbow strike from Elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elbow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Union's brow.
Union is working for takedown but Elbow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Union working hard to break the clinch.
Elbow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elbow misses with a knee strike.
Union has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elbow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elbow lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Union has had enough of the clinch but Elbow keeps him there for the moment.
Union blocks an elbow strike from Elbow.
Elbow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Union changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elbow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Union throws the left hand but Elbow avoids the punch easily.
Elbow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Union keeps the fight on the outside.
Union lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elbow moves away from the strike by Union.
Elbow moves to clinch but Union breaks away
enabling Union to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elbow tries to clinch
and Union counters with a straight right hand.

Elbow is rocked!
Union goes for a small jab and connects. Now Union goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Elbow stumbles back but Union runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Elbow to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Elbow will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bregan Union!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gale comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden-The Trooper. Tanner has chosen Once I was a Champion as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gale
vs
Tanner

199 cm
23
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Gale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gale's waist but Gale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanner off to one side.
Gale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanner circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanner fails with the takedown
and Gale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Gale misses.
A punch combination from Gale misses.
Gale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Gale throws a left that rocks Tanner and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gale dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tanner regain composure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gale is trying to ground and pound but Tanner uses the momentary lack of control by Gale to regain half guard.
Gale is trying to control the action in half guard but Tanner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is looking to escape.
Gale is trying to control. Tanner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gale is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner is trying to stand up here but Gale is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale is keen to just control but Tanner is a slippery customer.
Tanner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Tanner is defending against the submission attempts here by Gale.
Gale throwing shots but Tanner is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tanner has one foot on Gale's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tanner tries for a takedown but Gale circles away easily
and Gale counters with a left and a right that stings Tanner.
Chris Gale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Tanner.
Tanner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gale counters with a three punch combo that has Tanner backing up. Tanner nods at Gale to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner dives in and grabs Gale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gale pushes down on Tanner's head and hops out.

Tanner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanner throwing strikes but Gale manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Gale dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tanner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gale counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown but Gale shows good takedown defense.
Tanner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris Gale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Tanner.
Tanner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gale counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tanner somewhat.
Gale closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Tanner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner ducks into an uppercut from Gale and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Gale!
An out of breath Chris Gale thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Hardy
vs
Cuddell

188 cm
25
235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Cuddell!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuddell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardy counters with a big head kick but Cuddell shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuddell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Cuddell clinches up against the cage.
Cuddell tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Cuddell misses with a body punch.
Cuddell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Adam Cuddell has been cut.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuddell to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Cuddell.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuddell scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy looking for a takedown.

Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Cuddell has managed to clinch.
Cuddell digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
Cuddell slowing the pace effectively.
Cuddell gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuddell.

Cuddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuddell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cuddell pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy tries to break free but Cuddell pushes him back against the cage.

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

Cuddell drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Cuddell gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuddell is trying to break free.

Hardy drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuddell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hardy is proving hard to escape from.

Cuddell stands up and waves to Hardy to follow him.
Adam Cuddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Cuddell lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hardy has managed to clinch.
Cuddell pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuddell misses with some punches.

Hardy breaks the clinch.
Cuddell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuddell tries to clinch but Hardy moves away
and Hardy counters with a big head kick but Cuddell shrugs it off.

Hardy gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cuddell wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cuddell on the ground.

Cuddell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuddell is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.

Cuddell takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cuddell.
Hardy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cuddell smiles and moves away.
Cuddell scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cuddell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuddell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cuddell but Cuddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Matt Hardy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Cuddell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuddell.
Cuddell moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Cuddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Cuddell - just one landing.

It looks like Matt Hardy has been cut.
Cuddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuddell connects with a body shot.
Cuddell tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Cuddell wants to clinch.
Cuddell wants to clinch but Hardy slips to the side

and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Cuddell decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy trying to control but Cuddell is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Hardy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cuddell tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuddell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuddell.
Cuddell doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hardy has Cuddell up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy blocking some punches.

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

Cuddell rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hardy breaks the clinch.
Cuddell is looking to clinch.
Cuddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cuddell leaves Hardy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Cuddell tries to clinch up

and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cuddell won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy advances to full mount.
Cuddell really wants to buck Hardy off and get back to his feet.
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Hardy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hardy looking to control but Cuddell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hardy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuddell wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hardy dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuddell wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Hardy throws a leg kick that misses.
Matt Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuddell looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Cuddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cuddell tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy lands a nice hook to Cuddell's body. Cuddell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cuddell tries to clinch up.

Hardy feints and as Cuddell raises his hands in defense, Hardy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hardy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cuddell, up you get!
Cuddell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuddell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Hardy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cuddell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hardy wants to take a breather but Cuddell is having none of it.

Hardy decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuddell shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cuddell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Cuddell lands an uppercut.
Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but Cuddell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cuddell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cuddell darts in trying to clinch

and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hardy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cuddell regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Cuddell keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cuddell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy prevents Cuddell from getting back to his feet.

Cuddell pushes Hardy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Matt Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.

Hardy instigates a clinch.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking for a takedown.
Cuddell lands a right hand.
A short right from Cuddell on the inside.
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cuddell pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuddell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Cuddell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardy in his tracks.
Adam Cuddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Cuddell instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hardy!
Matt Hardy 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
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everett Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy's entrance music is Remember The Name. A fine choice. 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.

Murphy
vs
Watson

175 cm
25
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Everett Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Watson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Watson.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Watson is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Watson has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Everett Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Watson.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watson connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Watson moves out of range.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Watson looks winded!
Watson looks to clinch
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy cracks Watson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
BOOM! Murphy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Watson. Watson tries to recover but Murphy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Watson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everett Murphy!
After winning the bout, Everett Murphy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burns's choice of entrance music: The Power . Dick Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brandao
vs
Burns

170 cm
26
144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
152 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Burns!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brandao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Brandao's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brandao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brandao is working hard here to advance position.
Burns landing with the ground and pound.
Burns connects with a couple of short punches.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns lands a couple of elbows.
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.
Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Brandao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!

Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burns landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burns lands a couple of elbows.
Burns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burns makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burns scoring with some ground and pound.
Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Brandao is rocked!
Burns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Brandao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns lands a couple of elbows.
Burns scoring with some ground and pound.
Burns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brandao's head.
Burns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brandao's head.
Burns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Brandao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working Brandao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burns trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns with a nice head shot there.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Brandao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Burns wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
Burns stays in close to Brandao's body and controls the position.
Brandao seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brandao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns postures up.
Brandao can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns working Brandao over with strikes.
Burns trying to control the pace.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Burns.
Nice strikes from Burns there.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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. Burns connects with a nice short shot to Brandao's temple.
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. Burns connects with a nice short shot to Brandao's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Brandao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burns is keen to just control but Brandao is a slippery customer.
Burns controlling the action here.
Burns trying to control the action but Brandao is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Burns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brandao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burns scoring with punches and elbows.
Burns working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brandao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burns cracks Brandao with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Burns immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Brandao is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Burns!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Burns!
Dick Burns decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.