OFC 29: Predators PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Pascal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong Zhuo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pascal
vs
Zhuo

186 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Pascal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dong Zhuo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pascal shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhuo throws an overhand right that lands on Pascal's shoulder, as Pascal tries to avoid the shot.

Zhuo rushes Pascal and presses him up against the cage.
Pascal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zhuo fails to pull guard.
Pascal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zhuo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Pascal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pascal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhuo is fending him off so far but Pascal persists. Nope, Zhuo circles away and we're back to standing.
Pascal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhuo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pascal somewhat.
Pascal has a takedown stuffed.
Zhuo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pascal circles away.

Zhuo rushes Pascal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Zhuo drags the fight down to the ground.
Pascal trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pascal trying to move into half guard but instead Zhuo has managed to sweep!

Zhuo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pascal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pascal has escaped and now he's on top!
Pascal trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Pascal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zhuo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pascal, into his guard.

Zhuo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zhuo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pascal looking for a sweep. Not yet Pascal, not yet.
Zhuo postures up.
Zhuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pascal is keeping the position for now.

Zhuo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pascal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pascal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pascal!
Zhuo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pascal is looking to take a break and control but Zhuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhuo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

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

Pascal seems to be looking for submissions.

Pascal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pascal trying to control from Zhuo's half guard. Zhuo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Zhuo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pascal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhuo avoids it really well and circles away.
Zhuo misses the shot to the body.
Pascal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhuo throws a lazy right hand but Pascal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pascal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhuo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pascal somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Pascal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhuo looks to score with a jab to the body but Pascal is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhuo stuffs the takedown.
Pascal looks for a takedown but Zhuo sprawls well.
Pascal stuffs the takedown attempt from Zhuo. Zhuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhuo just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo misses with a wild body shot.
Pascal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pascal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zhuo.
Zhuo misses with a body shot.
Pascal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dong Zhuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pascal is defended easily by Zhuo.
Zhuo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pascal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pascal tries to clinch but Zhuo moves out of range.
Pascal swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhuo.
Zhuo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhuo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pascal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pascal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pascal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhuo circles away.
Pascal misses with a takedown attempt - Zhuo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olivier Pascal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhuo shoots in for a takedown but Pascal shows good takedown defense.
Pascal avoids a kick to the body.
Zhuo misses with a body shot.
Zhuo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pascal rather than just go for the knockout.
Zhuo tries to clinch but Pascal moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zhuo.
Zhuo swinging wildly here.
Pascal shoots in for a double leg but Zhuo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pascal shoots in for a takedown but Zhuo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throws a body punch but Pascal moves out of range.
Zhuo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pascal.
Zhuo fails with a takedown attempt.

Zhuo darts in and clinches Pascal up against the cage.

Zhuo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zhuo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pascal won't allow Zhuo to sweep him here.
Pascal trying to control but Zhuo is working from the bottom.
Pascal tries to stand but Zhuo is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pascal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhuo keeping moving, preventing Pascal from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Zhuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Zhuo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pascal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhuo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhuo wants it to stay on the feet.
Pascal is looking to clinch but Zhuo is avoiding it.
Zhuo misses with a wild body shot.
Zhuo tries to clinch but Pascal moves out of range.
Pascal moves out of range of the body kick.
Pascal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhuo's waist but Zhuo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pascal off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Pascal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Pascal does no damage.
Zhuo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhuo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pascal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhuo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pascal shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhuo tries to sprawl out of it but Pascal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhuo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhuo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pascal.
Zhuo throws a body punch but Pascal moves out of range.
Pascal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zhuo.
Zhuo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pascal circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Zhuo as Pascal shoots in.
Pascal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhuo.
Zhuo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhuo slips under a jab.
Zhuo throws a body punch but Pascal moves out of range.
Zhuo looks for the body kick but Pascal saw that one coming.
Zhuo misses with a wild body shot.
Pascal fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zhuo throws a series of punches but Pascal moves out of range.
Zhuo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pascal.
Zhuo misses with a kick to the body.
Pascal is looking to clinch but Zhuo is avoiding it.
Pascal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pascal wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhuo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pascal throws a jab when Zhuo was well out of range.
Zhuo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pascal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhuo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pascal somewhat.
The fighters circling - Pascal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pascal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhuo.
Zhuo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pascal avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pascal fails with the takedown.
Zhuo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pascal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pascal shoots in for a double leg but Zhuo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pascal keeps the fight on the outside.
Pascal is looking to clinch but Zhuo is avoiding it.
Pascal misses with a takedown attempt - Zhuo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zhuo just misses with a punch to the body.
Pascal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhuo.
Pascal slips a jab from Zhuo.
Pascal looks for a takedown but Zhuo sprawls well.
Zhuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pascal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pascal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhuo.
Pascal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zhuo tries to avoid it but Pascal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zhuo to the ground. Zhuo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhuo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pascal manages to avoid it.
Pascal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pascal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhuo.

Zhuo has closed the distance and engaged Pascal in a clinch.
Zhuo tries to pull guard but Pascal holds him up against the cage and eventually Zhuo drops back down to his feet.
Zhuo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhuo fails to pull guard.
Zhuo tries to pull guard but Pascal won't allow it.
Zhuo fails to pull guard.
Olivier Pascal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong Zhuo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pascal misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Zhuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhuo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Zhuo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Vdovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vdovin comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vdovin
vs
Gray

188 cm
22
201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Vdovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Gray!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Vdovin circles away.

Vdovin takes the fight into the clinch.

Vdovin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gray clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gray can't escape the position.
Vdovin lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gray hold on?!
Vdovin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

It looks like Colin Gray has been cut.
Vdovin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
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!
Vdovin connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gray to escape the position.

That has opened up Colin Gray's cut even more.
Vdovin landing with strikes.

Colin Gray'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 Colin Gray's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dmitry Vdovin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bozec Bazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza has chosen Brazil is Calling as his entrance music. Bozec Bazel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bazel
vs
de Souza

175 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bozec Bazel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos de Souza!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from de Souza.

It looks like Bozec Bazel has been cut.
de Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
de Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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

Bazel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
de Souza fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bazel out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Carlos de Souza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Dakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winchester has chosen Carry on my Wayward Son as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dakota
vs
Winchester

198 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
167 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Dakota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dakota digs a good body shot into Winchester's ribs.
A shot to de liver by Dakota. Beautiful body shot.
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dakota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Dakota.
Winchester looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dakota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dakota drops Winchester with a naaaaasty hook - Winchester is in real trouble here! Dakota dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Dakota!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alek Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Avila will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mitchell
vs
Avila

179 cm
19
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
156 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alek Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Avila!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Avila defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Avila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Avila moves out of range.
Avila thuds his shin into the meat of Mitchell's side.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Avila avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Avila throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.
Mitchell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avila.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Avila takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila looking for a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Avila.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Avila is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mitchell can't fight it off and eventually Avila manages to take the fight to the floor. Mitchell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mitchell trying to keep a closed guard but Avila is proving a slippery customer.

Mitchell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Avila chips away with some ground and pound.
Mitchell controls Avila momentarily but Avila frees himself.
Avila trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avila advances to half guard.

Avila looking for a submission but Mitchell manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Mitchell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Avila wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Avila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now.

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

Mitchell working for submissions but it's allowed Avila to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Avila is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
Mitchell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avila's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila wants to get back to his feet.
Avila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Avila fending off the submission attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Avila just trying to survive but Mitchell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mitchell is looking to control Avila but Avila is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Avila right now.

Avila is trying to defend against the choke here but Mitchell has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Mitchell Tightens the hold and Avila taps out furiously! Mitchell displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alek Mitchell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony De Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Luca 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Megalomaniac. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kelly's choice of entrance music: Theme From Black Belt Jones. This should be a great matchup!

De Luca
vs
Kelly

187 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
219 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony De Luca !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Luca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Luca .
De Luca misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Luca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Luca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Luca working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kelly.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but De Luca blocks it.
Kelly scores with a knee to the head.
De Luca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Kelly breaks the clinch.
A combination from De Luca does no damage.
De Luca is breathing heavily.
Kelly wants to clinch up but De Luca keeps it at a distance.
Kelly slips under a jab from De Luca .
De Luca thows a left - swing and a miss!

Kelly lands a big head kick that sends De Luca tumbling to the mat! Kelly takes a step backwards and waves De Luca back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Anthony De Luca has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kelly moves into range and clinches up with De Luca .
De Luca takes a knee right on the jaw!

De Luca is rocked!
Kelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Luca 's defenses.
Oh De Luca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelly lands a big knee! That's hurt De Luca ! Oh, he's all over the place! Kelly lands another knee that sends De Luca to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Kelly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoff Dunlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Geoff Dunlop was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Chapman
vs
Dunlop

176 cm
22
176 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leeland Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoff Dunlop!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunlop fails to land with a series of punches.

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

It looks like Geoff Dunlop has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman tries to bum rush Dunlop with a series of wild strikes but Dunlop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunlop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chapman is fending him off so far but Dunlop persists. Nope, Chapman circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chapman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Leeland Chapman has been cut.

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

Dunlop is rocked!
Chapman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunlop is still on wobbly legs! Can Chapman finish him?
Dunlop misses with the combination.
Dunlop seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Dunlop misses its intended target.
Dunlop misses with a double jab
and Chapman counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Dunlop to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Chapman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leeland Chapman!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hutch Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McMillan
vs
Gibson

178 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Syndicate Drugs

SCP Fight Gear

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson McMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hutch Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McMillan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McMillan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

McMillan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gibson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gibson and McMillan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

McMillan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gibson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McMillan's guard! Nice work there by Gibson!
McMillan keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gibson thows a big elbow that misses.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
Gibson lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMillan keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson won't allow McMillan to sweep him here.
Gibson postures up.
Gibson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but McMillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gibson got a little sloppy there for a moment and McMillan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gibson has managed to get both his arms back between McMillan's legs - danger averted.

McMillan wriggles free and stands up.

McMillan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McMillan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gibson's thigh. Gibson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McMillan trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.

McMillan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gibson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McMillan has Gibson in his guard.
Gibson wants to control from the top but McMillan keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.
McMillan has his hands on Gibson's head, controlling the position.

McMillan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gibson throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gibson trying to control but McMillan is working from the bottom.
Gibson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMillan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McMillan misses with a series of wild punches.
McMillan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McMillan is out of range.

Gibson has closed the distance and engaged McMillan in a clinch.

Gibson has McMillan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gibson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McMillan tumbling to the mat - Gibson dives into McMillan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McMillan gets the takedown into side control.

McMillan swings around for an armbar but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McMillan's guard.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
McMillan can't keep his opponent in guard - Gibson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gibson is nestled in close to McMillan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibson throwing shots but McMillan is blocking nicely.
Gibson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gibson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McMillan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibson wants to take a breather but McMillan is having none of it.
McMillan wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is keen to just control but McMillan is a slippery customer.
Gibson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McMillan's head.
Gibson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibson is trying to control. McMillan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McMillan wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy.
Gibson is keen to just control but McMillan is a slippery customer.
McMillan trying to hold on to Gibson's head to control him but Gibson postures up.
McMillan controlling the position for now.
Gibson with the ground and pound but McMillan uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gibson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McMillan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson pushing down on McMillan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMillan gets back to full guard.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but McMillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McMillan holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but McMillan has wrist control.
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMillan is keeping the position for now.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gibson postures up.
Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibson on the wrong end of a nice jab.

McMillan feints and as Gibson raises his hands in defense, McMillan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing McMillan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillan looking to sit in guard and control but Gibson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McMillan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McMillan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McMillan prevents Gibson from getting the reversal.
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 Jackson McMillan will probably get the nod.
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!

McMillan looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
McMillan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by McMillan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMillan.
Gibson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson McMillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMillan misses with a hook.
Gibson with a poor takedown
and McMillan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gibson doesn't manage to clinch there - McMillan circles away.
Gibson fails with the takedown.
McMillan looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
Gibson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from McMillan.
McMillan swings away with a body shot that misses

and Gibson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

McMillan lands a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMillan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibson is keeping the position for now.

McMillan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gibson dives on top into guard.
Gibson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but McMillan has wrist control.
McMillan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McMillan is looking for a triangle but Gibson pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibson tries to free his leg and advance position but McMillan is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibson throwing strikes from guard but McMillan blocks nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch but McMillan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibson has his takedown stuffed

and McMillan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson McMillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hutch Gibson.

Gibson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gibson has McMillan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McMillan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gibson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gibson is trying to drag McMillan to the mat but McMillan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gibson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMillan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gibson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McMillan.

Gibson has clasped his hands together around McMillan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McMillan trying his best to control but Gibson has mounted him.
Jackson McMillan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McMillan is trying to escape the mount.
Gibson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillan is looking to get to half guard.
McMillan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McMillan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gibson.
Gibson wants to control from the top but McMillan keeps moving.
McMillan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMillan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

McMillan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson McMillan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMillan 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson McMillan!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McNulty 's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman by Metallica. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Freeman
vs
McNulty

170 cm
24
170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

183 cm
20
175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Freeman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James McNulty !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman misses with a kick to the body.
Freeman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McNulty moves out of range as Freeman throws a body kick.
Dorian Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNulty takes one on the button.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
McNulty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
A right-left combo lands from McNulty .

It looks like Dorian Freeman has been cut.
Freeman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McNulty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman pivots, looking for a leg kick but McNulty is out of range and Freeman settles back down.
Freeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freeman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Freeman misses with a body kick.
McNulty misses with a two punch combination.
McNulty scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNulty digs a good body shot into Freeman's ribs.
McNulty circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNulty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Freeman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from McNulty finds it's way through Freeman's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McNulty .
Freeman is breathing heavily.
McNulty connects with a nice looking jab.
McNulty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Dorian Freeman's cut is getting worse.
McNulty connects with a nice looking jab.

Freeman is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! McNulty has cracked Freeman with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! McNulty lands another huge swinging hook and Freeman tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Freeman, before McNulty can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James McNulty ! James McNulty retains his welterweight title!