HMFL 36 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louis Height (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen "F**K You" as his entrance music. Louis Height has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Height
vs
Walker

180 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Height!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Walker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Height misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a one-two to the body.
Height moves forwards but Walker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Height with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Height gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Height is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Height. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker throws the left hand but Height avoids the punch easily.
Height doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Height is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Height falls backwards - clearly groggy! Walker dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Walker!
A very excited looking Jay Walker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosh Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Warnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Warnett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Boy
vs
Warnett

190 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
290 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Cosh Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Warnett!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Cosh Boy has been cut.
Boy shoots and misses
and Warnett counters with a low kick, right behind Boy 's knee.

Warnett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boy wants to sweep here but Warnett controlling him for the moment.
Warnett wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
Boy looking to control but Warnett passes into half guard.
Boy punching from the bottom.
Warnett is just content to waste time from the top position. Boy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boy tries to strike from the bottom.

Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boy has his hands on Warnett's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Warnett trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Warnett landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Boy has his foot on Warnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Warnett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boy is trying to keep Warnett in close.
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!

Boy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Warnett passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boy is pressing down on Warnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Warnett wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.

Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warnett defends well.
Warnett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boy tries to get out of the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warnett passes Boy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boy is trying to control but Warnett manages to pass to mount!
Boy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boy tries to hold on but Warnett pushes him away.
Boy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Warnett. What's that going to do exactly?
Boy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Boy wants to hold on but Warnett pushes him away.
Boy is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Boy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warnett trying to control but Boy is having none of it.
Warnett prevents Boy from getting the reversal.
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!
Warnett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Boy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warnett is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Warnett is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Cosh Boy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cosh Boy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from Warnett. No joy for Boy on that attempt.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.

Warnett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boy is trying to defend but Warnett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cosh Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Boy looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warnett is trying to control. Boy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is trying to maintain the position but Warnett is very close to passing his half guard.
Warnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boy defending well though.

Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Warnett.
Boy wants to improve his position but Warnett is controlling well.
Boy trying to control but Warnett postures up.

Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Warnett wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
Warnett wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Warnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy tries to strike from the bottom.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warnett is one step ahead there.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is striking but Warnett is not phased and passes to half guard.
Boy punching from the bottom.
Boy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boy tries to roll over but Warnett keeps him under control.
Warnett trying to control the action but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy gets back to full guard.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warnett defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warnett looking to sit in guard and control but Boy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boy throws a big elbow that misses.
Boy looking to pass the guard.
Boy controlling from the top position.
Boy is looking to stand up but Warnett won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warnett wants to stand and escape but Boy is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warnett keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cosh Boy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cosh Boy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Warnett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Boy!
Warnett prevents Boy from getting the reversal.
Boy regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boy lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy lands a big shot there that rocks Warnett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boy connects with a bit shot that sees Warnett covering up! More strikes from Boy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boy is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cosh Boy!
After the fight, Cosh Boy 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekio Rubblesnaph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rubblesnaph
vs
Sieve

200 cm
27
209 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
214 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekio Rubblesnaph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sieve!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rubblesnaph closes the distance and clinches.
Rubblesnaph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sieve is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rubblesnaph to keep the fight standing.

Rubblesnaph manages to break the clinch.

Rubblesnaph is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sieve's half guard.
Rubblesnaph not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sieve looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rubblesnaph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rubblesnaph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rubblesnaph throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sieve to regain full guard.
Sieve keeping full guard, as Rubblesnaph tries to pass.
Rubblesnaph throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sieve controls Rubblesnaph momentarily but Rubblesnaph frees himself.
Sieve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubblesnaph stands up over Sieve, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Rubblesnaph is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sieve is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sieve has escaped and now he's on top!

Sieve has gone for a leg lock! Rubblesnaph slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sieve's guard.
Sieve controls Rubblesnaph momentarily but Rubblesnaph frees himself.
Sieve is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rubblesnaph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubblesnaph wants to control from the top but Sieve keeps moving.
Rubblesnaph is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rubblesnaph lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rubblesnaph looking to sit in guard and control but Sieve gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sieve tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubblesnaph is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sieve wants to control from the top but Rubblesnaph keeps moving.
Sieve working some strikes from top position.
Rubblesnaph keeping moving, preventing Sieve from controlling successfully.
Sieve wants to pass the guard but Rubblesnaph is keeping the position.
Rubblesnaph is pulling down on Sieve's head to control his posture.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Sieve wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sieve tries to clinch but Rubblesnaph is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sieve.

Sieve shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sieve was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rubblesnaph is squirming around, avoiding Sieve's attempts to control the action.
Sieve avoids the attempt from Rubblesnaph to control.
Sieve sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sieve can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rubblesnaph is looking to escape.
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 Ezekio Rubblesnaph will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sieve shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rubblesnaph pinned against the cage. Rubblesnaph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sieve is looking to clinch.

Rubblesnaph has Sieve up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubblesnaph tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sieve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rubblesnaph tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rubblesnaph lands a good knee to the midsection. Sieve won't want to take too many of those.
Rubblesnaph with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Tommy Sieve has been cut.
Sieve wants to get back to striking at distance but Rubblesnaph won't allow it.
Sieve putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rubblesnaph in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Sieve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sieve changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rubblesnaph tries to avoid it but Sieve manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rubblesnaph to the ground. Rubblesnaph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sieve shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rubblesnaph napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Sieve goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rubblesnaph has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sieve but great work by Rubblesnaph.
Rubblesnaph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rubblesnaph scores with a couple of short elbows.

Rubblesnaph is trying to get an arm triangle but Sieve is defending well.
Sieve regains half guard.

Rubblesnaph is working for a kimura here but Sieve manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rubblesnaph's guard.
Rubblesnaph working a defensive guard here.
Rubblesnaph pulls Sieve in close to his closed guard and prevents Sieve from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sieve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubblesnaph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rubblesnaph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ezekio Rubblesnaph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rubblesnaph keeping moving, preventing Sieve from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sieve fails with the takedown

and Rubblesnaph holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ezekio Rubblesnaph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Sieve.

Rubblesnaph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sieve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Rubblesnaph gets a clinch.
Rubblesnaph connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sieve's face.
Sieve is looking to break free of the clinch but Rubblesnaph has double underhooks.
Rubblesnaph looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sieve tries to break free but Rubblesnaph pushes him back against the cage.
Sieve tries to break the clinch but Rubblesnaph is controlling the position.
Rubblesnaph throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sieve wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rubblesnaph with a knee to the head.
Rubblesnaph throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rubblesnaph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph misses with a knee strike.
Sieve blocks a body shot from Rubblesnaph.
Sieve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rubblesnaph walks away with a smile on his face. Sieve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sieve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rubblesnaph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Rubblesnaph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Sieve's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubblesnaph is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sieve is working for takedown but Rubblesnaph is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rubblesnaph with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rubblesnaph connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sieve's face.
Rubblesnaph misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sieve is trying to pull guard but Rubblesnaph has him pressed against the cage.
Sieve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rubblesnaph has Sieve pressed against the cage, preventing Sieve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ezekio Rubblesnaph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sieve's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rubblesnaph is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sieve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sieve shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rubblesnaph as he jumps to the side.
Sieve misses with a body kick.
Sieve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rubblesnaph rushes Sieve and presses him up against the cage.
Rubblesnaph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rubblesnaph tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rubblesnaph connects with a knee to the head.
Rubblesnaph lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sieve wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rubblesnaph wants to take the fight to the mat but Sieve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rubblesnaph is trying to drag Sieve to the mat but Sieve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekio Rubblesnaph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubblesnaph with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rubblesnaph turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rubblesnaph working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sieve gets back to half guard.
Sieve moves into full guard.
Sieve seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rubblesnaph wants to stand but Sieve is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tommy Sieve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sieve working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rubblesnaph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rubblesnaph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rubblesnaph throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sieve trying to control the position.
Sieve lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rubblesnaph!
Sieve is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sieve looking to control but Rubblesnaph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sieve throwing strikes here but Rubblesnaph is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

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

Sieve is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rubblesnaph to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rubblesnaph shrugs it off.
Sieve with the ground and pound from mount.

Rubblesnaph bucks Sieve off and manages to get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sieve shoots for a double leg takedown but Rubblesnaph sprawls well. He's pushed Sieve's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sieve.

Sieve gets tackled into the cage by Rubblesnaph. Rubblesnaph maintains the clinch.

Rubblesnaph breaks from the clinch.
Sieve shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rubblesnaph as he avoids it easily.
Sieve throws a right and a left that Rubblesnaph avoids nicely.
Rubblesnaph moves out of range as Sieve strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sieve gets tackled into the cage by Rubblesnaph. Rubblesnaph maintains the clinch.

Rubblesnaph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubblesnaph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sieve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sieve misses with a low kick as Rubblesnaph jumps back.

Rubblesnaph scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Rubblesnaph stands up and beckons Sieve to his feet.
Ezekio Rubblesnaph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Rubblesnaph drives through and clinches with Sieve against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Sieve.
I think Rubblesnaph has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ezekio Rubblesnaph!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Moreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Napoleon Moreau has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Napoleon Moreau seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Moreau
vs
Suggs

175 cm
22
140 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

168 cm
21
135 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Fast

Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Napoleon Moreau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moreau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suggs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moreau trying to control the position but Suggs is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreau working away.

Moreau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moreau taking a breather here.

Moreau decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moreau shoots in for a takedown but Suggs shows good takedown defense.
Moreau tries to clinch up.
Moreau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suggs.
Suggs lands a head kick. Moreau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suggs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice takedown defense from Suggs. No joy for Moreau on that attempt.
Moreau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Moreau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreau avoids the head kick by Suggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moreau.
Nice sprawl there from Suggs as Moreau shoots in.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moreau tries to close the distance and clinch but Suggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suggs scores with a spinning back kick!
Moreau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreau somewhat.
Suggs thows a body kick. Moreau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Moreau rushes Suggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moreau throws an elbow that misses.

Moreau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moreau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Suggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Suggs wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moreau is looking to clinch but Suggs is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suggs defends it nicely.
Moreau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreau somewhat.
Suggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suggs throws a head kick but Moreau moves out of range.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.
Moreau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Moreau shoots in and gets a takedown into Suggs's guard.

Suggs is working an open guard so Moreau takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moreau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreau tries to close the distance and clinch but Suggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suggs but Suggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moreau is breathing heavily.

Moreau moves into the clinch.
Moreau throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Moreau has Suggs pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Moreau pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Suggs tumbling to the mat - Moreau dives into Suggs's guard.
Suggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreau is one step ahead there.
Suggs controlling Moreau's posture.
Moreau wants to control from the top but Suggs keeps moving.
Suggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Moreau shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moreau stalling away here and it's allowed Suggs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Suggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreau is one step ahead there.
Moreau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreau stopping the sweep attempt from Suggs.
Suggs trying to keep a closed guard but Moreau is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Moreau 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.

Moreau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Moreau closes the distance and clinches.
Suggs prevents the takedown attempt.
Moreau throws an elbow that misses.
Suggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moreau after a bit of a struggle.
Moreau wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moreau throws an elbow but misses.
Moreau wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Moreau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Moreau.
Suggs blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moreau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Suggs's brow.
Moreau pushes off an throws an elbow but Suggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs is trying to maintain a safe position but Moreau gets an underhook and turns Suggs into the cage.

Suggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Suggs tries to keep at a distance but Moreau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moreau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moreau pushes off an throws an elbow but Suggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moreau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moreau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Suggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Suggs lands a head kick!
Moreau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moreau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suggs can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreau takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Moreau shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreau looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suggs trying to hold on to Moreau's head to control him but Moreau postures up.
Suggs tries to roll over but Moreau keeps him under control.
Moreau wants to get back to his feet.
Suggs tries to kick Moreau off but Moreau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreau looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suggs is looking for a sweep. Moreau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Moreau is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suggs is refusing to be controlled, as Moreau sits in half guard.
Suggs trying to hold on to Moreau's head to control him but Moreau postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Suggs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Moreau connects with a nice short shot to Suggs's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreau is looking to advance position but Suggs won't allow it.
Suggs is trying to stand.
Napoleon Moreau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moreau wants to free his trapped foot but Suggs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moreau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suggs's head.
Suggs wants to get back to full guard.
Suggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suggs won't allow Moreau to pass to mount.
Suggs trying to control here.
Suggs wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreau works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suggs is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Moreau dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Suggs.
Suggs throws a nice outside leg kick.

Moreau gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Moreau jumps guard.
Suggs wants to control from the top but Moreau keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Suggs wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moreau doesn't manage to clinch there - Suggs circles away.
Suggs lands with a kick to the temple. Moreau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alexander Suggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moreau blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Suggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suggs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moreau is out of range.
Moreau tries to clinch there but Suggs circles away.
Moreau avoids the head kick by Suggs.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Suggs throws the kick towards the body but Moreau avoids it.
Napoleon Moreau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreau tries to clinch but Suggs moves out of range.
Moreau tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Alexander Suggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreau moves in looking to clinch but Suggs pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Suggs as Moreau shoots in.
Suggs throws a low kick but Moreau moves out of range easily.
Suggs pushes Moreau away with a front kick.
Moreau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Suggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Moreau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suggs is fending him off so far but Moreau persists. Nope, Suggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Suggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moreau doesn't manage to clinch there - Suggs circles away.
Moreau tries to clinch but Suggs moves out of range.

Suggs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suggs keeping moving, preventing Moreau from controlling successfully.
Suggs keeping full guard, as Moreau tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moreau decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Suggs, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suggs throws a sloppy head kick and Moreau moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Moreau moves in looking to clinch but Suggs pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Moreau tries to clinch there but Suggs circles away.

Moreau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suggs napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Moreau decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Moreau blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Moreau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Suggs counters with a thumping low kick.
Suggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suggs throws a sloppy head kick and Moreau moves out of range easily.
Suggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreau.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreau blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Suggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suggs but Suggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Moreau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moreau dives in and grabs Suggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suggs pushes down on Moreau's head and hops out.
Suggs throws a head kick but Moreau moves out of range.
Suggs scores with a head kick.
Suggs tried to score with a low kick but Moreau checks it.
Moreau shoots in but no luck this time.
Suggs connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suggs. That's going to slow Moreau down.
Suggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moreau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Moreau fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Suggs to the ground. Moreau is now in Suggs's guard.
Suggs keeping full guard, as Moreau tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suggs trying to control the position.
Moreau lands a couple of digs.
Suggs keeping moving, preventing Moreau from controlling successfully.

Moreau decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreau tries to clinch but Suggs moves away
and Suggs counters with a big head kick but Moreau shrugs it off.
Moreau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Suggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Napoleon Moreau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suggs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Moreau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moreau, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Moreau!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Szymkowiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes into the arena with whiskey for my men blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anstey
vs
Szymkowiak

191 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piotr Szymkowiak!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szymkowiak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szymkowiak misses with a looping left.

Anstey gets a double leg takedown into Szymkowiak's guard.

Szymkowiak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Szymkowiak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Szymkowiak being controlled here, momentarily.

Anstey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Szymkowiak to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anstey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Szymkowiak pulls down on the head and he's put Anstey to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Piotr Szymkowiak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jervis Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Watermelon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dobson
vs
Watermelon

189 cm
27
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Vitality

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jervis Dobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Watermelon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Watermelon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watermelon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dobson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dobson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watermelon wants to pass the guard but Dobson is keeping the position.
Watermelon preventing the sweep.

Dobson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watermelon is aware though and is defending well.
Watermelon looking to pass the guard.

Watermelon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dobson keeping moving, preventing Watermelon from controlling successfully.
Dobson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watermelon is one step ahead there.
Dobson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dobson working for submissions but it's allowed Watermelon to get to half guard.

Watermelon is looking for a kimura here.
Watermelon thows a huge punch but Dobson dodges it nicely.

Watermelon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobson tries to roll over but Watermelon keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobson wants to control but Watermelon is keeping busy.
Watermelon not doing much here.

Dobson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Watermelon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dobson is trying to maintain the position but Watermelon is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Watermelon is working for a submission of some sort.

Watermelon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dobson moves into full guard.
Watermelon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dobson looking for a guillotine here but Watermelon defends easily.
Watermelon passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Watermelon is looking for a kimura here.

Dobson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watermelon pulls his head out easily.

Dobson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Watermelon is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobson is pressing down on Watermelon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Watermelon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Watermelon defending well as Dobson loads up on a big left hand.
Phil Watermelon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Dobson.
Dobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Watermelon.

Dobson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watermelon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Watermelon tries to bench press Dobson off him but Dobson keeps the position.
Watermelon wants to control but Dobson postures up.
Dobson throwing strikes but Watermelon manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dobson is looking to reverse the position.
Watermelon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dobson gets back to half guard.
Dobson gets back to full guard.

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

Dobson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watermelon is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watermelon stands and throws Dobson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dobson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dobson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Watermelon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dobson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dobson tries to buck Watermelon off but Watermelon is having none of it.
Watermelon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dobson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Watermelon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobson tries to buck Watermelon off but Watermelon is having none of it.

Watermelon is trying to get an arm triangle but Dobson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Dobson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dobson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Watermelon prevents Dobson from improving his position.
Watermelon is looking to take a break and control but Dobson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobson is pressing down on Watermelon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watermelon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dobson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watermelon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watermelon throwing strikes from guard but Dobson blocks nicely.
Dobson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watermelon's guard.
Dobson trying to control but Watermelon is working from the bottom.

Watermelon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dobson is aware though and is defending well.
Watermelon is trying to control the position but Dobson postures up.
Watermelon keeping moving, preventing Dobson from controlling successfully.
Watermelon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Watermelon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dobson defends it easily.
Jervis Dobson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson throwing strikes from guard but Watermelon blocks nicely.
Dobson is working Watermelon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watermelon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dobson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watermelon is working away from the top position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watermelon wants to pass the guard but Dobson is defending well.
Dobson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watermelon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Watermelon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dobson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Watermelon.
Dobson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dobson scores with a takedown into Watermelon's guard.
Dobson trying to control but Watermelon is working from the bottom.
Dobson won't allow Watermelon to sweep him here.
Dobson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Watermelon working for a triangle but Dobson defends it easily.
Dobson throwing strikes but missing.
Dobson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dobson postures up and lands a big shot to Watermelon's brow.
Dobson sitting in guard here, content to control.

Watermelon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dobson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Watermelon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Watermelon has escaped and now he's on top!
Dobson trying to control the position here.
Dobson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watermelon manages to get himself to full guard.

Watermelon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dobson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watermelon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobson slips nicely into half guard.
Watermelon wants to control but Dobson is keeping busy.

Watermelon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dobson is looking for a kimura but Watermelon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dobson to get the leverage.
Watermelon missing with punches from the bottom.
Dobson working over Watermelon with some ground and pound. Watermelon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Watermelon is staying active underneath Dobson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Watermelon looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Dobson.
Dobson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Watermelon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dobson lands strikes from half guard.
Watermelon tries to roll over but Dobson keeps him under control.

Watermelon actively working from the bottom here.
Watermelon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobson is trying to control the action in half guard but Watermelon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Watermelon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dobson scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watermelon keeps working.

Dobson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watermelon wants to control but Dobson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dobson prevents Watermelon from improving his position.
Dobson trying to control the action but Watermelon is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dobson wants to free his trapped foot but Watermelon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jervis Dobson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dobson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jervis Dobson!
Jervis Dobson very nearly forgot to thank Vitality amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Moninov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deadguy Deftone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deadguy Deftone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moninov
vs
Deftone

200 cm
26
288 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stanislav Moninov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deadguy Deftone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deftone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moninov is breathing heavily.

Deftone closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Deftone.

Deftone breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moninov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deftone connects with a superb combination that knocks Moninov out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Deftone before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Moninov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deadguy Deftone!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choke Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Intro - DMX. 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.

Liddell
vs
Coach

189 cm
32
220 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

186 cm
27
212 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Choke Liddell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Coach!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Coach.
Liddell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coach.
Coach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liddell.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Coach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Liddell throws a head kick but Coach moves out of range.
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell takes a swing at Coach's ribcage but misses.
James Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coach shoots and misses
and Liddell counters with a left to the body.
Coach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach wants to clinch
and Liddell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coach thinking.
Liddell walks into a stiff left hand from Coach.
Liddell lands a nice hook to Coach's body. Coach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Liddell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coach.
Liddell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coach's waist but Coach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liddell off to one side.
Liddell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coach misses with a right hand
and Liddell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coach gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Liddell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell shoots in for a double leg but Coach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coach throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liddell is looking to wear down Coach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coach connects with a body shot that sends Liddell's belly button to the back.
Coach lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liddell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Coach misses its intended target.

Liddell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coach is not content to let Liddell control the position.
Coach gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liddell prevents Coach from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coach is trying to control but can't.
Coach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liddell.
Liddell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coach wants to improve his position but Liddell is controlling well.
Coach is in trouble now - Liddell has advanced to mount!
Liddell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coach is desperately trying to improve his position but Liddell has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
Coach is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Liddell is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Liddell with shots to the head and body - Coach looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coach squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Liddell landing shots from mount.
Coach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Coach is bucking up trying to escape but Liddell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Liddell working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Coach is rocked!
Liddell lands a big shot there that rocks Coach but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Coach is still in real trouble! Can Liddell finish him?
Liddell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Liddell postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Coach in real trouble here! The ref calls for Coach to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Choke Liddell!
Choke Liddell retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Choke Liddell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.