HMFL 43 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Ha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ha
vs
Desperado

175 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
35
192 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Ha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Desperado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Desperado shoots in and drives through. Ha sprawls well.
Ha looks to land a combination but Desperado avoids it well.
Desperado has his takedown stuffed
and Ha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Desperado fails with a takedown attempt.
Keith Ha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Desperado.
Ha throws a head kick that misses.
Ha misses with a two punch combination.
Desperado slips a jab from Ha.

Desperado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Desperado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Desperado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Desperado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ha!
Ha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Desperado on the ground.
Desperado tries to improve position but can't.
Ha wants to stand but Desperado has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desperado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desperado looking for submissions off his back.
Desperado flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Desperado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Desperado wants to control but Ha is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ha prevents Desperado from improving his position.
Desperado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Desperado lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Ha blocks the strikes from Desperado.
Desperado wants to improve his position but Ha is controlling well.
Ha blocks the strikes from Desperado.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperado is trying to control but can't.
Desperado is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ha is staying active.

Desperado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ha pulls his head out easily.
Ha tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desperado is trying to maintain the position but Ha is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Desperado shoots and misses
and Ha counters with a stiff right hand.
Desperado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ha defends it nicely.
Ha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Desperado.
Keith Ha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Desperado.
Desperado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Tito Desperado has been cut.
Desperado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Desperado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ha scores with a decent looking hook.
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 punch combination from Ha misses.
Ha looks to land a combination but Desperado avoids it well.

Desperado changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Desperado.
Desperado working the strikes but Ha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ha wants to stand back up but Desperado manages to pass into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Desperado.
Desperado in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Desperado working the strikes but Ha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Desperado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Desperado.
Desperado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado stalling.
Ha has hold of Desperado's hands but Desperado slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Desperado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Desperado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Desperado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Desperado.
Desperado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Desperado is trying to work for a kimura but Ha is defending well.
Ha is staying active underneath Desperado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Desperado throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ha to regain full guard.
Desperado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Desperado throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Desperado has gone for a leg lock! Ha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Desperado's guard.
Desperado throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

Desperado is working an open guard so Ha takes the opportunity 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.
Desperado misses with a takedown
and Ha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Desperado.
Desperado is breathing heavily.
Ha connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tito Desperado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tito Desperado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ha throws a combination that misses

and Desperado counters with a shoot takedown. Ha fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desperado throws a big elbow that misses.
Desperado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Desperado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Desperado looking to pass the guard.
Desperado is looking to work some ground and pound but Ha has wrist control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Desperado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Desperado looking for subs off his back but Ha has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado is looking to improve his position.
Ha seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Desperado looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado is looking to improve his position.

Desperado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Desperado is trying to control but can't.
Ha wants to stand but Desperado has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperado wants to control but Ha is keeping busy.
Ha prevents Desperado from improving his position.

Desperado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ha pulls his head out easily.
Ha wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Desperado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Desperado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Desperado!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Lee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and InIt Winit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Outasight - Belive In Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee Jr
vs
Winit

167 cm
26
140 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

180 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Lee Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, InIt Winit!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winit looks to clinch

so Lee Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lee Jr is stalling in the full guard.

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

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Winit is looking to stand up but Lee Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Winit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lee Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Lee Jr drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lee Jr as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Winit screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lee Jr! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tyler Lee Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyler Lee Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Fightworld Formula - FOR SALE!'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Beautiful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osiris Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls has chosen Biggie Smalls - Niggas Bleed as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Beautiful
vs
Smalls

191 cm
20
179 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
27
187 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timmy Beautiful!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osiris Smalls!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smalls scores with a punch to the head.
Smalls throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beautiful stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smalls connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from Beautiful.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beautiful lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beautiful misses with an uppercut.
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 telegraphed right hand from Beautiful misses the target.
Beautiful throws a right hand that misses
and Smalls counters with a left to the body.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beautiful.
Osiris Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls wants to slow Beautiful down by chopping away at his legs.
Beautiful throws a big shot that misses.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Beautiful moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls throws a head kick that Beautiful semi-blocks.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Beautiful throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Beautiful. Beautiful body shot.
Beautiful is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Beautiful bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smalls's head backwards.

Smalls is rocked!
Beautiful jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smalls is still on wobbly legs! Can Beautiful finish him?
Smalls keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beautiful.
Nice body punch from Beautiful.
Smalls looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smalls bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Beautiful comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Smalls falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Smalls was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timmy Beautiful!
Timmy Beautiful took some time post fight to say the following; 'Seriously all I want to do is fight constantly. If there is someone who thinks they should be in contention for the tittle call me out. Because the only way your the NO#1 contender is if you beat me. More Likely I Knock your Ass Out!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Sunshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Maccarone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sunshine
vs
Maccarone

172 cm
20
203 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

220 cm
32
220 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Sunshine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunshine misses with a wild body shot.
Maccarone throws a sloppy head kick and Sunshine moves out of range easily.
Maccarone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sunshine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maccarone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sunshine clobbers Maccarone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maccarone just misses with a punch to the body.
Sunshine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sunshine digs a good body shot into Maccarone's ribs.
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!
Nice defenses there by Maccarone.
Maccarone keeps Sunshine at a distance using the push kick.
Sunshine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sunshine throws an overhand right that lands on Maccarone's shoulder, as Maccarone tries to avoid the shot.
Sunshine wants to stay close but Maccarone steps back to make room for something. Sunshine seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Maccarone and Sunshine drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charlie Maccarone!
Charlie Maccarone opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Hilton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George St pierre's chin.

Hilton
vs
St pierre

178 cm
31
166 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

196 cm
30
156 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St pierre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by St pierre.
Luke Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hilton throws out the jab.
Hilton misses with a jab, cross combination.
St pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
St pierre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hilton's head.
St pierre ducks under a wild hook from Hilton.
Hilton misses with a wild body shot.
Hilton looks to score with a jab to the body but St pierre is just out of range.
Hilton throws a body punch but St pierre moves out of range.
St pierre slips under a jab from Hilton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hilton, as that shot connected.
Good work by Hilton as he checks the leg kick.
Hilton misses with a two punch combination.
St pierre looks to land a combination but Hilton avoids it well.
St pierre scores with a shot to the body.
St pierre misses with a few strikes there.
St pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St pierre.
Hilton misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton misses with the combination.
St pierre looks to land a combination but Hilton avoids it well.
St pierre wants to land a leg kick but Hilton is out of range.
Nice defenses there by St pierre.
St pierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
St pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hilton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hilton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Hilton tries to sprawl out of it but St pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hilton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
St pierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hilton misses with the combination.
St pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilton swings for the body but St pierre moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Hilton - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St pierre scores with the left hand. Hilton knows he should have avoided that one.
St pierre dives in and grabs Hilton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hilton pushes down on St pierre's head and hops out.
Luke Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St pierre.
St pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Hilton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hilton misses with a wild body shot.
Hilton misses with a wild body shot.
Hilton misses the shot to the body.
St pierre swinging wildly here.
Hilton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hilton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St pierre is fending him off so far but Hilton persists. Nope, St pierre circles away and we're back to standing.

St pierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

St pierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hilton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hilton wants to control but St pierre postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton is not content to let St pierre control the position.
Hilton is looking for a sweep.

St pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hilton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

St pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hilton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hilton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

St pierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St pierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hilton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
St pierre taking some punishment here, with Hilton in his half guard.
Hilton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
St pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Hilton sits in half guard.
St pierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

St pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hilton landing with the ground and pound.
Hilton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hilton with a nice head shot there.
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 Luke Hilton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hilton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St pierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Hilton. Those never looked like landing.
Hilton dodges the punch combination from St pierre.
St pierre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hilton throws a jab when St pierre was well out of range.
Hilton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Hilton sprawls well. He's pushed St pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hilton scores with a sloppy right hand. St pierre should have avoided that one.
St pierre throws a right hand that Hilton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hilton also avoids with ease.
St pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
St pierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hilton slips a jab and a cross from St pierre.
Hilton looks to land a left hand but St pierre moved out of range nicely.
Luke Hilton is winning the standup battle so far.
Hilton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St pierre manages to avoid it.
St pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hilton circles away quickly and effectively.
Hilton swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilton throws a jab when St pierre was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton swings widly with a right hand
and St pierre counters with a two punch combo.
Hilton digs a good hook to St pierre's body.
St pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hilton circles away quickly and effectively.
St pierre digs a good body shot into Hilton's ribs.
Hilton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hilton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St pierre doesn't seem bothered though.
St pierre swinging wildly here.
St pierre throws a right and a left that Hilton avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by St pierre.
St pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilton.
Hilton throws out a loose jab but St pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton just misses with a punch to the body.
Hilton staying out of range there.
Hilton throws a right and a left that both miss.
St pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hilton as he jumps to the side.
Luke Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St pierre.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton misses with a looping left.
St pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hilton as he avoids it easily.
St pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Hilton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St pierre blocks a jab.
Hilton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hilton slips a jab and a cross from St pierre.
Hilton throws a nice looking combination but St pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hilton wants it to stay on the feet.
St pierre throws a right and a left that Hilton avoids nicely.
Hilton throws a body punch but St pierre moves out of range.
Hilton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hilton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hilton shoots in but St pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St pierre fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton shoots in and drives through. St pierre sprawls well.
Hilton thows a left - swing and a miss!
St pierre lands a lovely overhand right.
Luke Hilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hilton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St pierre defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Hilton.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hilton enables St pierre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hilton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing St pierre from controlling successfully.
St pierre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

St pierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hilton has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
St pierre is looking to take a break and control but Hilton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hilton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilton trying to control but St pierre postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hilton wants to get back to full guard.
Hilton trying to hold on to St pierre's head to control him but St pierre postures up.
St pierre prevents Hilton from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Hilton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

St pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hilton.
Hilton misses with an uppercut. St pierre saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Hilton.
St pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hilton circles away quickly and effectively.
St pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hilton was well out of range. Poor timing from St pierre.
St pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hilton but Hilton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hilton throws a series of punches but St pierre moves out of range.
St pierre throws the left hand but Hilton avoids the punch easily.
St pierre misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Hilton misses.
St pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St pierre misses with a low kick.
Hilton lands with a straight right. St pierre didn't see that one coming.
Hilton misses with a double jab.
Hilton lands a lovely overhand right.
St pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hilton.
Hilton digs a good hook to St pierre's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton tries to bum rush St pierre with a series of wild strikes but St pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St pierre moves away from the strike by Hilton.
St pierre shoots in for a takedown but Hilton shows good takedown defense.
St pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hilton dodges the punch combination from St pierre.
St pierre slips a straight right by Hilton.
Hilton lands with a shot to the body.
Hilton misses with a wild combination.
Hilton misses with a left hand
and St pierre counters with a three punch combo that has Hilton backing up. Hilton nods at St pierre to acknowledge the strikes.
St pierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luke Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St pierre.
Hilton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St pierre avoids the body shot from Hilton.
A combination from St pierre does no damage.
Hilton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St pierre at a distance.
St pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St pierre has a takedown stuffed.
St pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hilton is trying hard to land a takedown here. St pierre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hilton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St pierre throws a series of strikes that have Hilton backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton lands with a shot to the body.

Hilton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches St pierre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Hilton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hilton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hilton working the body and head with strikes.

Hilton tries for a kimura but St pierre is defending well.
Hilton trying to control the position but St pierre is working away.
St pierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hilton is trying to work for a kimura but St pierre is defending well.
St pierre gets back to full guard.

St pierre looking for a guillotine here but Hilton defends easily.

Hilton got a little sloppy there for a moment and St pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hilton has managed to get both his arms back between St pierre's legs - danger averted.
Luke Hilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St pierre has momentary wrist control but Hilton slips an elbow through the middle.

Hilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hilton scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of St pierre's head.
Hilton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
St pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hilton gets to his feet - St pierre follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton scores with a shot to the body.
St pierre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from St pierre does no damage.
St pierre walks into a left hand.
St pierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hilton lands a jab.
Hilton checks the leg kick.
George St pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hilton works over St pierre's head and body with a nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Hilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hilton 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Hilton!

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FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bach Js (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kooch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rusko - Tru Powwa. Mike Kooch will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Js
vs
Kooch

183 cm
25
270 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

194 cm
31
255 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bach Js!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Kooch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kooch tries to move into range but Js moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Js scores with a takedown into Kooch's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Js loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kooch looking to control.
Js trying to control but Kooch is working from the bottom.
Js 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.

Kooch working for a triangle but Js defends it easily.
Js chips away with some ground and pound.
Js stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kooch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Js trying to control but Kooch is working from the bottom.
Js is in close to Kooch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!

Kooch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Js is aware though and is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kooch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Js gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Js in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Js landing some decent shots from guard.
Js is working Kooch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Js is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Js might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kooch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Js doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Js manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kooch keeping moving, preventing Js from controlling successfully.

Kooch looking for a guillotine here but Js defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Js slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Js is in close to Kooch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Js pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kooch is keeping the position for now.

Js avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Js landing with the ground and pound.
Js working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Kooch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Js gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Js wants to control from the top but Kooch keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Js is in close to Kooch's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Js trying to control but Kooch is working from the bottom.

Kooch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Js defends it easily.
Kooch keeping moving, preventing Js from controlling successfully.
Js with a nice head shot there.
Js with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Js trying to control but Kooch is working from the bottom.
Js is really struggling to control Kooch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Js lands a couple of digs.
Js lands a couple of digs.
Js makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kooch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Js keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kooch's head.
Js keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kooch's head.
Kooch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Js. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kooch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Js defends it easily.
Js is pushing down on Kooch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kooch is fighting to maintain full guard but Js has managed to sneak the leg through.
Js with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Js landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Kooch actively working from the bottom here.
Js 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.
Ground and pound from Js.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Js passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kooch!
Js fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Kooch is rocked!
Js postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kooch bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Js and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bach Js!
In his post fight interview, Bach Js gave a big smile as he said 'I'm dedicating all those victories to the godfather of mma ! Royce!'.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Axl Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan ORourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Horn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bill Murray - by Sweatshop Union. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Horn
vs
ORourke

175 cm
29
159 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

180 cm
34
143 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan ORourke!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn throws an overhand right that lands on ORourke's shoulder, as ORourke tries to avoid the shot.

ORourke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ORourke tries to land knees in the clinch but Horn avoids the damage to the body.
Horn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horn blocks a body shot from ORourke.
ORourke misses with a short punch on the inside.
ORourke is trying to maintain a safe position but Horn gets an underhook and turns ORourke into the cage.
Horn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by ORourke after a bit of a struggle.
Horn working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by ORourke.
Horn misses with some punches.
ORourke lands a right hand.
Horn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by ORourke after a bit of a struggle.

Horn breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from ORourke.
Jab from ORourke.
ORourke tries to clinch up.
ORourke stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axl Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Horn misses.
Horn scores with a jab. ORourke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ORourke circles away quickly and effectively.
Horn cracks ORourke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horn throws a hook to the side of ORourke's head but ORourke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn throws a looping overhand right but ORourke ducks down to avoid it.
ORourke walks into a stiff left hand from Horn.
ORourke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Horn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from ORourke.
ORourke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Horn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into ORourke's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Horn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ORourke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horn trying to control but ORourke is working from the bottom.
Horn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ORourke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Horn 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.
ORourke keeping full guard, as Horn tries to pass.
Horn wants to control from the top but ORourke keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Horn throws a strike but ORourke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Horn has an active guard here but ORourke has managed to pass 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!
Horn wants to stand back up but ORourke manages to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn is looking to reverse the position.
ORourke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horn wants to control but ORourke postures up.
Horn manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Horn regains full guard. Nicely done.

Horn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because ORourke has passed into half guard!
Horn is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horn is trying to stand up here but ORourke is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Horn dominated that round.
That's time! Horn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

ORourke lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick from ORourke misses.
ORourke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horn.
Horn looks to land a combination but ORourke avoids it well.
ORourke throws a combination. Horn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Horn is rocked!

It looks like Axl Horn has been cut.
ORourke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Horn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ORourke moves in close and cracks Horn with a massive right hand! Horn, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by ORourke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan ORourke!
After winning the bout, Ivan ORourke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spike Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Law
vs
Matthews

175 cm
33
145 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

175 cm
30
140 lbs
24 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spike Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews avoids the head kick by Law.
Spike Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matthews misses with a combination
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Law connects with a high kick.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Law throws a right and a left that both miss.
Law bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Law misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Law doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Law jabs at Matthews's body.
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Law misses with a shot to the body
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a right hand
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Law.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews avoids the head kick by Law.
Law fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthews throws a right hand that Law ducks under and follows up with a left that Law also avoids with ease.
Matthews throws a right hand that misses
and Law counters with a one-two to the body.
Law misses with a looping left.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Law throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews blocks the body kick.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michael Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Law uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Law throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Matthews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
A shot to the body from Matthews misses
and Law connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law swings widly with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Law tries for a takedown but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body. Law takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matthews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Law throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Law misses with a body shot
and Matthews counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matthews throws a poor cross that misses
letting Law counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Matthews will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Law tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
Law scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Law pushes Matthews away with a front kick.
Law throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews throws a combination that misses
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
Law throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Law steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Law lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matthews takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law slips a straight right by Matthews.
Law misses with a head kick.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and Law counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Law walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Matthews.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Law throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews misses with a combination
and Law counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Law jabs Matthews to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Law throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Law paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Law.
Law pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab.
Law misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spike Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law connects with a nice looking jab.
Law misses with a body shot.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Law misses with a straight left.
Law misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
Jab from Law.
Law with a nice cross.
Law lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Law.
Law throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spike Law dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Law counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Law throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matthews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Law.
Matthews works Law's body with a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matthews!
Law throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Law connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matthews momentarily.
Law slips under a jab from Matthews.
Good exchange - Matthews coming out on top.
Matthews misses with a lunging right hand
and Law counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Law.
Law throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
A left lands for Law.
Law scores with a jab. Matthews acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Law back to the cage. Matthews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Law pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Law finds it's way through Matthews's defenses.
Law throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Law moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Law lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Law throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Law misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Law shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthews swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Law misses.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Law.
Matthews checks a leg kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Law.
Law takes one to the side of the head.

Law is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews moves in close and cracks Law with a massive right hand! Law, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Matthews!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Matthews! Michael Matthews retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Michael Matthews misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choke Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by Intro - DMX. Savard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voivod- Tribal convictions kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Liddell
vs
Savard

189 cm
32
220 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

191 cm
26
222 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 14 - 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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Savard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savard falls off balance throwing a combination

and Liddell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Liddell trying to control the action but Savard is working from the bottom.
Liddell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liddell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savard!
Savard wants to control but Liddell is having none of it.
Savard is working to get back to half guard.
Liddell thowing shots but they're missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard blocking the ground and pound.
Savard is bucking up trying to escape but Liddell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Liddell throws some wild stikes that Savard manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Serge Savard has been cut.
Liddell throwing strikes here but Savard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Liddell throwing strikes here but Savard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Liddell dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell misses with a head shot.
Savard tries to hold on but Liddell pushes him away.
Liddell throwing strikes here but Savard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell landing strikes from the mount and Savard is in trouble!

That has opened up Serge Savard's cut even more.
Liddell thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Savard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Savard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Liddell tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Savard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Liddell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Liddell 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.
Savard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Liddell tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Liddell misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Liddell landing strikes from the mount.

Serge Savard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Serge Savard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Choke Liddell!
Choke Liddell retains his light heavyweight title!
Choke Liddell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.