EMMA49-Judgment Day PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Shagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man's entrance music is The Legend Is Born. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Man
vs
Shagger

184 cm
24
174 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
181 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ip Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Shagger!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man wants to clinch.
Shagger wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Shagger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Shagger saw it coming and moves away.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shagger was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Shagger moves out of range as Man strikes.
Shagger scores with a leg kick.
Man is looking to clinch but Shagger is avoiding it.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shagger swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man misses with a shot to the body
and Shagger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shagger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shagger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shagger.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shagger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shagger swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Shagger misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Shagger down.
Shagger swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Shagger checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shagger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shagger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man lands with a straight right. Shagger didn't see that one coming.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shagger.
Ip Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Man clinches up with Shagger and pushes him back against the cage.
Man is looking to control Shagger's arms but Shagger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Man is trying to pull guard but Shagger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shagger avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Man pushes Shagger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shagger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Man.
Shagger being controlled against the cage.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Shagger controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Shagger controls the action.
Shagger looking to stall.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Shagger wants to stall.
Shagger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shagger stalling in the clinch but Man improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shagger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Craig Shagger.
Shagger loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man swings for the body but Shagger moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shagger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shagger connects with an inside leg kick.
Man closes the distance but Shagger moves to the side
and Shagger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shagger lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Shagger.
Shagger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shagger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Shagger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shagger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shagger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man tries to clinch there but Shagger circles away.
Man throws a leg kick
and Shagger counters with a body kick.
Man checks the leg kick.
Craig Shagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man slips a jab from Shagger.
Nice straight punches there by Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man.

Man moves into the clinch.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Shagger blocks with his arms.
Man scores a nice knee to the body.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shagger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Man with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shagger trying to stall but Man improves his position.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Shagger avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shagger tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Shagger back against the cage.
Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shagger.
Shagger can't break the clinch.
Shagger is trying to maintain a safe position but Man gets an underhook and turns Shagger into the cage.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Man manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shagger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shagger.
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!
Man lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shagger!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shagger because Man loaded up on that one.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Man cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shagger wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Shagger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Man with shots to the head and body - Shagger looks very uncomfortable down there.

Man is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shagger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shagger!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shagger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Man is looking to stand up but Shagger isn't so interested in that idea.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Shagger is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shagger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Ip Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Shagger circles away.

Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shagger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Shagger avoids the damage to the body.
Man stalling in the clinch but Shagger improves position.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man misses with a knee strike.
Shagger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Ip Man has been cut.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Shagger.
Nice body punch from Shagger - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Shagger to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shagger avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Shagger stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Man obliges.
Shagger looking to slow down the pace here.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shagger blocks an uppercut.
Shagger lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shagger.
Shagger trying to control the position but instead, Man has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shagger into the cage.
Shagger is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Man has denied him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries a body shot but Shagger blocks it.
Shagger misses with a punch to the body.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Shagger controls his hands.
Shagger managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
Man landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shagger has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man wants to stall.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Shagger tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shagger.
Shagger tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Shagger taking a breather.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Shagger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Man.
Man is pushing Shagger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Craig Shagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shagger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shagger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shagger.
Shagger trying to stall but Man improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Man to work.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shagger takes a shot to the head.
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!
Shagger stalling in the clinch but Man improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shagger prevents a body shot from Man.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Shagger.
Ip Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man prevents a body shot from Shagger.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ip Man!
Our winner, Ip Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Lowley
vs
Noir

225 cm
27
212 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

190 cm
21
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Red Hand Clothing

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
KAISER

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude Noir!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lowley lands a jab-cross combination.
Noir tries to clinch but Lowley moves out of range.
Noir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lowley jabs Noir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lowley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noir is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lowley.
Lowley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Lowley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lowley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Noir reaches up around Lowley's neck trying to control. But Lowley takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Noir! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Noir is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Lowley celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Lowley!
Joe Lowley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Schrodinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Monroe
vs
Schrodinger

175 cm
24
174 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

177 cm
24
181 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jon Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erwin Schrodinger!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrodinger dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Schrodinger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monroe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schrodinger motions for Monroe to come forward. Schrodinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schrodinger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schrodinger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schrodinger misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Schrodinger misses.
Schrodinger thuds his shin into the meat of Monroe's side.
Monroe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schrodinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Monroe closes the distance and clinches.
Schrodinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Schrodinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Schrodinger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schrodinger.
Schrodinger with a jab.
Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
Schrodinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Schrodinger slips the punch.
Monroe checks a low kick from Schrodinger.
Schrodinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schrodinger's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Schrodinger moves his leg out of the way.
Schrodinger avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Schrodinger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monroe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schrodinger tries to land a leg kick but Monroe saw it coming and moves away.
Monroe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrodinger avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe misses the body punch

so Schrodinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Monroe keeping full guard, as Schrodinger tries to pass.

Monroe kicks Schrodinger off and gets to his feet.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.

Monroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Schrodinger.
Schrodinger tries to circle away but Monroe has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Schrodinger's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schrodinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schrodinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schrodinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schrodinger misses with a wild combination.
Schrodinger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Schrodinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Schrodinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Monroe connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe swings away with a body shot that misses

and Schrodinger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Monroe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schrodinger.
Monroe is looking to escape.
Schrodinger throwing shots but Monroe is blocking nicely.
Schrodinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monroe defending well though.
Monroe tries to kick Schrodinger off but Schrodinger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Schrodinger is working for a kimura but Monroe is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schrodinger wants to pass the guard but Monroe is defending well.
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 Jon Monroe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Monroe misses the jab.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Schrodinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe wants to slow Schrodinger down by chopping away at his legs.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schrodinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Schrodinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Monroe.
Jon Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monroe swings for the body but Schrodinger moves out of range.
Schrodinger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monroe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monroe lands a body shot.
Schrodinger lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrodinger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schrodinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.

Schrodinger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monroe's guard.
Monroe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schrodinger is controlling him.
Schrodinger trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Monroe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrodinger throwing strikes from guard but Monroe blocks nicely.
Schrodinger prevents Monroe from getting back to his feet.
Schrodinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Monroe is retaining full guard.
Schrodinger is stalling in the full guard.
Schrodinger trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schrodinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrodinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schrodinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schrodinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Schrodinger tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schrodinger misses the shot to the body.
Schrodinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Schrodinger moved out of range.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schrodinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schrodinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schrodinger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schrodinger throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Schrodinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schrodinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schrodinger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schrodinger blocks a jab.
Schrodinger is looking to chop away at Monroe's legs.
Schrodinger throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monroe jabs Schrodinger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schrodinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Monroe dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Schrodinger.
Monroe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monroe connects with a right hand. Schrodinger shakes it off.
Schrodinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schrodinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schrodinger counters with a good low kick that Monroe was not able to check.
Schrodinger slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monroe thows a body shot but no joy.
Schrodinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrodinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schrodinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe lands a body shot.
Schrodinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monroe pinned against the cage. Monroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monroe misses with a hook. Schrodinger ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrodinger lands a jab to the head.
Schrodinger thows a leg kick but Monroe checks it
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schrodinger momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schrodinger throws a low kick but Monroe moves out of range easily.
Schrodinger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monroe's head backwards.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Monroe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schrodinger counters with a low kick, right behind Monroe 's knee.
Schrodinger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schrodinger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schrodinger.
Schrodinger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monroe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schrodinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monroe at a distance.
Schrodinger throws a leg kick
and Monroe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schrodinger's knee momentarily.
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrodinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monroe throws a body kick that misses.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Schrodinger avoids the body shot from Monroe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schrodinger.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Schrodinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schrodinger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monroe.
Schrodinger shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schrodinger's head.
Schrodinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Schrodinger is just out of range.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Schrodinger uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schrodinger counters with a thumping low kick.
Monroe is looking to clinch but Schrodinger is avoiding it.
Monroe throws a right hand that Schrodinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Schrodinger also avoids with ease.
Schrodinger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schrodinger.
Monroe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monroe there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Monroe swings for the body but Schrodinger moves out of range.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Schrodinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schrodinger avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erwin Schrodinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schrodinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe counters with a right hand to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Monroe!
Jon Monroe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

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

Sanchez
vs
Refn

183 cm
24
178 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
31
174 lbs
20 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Dragon
Fight Night 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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirty Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Refn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Refn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dirty Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Refn.
Sanchez throws a hook but Refn avoids it easily.

Refn shoots in and bounces Sanchez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Refn from controlling successfully.
Refn working some strikes from top position.
Refn tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Refn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Refn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Refn postures up.
Refn trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nicolas Refn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Refn ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez cracks Refn with an open hand slap.
Refn tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez slips a jab from Refn.
Refn fails with a takedown attempt.
Refn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Refn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Refn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicolas Refn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Refn shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Refn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Refn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Refn ducked under it nicely.
Refn shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Refn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Refn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Refn is looking to clinch.

Refn takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Refn breaks from the clinch.
Refn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Refn shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed Refn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refn tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez lunges at Refn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Refn's hand.
Refn wants to clinch.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Refn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook but Refn avoids it easily.
Refn misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Refn's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Refn's head back.
Sanchez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Refn's shoulder, as Refn tries to avoid the shot.
Refn misses with a straight right.
Nice takedown defense from Refn. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.

Refn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Refn throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Refn throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Refn.
Refn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Refn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Refn trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Refn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Refn moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Refn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Refn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Refn shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Refn or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
Refn misses with a double jab

and Sanchez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Refn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Refn.
Refn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Refn.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Refn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Refn lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Refn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Refn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Refn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Refn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Refn improves position.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Refn.
Refn looking to slow down the pace here.
Refn is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Refn blocks an uppercut.
Refn tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Refn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Refn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Refn lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Refn scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Refn blocks an uppercut.

Refn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Refn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Refn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dirty Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Refn.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Refn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Refn tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Refn circles away.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanchez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Refn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Sanchez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Refn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sanchez's guard! Nice work there by Refn!
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Refn is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Refn.

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Refn distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Refn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Refn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez is looking to sweep but instead, Refn has passed into half guard.

Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Refn.

Refn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez has hold of Refn's hands but Refn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Refn slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.

Refn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Refn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Refn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Refn.
Refn has a takedown stuffed.
Dirty Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Refn.

Refn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Refn's best efforts.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Refn keeps him under control.
Refn wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has hold of Refn's hands but Refn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Refn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Refn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

Refn is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Refn to get the leverage.
Dirty Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Refn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Refn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.

Refn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Refn throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Refn has control of the leg.
Nicolas Refn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Refn in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicolas Refn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Refn to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn sitting in guard here, content to control.

Sanchez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Refn is defending well. Sanchez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Refn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sanchez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dirty Sanchez!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winnipeg Manitoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ioannidis has chosen If I Can't - 50 Cent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Winnipeg Manitoba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Manitoba
vs
Ioannidis

192 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winnipeg Manitoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manitoba with a poor takedown
enabling Ioannidis to counter with a crisp jab.
Manitoba with a poor takedown
and Ioannidis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manitoba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Ioannidis.
Manitoba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ioannidis as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnipeg Manitoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ioannidis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ioannidis is looking to take a break and control but Manitoba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manitoba keeps Ioannidis under control for a moment.
Manitoba throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Ioannidis wants to stand but Manitoba has his arm trapped.
Ioannidis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Manitoba!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manitoba tries to hold on but Ioannidis postures up.
Ioannidis wants to control the pace but Manitoba is squirming around nicely.
Ioannidis avoids the attempt from Manitoba to control.
Manitoba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manitoba tries to get out of the position.
Ioannidis looking to finish Manitoba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Manitoba!
Manitoba tries to hold on but Ioannidis pushes him away.
Manitoba is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba tries to hold on but Ioannidis postures up.
Ioannidis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manitoba flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Manitoba takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ioannidis landing punches.
Manitoba prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Ioannidis wants to control the pace but Manitoba is squirming around nicely.
Manitoba is trying desperately to improve position.
Ioannidis with the ground and pound from mount.
Manitoba flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ioannidis trying to control but Manitoba is having none of it.
Ioannidis avoids the attempt from Manitoba to control.
Ioannidis tries to control but Manitoba wriggling away.
Manitoba throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Manitoba tries to lock up and control but Ioannidis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ioannidis tries to control but Manitoba wriggling away.
Manitoba tries to hold on but Ioannidis postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ioannidis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ioannidis.
Manitoba struggling a bit here.
Ioannidis controls the position from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ioannidis advances to mount.
Manitoba throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ioannidis wants to control the pace but Manitoba is squirming around nicely.
Manitoba throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ioannidis. What's that going to do exactly?
Ioannidis blocks Manitoba's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manitoba shoots in and gets a takedown into Ioannidis's guard.
Ioannidis trying to control the position.
Manitoba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manitoba throws a big elbow that misses.
Manitoba preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ioannidis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manitoba wants to control from the top but Ioannidis keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Manitoba clinches with his opponent.

Manitoba wants the takedown. Ioannidis is fighting it off but Manitoba persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ioannidis's guard against the cage.
Ioannidis wants to stand and escape but Manitoba is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manitoba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manitoba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manitoba trying to control but Ioannidis is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manitoba wants to control from the top but Ioannidis keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Winnipeg Manitoba wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Manitoba blocks a jab.
Manitoba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ioannidis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manitoba somewhat.
Manitoba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ioannidis counters with a left and a right that stings Manitoba.
Manitoba misses with a takedown
and Ioannidis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Manitoba is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnipeg Manitoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manitoba avoids the head kick by Ioannidis.
Oh Manitoba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ioannidis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Ioannidis breaks from the clinch.

Ioannidis drives through and clinches with Manitoba against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ioannidis manages to break the clinch.

Ioannidis closes the distance looking for a takedown. Manitoba stuffs it but Ioannidis still has hold of him. Ioannidis picks Manitoba up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Ioannidis slams Manitoba to the floor and that's really hurt Manitoba - he doesn't know where he is! Ioannidis throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aristos Ioannidis!
Aristos Ioannidis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shirley
vs
Shaughnessy

170 cm
35
152 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

170 cm
22
154 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
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 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LaVern Shirley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy misses the shot to the body.
Shirley lands an overhand right.

Shirley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shirley blocks a body shot from Shaughnessy.
A short right from Shirley.
Shirley is looking to control Shaughnessy's arms but Shaughnessy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shirley has his back to the cage.
Shirley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy misses with a punch to the body.
Shirley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaughnessy struggles to land a body shot inside as Shirley controls his hands.
Shaughnessy misses with a body punch.
Shaughnessy tries a body shot but Shirley blocks it.
Shaughnessy tries to throw a body punch but Shirley avoids it by throwing Shaughnessy back against the cage.

Shaughnessy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shirley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaughnessy's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shirley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Shaughnessy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
Shirley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Shirley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shirley looking to pass the guard.

Shirley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shaughnessy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shirley has Shaughnessy in his guard.
Shaughnessy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Shirley looking for a guillotine here but Shaughnessy defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shirley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaughnessy defends it easily.

Shaughnessy stands up and waves to Shirley to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shirley.
Shaughnessy works Shirley's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaughnessy.
Shirley shoots in and drives through. Shaughnessy sprawls well.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaughnessy scores with a body shot.
Shirley throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Shaughnessy.
Shirley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shirley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Shaughnessy - just one landing.
Shirley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaughnessy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shirley scrambles back to his feet.
Shaughnessy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cael Shaughnessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Shirley or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaughnessy which made him look bad.
Donk. Shaughnessy catches Shirley right on the button with a cross.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirley was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaughnessy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaVern Shirley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaughnessy lands a jab to Shirley's midsection.
Shirley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirley was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
Shirley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirley tries to move into range but Shaughnessy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Shirley.
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shirley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
Shaughnessy lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Shirley. Beautiful body shot.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaughnessy lands a slapping body shot.
Shaughnessy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaughnessy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaughnessy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shirley walks into a jab.
Shaughnessy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shirley to counter with a crisp jab.
Shirley fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shirley moves out of range of the body kick from Shaughnessy.
LaVern Shirley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shirley looks to land a right hand but Shaughnessy moved out of range.
Shaughnessy punishes Shirley's body with a nice straight punch.
Shirley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaughnessy doesn't seem bothered though.
Shirley swings for the body but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Shaughnessy.
Shirley drops his hands momentarily and Shaughnessy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shirley with a jab.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirley moves away.
Shirley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shaughnessy throws out a loose jab but Shirley uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaughnessy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaughnessy digs a good body shot into Shirley's ribs.
Shaughnessy misses with a straight right.
Shirley throws a nice looking combination but Shaughnessy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirley manages to avoid it.
Shaughnessy lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaughnessy digs a good hook to Shirley's body.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at Shirley's ribcage but misses.
Shirley lands an overhand right.
Shirley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shaughnessy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shirley somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shirley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaughnessy connects with a body shot that sends Shirley's belly button to the back.
Shaughnessy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaughnessy lands with a shot to the body.
Shirley fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaughnessy. That snapped Shirley's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shirley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaughnessys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaughnessy lands with a nice body punch.
Shaughnessy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shirley rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaughnessy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaughnessy lands a body shot.
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shirley moves forwards but Shaughnessy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Shaughnessy there.
Shirley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Shirley misses.
Shirley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shirley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shirley.
Shirley avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.
Shirley avoids the body shot from Shaughnessy.
Nice sprawl there from Shaughnessy as Shirley shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley throws an overhand right that lands on Shaughnessy's shoulder, as Shaughnessy tries to avoid the shot.
Shirley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaughnessy circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LaVern Shirley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaughnessy lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Shaughnessy. Beautiful body shot.
Shaughnessy lands a body shot.
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shirley.
Shaughnessy lands with a nice body punch.
Shaughnessy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shirley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shirley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirley was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Shirley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shirley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shaughnessy stuns Shirley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaughnessy catches Shirley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shirley.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at Shirley's ribcage but misses.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but Shirley moves out of range.
Shaughnessy works the jab nicely.
Shaughnessy scores with a nice head shot.

Shirley is rocked!
Shirley swings for the body but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
Oh Shirley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaughnessy scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shirley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shaughnessy scores with a jab to the body.
Shirley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shirley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaughnessy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shirley scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Shaughnessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirley moves away.
Shirley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaughnessy.
Shirley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy scores with a body shot.
Shirley throws a series of punches but Shaughnessy avoids them all with ease.
Shaughnessy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy connects with a body shot that sends Shirley's belly button to the back.
Shirley seems to have got his legs back now.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Shirley is just out of range.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Shirley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shirley shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaughnessy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shirley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaughnessy lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaughnessy works Shirley's body with a nice hook.
Shaughnessy drops Shirley with a big left hand! Shirley is injured, injured bad! Shaughnessy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cael Shaughnessy!
Cael Shaughnessy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colt comes to the cage accompanied by Steppenwolf - Born to be Wild. Stark has chosen Smile Back as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Colt
vs
Stark

192 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Colt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Stark!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark throws a series of punches but Colt moves out of range.
Colt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colt dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Colt lands a nice hook to Stark's body. Stark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Colt thows a body shot but no joy.

Colt closes the distance and clinches.
Stark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Colt has him pressed against the cage.
Stark tries to break free but Colt pushes him back against the cage.
Colt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Colt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colt lands with a light punch inside.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Colt has him pressed against the cage.
Colt scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colt lands a nice shot to the body.
Stark looks winded!
Colt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
A short left from Colt.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Colt has him pressed against the cage.
Colt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.

Colt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colt.
Colt thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
Colt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stark's head.
Colt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stark's head.
Colt drops an elbow to the side of Stark's head.
Colt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Colt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stark is staying active underneath Colt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Colt lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stark defending well though.
Stark is not content to let Colt control the position.
Colt working Stark over with strikes.
Colt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark is not content to let Colt control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Colt connects with a nice short shot to Stark's temple.
Colt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colt.
Colt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Colt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stark defending well though.
Colt is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Colt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colt.
Colt is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Colt winds up and cracks Stark with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Colt is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Colt is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stark catches Colt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Stark.
A punch lands to the side of Stark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Colt blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark tries to bum rush Colt with a series of wild strikes but Colt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Colt pushes Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Colt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Colt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Colt lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Colt.

Stark is rocked!
Colt dips a shoulder and cracks Stark with a mighty uppercut! Stark falls back against the cage and Colt unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stark is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Colt screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Colt!
A less than humble Alex Colt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.